Alternative singer-songwriter/model/artist, Sam Austins has released his new single, "Oatmeal Pancakes" today. The masterfully R&B-tinged, incredibly vulnerable slow-burn is the latest offering from Austins' forthcoming EP, Boy Toy, out May 26 via Atlantic Records. Directed by Austins and Manfid Duran, fans can watch the accompanying official visual now below.
Of today's deeply personal release, "Oatmeal Pancakes," Austins shares, "'Oatmeal Pancakes' is a very special song to me on the 'Boy Toy' EP. It's an ode to someone with whom I shared a classic night of emotional intimacy. It was a little blip of connection that, at the time, I needed. The moment was both fleeting and unforgettable. I remember spending time with her in a beach house, outside of LA, drinking red wine and listening to classic 90s records for hours into the morning. I actually almost called this song 'New D'Angelo.' The morning after, she had made a special breakfast for me. It's my new favorite meal, caramelized bananas on top of oatmeal pancakes."
The Detroit-bred, LA-based musician has poured every part of himself into Boy Toy - even creating a character named Samuel Salem Bonhart to "express the raw emotions of what I've experienced through a new set of eyes." As Sam elaborates, "Myself, like this character, grew up exposed to iconic heroes like Rick James, Prince, and Bootsy Collins, who were known for their powerful vocals and larger-than-life stage presence. Taking on an obsession with that era of music, Samuel Salem Bonhart is the presence of that heartbroken rockstar who embodies the highs and lows of love and loss."
Earlier this month, the rising artist lit up the stage at LA's iconic Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever not once, but twice - first, alongside Jesse® (from the Neighbourhood) and Yeek, and then as support for Vagabon. This summer, Austins will join the likes of Joji, Omar Apollo, Blondshell, and many more at San Diego, CA's stacked Bleached Fest [August 5-6 @ Waterfront Park].
