Sam is a musician, composer, audio engineer and producer based in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire.

Having played guitar and drums since he was a child—and written, recorded and mixed music since 2012–Sam’s skill set is both refined and wide-ranging.

He has provided music for TV shows throughout the world, had commercial releases broadcast across BBC Radio, and performed with his band Is Bliss at various festivals, including Robert Smith’s Meltdown at the South Bank Centre.

During the first lockdown, Sam began honing his singer-songwriter chops, later releasing a number of topical singles with his new outfit, No Deal Disco.

He has a master’s degree in Music Production.

Highlights

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Vocals, guitars and drums - Sam Robinson
Bass - Lloyd Davies
Recorded and mixed by Sam Robinson
Mastered by John Elleson-Hartley: https://www.musiklab.co.uk/

Lyrics: 

Excuse me have you got the time?
Left my phone with a friend of mine
I'm a class tourist, apparently
Unemployed, but where's the breadline?

I've never known quite where I stand
Studied hard, worked jobs I hated
Two certificates for five years of my life
But nobody gives a fuck about paper

I got my foot in the door somewhere
Parents sorted my rent up front
So I could move just an hour away
To be let go in a matter of days

Told Mr Sainsbury I love his work
Free every day of the week
Not into all that arty stuff anymore
Just wanna earn my keep

But he could see right through my smile
Job Centre under my skin
Gotta take any work I can physically do
Until it does me in

Class tourist on my bike
Can't even get a job I don't like

Class Tourist (Radio Edit)

Moody, brooding verses with underlying filthy distorted bassline. Lyrically, highlights the toxically positive catchphrases which constantly drip into our ears.

LYRICS:
Smiles around town If you’re upside down
It’s joy division Rose-tinted vision
No elephants in the room 
Some have it worse than you

Can’t be happy when I’m sad 
Can’t see the good when it’s bad

Turn that frown around
There’s silver linings in every cloud
You gotta laugh, don’t cry
It’s all rainbows and butterflies

Can’t be happy when I’m sad 
Can’t see the good when it’s bad

Look on the bright side 
You’re lucky to be alive

The Void EP

Toxic Positivity

MAGIC SEAS - This Time

Comfort and Despair

The debut EP from No Deal Disco: Angry Pretty.

All songs written, performed, recorded and mixed* by Sam Paul Robinson.

Mastered by John Elleson-Hartley. 

*How's it Going to End? mixed by Sam Paul Robinson and John Elleson-Hartley.

How's It Going To End?

Never Trust The Pub Man

My debut EP. Now available from all online music stores and streaming services.

Cinema (EP)

MOOD

A track inspired by artists such as Foals, The Strokes and Daft Punk. Lots of percussive drumming, catchy guitar melodies and groovin' bass lines.

Novara

A piece I wrote for a short film whilst studying MA Music Production in 2013/14.

Love Revelation (Got a Date But They're Back)

No Deal Disco is the solo project of big southern softie, Sam Paul Robinson, who writes snarky guitar-driven songs about all the things that piss on his biscuits – namely wars, bigots and job hunting. Sam describes himself as a “passionate songwriter but reluctant frontman”. His lyrics are laced with nefarious left-wing concepts such as empathy, accountability and hope.

Never Trust The Pub Man

NO DEAL DISCO