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Damian Lewis on BBC Radio 6 Music

Makin’ Plans with Gemma Cairney

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | June 1, 2023

Gemma Cairney sat in on Lauren Laverne’s BBC Radio 6 Music segment with Damian this morning and Gemma reported it was a pleasure to have him in the studio! His song ‘Makin’ Plans’ was broadcast as number 30 during the 38-tracklist programme with his interview here beginning around 2:05:54. The broadcast is only available for 28 days on BBC Sounds so catch it now! Damian spoke about working with jazz musician Giacomo Smith and Kansas Smitty’s band, his three singles ‘Down on the Bowery,’ ‘Zaragoza’ and ‘Makin’ Plans’ that have been released on several platforms and described his signature sound as a hybrid of rootsy, singer-songwriter bluesy, rock-n-roll music.

Damian revealed that he is absolutely loving the music trajectory he is on, sharing “…it has been liberating doing this” and “writing a song or an album is a bit like a journal entry, so it’s going to reflect that period of time in your life and this album does that.” Damian also divulged that he writes his music using a steel 6-string and a little bit of piano, with musical inspirations from “Elvis, Neil Young’s acoustic material, JJ Cale and Bowie.” His single ‘Makin’ Plans’ is the one song in which he plays electric guitar.

He explained the meaning behind the title of his debut album Mission Creep, (a gradual shift in objectives during the course of a military campaign), liking it to himself as an actor with a mission that has crept into the music business, “…a cross-fertilization in the arts.” He went on to state, “I didn’t think I’d be coming back to it [music], but I’m glad I have.” The album is set for release on June 16, 2023 and can be pre-ordered from several outlets here. Upcoming shows include Black Deer Fest on June 16, Rough Trade East (includes album signing!) on June 19 and Union Chapel on July 11 in London. Don’t miss out, get your tickets now!

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Damian Lewis Music Studio Photoshoot and Album Artwork

Visual Studio

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | May 30, 2023

With a little over two weeks before his debut album is set for release on June 16, Damian took to social media to share a glimpse of him in the visual studio with artist Charlie Drinkwater to collage the artwork for Mission Creep. The cover art was influenced by Damian’s love of David Bowie, who worked with Andy Warhol and this idea of painting onto photographs. See the album artwork by Drinkwater, studio photoshoot by photographer Rhys Frampton and music videos in our Gallery here. Pre-order your album copy today and join the Damian Lewis Music mailing list from the music store links below.

‘Mission Creep’ Album – Damian Lewis Music Store (UK) here
‘Mission Creep’ Album – Damian Lewis Music Store (US) here
‘Mission Creep’ Album – Several digital/CD music services here or Target
‘Down on the Bowery’ – Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and more here
‘Zaragoza’ – Pandora, Tidal, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and more here
‘Makin’ Plans’ – Napster, Pandora, Tidal, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon and more here

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JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice

Exceptional Talent

by Matt Micucci | JAZZIZ | May 26, 2023

The editors of JAZZIZ have the good fortune of being able to listen to new music before it’s officially released in stores and streaming platforms. And because we’re always listening to new tunes, we always know just what to recommend. That’s why we’ll bring you a roundup of ten songs each Monday, featuring music from our favorite new albums, singles and other tunes that may have flown under your radar.

Marking the musical debut of acclaimed actor Damian Lewis, the historic Decca label is set to release his first album, titled Mission Creep, on June 16. The album’s inaugural single, “Down on the Bowery,” showcases Lewis’ exceptional talent in the realm of music. Listen to this week’s JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice playlist via Spotify here.

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Damian Lewis and Alison Mosshart Took a Cruise Around the Statue of Liberty…and more

Lady Liberty and Some Pips

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | May 24, 2023

Photo Cred: Damian Lewis. Graphic art by Alison Mosshart

In true New York tourist-y fashion, Damian and Alison took “a slow cruise in a circle around a statue” on Wednesday, May 24, 2023…meaning the Statue of Liberty. Probably the Liberty Cruise around Manhattan. Downtime from the Writer’s Strike has paused filming Billions in New York City so as Damian put it, “what would you do with a day off?” They look like they are having so much fun! More photos like this, please 🙂 They also played a little backgammon at Bandits Diner and Dive, rode the subway and attended several art shows here and here. More photos in our Gallery here.

