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Sam Gellaitry
Background information
Also known as
  • Sam G
  • Synth-E-Sam
  • s. charles
Born1997 (age 26–27)
Stirling, Scotland
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • DJ
  • vocalist
  • songwriter
LabelsParlophone

Sam Gellaitry (born January 6, 1997) is a Scottish record producer, DJ, vocalist, and songwriter who is currently signed to Parlophone.[1]

Early life

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Gellaitry was born in Stirling in 1997.[2] He comes from a family of musicians, with his mother previously playing in a band[3] and his father owning a business that makes bagpipes.[4][5] He was first exposed to electronic music through his brother, who listened to happy hardcore music.[6] He left school at 16 and taught himself to produce, starting an entry level college course in sound production.[7][8]

Musical career

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Gellaitry first became known as a producer on the platform SoundCloud,[4][9] before earning a record deal with XL Recordings at the age of 18.[10][7] He later signed with Parlophone.[11] He released a single in 2014 entitled "Powder".[12]

In 2015, Gellaitry released the EP Short Stories, released on Soulection Records.[13] He released three volumes of the Escapism series of EPs: Escapism was released in 2015,[14] Escapism II was released in 2016[15] and Escapism III was released in 2017.[16]

In 2017, he performed at Coachella, closing at the Gobi tent.[17] In 2018, Gellaitry's song "LONG DISTANCE" was featured in a Super Bowl ad for Diet Coke.[18]

In 2019, he released his first album, Viewfinder Vol. I: Phosphene.[19]

In 2021, he released the EP IV, featuring four tracks,[20] including "Duo",[21] which was accompanied by a music video.[22][23] This was the first project of Sam’s that prominently featured his vocals, as his previous works were primarily instrumental or sample based.

In 2022, he released the mixtape album VF Vol. II, a followup to Viewfinder Vol. I, featuring a collaboration with PinkPantheress on "Picture In My Mind"[24][25] and the single "SEROTONIN".[26] PinkPantheress described Gellaitry as "a genius level producer".[27] Also in 2022, EDM.com named Gellaitry as one of the 10 best music producers of the year.[28] This Song Is Sick ranked him as number two on their list of "Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2023".[29]

In 2023, producer Kaytranada remixed Gellaitry's single "Assumptions".[30] Gellaitry described Kaytranada as "a true innovator and inspiration to my music."[31]

Gellaitry has also produced for other artists such as Don Toliver and Masego.[10]

Musical influences

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Gellaitry has described Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke, Rustie, Daft Punk, Röyksopp and Toro y Moi as being some of his musical influences.[17]

Personal life

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Gellaitry has synaesthesia,[2] and has discussed in interviews how he sees key signatures in different colours and how this influences his music.[10][32] He lives in Stirling, where he grew up.[17][6]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Viewfinder Vol. I: Phosphene (2019)
  • VF Vol. II (2022)[33]

EPs

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  • Short Stories (2015)
  • Escapism (2015)
  • Escapism II (2016)
  • Escapism III (2017)
  • IV (2021)[6]
  • UNDER THE ILLUSION (2023)

References

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  1. ^ "Sam Gellaitry Solidifies Himself As A True Visionary On 'VF VOL II'". lucidmonday.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  2. ^ a b Bein, Kat (2022-09-23). "20 Questions With Sam Gellaitry: The Scottish Producer on Synesthesia, Praying to God Before Sets & Why 'I Don't Even Like Pop Stars'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  3. ^ "Interview: Sam Gellaitry is your favourite producer's favourite producer". PILERATS. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  4. ^ a b Bierman, Brooke (2021-04-19). "Sam Gellaitry Debuts New Pop Sound in "Duo" Music Video: Watch". EDM.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  5. ^ Agnholt, Lin. "sam gellaitry on scottish clubbing, conspiracy theories, keeping it diy, and fresh escapism". i-d.vice.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  6. ^ a b c Crone, Madeline (2021-05-13). "Scottish Songwriter-Producer Sam Gellaitry Finds His Artistic Voice with New EP 'IV'". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  7. ^ a b Weaver, David (2021-09-02). "A New Dawn: Sam Gellaitry Interviewed". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  8. ^ "20 Questions: Sam Gellaitry". XLR8R. 2017-05-17. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  9. ^ "Getting to know Sam Gellaitry, the producer everyone is listening to". Stoney Roads | Latest News in Electronic and Dance Music. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  10. ^ a b c Martin, Felicity (2021-06-11). "Dazed Mix: Sam Gellaitry". Dazed. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  11. ^ "Sam Gellaitry Shares New Single 'angel'". Clash Magazine. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  12. ^ Williams, Katie (2022-06-29). "Scottish producer features on new Drake remix of 'Massive' with PinkPantheress". GlasgowLive. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  13. ^ "Get Your Ears on Sam Gellaitry's 'Short Stories'". Red Bull. 2017-02-21. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  14. ^ "25 Artists To Watch In 2016". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2015-12-30. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  15. ^ "Scottish Teenager Sam Gellaitry Returns With New Track "The Gateway"". The FADER. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  16. ^ Bein, Kat (2017-02-15). "Sam Gellaitry Announces New EP, Captures Classic Beauty on 'Jungle Waters:' Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  17. ^ a b c "Get To Know: Sam Gellaitry". MTV. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  18. ^ Bein, Kat (2018-02-05). "Sam Gellaitry's Music Featured in Diet Coke Super Bowl Commercial: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  19. ^ Thomas, Langston (2019-04-06). "Sam Gellaitry Makes His Triumphant Return With Bright, Fantastical New 12-Track Album 'Viewfinder Vol 1: Phosphene'". This Song Is Sick. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  20. ^ "Sam Gellaitry Returns With Immaculate New EP, 'IV'". This Song Is Sick. 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  21. ^ McMahon, James (2021-04-16). "This week's new tracks: Daine, Sam Gellaitry, Hail the Sun". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  22. ^ "Sam Gellaitry moves on from the past in his "Duo" video". The FADER. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  23. ^ "Check Out Latest English Official Music Video Song 'Duo' Sung By Sam Gellaitry". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  24. ^ "LISTEN: Sam Gellaitry Unleashes Anticipated New 15-Track Mixtape, "VF Volume II"". Run The Trap. 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  25. ^ "PinkPantheress Drops New Track "Picture in my mind" With Sam Gellaitry". Hypebeast. 2022-08-12. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  26. ^ "Sam Gellaitry Gives Us A "SEROTONIN" Boost, Announces New Mixtape". This Song Is Sick. 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  27. ^ "PinkPantheress Sings In A Laundromat In New 'Picture In My Mind' Video". UPROXX. 2022-08-12. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  28. ^ "EDM.com's Best of 2022: Music Producers". EDM.com. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  29. ^ "Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2023". This Song Is Sick. 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  30. ^ "Kaytranada remixes Sam Gellaitry's "Assumptions"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  31. ^ "Listen to KAYTRANADA remix of Sam Gellaitry's 'Assumptions'". Mixmag. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  32. ^ Bassil, Ryan (2021-05-14). "The Synesthesia Playlist – A Guide to Seeing Music in Colour". Vice. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  33. ^ Holden, Finlay (2022-09-23). "Sam Gellaitry has released his second mixtape, 'VF VOL II', featuring new single, 'THE ONE'". Dork. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
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