Tag: Sam Carmody

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Sam Carmody Continues Winning Ways With “Shadow in the Dream”

Darwin-based singer-songwriter Sam Carmody has just dropped his new EP Shadow in the Dream and its title track. And if you love classic Aussie acts like Crowded House and The Go-Betweens, it’ll be right up your alley.

I’ve already waxed lyrical about the previous two singles: “The Sea Has Risen” and “Sharks.” The newie is every bit their equal, with jangly guitars and haunting vocals from Sam. There’s a dreamy quality about this ode to lost love that’s really gotten underneath my skin.

With his EP out now, hopefully it’s not too long before Sam packs his bags and plays some shows around the country.

Image used with permission from Firestarter Music

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Sam Carmody Soars With “Sharks” Single

Darwin-based novelist and singer-songwriter Sam Carmody has delivering a stunning taste of his forthcoming EP with the release of his new single “Sharks.” It’s a soaring sonic experience with poetic lyrics, a contemporary love song that steers clear of the clichés.

When it sounds this good, it’s even more impressive that this track and others from the EP were self-produced by Sam, his former Warning Birds bandmate Bensen Thomas, and Dylan Ollivierre from The Money War. With a planned mid-year release, we should be able to hear more from Sam really soon.

Image used with permission from Firestarter Music

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Sam Carmody’s Debut Single “The Sea Has Risen” Drops Today

Today Geraldton-born, Darwin-based singer-songwriter Sam Carmody unveils his debut solo single, “The Sea Has Risen.”

It’s a dreamy song that brings something fresh to the love song genre. We’ve heard these sort of sentiments before, but Sam’s poetic lyrics, original melodies, and power vocals make this well-worn subject seem brand new.

This might be Sam’s first solo song, but he’s no stranger to the music scene. He was part of Perth band Warning Birds, who took home a Song of the Year WAMi in 2012. His way with words is without question. Few singer-songwriters in this country release novels, let alone successful ones. But Sam’s first novel, The Windy Season, was shortlisted for the prestigious Vogel’s Award last year.

“The Sea Has Risen” comes from Sam Carmody’s forthcoming EP Shadow in the Dream. He’ll launch it with a six-piece band at Music NT’s Song of the Year Awards tomorrow night. The song has been nominated for the pop prize.