Electronic Press Kit

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Photographed by Rachael Ashley

Photographed by Rachael Ashley

Sam Lily with a guitar tiger hat
Sam Lily at Crams Farm looking down

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Discography

‘Captivity’ delves into the concept of struggle and resilience. Intertwined with an existential crisis, this song invites listeners to connect deeply with their own experiences of pain and perseverance.

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‘Soothe’ embodies the raw emotions of heartbreak and the solace found in music. This song dives in to the turbulent waters of a complicated breakup, and reflects on the duality of conflicting desires.

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‘Harvest’ portrays themes of dwindling passion, anguish, and nostalgia. The song digs deep into a story of emotional strain, failed attempts at sustaining a loving connection, and a desire for renewal, comfort and a fresh start.

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‘Stay Sad’ explores the emotional tug-of-war between holding on and letting go. With a captivating hook and raw, heartfelt lyrics, this song captures intense complexity of staying in a dysfunctional relationship.

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‘Falling Head First’ navigates the emotional overload of falling uncontrollably in love. This track illustrates the intense, often obsessive, and occasionally self-destructive feelings that come with such powerful connections.

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Press

“He has a way of catching the raw, unfiltered emotion that one often feels at life’s hardest moments”

“‘Soothe,’ an emotive sonic landscape that perfectly captures the turbulence of a breakup’s aftermath.”

Karen Harding – Sounds On The Couch (read full article here)

‘Stay Sad’, a hauntingly beautiful track that dives headfirst into the complexities of love and the bittersweet decision to stay in a relationship even when it may be best to part ways.

“Lily’s intimate vocals, layered over a haunting melody, create an atmosphere of raw vulnerability and introspection.”

Thomas Bedward – Broken 8 Records (read full article here)

“This might just be one of the best tracks I’ve heard on an EP in ages in this genre

“I can’t quite get over how much this track got into my head, like an earworm burrowing its way deep”

Fred Bambridge – It’s All Indie (read full article here)

The melody lingers like a memory, echoing the sentiment of holding on to something that’s slipping away.

“Lyrically, ‘Stay Sad’ is a masterclass in vulnerability. Sam captures the universal struggle of love and loss with a poignancy that feels both deeply personal and widely relatable.”

KIMU (read full article here)

Bio (<100 words)

Sam Lily hails from the edge of the bush in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, now nestled amongst the sugarcane fields of Murwillumbah. His music explores relatable themes of love and loss, resonating deeply with listeners through organic and vulnerable lyrics.

Sam’s EP, ‘Twigs and Sticks,’ explores the depths of heartbreak through poignant stories. It captures the pain of breaking up with someone you still love and the struggle of staying in a relationship you know should end. The song ‘Soothe’ stands out with its melancholic yet comforting tone, reflecting the complexities conflicting feelings.

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