Sam Way – New Live release – Alchemy
Love for the written word and a desire to tell powerful stories has always been at the heart of Sam’s work as an artist. As a teenager, he filled notebooks with plays, poetry, and short stories, while also composing his first songs on the out-of-tune upright piano his mum once played.
Music quickly became his passion. Weekends were spent exploring new artists, pouring over the ‘Staff Picks’ section at HMV, and spending every bit of pocket money on records. Creativity offered him a refuge—a source of catharsis that would ultimately shape his life.
After moving from a small rural town in southwest England to the capital, Sam released his debut music in 2013 through a small independent label. He threw himself into songwriting, collaboration, sonic experimentation, and touring. However, feeling limited by label bureaucracy, he broke away to independently fund his own music and studio time.
Early Releases and Milestones
Sam’s live performances quickly gained attention, with highlights including a cross-country UK tour, 14 dates alongside fellow songwriter Anna Pancaldi, a festival appearance at Somersault in Somerset, and a main stage performance at Bristol Summer Ball.
His self-funded debut EP, Architect, featured five original songs he both wrote and co-produced. A strategic social media campaign helped spread the word, propelling Architect into the top 15 of the UK Singer-Songwriter iTunes Charts.
Between 2015 and 2019, Sam released 10 singles, three official music videos, and performed internationally in LA and NYC at Sofar Sounds shows and the iconic Rockwood Music Hall. He also featured in Mahogany Sessions’ coveted Covers project with an intimate live rendition of “Without Me.”
Sam’s breakout moment came with Interlude, a piano composition that gained traction across classical, neo-classical, and instrumental playlists. From 2019 onward, he has been steadily building towards his forthcoming album while releasing 10 more singles, publishing his first poetry volume, and collaborating with pop producer Rob Late on the track Closer.
Notable appearances include live performances and interviews on BBC London, with his single Give Me Something receiving airplay on BBC Introducing in Devon.
Today, Sam’s catalogue has surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify and he has amassed over 3,200 followers on the platform. His work continues to be championed by press outlets and supported through numerous PR campaigns, cementing his place as a multi-faceted artist with a gift for storytelling.
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