Scottish singer-songwriter and Rough Trade Records recording artist Samantha Whates is a hugely respected figure on the London folk & roots scene. Her beautifully crafted, poetic songs retain a strong affinity with her Scottish roots, cultivating a sound that is thoroughly contemporary, rooted in tradition, yet uniquely her own.

"I love her voice" Dolly Parton

“The most beautiful album...” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2

Her debut album Dark Nights Make For Brighter Days enjoyed both critical acclaim and extensive radio play (BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2, KCRW, Resonance FM). Samantha’s new album Waiting Rooms, recorded entirely on location in various waiting rooms around the UK, is out now on Wonderfulsound.

“Cannot be praised highly enough” Folk Radio UK

8/10 “ Sublimely crafted concept folk” Louder than War

Samantha recently signed to Rough Trade Records with her new band PicaPica; they released an EP ‘Spring & Shade’ in late 2018 and followed with their debut LP ‘Together & Apart’ summer 2019.

4**** mojo

“Bands attempt this for years, PicaPica nail it on their first try” Spill Magazine