Following on from a successful last 18 months touring his debut album "Our Shining Skin" recorded in the Barossa valley. Sam Brittain is back on the road in 2014 playing intimate shows and busking the streets of Australia in 2014 with his new album "Live Simply".  

A sound reminiscent of  artists such as Ryan Adams, Glen Hansard and Damien Rice, Sam's song-writing is largely observational capturing the simple moments, both high a low of the day to day people who pass by on the street.  
"Busking has become a huge part of my life" says the 24 year old.  "I was first introduced to it by a good friend when he was first out touring in Australia a few years ago now and we did some together.  It has become my main way to connect with new music fans all over the world, fund the making of my albums keeps me traveling and playing music all over the world"

Having supported international success stories such as PASSENGER, MATT CORBY, THE CORONAS & MATT MCHUGH.  Sam is well versed in the dedication and drive it takes to forge a career in the music industry, especially one that is both effective and sustainable as an independent artist. 
"Live Simply" is a collection of songs inspired by the last 18 months of touring all over Australia composed into folk tales painting images of heartbreak, solitude and friendship. Largely influenced by the amazing, caring people you meet on the road and the lives and stories of relative strangers.  
In 2014 following a successful Australian national tour in May Sam is currently touring the United Kingdom and Europe with feature shows at a SOLD OUT MadNes Music Festival in The Netherlands this July.  


Truer Than I

Warning Sign

Shack On The Coastline

Rats

Holding Onto Hope

Small Town

Finale

Slainte (Reprise)

Signal Lights

Intro

Stab in the Dark

Madness

Another You

Lost Out Here

Stab in the Dark - Single

Following the release of his sophomore album "Live Simply" in May 2014 the last 18 months has seen Sam Brittain touring relentlessly throughout Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.  

Having supported international success stories such as British folk troubadour PASSENGER, breakthrough Australian artist MATT CORBY, Irish rock outfit THE CORONA'S and Australian Triple J favourite MAT MCHUGH of THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS on the road Sam has forged a unique sound blend of alternative country & folk songs.  Sam’s sound rings out with an honest and unadulterated simplicity, his song writing reminiscent of artists such as Ryan Adams, John Moreland & Jason Isbell. Highlights from the last two years include Sam performing at the sold out MadNes Music Festival (2014/2015) in the Netherlands as well as joining West End Theatre star Daniel Koek as a special guest artist at The Royal Albert Hall in London.  

Starting out busking the streets of Adelaide in 2011 and a hugely successful first tour, Sam’s lead single ‘Bruises’ from debut album release “Our Shining Skin” hit #1 on the Triple J Unearthed Roots Chart on New Year’s Eve, 2012/13, where it consolidated its lead for a consecutive four weeks, peaking at #6 in the Overall Top 100.  2012 proved to be a milestone year that saw him back in the recording studio to commence album number two almost immediately.  Since then Sam has gone on to release his second full length LP “Live Simply” once again cracking the Triple J top 10 with lead track “Small Town” and gaining accolades from Roots N All host Sarah Howells as well as a special recording from Melbourne’s prestigious Athenaeum Theatre whilst on the Passenger theatre tour with fellow Australian songwriter Stu Larsen.  
      
In 2016 Sam is set to release a new studio album and coinciding live album "Live at The Toff" recorded in Melbourne upon return from 3 months touring in Europe busking on street corners, markets, shopping malls and playing everything from dark and dank back alley bars to bright festival stages.  
"Busking has been an incredible way to meet people and have my music reach a wider audience no matter what city I find myself in.  It has made recording my albums possible as well as making touring sustainable in Australia and overseas…In turn it has really become a lifestyle I love and am extremely grateful for.  I hope its something I can continue to do for a long time to come.  The people you meet, the lives and stories you become acquainted with and on a daily basis through busking has had a huge impact on my song writing" 
Aside from writing, recording and touring his own music Sam has also recorded, produced and played drums on albums for successful Melbourne based band Amistat, solo artist Bernie Carson and is currently co writing an album for South Australian alt country musician and friend Tara Carragher.  

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