Sam Means | |
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Genres | Indie pop, indie rock, alternative rock |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 2001–present |
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Associated acts | The Format, Fun., Destry |
Website | sammeansmusic |
Sam Means is an American singer, songwriter and musician, previously songwriter of indie pop band The Format.
Sam Means with Nate Ruess formed the indie-pop duo, The Format, in February 2002.
On September 29, 2009, Means released the original motion picture soundtrack for the indie film, The Sinking of Santa Isabel.
On April 21, 2012, Means released an exclusive 7" for Record Store Day, titled, NONA, on Photo Finish Records. The 7" features an A and B side, with a digital download card for three additional tracks, including a cover of The Hollies', Carrie Anne.
On April 19, 2014, Means released his second exclusive 7" for Record Store Day, titled, Blue Jeans, on Photo Finish Records. The A Side and title track, Blue Jeans, is a Lana Del Rey cover, featuring Anthony Green of Circa Survive on lead vocals, with Sizzy Rocket singing back up.
On January 22, 2016, Means will release his debut full-length album, 10 Songs on Hello Records
For Means' releases with The Format, see the The Format discography.