Sam Kogon (EP) CD *Signed or Unsigned*

NY singer-songwriter Sam Kogon shares a brand new self-titled 4-track EP.

Kogon wrote and made demo recordings of these four news songs at home on to his 4-track tape recorder. The songs were then arranged with his band feat. Grennan Milliken on drums, James Preston on Bass, Graeme Gengras on keys, and Kogon on vocals and guitar. The EP was recorded and produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., Kurt Vile) at Stewart Lerman’s Hobo Sound Studios in Weehawken, NJ. His partnership with Agnello came about in a somewhat roundabout way. After coming off three self-booked US/Canadian tours, Kogon was cast as a featured extra in Martin Scorsese’s crime epic The Irishman as a backing musician for Jerry Vale, played in the film by Steven Van Zandt. He hit it off with music supervisor Stewart Lerman and, after sending some demos along, received a recommendation for working with Agnello. The sessions were assisted by Jeremy Delaney and James Frazee. The songs were mastered by Steve Fallone (Arcade Fire, Angel Olsen, Big Thief).

"“Kogon’s melody and vocals
recall the glam-flavored rock of
Bryan Ferry and LOU REED in
the best possible way”
-Queerty

“Sharp and richly layered."
- Stereogum

"A student of 1960s pop, Kogon
is paring down his previous
psychedelic sound and exploring
his country roots. On "Find Out,"
Kogon's winning falsetto gives
the hopeful love song a winning
charm."
- The Boot

"Channeling the energy of The
Beatles and The Beach Boys, the
psychedelic pop act speaks
about matters of the heart and
navigating through society as a
queer creative."
- Playground UK

"Dusty guitar pop recalls late-'70s
powerpop acts like Nick Lowe
and Marshall Crenshaw”
- Brooklyn Vegan