Jeffrey Lewis

FolkIndie Rockanti-folkLower East Side NYC singer-songwriterliterate indie folkcomic book artist musician

Jeffrey Lewis is an American singer/songwriter and comic-book artist, part of the Anti-folk movement. Several of his musical influences have been acknowledged in his songs such as The Chelsea Hotel Oral Sex Song, concerning the song by Leonard Cohen, and The History of The Fall. Like Cohen, Lewis' lyrics are complex and literate, often combining a depressing world-view with a hopeful message and sharp wit. Born in New York City and growing up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan Island his songs are also highly informed by his home surroundings

Influenced by: Leonard Cohen, The Fall, Woody Guthrie

Active:
2000s-present
Scene:
NYC Lower East Side
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