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Sam Johnson releases his new single ‘Stuck Under The Surface’ on September 27th through Made Records. ‘Stuck Under The Surface’ – an anthemic track hiding in a gentle setting – recalls the end of his six-year relationship with an Australian girlfriend, a love affair that had been sustained at long distance until the time that his heart began to let go. He records his inability to face up to the changes, “the scripted lines” and “vacant smiles” he gave, and now regrets.
Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/hellosamjohnson/stuck-under-the-surface/
https://open.spotify.com/track/5emx40zUSqCVN36p5k9LMr?si=vy5BuXX4RpqMwTl-W3mwzge
Speaking about the new single, Johnson comments, “Stuck Under the Surface is a song born from the ashes of a long term relationship that didn’t quite work out. It came to fruition in the wake of a break up and felt like a very necessary form of catharsis. I knew it had to be honest if it were to be convincing, but naturally with that came a level of difficulty and unease that I’d rarely had to deal with when writing songs before. However, rather inevitably, it’s gone on to become one of my favourite songs on the EP. I’ve realised that its overarching message is one of openness. I found closure in being able to write this song, when previously feeling unable to articulate my feelings or ‘stuck under the surface’, and I hope others will be touched similarly when listening.
Author: RJ Frometa
Head Honcho, Editor in Chief and writer here on VENTS. I don't like walking on the beach, but I love playing the guitar and geeking out about music. I am also a movie maniac and 6 hours sleeper.
