Samuel Winder is back with Slippin, a racing folk-rock single that marks his first release in nearly ten months and signals a bold new chapter for the Newcastle-raised songwriter.
After emerging in 2023 with his gentle folk EP Fragments and following it with a run of sold-out shows and genre-shifting singles, Winder has carved out a space defined by raw vocals, candid storytelling and an instinct for bending genres without losing emotional clarity.
His new track continues that trajectory, sharpening his sound while keeping his signature vulnerability front and centre.
Slippin captures Winder in a moment of transition—geographically, creatively and personally.
The song was shaped in the wake of his relocation from Australia’s east coast to London, where distance and change gave way to a new depth in his songwriting.
Its themes of ageing, privilege and perfectionism sit atop a relentless, driving kit, weaving tension through its whimsical and blistering string lines.
The single follows a steady evolution in Winder’s catalogue. After the gritty folk track Dog landed an accompanying video on ABC’s late-night institution Rage, he veered into hybrid territory with Parking Fines, a folk-dance-pop blend, before shifting gears again with Dustbowl Disco, a country-leaning fusion.
Each release has expanded his palette without sacrificing the emotional weight anchoring his work.
Now, Winder stands on the edge of something bigger. Behind Slippin sits an unannounced full-length project, hinted to be simmering quietly in the background. While no details have been confirmed, the new single suggests a growing confidence and a sharpening artistic vision—one that continues to balance searing honesty with soothing, cathartic hooks.
Samuel Winder will release Slippin on 17 April. Details for upcoming shows and releases are yet to be announced, but you can keep up to date by following along via his website.
