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| Lewis shares spooky video for “I’m Not Cursed” from Growing Pains LP |
 Photo by Jason LaVeris LEWIS, the emerging Los Angeles-based band led by Christopher Lewis shares a spooky video for the third single, “I’m Not Cursed,” from Growing Pains, which saw release on October 20. Watch the video here. “I wrote ‘I’m Not Cursed’ after I felt someone had cast a spell on me,” Lewis says. “You know the feeling, every stop light is red, you lock your keys in the car, your refrigerator leaks — you begin thinking, ‘Who the hell cursed me?’ I added a dash of humor at the end of the chorus by saying, ‘oh no, again,’ as if me being cursed is a common occurrence. Also, using the words, ‘lickity-split’ in a song made me laugh.” Guitarist Paul Fig recalls, “Out of all of Christopher’s demos for Growing Pains, this one had a completely different flavor. The demo instantly made my top 10 list as contenders for the record. Christopher had this ’60s groove that I wanted to make sure stayed intact when we fleshed it out in the studio. Lyrically one of Christopher’s best, driving towards an overly catchy chorus into a comic twist, which I found myself connecting too, like Murphys Law, ‘Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.’ Sticking to the ‘groove’ and creating the guitar flavors with a garage rock vibe, made this song one of the most fun to track.” LEWIS’ 2020 debut release, Son on the Floor, overcame the challenging backdrop of a global pandemic and a tumultuous political climate to create a body of work that captures the essence of resilience and creative determination. Son on the Floor was tracked live with Christopher on guitar, recording with Sam West (on drums) after meeting him for the first time in the studio. The new album, Growing Pains, features tracks selected from Christopher’s prolific songwriting, an accumulation of close to 90 songs, which were demoed prior to tracking. During COVID-19, Christopher Lewis joined forces with Paul Fig. Fig is best known for his work as a recording engineer for Alice In Chains, Deftones, Slipknot, Ghost and, most recently, his production of Filth is Eternal’s new album. On ‘Growing Pains,’ Christopher’s poignant lyrics and compelling vocals combine with Fig’s minimalist approach to his own guitar presence. With Fig assuming the role of the band’s electric guitarist, LEWIS has cultivated a unique and evocative sound. Together with a dynamic rhythm section comprising Sam West (Stavesacre) on drums and Conner West (Conman Bolo) on bass, they have crafted a sonic tapestry that oscillates between thundering rhythms and ethereal guitar landscapes, seamlessly blending dreamy pop and rock elements. The quintet, which includes Nathan Van Hala (West Indian Girl and Saviour Machine) on keys, Sam and Conner, as well as Christopher and Fig, has already begun road testing the new material at live shows, where audiences were captivated by LEWIS’ poetic songwriting and innovative sound. Performances promise to transport listeners on an unforgettable sonic journey, as the band showcases their collective pedigree, prowess and the transformative power of their music. Visit their website: https://www.lewislosangeles.com |
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