Tuesday January 17, 2023
When the global pandemic took over the globe, Sam + Sam brought their music into lounge rooms worldwide. Their live broadcast was an instant hit, with an audience of more than 5 million, with each new episode being viewed by between 20,000 and 50,000 people.The Australian duo (aka Sam Ludeman and Sam Russell) has now released a new track,Sandcastles, the first from their debut album Evolve. Sandcastles showcases the pair’s ability to blend pop-rock with contemporary country, resulting in a sound that is both recognisable and unique, thanks in part to the powerful way Ludeman and Russell’s vocals combine. With over twenty years of expertise, the duo maintains a worldwide audience and achieved success with their single releases, reaching the top of their respective iTunes categories. The new single and album have already achieved significant results, with the duo’s latest release debuting as the #1 alternative album on iTunes and #2 overall. Sandcastles features a rock groove, guitar-driven layers, piano and other sonic textures, persuasive performances, and memorable hooks. The new song demonstrates the duo’s developed songwriting talents and their ability to translate a specific emotional concept into musical form. Sharing the stage with the likes of Birds of Tokyo, Jon Stevens, The Veronicas, Vanessa Amorosi, Thirsty Merc, and Olivia Newton-John, and many more, has reinforced Sam + Sam’s blossoming audience and boosted their profile on the Australian music scene. Sandcastles is a notable track that reveals the extent of the pair’s collective experience, with Ludeman having been a finalist on The Voice in 2012, appearing in the films City Homicide and Spirit of the Game, and performing in touring productions of Grease, Fame, and Xanadu. Sam Russell had previously made news in the music industry when he collaborated with Macklemore to promote Jam for iPhone, a tool he created that employs artificial intelligence to assist individuals in songwriting. Sandcastles is sure to attract radio and streaming attention and help expand Sam + Sam’s growing fanbase.
