Sam Lachow is a producer, songwriter, rapper, videographer, and director. Raised in both Seattle and New York City, he's been creating videos since elementary school and as a seventh-grader started a group called Shankbone, which he began directing and producing music videos for as well as for various other artists. In 2011 Sam released his debut project as a solo artist titled "Brand New Bike", which he produced entirely himself. In 2014, his second full length album "Huckleberry" independently debuted at #5 on the iTunes Hip Hop charts. He then unexpectedly released a free project titled 80

Bars, which surpassed a million plays on Soundcloud and YouTube for multiple songs. Riding that momentum, Sam became the first local headliner to sell out Seattle's 1,000 cap Neptune Theater and in 2015 he played the main stage at Washington's biggest music festival, Sasquatch. In the years following, Sam has continued touring, writing and producing music with his signature genre-blending style and collaborating with artists from a wide variety of musical backgrounds.

In 2020, he released his most polished album to date, "Corduroy" which features Watsky, Dave B and Travis Thompson as well as many other up and coming artists. Sam currently lives with his dog Devin in Seattle, WA and continues making music and touring the country.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:27 Music Industry Connections with Sam Lachow

00:05:44 The Stress of Too Many Choices

00:07:57 From Hanging Out to a Music Career

00:10:41 Starting Out in Manhattan's Music Scene

00:13:29 Journey with Shankbone: From High School Band to Seattle Fame

00:16:04 Sam Lachow's Early Success with "Gary Payton Dubs on Deck"

00:18:48 Evolution of a Rap Project: From Initial Idea to Unexpected Success

00:21:20 The Importance of Self-Editing and Producing Music

00:24:06 Touring Stories and Staying with Fans

00:27:00 Embracing Unexpected Opportunities

00:29:34 Life of a Workaholic Musician in Seattle

00:32:14 Overcoming Low Moments and Finding Happiness

00:34:54 The Impact of Substance Abuse on Personal Relationships

00:37:46 The Struggle with Addiction and Music Creation

00:40:38 Rediscovering Passion for Music

00:43:17 The Turning Point: From Partying to Isolation

00:46:23 The Myth of the Brooding Artist and Substance Abuse

00:49:16 Navigating Personal Growth and Aging in the Music Industry

00:51:52 Finding Joy Beyond Success in Music Industry

00:54:40 Lessons from Touring with Ritz

00:57:17 Memorable Tour Mishaps and Forgotten City Names

01:00:13 Overcoming Writer's Block: Advice for Musicians

01:03:00 Voice Memos and Songwriting Tips

01:05:31 The Importance of Owning Your Music Catalog

01:08:12 Budgeting Tips for Music Videos

01:10:39 Adapting in the Music Industry Transition

01:13:14 Surprising Success with "Albino Rhino"

01:16:09 Navigating Success and Disappointment in Music Industry

01:19:39 Message to Musicians: Passion Over Fame

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