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With Sweet Chaos arriving June 5, Damian Lewis is bringing back one of the things fans loved most during the Mission Creep era: intimate album launch shows with live music, conversation, and signings.
Three years ago, I went to one at Rough Trade East in London.
And honestly?
I still think about that night.
Because if you’ve never been to one of these… it’s not just a gig.
It’s something else.
Let me take you there…
Hi Fandom,
Over the years, we have watched Damian Lewis conquer television, film, and theatre. And now there’s another medium to tackle: Radio! Damian’s music deserves to be heard far beyond the fandom bubble so let’s take it to the airwaves!
A lot of people still have no idea about Damian’s music. That is exactly why we at Fan Fun with Damian Lewis are determined to help make his music heard — not just by longtime fans, but by music lovers everywhere.
Because this is not a celebrity vanity project.
This is real music. Thoughtful songwriting. A live band built for the stage. Songs with character, emotion, chaos, vulnerability, rock energy, and stories to tell.
And radio still matters.
One of the best ways fans can help artists break through is simply by requesting songs on the radio. DJs and producers absolutely notice when listeners repeatedly ask for tracks — especially independent and album-driven artists. Continue reading “Get Damian Lewis on the Radio! ️”
With Sweet Chaos arriving June 5, Damian Lewis is bringing back one of the things fans loved most during the Mission Creep era: intimate album launch shows with live music, conversation, and signings.
Three years ago, I went to one at Rough Trade East in London.
And honestly?
I still think about that night.
Because if you’ve never been to one of these… it’s not just a gig.
It’s something else.
Let me take you there…
My husband and I started 2023 listening to the 2-hour “Damian Lewis Blues and Swing Special” on Jazz FM. And after 2 delicious hours of music, I put together a Spotify playlist for the fans who were not able to hear the program because of annoying zone restrictions. And this post has all the songs Damian played in the program but also what he talked about when he talked about the music he loved! So… ENJOY! Continue reading “Throwback Thursday to Damian Lewis’ ‘Blues and Swing Special’ on Jazz FM”
Two years ago, during the second leg of the Mission Creep UK tour, I had the chance to sit down with Damian Lewis for a conversation about his music.
We spoke backstage at Epic Studios in Norwich after the gig, with a glass of the band’s signature “D Lew” drink in hand. It was the first time I had been able to arrange a proper interview in advance — a real sit-down conversation instead of the quick chats we had managed in the past between rehearsals, interviews, and sound checks. Continue reading “Two Years Before Album Two: My Backstage Interview with Damian Lewis”