We catch up with one of the freshest bands around, The Sam Willows. These guys are from Singapore and have been described as a mix between Kygo and the Chainsmokers. Their video to track ‘Keep Me Jealous’ is already on 106,528 YT views and counting…
Q.So to KICK it all off who are The Sam Willows? In three words only
Benjamin: Sometimes on time
Jonathan: Very hungry people
Sandra: Four crazy people
Narelle: A little schizophrenic
Q Tell us more about your new single ‘Keep Me Jealous’.
Narelle: Keep Me Jealous takes on the idea of jealous as a positive thing. Working to keep your partner interested/not letting yourself go and be complacent. But there are a lot of dark connotations to it, especially when the line isn’t drawn clearly, it’s very easy to get lost in this world of games and we explored that more in the music video.
Q.Who did you guys grow up listening to and what are you listening to right now?
Benjamin: Grew up with lots of musical theatre and Metallica. Currently into anything that has retro synths.
Sandra: I grew up listening to a lot of pop punk/punk rock, now I listen to mostly pop, RnB and hip-hop
Narelle: I grew up with classical, rock, metal, blues and pop haha been listening to a lot more indie pop
lately.
Jonathan: I grew up listening to a lot of Blues and Rock music. I’m really into R&B and Hip Hop right now.
Q.We would describe you guys as the love child of KYGO and the Chainsmokers would you agree with this?
Benjamin: That’s cool. One thing about our upcoming album is there’s a bit more variety in the songs -genre and arrangement – so by that logic our parents might change a little.
Narelle: SURE, haha they’re both really talented artists who helmed and curated their own path. So thanks for the major compliment!
Jonathan: Hahahaha, that sounds pretty cool. I wish we’d the Love Child of Beyonce and Jay Z though. Or just the child.
