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With his latest single "I'm Coming Home", Sydney-based singer-songwriter Sam Newton signals a homecoming by blending vintage folk-country instrumentation with vulnerable lyrics about the pull between passion and loved ones. Marking both a thematic and sonic return to his Americana roots, the tender track overflows with earnest emotion.
Prior to "I'm Coming Home", Newton expanded his artistic horizons after taking time off to replenish creatively. The turning point was the experimental "The Year of the Rabbit", recorded during a 100-song challenge and arranged boldly with strings. Newton continued reinventing with the solo-produced, synth-laden bedroom pop of "Tell Me That You Love Me". "I embraced the opportunity to experiment with a totally new sonic palette," Newton explains.
Sam Newton also lent his voice to social issues on the topical track "Yes", written in support of Australia's Voice to Parliament referendum. Though the referendum did not pass, the song displayed Newton's ethos of music as a force for change.
With a prolific creative period now under his belt, Newton heads into 2024 with extensive touring planned across Australia. Through fearless evolution and relentless craft, he continues to etch an indelible mark as an artist able to marry the personal and profound. The road ahead promises potent new milestones from this gifted Sydney singer-songwriter.
“Sam Newton’s music has a way of putting you at ease while also making you look deeper
within yourself. It’s brave as much as it is vulnerable.”
Nkechi Anele (Presenter, Triple J )
“I like this kid – little twists where others would go straight.”
Tim Rodgers (musician, actor, writer)
“A very strong album from a songwriter clearly refining his craft, one song at a time.”
Chris Familton–Rhythms Magazine (Nov/Dec 2016)
