Lewis Del Mar is an American experimental pop[1] duo from Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York City. Consisting of singer and guitarist Danny Miller, and drummer and producer Max Harwood,[2] the group first received attention in early 2015 when their debut single Loud(y) was featured in the number one spot on Hype Machine.[1][3] They released their debut EP in January 2016,[2] which peaked at number 7 on Billboard Emerging Artists.[4] Their self-titled debut album was released on October 7, 2016, through Columbia Records.

Lewis Del Mar
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active2015–present
Labels
MembersDanny Miller
Past membersJacob Luten
Max Harwood
Websitelewisdelmar.com

Career

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Lewis Del Mar (2016–2020)

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The group's self titled debut album Lewis Del Mar received support from NPR, Vice, and The New York Times, and led to late night performances on The Late Late Show with James Corden and Conan. Rolling Stone called the lead single "Loud(y)" "A beachside dreamscape with acoustic guitars and electronic drums washing up on shore",[5] while Los Angeles radio station KCRW said it was "one of the best tunes to come out [in 2016]. The album also led to an international headlining tour from 2016–2017, including stops at globally renowned festivals such as Austin City Limits, Outside Lands, and Lollapalooza.

AUGUST (2020–present)

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In May 2020, the group announced that their second album AUGUST would be released on August 21, 2020. The album's lead single, "The Ceiling" was premiered by Zane Lowe as a Beats 1 Radio "Worlds First", and received support from Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1's "Future Sounds". Culture Collide called the single "a triumphant return",[6] and TIME named it one of the best songs of May 2020.[7] "The Ceiling" was followed by singles "Border (CH. III)" and "Rosalie (CH. II)", the latter of which Dujour referred to as "a declaration of the importance of human connections and relationships."[8]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Heat

[9]
Lewis Del Mar 19
AUGUST
Title Details
EP
  • Released: January 15, 2016[12]
  • Label: Columbia

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Alt.

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US
Rock
Air

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"Loud(y)"[15] 2015 22 29 Lewis Del Mar
"Painting (Masterpiece)"[16] 2016 36
"Puerto Cabezas, NI"[17]
"Malt Liquor"[18] 2017
"The Ceiling / Border (CH. III)"[19] 2020 AUGUST
"Rosalie (CH. II)"[20]
"Do You Need Me"[21]
"TV"[22]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lewis Del Mar premieres gripping new song "Memories" — listen". Consequence of Sound. July 27, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "New Columbia Signees Lewis Del Mar Release Hypnotic Debut EP & Talk Surfing With MGMT: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  3. ^ "Get to Know Rockaway Beach's Lewis Del Mar and Stream Their Newest Song "Malt Liquor" | NOISEY". NOISEY. January 14, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  4. ^ "Lewis Del Mar – Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  5. ^ "10 New Artists You Need to Know Right Now". Rolling Stone. October 21, 2016.
  6. ^ "Lewis del Mar make triumphant return with moving singles "The Ceiling" and "Border (CH. III)"". May 22, 2020.
  7. ^ "The Best New Songs of May 2020, from Lady Gaga to Anuel AA". May 2020.
  8. ^ "Sound Bite: Ashe, Michael Love Michael, and Lewis del Mar". June 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "Lewis Del Mar – Chart History: Heatseekers". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  10. ^ "Lewis Del Mar by Lewis Del Mar on Apple Music". Apple Music. October 7, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  11. ^ "AUGUST by Lewis Del Mar on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  12. ^ "EP by Lewis Del Mar on Apple Music". Apple Music. January 15, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  13. ^ "Lewis Del Mar – Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  14. ^ "Lewis Del Mar – Chart History: Rock Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  15. ^ "Loud(y) – lewisdelmar". lewisdelmar.com. May 20, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  16. ^ "Painting (Masterpiece) – Single by Lewis Del Mar on Apple Music". Apple Music. July 22, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  17. ^ "Puerto Cabezas, NI – lewisdelmar". lewisdelmar.com. May 20, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  18. ^ "Malt Liquor by Lewis Del Mar on Apple Music". Apple Music. October 13, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  19. ^ "The Ceiling / Border (CH. III) – Single by Lewis Del Mar on Apple Music". Apple Music. May 20, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  20. ^ "Rosalie (CH. II) by Lewis Del Mar on Apple Music". Apple Music. June 18, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  21. ^ "Do You Need Me by Lewis Del Mar on Apple Music". Apple Music. July 17, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  22. ^ "TV by Lewis Del Mar on Apple Music". Apple Music. August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.