Boorloo/Perth singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sam Jane’s dreamy new single “Drive Away Summer” is the perfect soundtrack for a laidback weekend. It’s a gorgeous acoustic indie-folk track that perfectly showcases Sam’s rich vocals and introspective lyrics.
“I wrote this a few years back when I was classically in love, like I always am – I used to feel no rest in summer, I had a dislike for my body and a problem with loneliness,” Sam admitted. “I would surround myself with people who didn’t necessarily care for me, but at least I wasn’t alone – So I wrote this song for my self-empowerment. An ode to those insecurities you feel while growing up, that you are allowed to take up space, you are allowed to walk away and you will find what’s made for you.”
“Drive Away Summer” comes from Sam’s forthcoming LP, GIRL FOLK, which is scheduled for an October release. While that seems like a long time away, Sam’s got plenty more music to share with us before then.
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