Samuel Ervin Beam, better known by his stage name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released eight studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album. He occasionally tours with a full band.
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"One of my best friends, his dad... was hip to all the new music... New Order was one. In the '90s, when I was in college, I didn't have any money... that was one that I got for a dollar and the first track 'Over and Over' just blew my mind 'cause it's so gorgeous."Watch this moment
"Joan Armatrading, this record I had to get this on vinyl. So great. I have come to her recently... The songs kind of blossom, they start in this sort of fragile place and they just build and build in momentum. She's just amazing."Watch this moment
"Stuart can write circles around so many people. His songs are so creative and cool and a great sense of melody. Love Belle and Sebastian. Amazing."Watch this moment
"Somebody named Fiona Apple made an incredible record that made me want to go record... This record is so creative and just raw sounding. You know, they kind of made it during the pandemic and started with beating on pans... It's really interesting music making."Watch this moment
"Bridges and Balloons, like the very first one is just so creative and so clever and just sweet and funny and just amazing. What I'm always looking for when I'm trying to make records is just this sort of balance between childishness and also craft."Watch this moment
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