Name: Have A Good One
Brand: Johanna Samuels

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BR007

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Black

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Limited edition 500 Worldwide 10” housed in Heavyweight Die Cut Sleeve. 

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-05-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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5060168041586

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1 / 10" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Johanna Samuels

Genre GB

Folk

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Basin Rock

Basin Rock is a record label based in Todmorden, UK. With a focus on promoting *local talent* and supporting independent artists, Basin Rock has become a prominent player in the music industry. Since its establishment, the label has released an impressive catalogue of *diverse and innovative music*, spanning various genres including rock, folk, and alternative. Basin Rock prides itself on providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase their unique sound and connect with audiences worldwide.

Driven by a passion for quality music, Basin Rock works closely with its roster of talented musicians to produce exceptional albums that resonate with listeners. The label's dedication to nurturing creativity and fostering artistic growth has resulted in numerous critically acclaimed releases that have garnered attention both locally and internationally.

With an extensive network of distribution partners, Basin Rock ensures that its *impressive roster* reaches fans across the globe. From intimate gigs at local venues to major festivals and tours, the label's artists are known for delivering captivating live performances that leave audiences wanting more.

Johanna Samuels is a talented singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. With her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, she captivates audiences with her unique blend of folk and indie rock. Johanna's music tells stories of love, loss, and self-discovery, resonating with listeners on a deep emotional level. Her authentic sound and relatable songwriting have earned her a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim within the music industry. Whether performing solo or with her band, Johanna delivers powerful performances that leave a lasting impression.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Johanna began writing songs at a young age as a way to express herself. Influenced by artists such as Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, she honed her craft while studying music at university. After graduating, Johanna embarked on her musical journey, playing gigs at local venues and gaining recognition for her talent.

Over the years, Johanna has released several albums that showcase her growth as an artist. Her introspective lyrics combined with catchy melodies create an irresistible sound that draws listeners in. In addition to being a skilled songwriter and performer, Johanna is also an accomplished guitarist and pianist.

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Born in New York City and named after Dylan’s Vision of Johanna, Samuels subsequently moved to LA and grew up on the classic songwriters of yesteryear (Young, Petty, Morrison) before finding her way to Elliott Smith and Jon Brion, both of whom had a huge impact on her writing. Samuels then spent the best part of a decade honing her craft, carefully peeling away the layers until she found herself here; a stark, absorbing, and, yes, visceral new collection that is her strongest and most honest work to-date.

Finding a way to balance bright pop melodies with a drifting sense of melancholy that can’t be placed,Samuels made the most of a bad year, writing the EP as a reaction to her longterm relationship falling apart.

More than just skin-and-bone, the songs here are comprised of lap steel, clarinet, Juno analog synthesisers, and more, and this rich instrumentation provides a swaying and elegant back-drop which helps bringSamuel’s stories beautifully to life. Recorded with musical partner, the up and coming producer Sean O’Brien (who helped engineer The National’s Sleep Well Beast LP) the new EP was created in his studio, which became something of a haven for Samuels and the work she was creating. As such, the five songs on Have A Good One are full of emotional and musical depth, each moment of darkness acutely balanced by a brightness that lifts these songs out of a shadows and into the hearts and minds of the listener.

These two elements are the ying-and-yang of Samuels work, and nowhere is this better epitomised than on the record’s opening two songs. Lead track Why Do I Go There? is a bold, glowing opener, the playful pianoand lush instrumentation belying the sense of heartache in Samuels beautifully lilting voice, driving the track forwards as it softly buries its way into your consciousness. Then comes the tender, country-like balladry of Rush Of Wheels, written quickly in the dead hours of night,it presents a poignant quest for answers, aching under the weight of its emotional turmoil; sad and oh so beautiful.

Johanna Samuels is fourth signing to Basin Rock, a relatively new label based in the Lancashire / Yorkshire border town of Todmorden) who has released albums by Julie Byrne, Nadia Reid and Jim Ghedi.