Roo AOTD #61 Ginger Root

By Daniel Karasek | April 4, 2025

All aboard the hype train for Bonnaroo 2025! Only 69 days until we are all on the Farm again, can you believe it? It’s coming up fast and we can’t wait to be dancing with all of you at Bonnaroo! Today’s Artist of the Day is the one and only Ginger Root. Learn more about the artist below. Don’t forget to check out all of our artist spotlights! Thank you for reading these posts!

Artist Biography

Ginger Root, the musical alias of Cameron Lew, is a Southern California-based artist who’s been redefining what it means to blend genres, blending indie pop, soul, and funk into an eclectic and captivating mix. His music channels a style that can best be described as “Aggressive Elevator Soul,” fusing elements of the retro charm of Japanese City Pop with modern indie sensibilities. Lew’s unique sound finds inspiration in the likes of Toro y Moi, Vulfpeck, Metronomy, and Kero Kero Bonito, while also nodding to classic soul eras and the musicality of Japan’s ‘80s era.

Though by day Lew serves as a film and multimedia editor, he’s spent the past several years building a name for himself as a musician, first launching Ginger Root in 2017. Since then, his eclectic mix of sounds and genres has attracted listeners who crave something fresh, unpredictable, and undeniably smooth. As with many genre-defying acts, Ginger Root is an invitation into a world where smooth grooves meet experimental flourishes—an ever-evolving journey that’s garnered him a steadily growing fanbase and a reputation for being one of the most exciting new artists out of the indie scene.

While his breakout tracks like “Loretta” and “City Slicker” have put him in the spotlight, Ginger Root’s music continues to show growth, each new release offering a unique look into his musical vision. For Lew, it’s all about creating soundtracks that embody the feeling of elevating everyday life, keeping listeners hooked with his upbeat, catchy rhythms and infectious energy.

Fans of Ginger Root can catch him performing live across various venues or stream his work on platforms like SoundCloud, while his official website serves as the ultimate hub for all things related to the artist.