Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Alibi” by Sam Johnston
Local artist Sam Johnston is an emerging force in the indie-pop world. His 2022 debuted album, Cannonball, featured the breakout single “For a While”, putting his music on the radar. Since then, he has gained fans all around the U.S., and all the way to Australia. Johnston has performed with other notable figures in the industry such as Colony House and KINGFISH, and often works with Zach Seabaugh and Drew Long (Judah + The Lion).
Born in Texas, Johnston is a musical cowboy in his own right. His influences and style stretching across several genres, refusing to be categorized as one thing. With elements of indie-rock, country, R&B, yatch-rock, and much more, his music is distinctively independent. Cannonball is an emotional ode to the journey of life, exploring the highs and low of the human experience.
This theme is continued with “Alibi”, in which Johnston is confronting the daily battle of negativity, often inflicted on ourselves by ourselves. The track urges people to fake it till you make on the day-to-day. Its optimistic “half-full” perspective doesn’t sugarcoat reality, but rather offers you the tools to survive the mundane.
Full-bodied gooey guitars are the star of this song. Complemented by Johnston’s manipulated vocals and a rhythmic piano, if you weren’t paying attention you could miss the bittersweet aspect of the song. Overall, its upbeat tempo and slick instrumentals, make it perfect for a evening drive, pool party, or writing articles!
Tune in to 100.1 FM or lightning100.com all day to hear “Alibi” by Sam Johnston, Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week! Also, share your thoughts on the track by tagging #L100DJPicks on Twitter
