Sam Palladio - The Perfect Summer's Day, Before We Lost the Light (2024)

Sam Palladio, a Cornish singer, song writer and actor, known to many as ‘Gunner Scott’ in the hit series, ‘Nashville’ releases his first album and follows it with a UK tour at the end of September.

The Perfect Summer’s Day, Before We Lost The Light contains a mix of rock, pop and soulful indie. It speaks to Sam’s experience in and around music, particularly his love of Nashville and heartland Americana. The sounds and textures of the album highlight very personal and life changing moments and emotions.

Meanwhile In London opens the album; it’s a testament to Sam’s transatlantic life over the last years. The story is of love and losing long distance friendships and what is going on while you’re away; ‘love isn’t always enough’.

The title of the album, The Perfect Summer’s Day, Before We Lost The Light is a lyric taken from the single, Something On My Mind. Inspired by the untimely passing of Sam’s mother, Sally, the song is a very emotional ballad . It is a heartfelt tribute to her but one that will resonate with many others who have had the same experience of loss and grief.