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limitless in his sounds and inspirations.”
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Sam Austins shares new single “Smoke break.” The song is stamped with Sam’s unique and modern twist on alternative sound as he tells a story of spontaneous and complicated romance. “Smoke break” marks Sam’s first release of the year following “Say what you mean” and the breakout success of his viral single “Seasons” which has amassed a total of 50M global streams. Speaking of the new song, Sam shares: “Smoke break” is a love letter to Detroit ghettotech, the boundaries of how far we can push the sound, and the level of emotion we can reach within it.”
Hailing from Detroit, Sam Austins is redefining alternative music with a sound that’s uniquely his own. His mixtape HOMELESS STAR is a heartfelt homage to his city, blending deeply personal stories with the resilience and grit of growing up in Detroit. In 2023, his bold EP Boy Toy showcased his ability to blend genres, drawing influences from Outkast, LCD Soundsystem, and Smashing Pumpkins. Sam has performed at major festivals like Lollapalooza and Bleached Fest and shared stages with artists like Omar Apollo and KAYTRANADA. With a passion for storytelling, he’s gearing up to share new music this year as well as joining Magdalena Bay on their upcoming USA & Canada tour this spring.
Listen to “Smoke break” and stay tuned for more from Sam Austins coming soon.
Upcoming Live Date
(w/ Magdalene Bay)
4/25 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
4/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
4/28 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre
4/29 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues
4/30 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
4/2 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
4/3 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
4/4 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
4/6 – Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
4/7 – Toronto, ON @ History
4/9 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
4/10 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
4/11 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman
4/13 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
4/14 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at the Complex
4/16 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
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