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| name = Sam Evian
| name = Sam Evian
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Sam Griffin Owens
| alias =
| origin = [[Brooklyn, New York]]
| origin = [[Brooklyn, New York]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]], [[cowboy pop]], [[psychedelic pop]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]], [[psych pop]]
| years_active = 2016-present
| years_active = 2016–present
| label = [[Saddle Creek Records]]
| label = [[Saddle Creek Records|Saddle Creek]], [[Fat Possum Records|Fat Possum]]
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| website = {{URL|https://www.samevian.com}}
| associated_acts = [[Wilder Maker]]
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'''Sam Griffin Owens''',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Jeremy |date=October 28, 2021 |title=Reviews: Sam Evian - Time to Melt |url=https://thequietus.com/articles/30739-sam-evian-time-to-melt-review |access-date=February 10, 2022 |website=[[The Quietus]]}}</ref> known professionally as '''Sam Evian''', is an American songwriter, instrumentalist and producer based in New York.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/sam-evian-mn0003539868|title=Sam Evian {{!}} Biography, Albums, Streaming Links|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> He has released four full-length albums and one 7" single.

'''Sam Evian''' is a singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York. He has released two full-length albums and one 7" single.


== History ==
== History ==
In 2016, Sam Evian signed with [[Saddle Creek Records]]. Sam Evian's music has been described as indie rock, "crunchy country," and "70s-tinged psychedelic soft rock."<ref>For "indie rock," see {{Cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/sam-evian-gives-us-two-more-previews-of-his-debut-album-in-you-forever-and-country-152|title=Sam Evian gives us two more previews of his debut album in 'You, Forever' and 'Country'|last=http://thefourohfive.com|website=The 405|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}
In 2016, Sam Evian signed with [[Saddle Creek Records]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.omaha.com/go/sam-evian-s-you-forever-on-the-way-via-saddle/article_beb036ac-886c-5710-8e2a-6e3cae752682.html|title=Sam Evian's ''You, Forever'' on the way via Saddle Creek|last=writer|first=Kevin Coffey World-Herald staff|website=Omaha.com|date=26 March 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> Sam Evian's music has been described as indie rock, "crunchy country", and "70s-tinged psychedelic soft rock".<ref>For "indie rock", see {{Cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/sam-evian-gives-us-two-more-previews-of-his-debut-album-in-you-forever-and-country-152|title=Sam Evian gives us two more previews of his debut album in 'You, Forever' and 'Country'|website=The 405|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}
*For "crunchy country," see {{Cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/sam-evian-releases-crunchy-country-track-health-machine-and-reveals-new-album-details-152|title=Sam Evian releases crunchy country track 'Health Machine' and reveals new album details|last=http://thefourohfive.com|website=The 405|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}
*For "70s-tinged psychedelic soft rock, see {{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/mb745y/get-lost-in-sam-evians-70s-tinged-psychedelic-soft-rock|title=Get Lost in Sam Evian's 70s-Tinged Psychedelic Soft-Rock|last=Terry|first=Josh|last2=Sundermann|first2=Eric|date=2017-10-04|website=Noisey|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> He released his debut album ''Premium'' in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/album-stream-sam-evian-premium|title=Album Stream: Sam Evian - 'Premium'|website=Clash Magazine|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> The album's lead single, "I Need A Man," was premiered by [[Stereogum]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1894495/sam-evian-i-need-a-man/mp3s/|title=Sam Evian – “I Need A Man”|date=2016-08-18|website=Stereogum|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref>


