Twin Shadow
Photos By: Rachel Frank
By: Amanda Martinek
George Lewis Jr. (stage name: Twin Shadow) took Belly Up Tavern by storm last Friday night. The night before his major label debut, Eclipse, he gave an awe-inspiring performance to the Solana Beach crowd. Did I mention that Lewis had been losing his voice and still performed? The sign of a truly talented musician.
A large square box structure made of steel bars was unveiled before Lewis took the stage, leaving the audience murmuring with questions of confusion. There was nothing confusing, however, when Twin Shadow took the stage shy of 11pm. Poised and all smiles, Lewis seemed comfortable and relaxed during the performance. The crowd collectively wondered how his new music had progressed since the popular days of βCastles In The Snowβ and βGolden Lightβ. He juxtaposed his set list, igniting the audience with βFive Secondsβ first and changing it up to the newest single of Eclipse, βTurn Me Upβ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucwEuJyoGHo
While Twin Shadow lovers hold onto two solid and favorite works (Forget and Confess) over his short career, his new singles definitely match their predecessorβs magnetism. And with steady previews of his new singles being released such as βOld Love / New Loveβ, they hold the same energetic pop synths and dance vibes more than ever.
The most memorable moment from Fridayβs show was that I hugged George Lewis Jr. Yes, I hugged the shit out his tan, Dominican Republican, sweaty self after he got off stage. The only unsettling thing about the show was that it wasnβt even sold out. The venue was completely full but not sold out. A brilliant mind like Lewisβ should never be discarded, so please, make sure to check out Twin Shadow when he stops by again. Itβs a performance that you wonβt want to miss.
P.S. Have you heard Twin Shadowβs cover of The Smithsβ βThere Is A Light That Never Goes Outβ?
Itβs amazing so watch/listen it below.