Thank you to the love from Adam Walton on BBC Radio Wales for championing ‘Live For The Road’. Here us from 1:27:36
“Thats so beautiful! Channelled in the spirit of Cowboy Junkies, lambchop and a bit of Ry Cooder in there as well.” - Adam Walton
We are Guy Garvey's artist of the year!
It is such an honour to be championed and supported by this wonderful man. Listen to the wonderful show on BBC Radio 6 music and hear us from 1:38:16 onwards.
“Samana are probably my artist of the year and definitely my favourite find of the year!” - Guy Garvey
Samana Interview With 'For The Rabbits'
We were interviewed by For The Rabbits magazine about our approach towards creation, what music were listening to and what's next on the cards for Samana. Check it out!
"Samana’s music seems to exist at the meeting point of a variety of genres, one second they’re dipping their toes into the psych-folk sounds of the 1960’s, the next they’re channelling Mazzy Star-like dream pop, or twanging nods to the Delta Blues. The pair always seem to find a way to root their music into the idea of connection, their songs are stories of humanity, nature and the pursuit of understanding. Their music seems to tap into something that’s almost out of fashion in music now; a wide-eyed desire to explore freedom, the natural world and community, to tap into something bigger than the self and to find a different way to live life outside of the everyday."
Best In New Music Feature
Thank you to ‘Best In New Music’ for their feature on Live For The Road
Read it here
Music Video Premiere
A huge thank you to Clash Magazine for premiering our music video for 'Live For The Road'
"Surging, beatific songwriting, there's an Autumn charm to Samana's work, a kind of gilded appeal that resonates with folk charm" - CLASH
Live For The Road
Our new single is here! 'Live For The Road' is a song of celebration. It reconciles the power of freedom, the power of instincts, the power of fate and of decision. It speaks of life as a path; a dream, an open road. It recognizes the importance of the present moment and the realisation of the journey. To believe, is to radiate the will of truth and honesty, never to fade. Dive in dear ones…
This is the face of a happy man. Franklin swimming in the wild lakes of Slovenia. I wanted to share his beaming smile in celebration of the part of us we will be sharing with you tomorrow, a defining part of Samana; the notion of the power of freedom, dreams and instinct all wrapped up into sound and vision. Stay tuned beautiful people.
Our Next Release
The countdown is slowly melting away. On Thursday the 19th we are releasing our next piece of art. An amalgamation of sound and vision, of discoveries, borders and instincts. A piece where we can all dream again. Keep your eyes peeled…
An incredible day of the rebalance of restoration, of hope and of humanity. Theres a huge amount to be done to bridge a divided nation, and indeed a divided world, but the abundant, radiant smiles of today give great comfort to a future where bridges will replace walls. Over the next three weeks we have so much to share with you, to extend feelings of freedom, of dreams and of discovery during this time. Keep your eyes open dear friends...
Ascension Exclusive Vinyl
It's been a real pleasure posting out these exclusive editions of 'Ascension' over the last couple of weeks to the dear souls that have ordered them. We can't wait to hear from those of you who follow the secret map and discover the obelisk! The limited stock is depleting so if its been something on your list, don't hesitate, get yours now!
Exclusive Edition Vinyl
£30.00
The Exclusive Edition, double vinyl version of Ascension.
Collectors Item
This vinyl edition Includes a square insert with printed lyrics, photographs & a conceptual hidden track titled ‘Ascension’. Also Included inside is an exclusive, secret map, hand-drafted by a cartographer which will lead you to the Ascension obelisk (as seen on the front cover of the album), a limestone sculpture we had made to metaphysically represent all of the philosophical elements that intertwine to form the album. This sculpture is erected on a undisclosed mountainous location. This map will allow you to undergo an internal and external journey into Ascension. Upon completion you will receive one final gift to celebrate the ritual of your ascent.
100 copies only
"Ascension is the passage from one plane of thought and existence to another, though deliberations of love, loss and freedom. The album, which was composed in the remote valleys of Wales solely by Rebecca Rose Harris and Franklin Mockett, offers ruminations' of solitude in the isolation of nature. Each song is a meditation laid to tape, forming an album of a natural order of thought and feeling to take us to great heights."
Click here to read Bandcamps article about this vinyl edition here.
Live Radio Session Tomorrow
Tune in to boogaloo radio tomorrow (Sunday 1st November) from 4pm - 6 pm to catch a broadcast of us performing a live session!
Spotify Playlist
Spotify have included ‘Passing Me By’ on one of their curated playlists ‘Garden Indie’
Check it out below
'The Spirit Moving Review'
Thank you to Music News for the 4/5 star review
“The first thing that hits you are the incredible vocals of Rebecca Rose. It’s a voice whose hushed, sultry tone and effortless delivery that will stop you in your tracks. And it’s also a voice that floats perfectly over the hazy, delicate sound of Samana. Opener ‘Passing Me By’ fits perfectly into the ‘dreampop’ world, with gently strummed guitars, Fleetwood Mac / Albatross-esque echoing guitar lines and delicate drums which dance delicately around your ear drums. Latest single ’The Glory Of God’ follows suit, all be it with a slight americana twang to the guitars, and EP closer ’The Spirit Moving’ sounds like to could be taken from the soundtrack of a Quentin Tarantino film, riding a deep groove and filled with a devious air of suspense.”
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CMJ New York Festival
We were honoured to be invited to take part in the CMJ festival this year. Normally hosted throughout the Burroughs of NYC, this year its running exclusively on an online platform. Check out our live performance for the Ludlow stage below:
'The Spirit Moving' With Gigwise
Dive into our premiere with Gigwise where we talk through the philosophy and creation of each song on our new EP ‘The Spirit Moving’
“If you feel like you need to take out your brain and put it in ice water, give Samana’s stunning new EP a listen. It’s fourteen minutes of trembling, gorgeous folk!”
-Gigwise
'The Spirit Moving' EP Out Now!
We are so proud to announce the release of our EP ‘The Spirit Moving’
‘The spirit Moving EP’ is an interaction with the realms of the soul. All three songs are improvisations, being immediate impressions, lifted from the dialogue of the subconscious onto 1/4 inch tape. Carving out the contours of instinctive emotions and poetical intuition, they are conjured from the transcendental ritual of creation. Each song is a journey, a message, a philosophy, a deliberation, preserved and imprinted into its own sonic landscape. Together, they conjure an observation of the spirit moving through dimensions of time and existence, and into the search of being.’
'EP' Release Tomorrow
Tomorrow we are proud to announce that are ‘EP’ is being released, for all you dear souls to immerse yourselves in. Stay tuned!
'The Glory Of Love' BBC 6 Music
Well a huge thank you to Guy Garvey for playing ‘The Glory Of Love’ on this weeks show and for the heartfelt words. Catch us at 1:45:45
“Well apart from being the best looking band I’ve ever seen these two are really enviably gorgeous but they’re also just amazing. This song is just so amazingly cool and right up my boulevard. I absolutely adore it.”
-Guy Garvey BBC Radio 6 Music
The Glory Of Love Live Session
From an old chateau, situated in the remoteness of the midi-pyrenees, Samana perform their single 'The Glory Of Love'. "'The Glory Of Love' is a mantra, stri...
We are delighted to share with you our live session of ‘The Glory Of Love’ premiered with Gig Soup
‘The nomadic duo share a beautiful acoustic version of their latest single. Call it experimental, call it art rock, call it alt-folk or folk rock; however you personally classify Samana’s music, it is an unequivocally compelling reflection of humanity.”
'The Glory Of Love' Live
