Track Of The Day :: It's ‘Changes’ for Sam Johnson on new single

Words: Ellie Ward 

Following previous singles ‘The Kids Are Alright’ and ‘Peter Pan’, Sam Johnson continues to build momentum for his forthcoming EP ‘Are We There Yet?’ with the release of soaring new single ‘Changes’.

‘Changes’ sees him adopt a fresh, bold sound, filled with bright, euphoric and infectuous rhythms, that after the smooth piano-led opening quickly up the pace, and sees the singer-songwriter deliver one of his best vocal performances so far.

“This song was almost inevitable and a needed bit of closure to the ‘coming of age’ sentiment running throughout the EP," he says. "It starts with the realisation that a long distance relationship I’d had for 6 years wasn’t going to work out, but then beckons in the change that comes with that decision and the ramifications it will have on my life. Both exciting and daunting, this song really is, at its heart, an optimistic look to the future and all it might bring.

"Moving to London, falling in love again, and following my dreams in music are the real touchstones of this song rather than a mournful look back on what could have been. It can be summed up by a little clip of audio that I’d ripped from a video on my phone and placed deep within the song's emotive middle 8, where my girlfriend says 'You’ll be fine Sammy, you’re in safe hands'.”

Listen in to 'Changes' here.