The morning light filters through California redwoods as Sam Shube’s fingers dance across his guitar strings, composing melodies that seem to stretch upward like the ancient trees surrounding him. His latest single, “Hyperion”—named after the world’s tallest tree in Humboldt County—is more than just a song; it’s a sonic tribute to his late cousin, an artist renowned for painting towering trees. “This song feels like reaching for the heavens,” Shube reflects, his voice softening. “Especially at the end—it’s like the music itself is growing toward the sky.”
His sound exists in the rarefied air of acoustic fingerstyle guitar, a genre that demands technical precision and emotional depth in equal measure. Drawing inspiration from virtuosos like Alex de Grassi, Andy McKee, and Trevor Gordon Hall, his playing is both intricate and intimate—mellow yet full of quiet hope. Each note on his new EP, A Conversation with the Sun, feels deliberate, as if plucked from the very essence of the natural world that inspires him. The tracks aren’t just listened to; they’re experienced, best enjoyed with a cocktail in hand, sunset on the horizon, and headphones sealing out the chaos of modern life.
For Shube, music is both a personal sanctuary and a gift to listeners. “I write selfishly,” he admits with a chuckle. “It’s my escape from a hectic world. But if it can offer that same peace to others, that’s everything.” This duality defines his creative process: compositions born in solitude yet meant to be shared. His previous three albums and growing YouTube catalog (findable simply by typing “Sam Shube”) reveal an artist committed to his craft, each video and recording a testament to his devotion to the music.
The Conversation with the Sun EP is a living project, with Shube already preparing a fifth track to expand it into a full-length album. “I love the idea of it growing, just like those redwoods,” he says. Upcoming plans include more releases, more videos, and perhaps even collaborations—though for now, the music remains a solo dialogue between man and guitar.
Sam Shube’s music doesn’t demand attention; it invites stillness. Stream “Hyperion” today, and let it lift you toward something greater.
“The best songs, like the tallest trees, remind us to look up.” — Sam Shube
Explore his discography at samshube.com or follow @SamShube on YouTube.