Photography by Jaimie Gramston
Sam Semple has just finished his latest album, ‘A Drinker’s Dream’, following on from his debut ‘Mystery Songs’.
He’s been a writer most of his life, writing in different genres. In former times he used to work for Douglas Adams.
Before ‘Mystery Songs’, Sam made a couple of EPs, including ‘I’m Looking For A Band’, and one unreleased album, ‘Female Astronaut’.
He’s toured the UK and Ireland several times and co-written songs with other artists, most notably with Tom Baxter. They wrote many songs together, their best-known being “Better” which was nominated for an Ivor Novello.
Praise for ‘Mystery Songs’:
“Sam Semple’s ‘Mystery Songs’ have been haunting me for weeks. Here is a real new talent. A singer songwriter with a mastery of lyrics, a sweet voice, and an angle on life that will make you think even as you hum and smile… fabulous debut.”
– Stephen Fry
“Very special. I listened to all of it and it’s fantastic, it really, really is. A gem. I just love everything about it… a beautiful album.”
– Janice Long
“Gorgeous debut... The quality of this record reminds me of a golden time when one could site down for 40 minutes and be completely absorbed by music.'‘
– Maverick Magazine
Listen to ‘River’
From the forthcoming album ‘A Drinker’s Dream'