Written By: Big C
Twin Shadow, the moniker of Dominican-American musician George Lewis Jr., releases his deeply personal sixth studio album, Georgie, via Dom Recs. Stripping back the layers of past sonic explorations, the record leans into grief, memory, and self-reckoning through minimal instrumentation—primarily fretless bass and pedal steel, deliberately moving away from drum-driven rhythms to capture a raw and unfiltered pulse. A standout on the album, Headless Hero, reflects on father figure relationships and the complexities of masculine energy in Lewis’ life. Lewis shares:
I wanted to feel my own internal pulse—my own clock. Once I committed to no drums, that was enough of a blueprint. The songs poured out quickly. I had two significant father figures in my life, both of whom are now gone. This song reflects on my deep connection with these men, for better and for worse.
Georgie also carries a deeply sentimental touch—its cover art was handwritten by Lewis’ late father, whom he asked to sign his name in a notebook just weeks before his passing. “I hate my handwriting,” his father had admitted, but the first unfiltered signature became the album’s final cover, immortalizing the man who inspired its name. In the lead-up to the release, Twin Shadow dropped three self-directed music videos for As Soon As You Can, Good Times, and Permanent Feeling, offering glimpses into the project’s cinematic and introspective nature. Stream “Headless Hero” and connect with Twin Shadows on INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, BANDCAMP, and TIKTOK.
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