“Damaged Goods” hits well over the 100k mark on Spotify and is continuing to find its way into more playlists far and wide.

Sam gets picked for a spot on the coveted Fatea Showcase Sessions playlist - “ an eclectic mix of some of the best rising names across the acoustic spectrum”.

After just 20 days on Spotify, streams for Sam’s latest single reach 30,000+ The song is then picked for Spotify’s coveted “Discover Weekly” playlist (plus numerous indie ones).

FMS Magazine feature the new music video to “Damaged Goods”, commenting how “Winston turns themes of being honest and content on the single into a reality.”

Sam “bravely confronts his own vulnerability for the greater good of his listeners” writes The Music Mermaid. “Because of Sam, we can learn to be gentler to ourselves.”

Bloggers at Aipate comment on Sam’s latest work and its resonance with lockdown life : “The musician has a new single that I bet you will love […] it evokes a wistful feeling which many should be familiar with, especially in present circumstances.”

Travis Erwin of LA on Lock gives “Damaged Goods” 4 stars, writing how “Sam Winston engages the listener with a soft and vulnerable vocal refrain”.

"Winston’s voice is the centerpiece of this composition. With a tone reminiscent of James Blunt – but perhaps with a bit more of an edge – his emotions translate beautifully in his vocals” says The Ark of Music.

Vasco Dega from Fame Magazine gives his introduction and insight into Sam’s new sound.

The Dec. 2020 edition of SEnine gives Sam a double spread (pages 24-5). Grace Boyle interviews him on his new single and about lockdown life as a musician.

Online blog To The Point Music “could listen to Sam Winston on repeat all day” while the track’s vocals are labelled as “perfect”.

Listen to Sam chat live on air with host Bernie Keith. The pair discuss lockdown life, Sam’s LPR illness and his new look and musical direction. Conversation starts at 1:44:25.

“I am loving how much emotion pours from [Sam’s] heartfelt vocal delivery and I think you guys will love it too.”

Check out what Music Crowns have to say about the latest single…

Leo Ulph discusses and plays Sam’s new single, plus his music in general with Kent Folk scene aficionado Doug Welch on Leo’s BBC Upload Show. Conversation starts at 37:45.

Sam headlines The Community Stage for the Sunday of Dartford Festival 2019.

Sam gets invited to play both days at Chatham’s Steam + Transport Festival, sponsored by BBC Radio Kent.

Official Kent Film Office features the music video for “Reach You” (directed by Jake S Wynne) to top their Music Videos page.

“Sam’s earnest voice is equally at home in delicate folk music numbers, as it is to bolder pop-influenced songs.” Favourite track These Golden Hearts is “full of rich harmonies and marching percussion.”

Sam + backing band are invited by music co-ordinator Leo Ulph and host Dominic King to the BBC Radio Kent Studios. There’s an extensive interview plus a trio of songs played live on air.

Sam packs out this atmospheric Georgian venue in South London alongside 3 other artists. The night is part of The Icarus Club’s “Acoustic Autumn Concert”.

Sam is chosen to open for Henry Priestman (of The Christians fame) in this special venue. The performance is part of Liverpool’s Folk On The Dock Festival.

Sam performs in both The Tate Liverpool and on The Main Stage (The Royal Albert Dock) at the festival, which brings together Liverpool’s rich music & maritime history.

Nottingham University’s Leah Rafferty interviews Sam following the completion of his first album and discusses what makes him tick.

The Newspaper’s Matt Bell talks through the history and background of Sam’s debut album The Fire & The Icicle.