For as much as Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a band, this collective of dreamers and artists considers themselves a family first. Fronted by singer and songwriter Sammy Rae, the group flourishes in any spotlight with a combination of all-for-one and one-for-all camaraderie, palpable chemistry, deft virtuosity, and vocal fireworks. Their sound is a mélange of Sammy’s influences, rooted in classic rock, folk, and funk and sprinkled with soul and jazz. Complete with a rhythm section and two saxophones, The Friends had a stellar year of high-energy performances throughout 2023 playing their biggest shows and festivals to date, including Central Park Summerstage, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, and their first-ever international headline tour, which saw them selling out venues from North America to the UK and Europe, including London’s 5,000 cap Apollo Theatre two times.
Get ready to experience a fusion track that evokes enough warmth to melt the ice in your iced latte. “Coming Home Song” is the lush new single from Sammy Rae & The Friends and after a song this bright and infectious enters your playlist, you might not need that latte in the first place. Soulful vocals soar over a swinging arrangement filled with infectious grooves and smooth melodies. “Coming Home Song” injects jazzy tropes into their bright pop standards for a blissful concoction.
“‘Coming Home Song’ is a self-reliance anthem about fearlessly loving, speaking about, and caring for ourselves the way we do our loved ones,” explains Rae on the new single. “It was largely inspired by an open conversation with our online community. Interestingly, that makes it feel quite global and communal while still a song about relying on one’s self. It’s the perfect choice to roll out of single release schedule in preparations for this album.”
