Sam Ryder on heartbreak and the healing power of music
Sam Ryder joins The Independent for a candid interview, opening up about the heartbreak and raw emotion behind his latest music. He reflects on the 'open, raw wounds' left by breakups and how songwriting became a form of release. Catch Sam's unforgettable Music Box session, where he delivers powerful, stripped-back performances of his latest releases, 'OH OK' and 'Armour' – available to watch on YouTube and Independent TV.
Catch Sam's unforgettable Music Box session, where he delivers powerful, stripped-back performances of his latest releases, 'OH OK' and 'Armour' – available to watch on YouTube and Independent TV.
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