How to Write a Song for the Moss

We had the pleasure of interviewing Sam MacPherson Zoom video! Renowned LA by-way-of New Jersey singer-songwriter Sam MacPherson is excited to announce that his sophomore EP Powerlines will be released on Friday, April 14 via Elektra Records. In celebration of the forthcoming effort, MacPherson today released "Stretch," a cathartic and introspective new single about finding love, that will appear on the record (full tracklist below). Taking flight on shimmering keys with a hypnotic hook, the song showcases a more upbeat side of the artist's sound. "'Stretch' is about looking inwards, and realizing your capacity for love and human emotion," MacPherson commented. The theme of longing for love and connection can be found throughout Powerlines; the 8-track EP's title is a nod to how (literal) powerlines are able to keep us in touch with the people we love. In support of the new offering, MacPherson be kicking off his first-ever headline tour across the U.S. this spring. Titled for the EP's namesake, the "Powerlines Tour" commences in Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 17, and hits in major cities including New York, Boston, Nashville, and San Francisco, before wrapping in Los Angeles on Friday, May 19, with a special show the famed Troubadour. Tickets are currently on-sale on MacPherson's official website, and a full itinerary of shows can be found below. The forthcoming run of dates follows MacPherson's successful last year of touring, where he sold out his first hometown headline show (House of Independents in Asbury Park, NJ) and opened for Jake Scott all throughout the U.S. Previously, MacPherson has also shared stages with the likes of Chelsea Cutler and The Brook & The Bluff, and collaborated with a diverse array of acts including RIAA Platinum Certified artist Stephen Sanchez. Hailed as one of the top New Jersey artists to hear in 2023, you'll hang on to every word MacPherson sings. His unfiltered, honest musicality has quietly affirmed him as a notable artist on the ascent, who show no signs of slowing down any time soon. ABOUT SAM MACPHERSON: Hailing from Red Bank, MacPherson absorbed the no-nonsense New Jersey spirit from his surroundings, while his songwriter father gave him a love for music. At college, he taught himself how to play guitar, produce, write songs, and record on his own, approaching music with the same grit and determination he brought to athletics as a division one soccer player. Following early uploads such as "No Bad Memories," MacPherson initially gained traction with the alluring, heartbreaking single "Routine" in 2021. Beyond landing on coveted playlists, it cracked 6M+ streams and garnered praise among music blogs. He also served up the beloved Songs for Sam EP highlighted by "Last Minute," which lit up TikTok and surpassed 10M streams. He carried this momentum into 2022 with singles like "Crash Course" and "Rookie." Signing to Elektra Records, MacPherson will make his major label debut with Powerlines, his anticipated sophomore EP out on Friday, April 14. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SamMacPherson #LastMinute #Powerlines #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/