Jon Samuel isn’t shying away from controversy. His album, Dead Melodies, picks away at society with thoroughly meditated lyrics wrapped up in a dance beat. His newest video, “Lesser Evils” draws up the party-lines for a stripping down, with Samuel expressing his political dissatisfaction through pop music. Continue reading Premiere: Jon Samuel Strips Down Canada’s Party Lines with ‘Lesser Evils’
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New Music: Jon Samuel Dances over the Depths with ‘Dead Melodies’
We never seem to give enough credit to the keyboard players. They’re always there just on the sidelines, practically tucked away in the wings. Look at Pink Floyd’s Richard Wright, The Band’s Garth Hudson, or Jon Lord of Deep Purple. They’re probably the strangest and most intelligent members of the band and they get the least amount of glory. That is, until they’ve been given a moment to shine. Wintersleep’s keyboardist Jon Samuel just got his, with the release of Dead Melodies, a whole solo album dedicated to undervalued music and does it ever shine. Continue reading New Music: Jon Samuel Dances over the Depths with ‘Dead Melodies’
Single: Wintersleep Keyboardist Jon Samuel Releases ‘Dead Melodies’ – The Banger He Doesn’t Expect Anyone To Hear
If you and all your friends just happen to be rock stars, even your more obscure efforts inevitably come to light. When Jon Samuel, keyboardist for Wintersleep, casually enlisted his friends to play on his most recent project, Dead Melodies, a lament that seems almost ironic in its reference to past failures considering his all-star lineup. The debut, and titular single, is a wild dance party, an absolute banger, in remembrance of all the singles that came before without getting the recognition they may have deserved. Continue reading Single: Wintersleep Keyboardist Jon Samuel Releases ‘Dead Melodies’ – The Banger He Doesn’t Expect Anyone To Hear