Interview With Ban Ban Ton Ton
It was an absolute pleasure to Speak with Rob from the music website ‘Ban Ban Ton Ton’ run out of rural Japan, about the intricacies of our lives, our recent tour, inspirations, 2022 adventures and creations, not to mention the past three years building a home in Wales.
Samana/Pillow Concert
We are so excited for this concert. It is taking place in the magnificent St Michaels All Angels Church in Brighton. We will be accompanied by strings and there will be mulled wine for embolden festive spirit. Don’t miss this - It’s going to be a truly magnificent evening!
Hay On Wye Concert
We are really excited to be performing in Hay On Wye this Saturday (19th), with Ovi opening and closing the evening with his incredible, eclectic collection of vinyl. Don’t miss it!
'Two Wrongs'
We are delighted to announce that ‘Two Wrongs’ has been added to two Spotify playlists: ‘Fresh Finds’ and ‘Fresh Finds Folk.’ Make sure you go and check them out!
BBC Radio Wales - ‘Two Wrongs’
A big thank you to the wonderful Huw Stephens for playing ‘Two Wrongs’ on BBC Radio Wales last night! Tune in from 1:21:00 to hear us.
"This is a stunning, stunning song!"
-Huw Stephens
BBC 6 Music - 'Two Wrongs'
Thank you to Guy Garvey for playing our new song ‘Two Wrongs’ on BBC 6 Music yesterday.
“Now one of my favourite artists and I am honoured to say that this is the first play anywhere of the new single from Samana. This is something incredibly special! The continuously and increasingly, artistically, truly free Samana. I think Rebecca’s my favourite singer at the moment.”
-Guy Garvey
Folk Radio
Thank you Folk Radio for the feature
“There are parallels to the lifestyle of Samana and their new modes of creating as they push at those boundaries – to escape the mundane and live life with a new meaning. With the music of ‘Two Wrongs,’ you can almost hear that train in the shimmering percussion and feel the wind in your face. It’s an ode to being free.”
Still Listening Magazine
Thank you to ‘Still Listening’ Magazine for the feature
Two Wrongs - Out Now
‘Two Wrongs’ is officially out in the world. Available to listen to on all streaming platforms!
“Imagine Robbie Basho fronting latter-day Bad Seeds and you won’t be too far off the mark”
'Two Wrongs'
We are so incredibly excited to announce the release of our new creation ‘Two Wrongs’ released on all streaming platforms on November 2nd
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Inspired by the transient subculture of freight train riders that span across the landscape of America, ‘Two Wrongs’ symbolises humanities innate, continuous search for freedom; for a sense of release and escape. This song gives rise to the reverent and unrelenting intensity that burns inside the hearts of so many and their yearning to voyage beyond the perimeters of societal convention, in stepping beyond the control of predictability into the unknown. ‘Two Wrongs’ evokes the perpetual momentum of the freight train, scoring through vast landscapes of arid deserts, dark pine forests, illuminated mountains and stretches of infinite stars reflected in wide historical rivers. This is a piece of music that celebrates those whose devotion to wanderlust and to the direction of their dreams, is an unbridled part of their identity.
The photograph for Two Wrongs is taken by American photographer Mike Brodie, who spent four years embedded in the train riding subculture, amassing an archive of photographs that make up one of the few, true collections of American travel photography in all its raw grit, beauty and openness.
Concert
Were playing at The Druidstone this evening in Pembrokeshire. Its going to be beautiful! There’s still a few tickets left. The performance begins at 8:30/doors at 8:00
BBC 6 Radio
It was a pleasure to be featured on Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour speaking about the Beatles’ album ‘Revolver’
First Two Shows of Autumn Tour Sold Out
The first two shows of our Autumn tour in Brighton and London both sold out! These were truly beautiful and poignant evenings that we shall not forget. A huge thank you to everyone who came down and joined us! Click below to get tickets to the remaining shows.
Other Voices Festival
We are delighted to announce that we will be performing at Other Voices Festival in Cardigan on the 4th and 5th November!
Tour Fund
A huge thank you to the incredible Help Musicians for awarding us with their tour grant to support our October shows across the UK. They are the most incredible charity, offering a range of support for musicians of all genres. They care deeply about artistic projects and welfare!
October 2022 Tour