In 2018, Evian released his sophomore album ''You, Forever''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/sam-evian-gives-us-two-more-previews-of-his-debut-album-in-you-forever-and-country-152|title=Sam Evian gives us two more previews of his debut album in 'You, Forever' and 'Country'|last=http://thefourohfive.com|website=The 405|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead contibuted to the album's song "Next To You."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nyc.thedelimagazine.com/37596/sam-evian-and-kazu-makino-collaborate-on-you-forever|title=Sam Evian and Kazu Makino collaborate on "You, Forever"|website=The Deli Magazine {{!}} nyc.thedelimagazine.com/|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/10/listen-to-sam-evian-and-kazu-makino-re-imagine-nex.html|title=Listen to Sam Evian and Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead Reimagine "Next To You"|last=Kamp|first=Justin|website=pastemagazine.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> The song "Health Machine" was released as a single and music video.<ref>{{Citation|title=Listen to Sam Evian: “Health Machine” by Sam Evian|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/sam-evian-health-machine/|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2018/03/26/596473551/sam-evians-health-machine-drips-summer-sweat|title=Sam Evian's 'Health Machine' Drips Summer Sweat|website=NPR.org|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/sam-evian-releases-crunchy-country-track-health-machine-and-reveals-new-album-details-152|title=Sam Evian releases crunchy country track 'Health Machine' and reveals new album details|last=http://thefourohfive.com|website=The 405|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1988618/sam-evian-health-machine-video/video/|title=Sam Evian – “Health Machine” Video|date=2018-03-26|website=Stereogum|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> Another single, entitled "IDGAF" was premiered by [[Stereogum]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1993222/sam-evian-idgaf/music/|title=Listen to Sam Evian's New Song, "IDGAF"|date=2018-04-25|website=Stereogum|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> In their review of ''You, Forever'', Pitchfork wrote that Evian "offers rock songs about vulnerability and desire that are gentle and sweet but avoid the most saccharine tendencies of soft rock."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/sam-evian-you-forever/|title=Sam Evian: You, Forever|website=Pitchfork|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> [[Digital Trends]] included ''You, Forever'' in their list of the best albums of 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/music/best-albums-of-2018/|title=Best Albums of 2018|last=|first=|date=|website=www.digitaltrends.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref>
*For "crunchy country", see {{Cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/sam-evian-releases-crunchy-country-track-health-machine-and-reveals-new-album-details-152|title=Sam Evian releases crunchy country track 'Health Machine' and reveals new album details|website=The 405|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}
*For "70s-tinged psychedelic soft rock", see {{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/mb745y/get-lost-in-sam-evians-70s-tinged-psychedelic-soft-rock|title=Get Lost in Sam Evian's 70s-Tinged Psychedelic Soft-Rock|last1=Terry|first1=Josh|last2=Sundermann|first2=Eric|date=2017-10-04|website=Noisey|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> He released his debut album ''Premium'' in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/album-stream-sam-evian-premium|title=Album Stream: Sam Evian - 'Premium'|website=Clash Magazine|date=26 September 2016 |language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> The album's lead single, "I Need a Man", was premiered by ''[[Stereogum]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1894495/sam-evian-i-need-a-man/mp3s/|title=Sam Evian – "I Need a Man"|date=2016-08-18|website=Stereogum|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref>
In 2018, Evian released his second album ''You, Forever''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/sam-evian-gives-us-two-more-previews-of-his-debut-album-in-you-forever-and-country-152|title=Sam Evian gives us two more previews of his debut album in 'You, Forever' and 'Country'|website=The 405|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> Kazu Makino of [[Blonde Redhead]] contributed to the album's song "Next to You".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nyc.thedelimagazine.com/37596/sam-evian-and-kazu-makino-collaborate-on-you-forever|title=Sam Evian and Kazu Makino collaborate on "You, Forever"|website=The Deli Magazine {{!}} nyc.thedelimagazine.com/|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/10/listen-to-sam-evian-and-kazu-makino-re-imagine-nex.html|title=Listen to Sam Evian and Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead Reimagine "Next to You"|last=Kamp|first=Justin|website=pastemagazine.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> The song "Health Machine" was released as a single and music video.<ref>{{Citation|title=Listen to Sam Evian: "Health Machine" by Sam Evian|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/sam-evian-health-machine/|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2018/03/26/596473551/sam-evians-health-machine-drips-summer-sweat|title=Sam Evian's 'Health Machine' Drips Summer Sweat|website=NPR.org|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/sam-evian-releases-crunchy-country-track-health-machine-and-reveals-new-album-details-152|title=Sam Evian releases crunchy country track 'Health Machine' and reveals new album details|website=The 405|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1988618/sam-evian-health-machine-video/video/|title=Sam Evian – "Health Machine" Video|date=2018-03-26|website=Stereogum|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> Another single, titled "IDGAF", was premiered by ''Stereogum''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1993222/sam-evian-idgaf/music/|title=Listen to Sam Evian's New Song, "IDGAF"|date=2018-04-25|website=Stereogum|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> In the ''[[Pitchfork (website)|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".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/sam-evian-you-forever/|title=Sam Evian: You, Forever|website=Pitchfork|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> [[Digital Trends]] included ''You, Forever'' in their list of the best albums of 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/music/best-albums-of-2018/|title=Best Albums of 2018|website=www.digitaltrends.com|date=12 December 2018 |access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-19|title=Sam Evian Signs to Fat Possum & Drops New Single|url=https://closedcap.com/2021/05/19/sam-evian-signs-to-fat-possum-drops-new-single/|access-date=2021-10-27|website=Closed Captioned|language=en-US}}</ref> 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 (band)|T. Rex]], and [[Shuggie Otis]], he’s pulled it off."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-18|title=Sam Evian : The Aquarium Drunkard Interview|url=https://aquariumdrunkard.com/2021/08/18/sam-evian-the-aquarium-drunkard-interview/|access-date=2021-10-27|website=Aquarium Drunkard|language=en-US}}</ref> ''Flood Magazine'' said, "''Time to Melt'' spins death in a funky, positive light."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sam Evian's ''Time to Melt'' Spins Death in a Funky, Positive Light|url=https://floodmagazine.com/93413/watch-sam-evian-time-to-melt/|access-date=2021-10-27|website=FLOOD|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==


