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Some artists return from adversity with introspection. Others return with gratitude and restraint. Lewca, however, returns with a fistful of fuzz pedals, a head full of irreverent observations, and a swaggering indie-rock anthem that refuses to take itself too seriously.
After a three-year hiatus that included a life-threatening lung infection and a prolonged absence from music, the London-born, Normandy-based songwriter makes an emphatic comeback with “Like Liam Gallagher,” the first single from his forthcoming fourth album Innit?. It’s loud, messy, self-aware, and gloriously entertaining, exactly the kind of return statement you’d expect from an artist who has built his career on turning life’s chaos into sharp, relatable songs.
Musically, “Like Liam Gallagher” sits comfortably at the intersection of indie rock, punk attitude, and alternative pop. Fuzzy guitars crash through the mix with infectious energy, while driving rhythms and singalong hooks give the track an immediate, festival-ready appeal. There’s a carefree looseness to the arrangement that feels deliberate rather than careless, capturing the reckless confidence that sits at the heart of the song’s message.
What makes the track particularly effective is its balance of bravado and vulnerability. The title may reference one of Britain’s most iconic rock frontmen, but Lewca isn’t attempting imitation. Instead, he uses the image of Gallagher-esque confidence as a vehicle to explore the gap between how we present ourselves and how we actually feel. Beneath the swagger lies a familiar human truth: sometimes confidence is less about certainty and more about carrying on despite the doubts.
That tension has always been central to Lewca’s songwriting. Drawing influence from artists as varied as The Clash, Ian Dury, The Streets, LCD Soundsystem, Eminem, and Sleaford Mods, he’s developed a style that thrives on contradiction. His songs are humorous yet reflective, chaotic yet carefully observed, absurd yet emotionally grounded. “Like Liam Gallagher” continues that tradition, delivering witty lines and tongue-in-cheek observations while quietly acknowledging the fragility that often sits beneath self-belief.
The track also benefits enormously from Lewca’s longstanding creative partnership with producer S.O.A.P. Their chemistry is evident throughout, with the production perfectly complementing the song’s blend of punk energy, indie-rock grit, and playful experimentation. Every element feels purposeful, from the crunchy guitar tones to the dynamic arrangement that keeps the track moving with relentless momentum.
What elevates “Like Liam Gallagher” beyond a simple indie-rock anthem is the context surrounding its creation. Knowing the song arrives in the wake of a near-death experience adds additional weight to its celebratory spirit. Yet rather than dwelling on hardship, Lewca channels that experience into something life-affirming. The song feels like a toast to survival – not in a sentimental sense, but in the form of a boisterous night out, a raised glass, and an acknowledgement that life remains unpredictable, ridiculous, and worth embracing anyway.
As a preview of Innit?, the single suggests an album that will continue Lewca’s habit of blending personal reflection with humour and genre-defying creativity. His description of the record as “reggae-infused alternative punk rap pop” may sound intentionally chaotic, but if “Like Liam Gallagher” is anything to go by, there’s a clear artistic vision holding everything together.
Few artists can transform mortality, self-doubt, and personal upheaval into something this joyful. Fewer still can do it while sounding this effortlessly entertaining. Lewca’s return feels earned, energised, and entirely authentic.
If “Like Liam Gallagher” proves anything, it’s that coming back from the brink doesn’t always require reinvention. Sometimes it simply means turning the volume up and reminding everyone why they were listening in the first place.
