SAMWOY's new album Even Sad Boys Like To Have Fun is a huge leap forward for a project that knew no boundaries from the start. Sam Woywitka is a true all-rounder - whether it's production, arrangement or performance, he combines sounds in a way that few can. This time he packs it all in: lush strings, exploding guitars, smooth hip-hop verses, psychedelic synths, thundering drums, with saxophone and even a Montreal all-star choir with voices like Devon Portilje(Half Moon Run) and Alexandra Levy(Ada Lea).

The whole thing feels like a wild mix of post-punk, grunge, skate-punk and hip-hop, with thick bass and classical strings constantly challenging each other. Sometimes it sounds beautiful, sometimes menacing - sometimes both at the same time. Or as Québecoise alt-pop artist Virginie B puts it: "Sam is just a hard-working, creative, stoner musical genius."

If you're into the raw, untamed energy of bands like IDLES or Fontaines D.C., you'll recognize a lot here. But SAMWOY brings its very own touch to it, oscillating somewhere between massive post-punk and atmospheric sound experiments. An album that lulls you to sleep with gentle melodies one moment - and then completely blows you away the next.

Can't make it on 14.04.2025? No problem! Check out SAMWOY 's live performance on 13.04.2025 at the Haldern Pop Bar in Rees/Haldern: Link to the show