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Sam Jr’s sophomore album Inner Shadow was released on May 31, 2024 via Arts & Crafts (Echodelick Records in the USA, Weird Beard in the UK and Worst Bassist Records in the EU.) Dark, edgy, and contemplative, this album intersperses his signature fuzzy, industrial rock tones with his melancholic musings on modern living. New to Sam Jr? Check out his 2022 debut album's nihilist fuzz-psychedelic haze. It’s your hot new fuzz. The hot new fuzz. But judge for yourself. If you’re into hot fuzz, Sam Jr.’s debut album will make you rather happy. “My concept for awhile writing songs was actually ‘What would the Dude’s band from The Big Lebowski sound like?’” laughs Sam, Jr., the titular architect behind this long-overdue solo stepping-out. “ I’m not sure it landed there at all, but Im trying to harness the easygoing nature and spirit of that character. If you enjoy overdriven Stooges sleaze and expertly deployed noise of the Spacemen 3 / A Place to Bury Strangers variety and the thought of, say, T. Rex covering some of the more obscure B-sides on Barbed Wire Kisses or the Primal Scream who made XTRMNTR going back in time to remake Screamadelica with far more cynicism ... well, that’s in the ballpark. But why give it all away? If it sounds like you’re gonna like it you’re probably gonna love it.In a simultaneous act of defiance and impishness, Sham Family are etching their name in the wet concrete out front of the establishment. Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Toronto, Canada, the dynamic quartet is emerging as a prominent voice in the contemporary post-punk landscape. To know Sham Family is to witness them operform live in the flesh. From the very first note, the room teeters between collective catharsis and a sort of beautiful, focused chaos. Blisteringly loud and remarkably lush, their live show is not only a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of their music, but a downright physical feat. Catching the attention of the newly formed Wavy Haze Records, spearheaded by indie icons Born Ruffians, Sham Family were the first non-Ruffians to join the label’s esteemed roster. In 2022, they released their debut self-titled EP: a strikingly raw introduction to their leave-it-all-on-the-floor brand of shoegazey punk. The release quickly gained traction, propelling Sham Family onto stages across the United States and Canada. Now, Sham Family are gearing up to release their highly-anticipated full-length album, A Deaf Portrait of Peace, in 2024. Produced by the renowned Graham Walsh (METZ, Debby Friday, Preoccupations, Alvvays), the record promises to embody the propulsive energy of their live performances while venturing into uncharted sonic territories.
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95 King St. E., Hamilton, ON, Canada, Ontario L8N 1A9
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