“They were great! I am very impressed.” - Billy Joel
speaking about Albert Liu and the Wild Hearts' performance at the Long Island Music Hall of Fame June, 2026
Albert and his band had the opportunity to play in front of Billy Joel and his agent Dennis Arfa at Arfa's induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
photo by Steve Leung
Welcome To Albert Liu Land
About Albert Liu
Singer · Songwriter · Guitarist · Producer
Albert Liu is a New York City-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose musical journey spans indie rock, pop punk, and blues rock territory. Trained at the Berklee College of Music, Albert brings a rare combination of technical fluency and soul into everything he creates.
His story is one of evolution; from the intimate indie textures of Echo Lanterns (which he co-founded in 2024) to the kinetic energy of his pop punk project LostBoy Kujo, each chapter deepened his versatility and inspiration as a musician. Now, as the frontman of Albert Liu and the Wild Hearts, he's channeling his blues rock roots into the most personal project of his career.
Albert Liu: A Timeline
Picks Up the Guitar
Begins learning guitar as a child in NYC, inspired by the legends — Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, and the thunder of 80s rock. The foundation of everything that follows.
Starts Writing Original Music
Begins developing a personal voice as a songwriter, blending blues-rooted guitar work with the energy of modern rock and pop punk.
LostBoy Kujo
Launches the pop punk project LostBoy Kujo — high-energy, hook-driven, and emotionally raw. The project sharpens his instincts as a live performer and songwriter. Active on TikTok @lostboykujo.
Berklee College of Music
Enrolls at Berklee College of Music — one of the world's premier music institutions. Deepens technical range across guitar, songwriting, and performance.
Cowboy Club — "You Can, I Can"
Releases a first collaboration — an EDM track under the name Cowboy Club, proving creative range across genres before pivoting fully back to guitar-driven rock.
Echo Lanterns Founded
Co-founds Echo Lanterns — an indie rock project rooted in East Asian heritage. The name symbolizes releasing the past and embracing new beginnings. YouTube: @EchoLanterns.
Albert Liu & The Wild Hearts
The most fully-realized chapter yet. A live blues rock band pulling from Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, and 80s rock — built for stages that shake. As electric visually as they are sonically. Based in New York City, performing nationally.