Better Than Today - Music

Rhys Lewis Born On March 18 1991 Is A British Singer-Songwriter And Multi-Instrumentalist Known For His Soul-Inflected Singing Style And Bluesy Approach To The Guitar. He Is Signed To Decca Records. Born In Oxford England Lewis Grew Up In A Family Of Teachers With Two Brothers An Older Brother Named Tom And A Twin Brother Named George. His Passion For Music Began At The Age Of 13 When He Started Playing The Guitar. However It Was Only Later After Joining His Brothers' Band That He Began Singing. Lewis Attended Bartholomew School In Eynsham And Also Worked As A 'dinner Lady' At Cokethorpe School. At The Age Of 19 He Moved To London To Study At The London Centre Of Contemporary Music. Lewis Initially Started Writing Songs And Performing Under The Moniker Rhys Lewis & The Relics. His Talent Caught The Attention Of Decca Records Which Led To The Release Of His Debut Solo Single "Waking Up Without You " In Late 2016. Over The Next Year He Released Several Successful Singles Including "Be Your Man" And "Reason To Hate You " Gaining Millions Of Streams. Lewis Embarked On Tours With James TW And JP Cooper During This Time. In 2018 Lewis Released His Major-Label Debut The Bad Timing EP Which Further Solidified His Growing Fan Base. The EP Showcased His Soul And Blues Influences With His Distinctive Singing Style And Guitar Skills Shining Through. Lewis Continued To Release A String Of Successful Singles In 2019 Setting The Stage For His Debut Album Things I Chose To Remember Which Was Released In July 2020. The Album Stands Out As It Was Recorded On Analogue Tape A Deliberate Choice By Lewis To Ensure Meticulous Attention To Detail And Clarity In The Music. Lewis Draws Inspiration From Artists Such As Alex Turner Of Arctic Monkeys Whose Lyrics Resonated With Him As A Songwriter. He Also Cites Influences From Led Zeppelin And Bill Withers Particularly The Latter's Song "Lean On Me." His Songwriting Covers Various Aspects Of His Life Addressing Topics Such As The Portrayal Of Men In The Media Mental Health And Personal Relationships. Many Of His Songs Revolve Around Themes Of Heartbreak Including "When Was The Last Time " "Be Your Man " And "Hurting." Lewis Finds Performing His Song "No Right To Love You" Particularly Challenging Due To Its Connection To A Personal Heartbreak As It Evokes Intense Emotions And Memories Associated With The Breakup. read less