Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Producer
An accomplished guitarist, Sam’s deep but vibrant vocals are reminiscent of Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, and Chris Isaak.
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About Me
I was born in Huddersfield and began playing guitar at 8 years old and after 3 years I formed my first band; V11. We started out playing punk and rock covers but incorporated more and more original songs into our live sets over the next 5 years - this is where my songwriting journey began. Since then I have been busking all over the UK doing live looping and self-producing my original songs, as well as recently becoming the rhythm guitarist for ska band Madame Claude.
When We Were Ghosts
When We Were Ghosts is the debut EP by Sam Butterfield. It has the uncompromisingly gloomy atmosphere of doom metal with the minimalist acoustic flavour of folk music. Layers upon layers of 12-string acoustic guitars collide with dramatic vocal deliveries, unfurling into a surreal and menacing sonic landscape, embellished with quiet moments of reflection.
The title track paints a picture of the freedom and childlike whimsy that supposedly comes with becoming a ghost, while “Curse These Metal Hands” follows the internal monologue of a lonely outcast who struggles to repress his innate urges to capture and bring suffering to an innocent passer-by.
After the painful emotional outpourings of love ballad “Blame Me”, the listener is transported to an ugly and sinister “Frown Town” and finally faced with some unsettling imagery in a dreamlike ending track “Moth Memento Mori”.
It’s an EP for those who appreciate the haunting beauty of folk storytelling as well as the shadowy elegance of metal.
Releases 21st Feb 2025.
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When We Were Ghosts
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