Few artists return from a prolonged absence sounding this energised. After a three-year hiatus brought on by a life-threatening lung infection, Lewca re-emerges with ‘Like Liam Gallagher’, a single that refuses to wallow in its backstory. Instead, it’s loud, playful and gloriously scruffy, an alt-rock anthem that celebrates survival by embracing life’s glorious imperfections.
Driven by fuzzy guitar riffs, buoyant rhythms and a chorus built for late-night singalongs, ‘Like Liam Gallagher’ thrives on contradiction. Lewca balances swagger with self-awareness, delivering sharp, conversational lyrics that poke fun at his own misplaced confidence as often as they revel in it. There’s an unmistakable Britpop wink in the title, but the track is far more than an homage. It borrows the attitude rather than the formula, filtering it through Lewca’s own blend of indie rock, punk spirit and hip-hop-informed storytelling.
That refusal to sit comfortably within one genre has become one of Lewca’s defining strengths. Echoes of The Clash’s rebellious energy, Ian Dury’s dry wit and The Streets’ observational lyricism surface throughout, while flashes of electronic experimentation and alternative pop prevent the song from feeling nostalgic. Longtime collaborator S.O.A.P. helps shape a production that feels deliberately rough around the edges, allowing the track’s personality to shine without sanding away its imperfections. The result is music that feels lived-in rather than polished, a quality that only strengthens its charm.
Ultimately, ‘Like Liam Gallagher’ succeeds because it never asks for sympathy. It doesn’t present Lewca’s comeback as a victory lap or a tale of redemption. Instead, it captures an artist reconnecting with the joy of making noise, laughing at himself and finding renewed purpose through creativity. If this opening chapter is any indication, Innit? could be Lewca’s most compelling and self-assured work to date ,not because it dwells on what he’s endured, but because it celebrates everything that comes after.