Garage Punk / Garage Rock / Psych-Rock

SAMWOY – Poison

by Stephan Boissonneault

SAMWOY has been busy since the release of his debut album Awkward Party last summer, briefly going into remission to work and record the next batch of songs for the upcoming follow-up, Even Sad Boys Like to Have Fun (don’t we all?) SAMWOY has emerged from my solo effort into a full-fledged band—one that has sent their fusion of post-punk, electronica, and hip-hop triptychs through a shockwave and nestled firmly into the Montreal scene.

This latest single “Poison,” builds upon those darkened, self-deprecating songs that make SAMWOY such an enjoyable listen. We all have our own shit, but SAMWOY (Sam Woywitka) isn’t afraid to display it from the rafters. A song like “Poison,” is relatable, really diving into those thoughts and feelings that make us think we hate ourselves. Much like the message of the song, sometimes it’s good to “die a little on the inside,” so we can move on.

SAMWOY Live

This song is both a satirical stab at the memory and one person’s garage rock diary entry with lyrics that feel like they could be from an angsty Chuck Palahniuk novel, but SAMWOY’s delivery emerges as completely genuine. It’s grungy, and bassy, and doesn’t stray from peaking in the red, something missing in lots of garage rock these days. “Poison” also arrives with a little music video derived from studio sessions, live shows shot like a ’90s home movie, and a psychedelic visual landscape. We can’t wait to see what SAMWOY has cooking next.

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