Sam Jones

Sam Jones

London-based music writer Sam Jones explores the stories, sounds, and personalities shaping tomorrow’s music for LateTown. With a lifelong passion for discovering fresh talent, Sam brings an authentic, curious perspective to every artist story. Inspired by The Who’s Who’s Next and Keith Moon’s unmistakable energy, his love for music runs deep, from the records that shaped him to the emerging artists creating what comes next.
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London trio Dead Horse pose in a graffiti-covered doorway, promoting their single 'I Would Die' from debut album 'Caught The Nonsense.'

Dead Horse Blur the Line Between Love and Obsession on ‘I Would Die’

London post-punk trio Dead Horse strip away the irony on 'I Would Die,' a…

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Sam Jones
Country singer Tristan Roberson leans against a weathered wooden fence in a white cowboy hat, blue checked shirt, jeans, and a longhorn belt buckle, promoting his album 'Down For The Ride.'

Tristan Roberson Delivers a Confident Country Statement With ‘Down For The Ride’

At 18, Texas country riser Tristan Roberson delivers his most assured statement yet on…

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Sam Jones
Album cover for Reggie Benjamin's 'Harmony In Blue: The Duets,' showing Benjamin in a black suit beside a grand piano and vintage microphone, featuring Lisa Vanderpump, Joe Mantegna and more.

Reggie Benjamin Makes the Classics Feel New Again on Harmony In Blue: The Duets

Reggie Benjamin reimagines pop classics as star-studded duets on 'Harmony In Blue,' with 75%…

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Sam Jones
Disco icon Norma Jean Wright smiles in a sparkling silver top against a vibrant purple and pink backdrop, promoting her single 'Ode To Disco.'

Norma Jean Wright Celebrates Disco’s Enduring Spirit on ‘Ode To Disco’

CHIC's original lead vocalist Norma Jean Wright celebrates disco's legacy on 'Ode To Disco,'…

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Sam Jones
The two members of Heavy Set Woman, Gumpi Falcon and William "Willo" Serrallés, pose holding electric guitars in a warmly lit bar setting, promoting their single "Girl."

Heavy Set Woman Turn Hope Into an Anthem With ‘Girl’

Puerto Rican duo Heavy Set Woman embrace rap-pop for the first time on 'Girl,'…

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Sam Jones
Ava Renn poses against a perforated metal backdrop in a sheer red top, arms raised overhead, in a moody, dramatically lit portrait promoting her single 'You Want Love.'

Ava Renn Finds Power in Pain on Cinematic Rock Single ‘You Want Love’

Ava Renn's cinematic rock single 'You Want Love' turns the fallout of a toxic…

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Sam Jones
The four members of Latin collective Vale! ULB pose against a plain light backdrop in colorful, stylish outfits, with vocalist Val at the front, promoting their single 'Devórame.'

Latin Collective Vale! ULB Drops Explosive Single ‘Devórame’

Latin collective Vale! ULB unleash 'Devórame,' a genre-blending 'Cabana Bounce' anthem of freedom, sensuality,…

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Sam Jones
Slay Raché poses against a white backdrop with green hair and a pink beret, wearing a pink houndstooth cropped jacket and mini skirt with jeweled bows, promoting her single 'Sarasota.'

Slay Raché Finds Her Summer Soundtrack on Irresistible ‘Sarasota’

Slay Raché trades after-hours moods for daylight on 'Sarasota,' a glossy, confident summer pop…

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Sam Jones
Clarity Liao sits beside a wooden piano in a soft floral off-the-shoulder dress with a flower in her hair, eyes closed in a warm, intimate setting with pink roses, promoting her single 'Have You.'

Clarity Liao Delivers a Heartfelt Bedroom-Pop Confession With ‘Have You’

Clarity Liao's intimate bedroom-pop single 'Have You' turns an unspoken crush into a confession,…

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Sam Jones
Steve Stinson posing in a white sweatshirt under cinematic blue and warm lighting against a muted green background.

Steve Stinson Looks Beyond the Destination on Heartfelt ‘Fly Away’

Steve Stinson's warm Americana single 'Fly Away' turns a life of movement into a…

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Sam Jones