Receiving strong support from a growing fan base of music fans across the country, as well as BBC Introducing on BBC Radio 1, and BBC 6Music namely from Tom Robinson, with debut single '15/8' being chosen as 6Music ‘Tune of the Week’. In 2018 Sam and his live band performed at LATITUDE, The Great Escape Festival, as well as playing live radio sessions on BBC Radio 6Music (Tom Robinson), and Radio X (John Kennedy). 2019 saw Sam and band play SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas - leading to Sam signing to legendary indie label, Cooking Vinyl.