New York City-based recording artist, Sam Sugarman is celebrating the forthcoming re-release of her debut EP, “Lion’s Den” in the newest chapter of her artistry as a singer-songwriter. Delivered by grounding vocals reminiscent of Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane), Sugarman’s lyrics tempt the listener to journey afar and to use her music as the catalyst for internal awakening. Despite occasional sonic nods to legends like Joan Baez, Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries) and James Taylor, Sugarman remains a modern entity molded by her fascinating upbringing and promising future in the music industry.
Sugarman’s career exploits first garnered her acclaim from the bosom of her upbringing in Buffalo, New York. From local residencies to festivals and even having her music on the radio, Buffalo embraced Sugarman and endowed her with the Difference Maker Award. In 2019, she created “7-1-6 Music Gives Back” (Buffalo’s area code) - designed to partner with nonprofits to raise money through benefit concerts. That same year, Sugarman and her team raised over $2,000 for the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo. While her sights are set worldwide, Sugarman continues to be grateful for the foundation laid in her hometown.
As a young student with a penchant for opera and musical theater, Sugarman went on to study vocal performance at Carnegie Mellon. Her values around freedom of expression combined with the structure and technical skills gained in this chapter of her life propelled Sugarman forward with a career in music as a vocal instructor, helping other aspiring vocalists to hone their craft. The choice of occupation is precious to her as Sugarman seeks to make an impact on the singers she works with today, just as her late voice teacher inspired her throughout her life.
With so much of the world to make an introduction to, Sugarman is elated by the possibilities left to unfold and the notion of all that’s in store for the rest of 2023. Asked about what she hopes to achieve through her music, Sugarman says, “I hope to move listeners into someplace new - to help bring some presence and clarity where there may be hardship and turmoil.” Sugarman’s next release will be available May 29th when she puts forth “Guinnevere”, a cover of the Crosby, Stills & Nash ethereal classic which the late, David Crosby wrote about three different loves of his life.