Sam Griffin Owens,[1] known professionally as Sam Evian, is an American songwriter, instrumentalist and producer based in New York.[2] He has released four full-length albums and one 7" single.
History
In 2016, Sam Evian signed with Saddle Creek Records.[3] Sam Evian's music has been described as indie rock, "crunchy country", and "70s-tinged psychedelic soft rock".[4] He released his debut album Premium in 2016.[5] The album's lead single, "I Need a Man", was premiered by Stereogum.[6]
In 2018, Evian released his second album You, Forever.[7] Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead contributed to the album's song "Next to You".[8][9] The song "Health Machine" was released as a single and music video.[10][11][12][13] Another single, titled "IDGAF", was premiered by Stereogum.[14] In the Pitchfork review of You, Forever, Allison Hussey wrote that Evian "offers rock songs about vulnerability and desire that are gentle and sweet but avoid the most saccharine tendencies of soft rock".[15]Digital Trends included You, Forever in their list of the best albums of 2018.[16]
In 2021 it was announced that Evian had been signed to Fat Possum Records and that his new album Time to Melt would be released on October 29, 2021.[17] Of the album, Aquarium Drunkard said, "Time to Melt aspires to address the strife of the present and sound good while cooking dinner. No short order, but with its lush sounds and warm nods in the direction of Sly and the Family Stone, T. Rex, and Shuggie Otis, he’s pulled it off."[18]Flood Magazine said, "Time to Melt spins death in a funky, positive light."[19]
