Brand new single from Einsam

Einsam is the solo project of Bristol-based producer and songwriter Sam Jackson, who uses the endeavour to explore themes of connection and isolation, ideas that have shaped his life and music since his years living in Vienna. The word “Einsam” itself, German for “solitary,” reflects the nature of his project as well as nodding to the experience of navigating relationships with people, places and even language.

As an accomplished musician, his career spans over a decade, supporting acts such as Everything Everything, Wolf Alice and The Maccabees and his current project allows him to fully realise his own musical and thematic interests. First sharing his sound in 2020 via the debut single “Pressing Matters,” his early work as Einsam, leading up to his debut EP called Semantics the next year, were composed in Vienna before being re-recorded with producer CECIL in London, whose credits include working with the likes of PJ Harvey, Ed O’Brien and Jehnny Beth.

Following a hiatus from sharing his original material, Einsam is back this year with brand new music. Having worked on the latest chapter of his sonic story in Bristol, he’s preparing to release his first full-length record, Actionism.

Bringing us the first taste of the upcoming album, he shares the lead single titled “Fill Your Boots (More Life).” The song presents an anthem of existential confrontation, revolving around seizing life with both hands, facing challenges head-on and refusing to let fear dictate one’s choices. Deftly blending elements of post punk with 90s and more recent pop influences, he crafts a sound that’s at once nostalgic and cutting edge.

Brought in by the pulse of bass synth, the crisp strike of drums adds an instantly grooving shuffle as the stab of guitar chords ushers in his layered vocals. Gliding above, wrapped in a spacey aesthetic, he spins elegant melodic leads above the shifting arrangement which flows with bright synth textures and the rising swell of energy before abruptly cutting back with slick ebb and flow.

Folding in catchy hooks and empowering lyricism, “Fill Your Boots (More Life)” sees Einsam deliver a stunning collision of rock, alternative pop and synth stylings with a highly original and thoroughly enjoyable new jam. Marking his return in emphatic fashion, the new single serves up the perfect snapshot of his upcoming record Actionism and we can’t wait to see what is has in store.

Listen to Fill Your Boots (More Life) below