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How the A Spy Among Friends Score Creates Audible Paranoia for Its Spy Characters

Craft Considerations: Composer Dustin O’Halloran Layers Paranoia and Heartbreak Into an Experimental Score

by Staff | IndieWire | May 23, 2023

The story of Kim Philby, the high-ranking British intelligence official who turned out to be one of the biggest double agents in U.K. history (and a hero of the Soviet Union, if you take the Russian point of view), is well known at this point. Dozens of books, fiction and nonfiction, have been written about how Philby took in the great and the good of MI6 and the CIA for decades before he finally had to flee across the Iron Curtain in 1963.

This version of Philby, played with the kind of rumpled fatalism only Guy Pierce can muster, spends a lot of time keeping those friends close at the cost of his own soul, particularly Nicholas Elliott (Damian Lewis). But MGM Television’s “A Spy Among Friends,” which traces Philby and Elliott’s relationship from World War II to the ramifications of Philby’s defection (though not necessarily in that order) has no interest in spelling out how genuine the friendships of spies can be. It is interested in giving us the clues, hidden (among other places) in the adrenaline and emotion of the miniseries’s remarkable score.

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Damian Lewis, Guy Pearce and A Spy Among Friends Up For a National Television Award

A Spy Among Friends: Best New Drama and Drama Performance

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | May 23, 2023

Both Damian and Guy Pearce have been nominated for best Drama Performance by the National Television Awards (NTAs) for its first round of long list contenders. Also A Spy Among Friends has been nominated for best New Drama. Voting is now open so be sure to vote so Damian and ASAF advance to the next round of short list contenders. Simply view the list of contenders and tick one in each of the 16 categories to select who you think should win. All votes must be in by 11:00 p.m. BST on Friday, June 2, 2023. The shortlist of contenders will be announced in August.

Who wins is down to you, so vote for Damian here and A Spy Among Friends here before it’s too late! VERY IMPORTANT: you must go through EACH category to the very end, but you can skip categories you don’t want to vote for. When you are finished you must submit your name and email address for the vote to count.

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Damian Lewis Music on BBC Radio 2 TONIGHT

The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | May 22, 2023

Cerys Matthews will be sharing Damian’s single ‘Zaragoza’ on BBC Radio 2’s The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews tonight, May 22, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. BST. Be sure to tune in here and the programme will be available shortly after the broadcast. Those outside the UK may need to utilize a VPN.

Damian’s debut album Mission Creep is set for release on June 16, 2023 and can be pre-ordered from several outlets here. Upcoming shows include Black Deer Fest on June 16, Rough Trade East (includes album signing!) on June 19 and Union Chapel on July 11 in London. Don’t miss out, get your tickets now!

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Damian Lewis Autographs His Album Cover

A Musician and His Sharpie

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | May 22, 2023

It may not feel like a big milestone, but when a musician physically lays his hands on his first ever record album and autographs several copies, it’s a joyous feeling and a sense of accomplishment. Today Damian shared photos and videos of him signing his debut album Mission Creep, set for release on June 16, 2023 and can be pre-ordered from several outlets here. Congrats, Damian! View more photos in our Gallery here.

Upcoming shows include Black Deer Fest on June 16, Rough Trade East (includes album signing!) on June 19 and Union Chapel on July 11 in London. Don’t miss out, get your tickets now!

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Damian Lewis and Alison Mosshart Attend Jake Chapman and Avedon Art Shows

Extinction Annihilation

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | May 20, 2023

Photo Cred: Sean Pertwee

It looks as though Damian attended the Jake Chapman art exhibit titled Extinction Annihilation at ‘Tennis Elbow at The Journal Gallery’ in New York on opening night, Thursday, May 19, 2023.  Damian is pictured here with fellow actor Sean Pertwee, best known for his portrayal as Alfred Pennyworth in the television series Gotham. British artist Chapman’s solo show was curated by Sozita Goudouna for Greece under the Greek Ministry of Culture – the mission being to promote contemporary Greek and Cypriot art in the US. His show runs through June 6, 2023. For more information visit Tennis Elbow at The Journal Gallery and Jake Chapman Studio. View more images in our Gallery here.

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