Marc Lewis of Doors to No Where Premieres New Single “Time for a New Dream”
Posted in audiObelisk on July 21st, 2022 by JJ Koczan
Founding multi-instrumentalist Marc Lewis of Santa Cruz heavy rockers Doors to No Where is — as per the all-caps statement at the bottom of this post from the PR wire — planning to release a solo record either this or next year. As you take on his new single and not-the-first-time collaboration with guitarist Bob Balch of Fu Manchu, perhaps note that intention in processing some of the differences between Lewis and the band of which he remains an integral part. “Time for a New Dream” was composed and recorded for a self-challenge while the other members were working on various projects, but as Lewis handles vocals, bass, guitar, keys and drums with no complete band lineup behind him, gears would seem to have been switched. And as so often happens, one song leads to another, and eventually, a full-length.
Doors to No Where signed to Desert Records for last year’s Darkness Falls (discussed here), on which Balch also featured, and it seems the label will pick up Lewis‘ impending solo release as well — don’t quote me, but that’s it looks right now; plans can always change — which is fair enough. The intention behind the song as Lewis puts it is to roll out a riff, vibe open for a while, then pick up with more terrestrial groove at the finish. Balch, also of the exploratory Big Scenic Nowhere, is right at home in the “Time for a New Dream” midsection, his sound nuanced in its approach, his playing technically unquestionable and his addition to the atmosphere of that stretch essential. It is Lewis‘ track, but he shares it well with Balch and also producer Aaron Cooper, who adds synth embellishment and vocals.
I guess the question I’m left with apart from when’s the record out is whether or not indeed it’s time for new dream. There’s an aging generation of heavy rockers and genre heads grey-bearding it up at shows — I’m part of it, as much as I can leave the house these days — and though it was easy enough for rock and roll to be for the young in, say, 1970, when everybody who’d ever made it was still young, applying the ethic becomes more difficult when someone’s life has been in no small part defined by their joining this community of passionate creatives. Does one need to hang up one’s dream, whatever that may be, as a result of time, or is it simply a change of focus being alluded to in the title in the first place and I’m overthinking it?
I don’t know. It seems to me, though, that as my hair falls out, my beard goes greyer, my ass expands like the universe itself, my body keeps finding exciting new ways to hurt and I’m more tired at 8:30PM than I used to be at two in the morning, that part of being a “lifer” at a thing is understanding how to make that thing a part of your life. If you feel differently, I would only say to you give it time.
Enjoy the track:
Marc Lewis, “Time for a New Dream” lyric video
Marc Lewis on “Time For A New Dream”:
This track is the first one I started really working on when I started really putting my attention to putting out a solo project. I really liked the idea of the rolling riff hitting a wall on going on a bit of a psych trip before hitting hard again. Right away I knew I wanted to work with Balch again, the dude is such a pro and amazing talent. His tone and style are truly some of my favorites out there.
Marc Lewis featuring Bob Balch & Aaron Cooper
Time For A New Dream (single)
doorstonowhere.bandcamp.com/track/time-for-a-new-dream-feat-bob-balch
TIME FOR A NEW DREAM
Desert Records is proud to present “Time For A New Dream” by Marc Lewis from Doors To No where and featuring Bob Balch (Fu Manchu, Big Scenic No Where) on Guitar and synth. The track was mixed and mastered by Aaron Cooper (Pylon Productions) who also contributed vocals and synth.
Marc Lewis from Santa Cruz California has been playing gigs and recording since he was 13. Marc got his start by fronting the band Live Wire who put out four albums and toured all over the place. Marc also played with The Fire Sermon, It and Drive contributing to multiple albums and tours. In 2010 Marc started Doors To No Where with drummer Alex Ross. Doors To No Where has put out four studio albums to date.
Bob Balch is a bonafide guitar hero and absolute legend. Balch has not only been playing with Fu Manchu since 1996 but he is also one of the founders of Big Scenic Nowhere and Sun And Sail Club. The contributions Balch has given to stoner rock are undeniable. He also is the mastermind of playthisriff.com and has in own guitar, amp and pedal pro models.
BEER RELEASE
To help celebrate the release of “Time For A New Dream” Marc Lewis worked with The Slough Brewing Collective in Watsonville California to brew “Stage Beer.” The light and crisp lager will be the perfect hydrating co-pilot to help fuel badass riffs and grooves. Lewis who was hands on from start to finish brewed stage beer with brewer Ben Ward. “Stage Beer” is a golden glass of pure joy and the can will feature art by Slogan design.
Marc Lewis is a musician from Santa Cruz, California that has been creating music since 1996 when he was the ripe age of 12. Starting off with some good old school punk Lewis created the perfect soundtrack for skateboarding and surfing around SC. In the early days Marc played stages across California along with many skate contests or DIY shows in the punk scene. Lewis started adding the stoner rock influence and heavy sounds to his writing style as he progressed in his playing style. Marc has been in the bands Live Wire, The Fire Sermon, It and Doors To No Where.
Time For A New Dream features:
Marc Lewis – Vocals, Guitar, Moog, Keys, Bass, Drums
Bob Balch – Guitar, synth
Aaron Cooper – Engineer, Producer, Synth, Vocals
MARC LEWIS PLANS ON RELEASING A SOLO RECORD LATE 2022 OR EARLY NEXT YEAR.
