Biography
Who is Twin Shadow?
Early life and beginnings
George William Lewis Jr. Was born on March 30, 1983, in the Dominican Republic. He spent his early childhood years growing up in Florida. His initial experiences with music involved singing within his local church choir.
Around the year 2000, he relocated to Boston to pursue music. There, he formed a band called Mad Man Films with drummer Joseph Ciampini and bass player Zak Longo. This group produced two independent records before Lewis decided to move on. In 2006, he left the theatre and film music scene in Boston to settle in Brooklyn, New York, where he launched his solo project under the name Twin Shadow.
Musical career and album releases
His debut studio album, Forget, arrived on November 15, 2010, through Terrible Records. Produced by Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear, the record gained critical attention for its 1980s new wave sound and poetic lyrics. Following this success, he produced his second album, Confess, which was released in 2012. He drew inspiration for this record after a motorcycle accident in Boston. The album reached number 54 on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 2015, the artist transitioned to a major label, Warner Music, to release his third album, Eclipse. This project marked a shift toward a more accessible sound, moving away from his earlier drum machine and synthesizer-heavy style. He later released the albums Caer in 2018 and a self-titled record in 2021. He established his own independent record label, Cheree Cheree, in 2018 to release his music, starting with the single Hollow Days.
Acting and other artistic work
Beyond his music career, Twin Shadow has explored acting and writing. In 2013, he appeared as a fictionalized version of himself in the video game Grand Theft Auto V. He served as a DJ for the in-game radio station Radio Mirror Park and contributed several tracks to the game's soundtrack, including Old Love / New Love. He made his feature film acting debut in the 2018 science fiction Western titled Future World.
Lewis also published a novel titled The Night of the Silver Sun in 2012. Also, he has maintained a strong interest in the fashion industry. He has worked as a muse and composer for the fashion label Public School. He composed music for their runway shows during New York Fashion Week in both 2015 and 2016. He has also modeled for the brand.
Touring and personal challenges
In April 2015, the musician and his touring crew experienced a serious bus accident. The crash resulted in significant injuries to his drummer, Andy Bauer, and the driver, John Crawford. Lewis underwent reconstructive hand surgery following the incident. Despite these challenges, he continued to engage with his audience by releasing a mixtape titled Night Rally in July 2015. He later retooled his live set to continue touring throughout the United States and Canada, often using samples and drum machines to support the performances.
Birthday and age
Twin Shadow was born on March 30, 1983, which makes Twin 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Twin shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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