Samuel Thomas Fender is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He is known for his high tenor voice and strong Geordie accent, layered over music characterised by a roots-orientated rock approach.
Fender was born and grew up in North Shields. He found his vocation as a singer-songwriter around 14 and subsequently released several singles independently, being named one of the BBC’s Sounds of 2018.
His second album Seventeen Going Under was released in October 2021, topped the UK Albums Chart, and spawned the UK hit single “Seventeen Going Under”. In 2022, Fender received the Brit Award for Best British Alternative/Rock Act and the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
What is Sam Fender’s album about?
The album explores Fender’s upbringing and how it has impacted who he is today, exploring both his outward nihilism as well as his internal self-examination. Three singles were released ahead of the album: the title track, “Get You Down” and “Spit of You”.
How many albums does Sam Fender have?
Two studio albums
The discography of English singer, songwriter, and musician Sam Fender consists of two studio albums and one EP. In November 2017, Fender was named one of the BBC’s Sounds of 2018, alongside other emerging artists. In November 2018, he released his debut EP, Dead Boys. In 2019, he won the Critics’ Choice Brit Award.