[NoHo Arts District, CA] – A NoHo Arts music review of Sam Bergquist’s “Wiser Then” EP release.
Mellow music with lovely heartfelt lyrics, “Wiser Then” is a wonderful collection of songs. Just enough to see inside the mind of Sam Bergquist. Songs about life, change, collective history and love. This is grown-up music in a way. Insights into human behavior through one man’s honest outpourings. But with rhythm and soul.
Funny and real, the songs are meaningful. They feel like really personal insights. Like Leonard Cohen songs, they come direct from a struggle or two. A place deep inside, purposeful songs written for a reason. I love songs like that. What means something to a songwriter will always connect to the listener and become just as meaningful. We don’t need instructions, just truth.
Sam Bergquist’s EP “Wiser Then” is absolutely brilliant. I love that the songs stand alone, but they also seem utterly connected. Like they were a long time coming…but worth the wait. I also absolutely love his voice and the way the music sounds like we are sitting in the room with him and his fabulous musicians while the songs are born…more please!!!!
Favorite song – “Darlin,” a gorgeous gorgeous song.
Stream “Wiser Then” on Spotify | Listen or purchase on Bandcamp.
The Team:
Musicians / Instruments: Sam Bergquist: vocals and acoustic guitar, Finn Bergquist, electric guitar: Jason Altshuler, bass
Producers: Sam Bergquist, Jason Altshuler – Mastered by Jeff Lipton (Wilco, Andrew Bird) at Peerless Mastering
Follow Sam Bergquist:
Official Website: https://bergquistmusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088541532918
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bergquistmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SamBergquist2023/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aJYx0AfzMlXq8X7AzRgHX
Bandcamp: https://sambergquist.bandcamp.com/music
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKFahbH4W8TeoeZuQDPN0lg
Contact Email: Bergquistsb@gmail.com