Includes digital pre-order of Inner Shadow.
You get 3 tracks now
(streaming via the free Bandcamp app
and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the
complete album the moment it’s released.
shipping out on or around May 31, 2024
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Pre-order of Inner Shadow. You get 3 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.
Broken Social Scene mainstay and breakthrough indie act, Sam Jr. is geared to release his intriguing sophomore record Inner Shadow due May 31st, 2024 via Arts & Crafts (Echodelick Records in the USA, Weird Beard in the UK and Worst Bassist Records in the EU.) Dark, edgy, and contemplative, this album intersperses his signature fuzzy, industrial rock tones with his melancholic musings on modern living. Sam Jr. will share tour details soon to support this endeavor.
Aside from the musical undertakings, Inner Shadow reveals the breadth of his ingenuity with his involvement in writing, shooting, directing, and editing the accompanying music videos. Mixed by frequent collaborator Sebastien Grainger of Death From Above 1979, the album blazes with an electrifying intensity guaranteed to leave an indelible mark to listeners.
New to Sam Jr.? Immerse yourself in his musical universe by exploring his self-titled 2022 debut album, a captivating blend of nihilist fuzz-psychedelic haze. Featuring flutes, bongos, and wah-wah guitars, Sam Jr.'s debut album offers a unique and refreshing take. Drawing inspiration from influences like the Stooges, Spacemen 3, and T. Rex, Sam Jr. crafts a sound that is both familiar and innovative.
Sam Jr. shares his creative process: "My inspiration for writing songs was sparked by the easygoing nature of 'The Dude' from The Big Lebowski. I wanted to capture that spirit in my music. Despite our challenges, I believe in embracing optimism and mellow vibes, and I want that to resonate in my songs."
credits
releases May 31, 2024
All songs written, performed and recorded by Sam Jr
* except Ghost Highway written by David Roback/ Salley Gardens Music
Drums & percussion performed by Miles Dupire-Gagnon
Tess Parks vox on 4
Sebastien Grainger synth bass on 3, hi-hats on 5
David French flute on 4&5, Sax on 5
Brendan Canning Synth on 4
Produced by Sam Jr. at Slanted Shack/Palace Studios
Engineered by Graham Walsh
Mixed by Sebastien Grainger at Ancient Fashion
Mastered by John McBain
Artwork by Sam Jr.
Cover photo by Andrew McGill
Insert photo by Tess Parks
Un mix incroyable de métal, d'indus, et d'ambiance de toute sorte, belle découverte et un excellent album, bravo et en souhaitant vous voir en sol Québécois un jour. necro
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