What is this a high school movie?

Not quite. But nearly 10 years after graduating high school Lewis and Nik rendezvous on the set of The Nomadic Mic. The boys talks about Lewis’ life as a musician, with a reputation of consolation when we all experience the very real moments of heartbreak, serendipity, and sadness. His melodies have cradled millions, and now we get to hear stories from his life and the experiences from where these relatable lyrics stem from.

01:57 - The brain has an algorithm that synthesises dreams with life
03:44 - Dream journals
06:00 - Lew’s dreams and its parallels with his music
07:30 - Dreams about people - Empathy for others - Research about said people
09:15 - Introspection in songwriting
11:00 - How Berklee impacted Lew’s music
14:30 - Being rated at Berklee
18:25 - It doesn’t matter if you’re the best if people don’t like being around you
18:54 - Joining the police force before Berklee was humbling
21:45 - How skills from police training transferred to Berklee
24:30 - The tenacity required to be in an arts field
26:40 - What does “pop” music actually mean?
28:11 - Impacting community by finding your purpose
31:58 - Music is just a tool for Lew’s bigger purpose
33:07 - Not over identifying with labels
34:45 - What kind of people are in Lew’s community? People who aren’t afraid to say they don’t have their shit together
37:11 - What kind of songs does Lew like to write?
38:50 - What is Lew like when he’s alone and doesn’t have his community around him?
41:15 - Interactions when experiencing anxiety
43:40 - Understanding social rules
44:42 - Social expectations of masculinity and what it means to Lew.
53:44 - The philosophy of Lew’s tour “Planting Seeds”
56:28 - Finding your voice as a person that people can trust
59:55 - Are you holding the right tools for your personality?
1:02:40 - What conversation would Lew have with his younger and older self?
1:08:05 - Lew’s final thoughts for the people