On his new album Creepers & Vines – which hits on August 28th – Nashville-based musician Steve Lewis brings his trademark gravitas and style to twelve fetching new songs, with psychedelic undertones, gritty guitars and fearsome backbeats.
Lyrically replete with apocalyptic and ironic imagery, the record reflects on the relationship between our modern, comfortable society and the potential chaos just below the surface. The songs combine larger-than-life guitar riffs and pop songwriting sensibilities, creating a powerful blend of garage and roots rock — equal parts hook and pure guitar muscle. Dreamy acoustic oddities venture into the realm of psych/freak-folk, providing palate cleansers amid the more full electric rock band numbers, while Lewis’ lonesome vocals evoke the psychedelic dread of Neil Young and the manic energy of David Byrne.
“’Seven Little Drops of Rain’ is a sunny psych-pop song detailing a perfect day,” says Lewis. ” It’s a counting song with the numbers driving the narrative – a lot of cheeriness with a dash of devilment thrown in. There will also be a stop-motion animation music video for this track coming soon.”
Glide Magazine is proud to premiere “Seven Little Drops of Rain” off of Creepers & Vines. The track is reminiscent of true American pop that combines the lore of Buddy Holly, alternative charisma of Elvis Costello and assertive musicianship. Give it a listen…
Steve Lewis’ Creepers & Vines comes out August 28th! For more info and music check out stevelewismusic.com.
