Sam Lachow is a producer, songwriter, rapper, videographer, and director. Raised in both Seattle and New York City, he's been creating videos since elementary school and as a seventh-grader started a group called Shankbone, which he began directing and producing music videos for as well as for various other artists. In 2011 Sam released his debut project as a solo artist titled "Brand New Bike", which he produced entirely himself. In 2014, his second full length album "Huckleberry" independently debuted at #5 on the iTunes Hip Hop charts. He then unexpectedly released a free project titled 80
Bars, which surpassed a million plays on Soundcloud and YouTube for multiple songs. Riding that momentum, Sam became the first local headliner to sell out Seattle's 1,000 cap Neptune Theater and in 2015 he played the main stage at Washington's biggest music festival, Sasquatch. In the years following, Sam has continued touring, writing and producing music with his signature genre-blending style and collaborating with artists from a wide variety of musical backgrounds.
In 2020, he released his most polished album to date, "Corduroy" which features Watsky, Dave B and Travis Thompson as well as many other up and coming artists. Sam currently lives with his dog Devin in Seattle, WA and continues making music and touring the country.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:27 Music Industry Connections with Sam Lachow
00:05:44 The Stress of Too Many Choices
00:07:57 From Hanging Out to a Music Career
00:10:41 Starting Out in Manhattan's Music Scene
00:13:29 Journey with Shankbone: From High School Band to Seattle Fame
00:16:04 Sam Lachow's Early Success with "Gary Payton Dubs on Deck"
00:18:48 Evolution of a Rap Project: From Initial Idea to Unexpected Success
00:21:20 The Importance of Self-Editing and Producing Music
00:24:06 Touring Stories and Staying with Fans
00:27:00 Embracing Unexpected Opportunities
00:29:34 Life of a Workaholic Musician in Seattle
00:32:14 Overcoming Low Moments and Finding Happiness
00:34:54 The Impact of Substance Abuse on Personal Relationships
00:37:46 The Struggle with Addiction and Music Creation
00:40:38 Rediscovering Passion for Music
00:43:17 The Turning Point: From Partying to Isolation
00:46:23 The Myth of the Brooding Artist and Substance Abuse
00:49:16 Navigating Personal Growth and Aging in the Music Industry
00:51:52 Finding Joy Beyond Success in Music Industry
00:54:40 Lessons from Touring with Ritz
00:57:17 Memorable Tour Mishaps and Forgotten City Names
01:00:13 Overcoming Writer's Block: Advice for Musicians
01:03:00 Voice Memos and Songwriting Tips
01:05:31 The Importance of Owning Your Music Catalog
01:08:12 Budgeting Tips for Music Videos
01:10:39 Adapting in the Music Industry Transition
01:13:14 Surprising Success with "Albino Rhino"
01:16:09 Navigating Success and Disappointment in Music Industry
01:19:39 Message to Musicians: Passion Over Fame
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