Jeffrey Lewis

The Profile

Jeffrey Lewis is an American singer-songwriter and comic book artist from New York City’s Lower East Side, associated with the anti-folk scene. Active since the late 1990s, he’s known for literate, humorous songwriting and illustrated performances, alongside releases such as The Last Time I Did Acid I Went Insane, City & Eastern Songs, 12 Crass Songs, 'Em Are I, and A Turn in the Dream-Songs.

American anti-folk singer-songwriter and comic artist from NYC’s Lower East Side; active since 1997; releases under Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard/The Jrams/Los Bolts; creator of the Fuff comics; known for illustrated ‘History of Punk’ songs performed live.

A single, sardonic 4/5 review frames Jeffrey Lewis as a proudly oddball anti-folk songwriter from the East Village. It calls his album a fine, messy folk tangle linked to Dawson, Green, and Johnston. The piece cheers independent spirit over polish and labels. It’s prickly, funny, and ultimately appreciative.