==== Albums ====
=== Albums ===


* ''Premium'' (2016)
* ''Premium'' (2016)
* ''You, Forever'' (2018)
* ''You, Forever'' (2018)
* ''Time to Melt'' (2021)
* ''[[Plunge (Sam Evian album)|Plunge]]'' (2024)


==== Singles and EPs ====
=== Singles ===


* ''Sleep Easy/You Have To Hydrate'' (2016)
* "Sleep Easy" / "You Have to Hydrate" (2016)
* "Easy to Love" (2021)
* "Knock Knock" (2021)
* "Time to Melt" (2021)
* "Never Know" (2021)
* "Life Go Low" (2023)
* "Wisteria" (2023)

=== Producer discography ===

* [[Johanna Samuels]] – ''Excelsior'' (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
* Widowspeak – ''Plum'' (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
* Anna Burch – ''If You're Dreaming'' (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
* Molly Sarlé – ''Karaoke Angel'' (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
* [[Hannah Cohen (singer)|Hannah Cohen]] – ''Welcome Home'' (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
* Kazu Makino – ''Adult Baby'' (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
* Cass McCombs – ''Tip of the Sphere'' (engineer, performer)
* Lina Tullgren – ''Free Cell'' (engineer)
* Wilder Maker – ''Zion'' (engineer)
* Cass McCombs – ''I'm a Shoe'' (Mangy Love) (producer, engineer)
* Okkervil River – ''In the Rainbow Rain'' (engineer)
* Okkervil River – ''New Blood/Skip Tracer'' (engineer, mixing)
* [[Sam Amidon]] – ''Juma Mountain and April'' (engineer)
* [[Blonde Redhead]] – ''Golden Light'' (engineer for string recordings)
* Cassandra Jenkins – ''Play Til You Win'' (engineer, producer, mixing, performer)
* Buck Meek – ''Heart Was Beat'' (engineer, mixing)
* Sam Evian – ''Premium'' (producer, engineer, mixing, performer, composer)
* Sam Evian – ''You, Forever'' (producer, engineer, mixing, performer, composer)
* Sam Evian – ''Need You EP'' (mixing, performer, composer)
* Sam Evian – ''Time to Melt'' (producer, performer, composer)
* [[Big Thief]] – ''[[Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You]]'' (engineer, mixing, additional production)


