Wistful acoustic guitar and intense, evocative vocals – that is what Sam Dawson prides himself on to create his rich, raw sound. It might not be what you’d expect from the Hull-born songwriter and former guitarist of post-hardcore band In The Company Of Wolves, but it’s a sound that has enticed the ears of the city, and is now proving it’s worth amongst peers at The Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford. The previous year has seen Sam perform at some of the top events within the Yorkshire region, including Humber Street Sesh and Galtres Festival – A festival that boasted Headliners such as The Stranglers and Maxïmo Park. Dawson’s inspiration for his solo project is hidden somewhere within the vast contemporary-folk genre, among the likes are City and Colour and Ben Howard. Yet his own music is strangely unique, telling it’s own story, with each song bearing its own meaning. But their own meaning is really irrelevant, says the mind behind the music. ‘I think all arts are open to interpretation. Half of the music is created by the musician, the other half by the listener.’ Sam’s debut EP ‘Know Your Roots’ is due to be released January 2015.