Sam Brookes

Folklore Sessions Presents;
Sam Brookes + Support
The Folklore Rooms
May 7th 2025 | £15adv
18+

“There are vast emotional reserves at work reminiscent of the great Tim Buckley”
- The Independent

"Nothing really prepares you for Sam Brookes ... he is a national treasure"
- Folk Radio

“He excels at propulsive, narratively rich folk, delivered in a soaring, clear-as-a-bell singing voice”
- The Sunday Times

Sam Brookes is reminiscent of Tim Buckley as he glides between the lower and upper registers of his four-octave range. His pure voice, evocative lyrics and soaring melodies have cemented him as a respected figure in the alt-folk scene as an artist & collaborator.

Inspired by the British and American folk revivalists of the 60's, a sixteen-year-old Brookes began to write and perform while training as a gilder in his late father's workshop.

Brookes had begun to receive serious critical recognition when he self-released album, Kairos, being acclaimed by The Independent as one of the stand-out records of 2014 and tipped for the mercury nomination.

2020 saw the release of Black Feathers produced by grammy nominated producer Dom Monks (Big Thief, Laura Marling, Nick Cave) Brookes was accompanied by a wealth of talented musicians which included Ethan Johns, Neil Cowley, Nick Pini, Daisy Palmer, Sam Sweeney & Rob Pemberton

The title track ‘Black feathers’ was recently used on Sky’s Biggest original Series ‘The Day on the Jackal’ starring Eddie Redmayne.

The past couple of years has seen Brookes collaborate with artist & producer Pete Josef releasing music as Supalung.

Brookes is currently recording a new solo material with a release set for early 2025.