Radio Play
Songs from "Insides" and/or single "Monster" can be heard via regular rotation on the following radio stations across Canada:
- 96.9 FM - Radio Humber - Toronto, ON
- 93.3 CFMU McMaster - Hamilton, ON
- 97.9 CHSR FM - Fredericton, NB
- 90.7 CFBO FM - Dieppe, NB
- Musiclynk York Region
Radio Show Features:
- CKHC-FM - Radio Humber 96.9 FM - Toronto, ON - "Music Minute" Featured Artist - February 25th, 2014
- CKHC-FM - Radio Humber 96.9 FM - Toronto, ON - "Unsigned" Featured Artist - February 12th, 2014
- Musiclynk York Region - "The Listening Room" Featured Album - December 8th, 2013
Television
- "Daytime York Region" - Rogers TV - June 24th, 2013
- Licensing: "Intro" by Samara York aired on on Super Channel - Fight Xchange - May 3rd, 2013
- "Toronto Sessions" - Rogers
TV - April 23rd, 2013
- "York Region Spotlight" - Rogers TV - March 19th, 2013
- "Daytime Toronto" - Rogers
TV - February 22nd, 2013
Articles & Reviews
- Scene Magazine: Album Review - March 2014
- Scene Magazine: Live Show Review - November 2013
Feature - July 2013
- Noiseworthy Music Blog: Album Review - June 2013
- Spindle Magazine: Review & Feature - April 2013
- Demo Magazine: Interview - January 2013
- SNAP Richmond Hill: Feature - April 2010
Onto the Finals...
New Single Release!
Came in first place at BANDit preliminary round, second at BANDit semi-final round and now advancing to the finals September 2015 for a chance to win a 2 week trip to LA, record deal, and more!
1st Place Winners!
OCTOBER 25th, 2014: MONSTER is here and ready to hit Canada hard with it's vocal prowess and undeniable catchiness. This indie rock-infused power ballad is the first of Samara York's collaborations with 5-time Juno award-winner and producer Michael Hanson (Glass Tiger.) Monster is the beginning of a new era for this rising singer/songwriter. LISTEN AND FREE DOWNLOAD HERE
JANUARY 25th, 2014: Samara York and her 3-piece back-up band (Jaime Cazes, Tudor Gagea, & Ben Bachner) beat out 29 other bands and came in first place at the YourShot Music Festival, a "Battle Of The Bands" style competition. After placing first in one of the competition's three preliminary rounds back in November, Samara and 8 other talented bands of all genres qualified to compete at the final round. Judged by 3 industry professionals, Samara and her band earned the grand prize, which includes opening for established blues-rock band Morre at Lee's Palace April 11th, free recording time at the great TRH Studios, an album review by Scene Magazine, & much more.
CD Release
Success
JULY 19th, 2013: An amazing night of music took place at the presitigous Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts to celebrate the launch of "Insides," Samara's debut full-length album. Rock band Novacayne and folk singer-songwriter Jack Walker opened the show to an excited and supportive audience. Over 300 people purchased tickets to this event and Samara donated almost $1000.00 from ticket proceeds to the Toronto Humane Society after the show. "Insides" was launched on iTunes and hard-copy on the same night and the concert was a huge success for everyone involved. Download the album here. View footage from the concert here.
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