Lewis & Clarke Interview, Full of Whimsy
Sometimes we hear music that affects us for reasons unknown. Somewhere within us, an either lonely or rejoiceful part of ourselves calls out for a soundtrack. Whether Lewis & Clarke‘s leading man Lou Rogai is one of us, or one of those delivering what we long for, it’s not entirely clear. With lyrics that pluck at the heartstrings, and guitar that can be most simply put as solemnly subtle, there’s a sense of heaviness that seems to be barely escaping itself. If you’re feeling sad, I wouldn’t recommend listening for entirely too long, although that sense of musical masochism is, I guess, exactly what I’m talking about here. These are songs that embrace their own hopeful anguish, and satisfy our need to feel.
Maybe I’m gushing a bit here, but writing while listening to these tracks made me honest. But past the seemingly woeful songs, there’s cheerful inspiration. We got the chance to ask Lou about his label (supported by a “family” of musicians), the Appalachian Trail, Chelsea Hotel #2, and how there’s just nothing better than good bread. Check it out after the jump…
And, if you’re lucky, you can catch Lewis & Clarke TONIGHT @ Bowery or Saturday @ Music Hall, opening for Bat For Lashes.
Also, be sure to take a look at La Société Expéditionnaire, for more wonderful artists and feel free to support & buy the limited release of Light Time, the vinyl EP, directly from the source.
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