Lewis Del Mar

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

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.

Contents

Career

Lewis Del Mar (2016–2020)

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)

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

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
Heat
[9]
Lewis Del Mar 19
AUGUST—

EPs

TitleDetails
EP
  • Released: January 15, 2016 [12]
  • Label: Columbia

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Alt.
[13] 		US
Rock
Air
[14]
"Loud(y)" [15] 20152229Lewis Del Mar
"Painting (Masterpiece)" [16] 201636—
"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] ——

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  2. 1 2 "New Columbia Signees Lewis Del Mar Release Hypnotic Debut EP & Talk Surfing With MGMT: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
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