SAM MARKS DELIVERS CONTAGIOUS NEW SINGLE ‘TEND TO YOURSELF’
Previous Support for Sam Marks
'Tend To Yourself' Premiered via Triple J (March 22)
"This track makes me wanna go ahhhhh. It fills with great sound - those guitars are great and I love that slight rasp in your voice Sam." 4 / 5 Stars (Claire Mooney, Triple J)
"Sam has me suddenly transported from my home to the open road in the middle of nowhere, just flying down the highway on my way to nowhere. bring it on!" 4 / 5 Stars (Declan Byrne, Triple J)
"Eventide has this anthemic sound that takes to my mind to a place that has a sea of faces crowded together in a mosh yelling the chorus up into the air." 4 / 5 Stars (Nkechi Anele, Triple J)
"Eventide is awash with reverb guitars, with his warm upbeat vocals and sweet harmonies chiming in to keep this tune ripping along." (AU Review)
"The upbeat indie-rock track will have you feeling like you're out in the open road heading to the beach" (Aus Music Scene)
With his compelling, husky vocals and soft spot for reverb-drenched guitars, Sydney-based virtuoso Sam Marks is back with a new single ‘Tend To Yourself’, a lush indie-rock track brimming with groovy reggae influences (out March 26).
His third single, following the release of well-received summertime tune ‘Eventide’ last November, ‘Tend To Yourself’ sees Marks bring a new depth to his music, adding a flavoursome reggae twist to his familiar blend of upbeat indie-rock.
A rich single charged with soaring guitars and a contagious beat that accentuates Marks’ powerful vocals, ‘Tend To Yourself’ surges with unbridled energy in the song’s second half with a razor-sharp overdriven guitar riff and solo, bringing an exhilarating edge to the track. Like a cooling breeze on a warm day, ‘Tend To Yourself’ is a breath of fresh air, further showcasing Marks’ vocal prowess and willingness to explore multiple influences within his music.
Known for invoking feelings of nostalgia through his music, Marks wrote ‘Tend To Yourself’ whilst reflecting on his time during COVID-19, aiming to remind people about the importance of self-care, stating:
"The title says it all. Tend To Yourself. However that may be. Ironically, this is something I’m not very good at - switching off and relaxing. During covid I was forced to have some down time, as most people were. I learnt about how important it can be."
No stranger to the Australian music scene, Sam Marks studied classical composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and has played in multiple rock bands during the past decade. Since starting his own venture in September with his solo debut single 'Ellie Mae’, Marks continues to solidify his standing as a respected solo artist with his uniquely crafted brand of nostalgic indie-rock.
Marks’ previous releases have seen support from Triple J Unearthed, Aus Music Scene, The AU Review, AAA Backstage and more.
‘Tend To Yourself’ is out on Friday, March 26.
LISTEN TO SAM MARKS ‘TEND TO YOURSELF’ HERE
