Hot For 2021 Irish Acts: Sam Wickens

Music
08 Feb 21

In a world of shuttered music venues and snatched-away opportunities, Ireland’s music community continues to defy the odds – with young, emerging artists defiantly rising above seemingly insurmountable challenges, and flying the flag for their country. This bold energy, independent ethos and genre-defying talent is evident across our list of Hot For 2021 Irish Acts – which features artists from every corner of Ireland.

Sam Wickens:

Combining raw, blues-flavoured vocals with electronic touches, NI Music Prize nominee Sam Wickens introduced his powerful, genre-defying sound on his acclaimed 2019 debut album, All I’ve Seen. Using his music to open up about his own battles with mental health issues, Sam has emerged as one of the island’s most compellingly original talents. His new EP, Watson, is out now.

Hear: ‘Murky Waters’