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


*[https://www.samevian.com/ Official website]
*{{Official website|https://www.samevian.com}}

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Sam Evian
Birth nameSam Griffin Owens
OriginBrooklyn, New York
GenresIndie rock, psych pop
Years active2016–present
LabelsSaddle Creek, Fat Possum
Websitewww.samevian.com

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

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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]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Premium (2016)
  • You, Forever (2018)
  • Time to Melt (2021)
  • Plunge (2024)

Singles

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  • "Sleep Easy" / "You Have to Hydrate" (2016)
  • "Easy to Love" (2021)
  • "Knock Knock" (2021)
  • "Time to Melt" (2021)
  • "Never Know" (2021)
  • "Life Go Low" (2023)
  • "Wisteria" (2023)

Producer discography

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  • Johanna Samuels – Excelsior (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
  • Widowspeak – Plum (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
  • Anna Burch – If You're Dreaming (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
  • Molly Sarlé – Karaoke Angel (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
  • Hannah Cohen – Welcome Home (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
  • Kazu Makino – Adult Baby (producer, engineer, mixing, performer)
  • Cass McCombs – Tip of the Sphere (engineer, performer)
  • Lina Tullgren – Free Cell (engineer)
  • Wilder Maker – Zion (engineer)
  • Cass McCombs – I'm a Shoe (Mangy Love) (producer, engineer)
  • Okkervil River – In the Rainbow Rain (engineer)
  • Okkervil River – New Blood/Skip Tracer (engineer, mixing)
  • Sam Amidon – Juma Mountain and April (engineer)
  • Blonde Redhead – Golden Light (engineer for string recordings)
  • Cassandra Jenkins – Play Til You Win (engineer, producer, mixing, performer)
  • Buck Meek – Heart Was Beat (engineer, mixing)
  • Sam Evian – Premium (producer, engineer, mixing, performer, composer)
  • Sam Evian – You, Forever (producer, engineer, mixing, performer, composer)
  • Sam Evian – Need You EP (mixing, performer, composer)
  • Sam Evian – Time to Melt (producer, performer, composer)
  • Big Thief – Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You (engineer, mixing, additional production)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Allen, Jeremy (October 28, 2021). "Reviews: Sam Evian - Time to Melt". The Quietus. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Sam Evian | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  3. ^ writer, Kevin Coffey World-Herald staff (26 March 2018). "Sam Evian's You, Forever on the way via Saddle Creek". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  4. ^ For "indie rock", see "Sam Evian gives us two more previews of his debut album in 'You, Forever' and 'Country'". The 405. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  5. ^ "Album Stream: Sam Evian - 'Premium'". Clash Magazine. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  6. ^ "Sam Evian – "I Need a Man"". Stereogum. 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  7. ^ "Sam Evian gives us two more previews of his debut album in 'You, Forever' and 'Country'". The 405. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  8. ^ "Sam Evian and Kazu Makino collaborate on "You, Forever"". The Deli Magazine | nyc.thedelimagazine.com/. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  9. ^ Kamp, Justin. "Listen to Sam Evian and Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead Reimagine "Next to You"". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  10. ^ Listen to Sam Evian: "Health Machine" by Sam Evian, retrieved 2019-01-12
  11. ^ "Sam Evian's 'Health Machine' Drips Summer Sweat". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  12. ^ "Sam Evian releases crunchy country track 'Health Machine' and reveals new album details". The 405. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  13. ^ "Sam Evian – "Health Machine" Video". Stereogum. 2018-03-26. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  14. ^ "Listen to Sam Evian's New Song, "IDGAF"". Stereogum. 2018-04-25. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  15. ^ "Sam Evian: You, Forever". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  16. ^ "Best Albums of 2018". www.digitaltrends.com. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  17. ^ "Sam Evian Signs to Fat Possum & Drops New Single". Closed Captioned. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  18. ^ "Sam Evian : The Aquarium Drunkard Interview". Aquarium Drunkard. 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  19. ^ "Sam Evian's Time to Melt Spins Death in a Funky, Positive Light". FLOOD. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
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