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Vagabond

by Sam Marks

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Returning in full force with his second single of the year, Sydney-based indie-rocker Sam Marks delivers enticing vocals, emotional turbulence and unrestrained instrumental dynamism in newest release ‘Vagabond’ out on August 13.

With his many musical aptitudes, Sam Marks isn’t afraid to deftly weave varying influences into his sound, from the sunlight-infused melodies in debut single ‘Ellie Mae’ to the flavoursome reggae twist embraced in latest release ‘Tend To Yourself’.

Now, just like the song’s namesake, Marks explores frenzied rock elements in ‘Vagabond’, delivering wandering melodies, choppy rhythms and feverish vocal techniques.

Immediately soaked in coatings of reverb-drenched guitars boasting addictive riffs, Marks’ vocal tone is as warm as ever, his slight rasp accentuating the burgeoning turmoil of the lyrics. A big, powerful chorus unveils an echo-worthy lyrical hook before the song steadies again for a shortened second verse. The calm before the storm, an instrumental breakdown is built from the ground up creating a vortex of swirling guitars, roaring percussion and layered vocal textures.

Bringing youthful exuberance and honest reflection to his songwriting, Marks wrote ‘Vagabond’ about a previous partner and the overwhelming feelings of being in an unsustainably chaotic relationship, stating:

"’Vagabond’ is a story influenced by someone I had a relationship with a few years ago. They were in Australia for a period of time, escaping their life in their home country. She'd had a troubled past and a difficult time dealing with it. At times, I was overwhelmed with what I'd learnt about her past. I was swept up in a fiery and tempestuous relationship with them, slipping into an expanding maelstrom of emotions. And all of the sudden, they were gone."

Sam Marks studied classical composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and has played in multiple rock bands during the past decade. Since starting his own venture in 2020, Marks’ solo releases have seen support from Aus Music Scene, The AU Review, AAA Backstage, Triple J Unearthed, MTV Upload and more.

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There’s a new girl in town
She walks the river alone
She hums a little melody
That sings like old radios

I think it’s Joey I’ve heard
A city light full of sparks
A pilgrim a collector
With a suitcase full of hearts

Oh Oh Oh

She’s a Vagabond
A Vagabond
Running through the west from the cold east
A Vagabond
A Vagabond
Running through a hurricane of memories

A runaway from upstate
She left the video life
Creeped along my front porch
Gonna take me for a ride

Oh Oh Oh

She’s a Vagabond
A Vagabond
Running through the west from the cold east
A Vagabond
A Vagabond
Running through a hurricane of memories

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released August 13, 2021

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Sydney-based indie-rocker Sam Marks returns to deliver enticing vocals, emotional turbulence and unrestrained instrumental dynamism in newest release ‘Vagabond’ out on August 13.

With his many musical aptitudes, Marks isn’t afraid to weave varying influences into his sound.

Now, just like the song’s namesake, Marks explores frenzied rock elements in ‘Vagabond’. ... more

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