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Samuel Oscar Shares Debut Album ‘Happy Ending Fantasy’

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1 year ago

January 30, 2024

With tens of millions of hits, clicks, and views on his YouTube channel alone, it’s safe to say that solo artist Samuel Oscar has established himself as one of the world’s most sought-after singer/songwriters of the past three years. From the incredible success of his original singles like “Leave You,” “Patience,” and “Thinking Of You,” to remarkably endearing covers of hit songs like “Killing Me Softly” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” – Samuel is no stranger to the concept of going viral. Based in Iceland, his music has made its way from one side of the map to the other, landing on the shores of the USA and UK as part of their radio programs, and he’s been featured in tons of well-known magazines countless times online.

Challenging himself to push his craft and career to the next level professionally in 2024, his brand-new debut full-length album Happy Ending Fantasy. With a stunning lineup of songs that reveal his sensational versatility and talent like never before, Happy Ending Fantasy, consists of a set list that has been three years in the making, filled with a wealth of Samuel’s most intimate creations. Highlighting his unique crossover sound through diverse material that showcases the sincerity, passion, and heart he brings to each and every moment of his music, Happy Ending Fantasy, is guaranteed to be an emotional rollercoaster that thrills, excites, and inspires listeners, unlike any other album they’ll hear.

Exploring the concept of true love in a variety of ways, from finding the one you want to spend the rest of your life with to the importance of self-love, the devastation of unrequited love, the pleasure, and joys of temporary love, and more – Happy Ending Fantasy is an expressive audible odyssey that dares to make a journey straight to the center of the human heart. Samuel’s insightful songwriting reaches new heights by fearlessly examining evocative themes of insecurity, depression, happiness, and emotional instability, tapping into his own vulnerabilities to prove the ups and downs of life are universally shared among us all. Our true thoughts, feelings, and emotions make us who we are, and should be embraced by everyone as we move forward unafraid to live our dreams out loud; that’s the, Happy Ending Fantasy.

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Waz-u drops ambient gem ‘Vermillion’ ft. Lilyg

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17 hours ago

April 25, 2025

Don Reed

London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.

Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’

‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.

Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.