Meet Norwich-born UK Open Mic performer Sam:

Hi Sam, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Group

What’s the name of the group?

AST

How old are you?

20

Where were you born?

Norwich

Where did you grow up?

Norwich

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

Seeing local bands such as magnolia.

Where are you based now, and why?

London, because of university.

What got you into making music in the first place?

Local bands

What instrument/s do you play?

Drums
Guitar
Guitar
Bass

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

Unwound, Black Midi, BCNR, Death Grips, Sonic Youth, Fugazi, Swans, Maruja

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

2

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

Jamming, brainstorming

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

3

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

For publicity

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

https://www.instagram.com/a.s.t.mp3?igsh=MWF2dGV3cW1hNjFmbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!