Hailing from Newcastle, Aus, Samuel Winder has been writing music for years. Nestled confidently in the folk sphere, his 2023 debut EP ‘Fragments’ was a gentle yet decisive etching into the door frame of the Australian music scene.

An introspective murmuration on growing up and learning how to feel again, ‘Fragments’ melds pulsing drum machines and swirling electric guitar with candid lyrics and rolling acoustic progressions that feel like home. Laced with Samuel’s rich, raw vocals, ‘Fragments’ holds a sense of deliberation, intention and sincerity indicative of the years spent writing, playing and learning how to let go.

The release of Fragments marked a whirlwind entry into live performance, with sold out single and EP launches along with a string of band shows that had the crowd singing just as much as himself. Eager to capture this energy, Samuel headed straight back into the studio to record his newest single, Steady Hand. A warm, crunchy, beautifully tangled ride, Steady Hand is a self-assured leap into folk-rock that solidifies the spirit of Samuel’s live shows in a single track.

Having spent a long time creating behind closed doors, Samuel is finally allowing his work to live in the open air. With music crafted primarily as self therapy, whether it be through speakers or at a live show, there’s an intimate sense of honesty here that cannot be missed.