“ …young Internet hotshot in the mold of Jake Bugg” – Time Out New York
” …just try not to be totally wowed by his voice.” – NYLON
” …a glimmery folk track that brings to mind the Avett Brothers, Fleet Foxes or his fellow Brits, Mumford & Sons.” – PAPER
London-based Lewis Watson makes music that emanates warmth and sincerity. Hot on the heels of his critically acclaimed Four More Songs EP and hitting the iTunes Top 10with all four of his EPs, he will release his new Some Songs With Some FriendsDecember 17 via Warner Music.
Produced by Mike Crossey (The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Jake Bugg) and Richard Wilkinson (Lianne La Havas, Adele), Some Songs With Some Friends features a re-recorded, re-mastered version of single “Even If.” The rest of the EP sees Lewisinterpreting some of his favorite songs joined by friends Gabrielle Aplin, Kimberly Anneand Irish duo Hudson Taylor.
Teaming up with Dublin-based act Hudson Taylor, “Colorblind” is an ethereal track with powerful pop vocal harmonies and lush piano washing over gentle strings and echoing percussion. Check out “Colorblind” ft. Hudson Taylor where it premiered with Teen Vogue or HERE.
Lewis Watson has developed a thriving fan base in his young career, already hailed byBBC Radio 1 and The Independent. He grew his fanbase organically through sharing his original songs and heartfelt covers of Bombay Bicycle Club, Bon Iver, etc. He recently played to sold-out audiences in NYC and LA– stay tuned for more news from Lewis Watson coming soon!