Sam Uctas Finds Truth in Sound on ‘The Dark Made Sense’
- Danielle Holian
- Oct 24
- 2 min read
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Contact: Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR
London-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Sam Uctas has released his uncompromising new album, The Dark Made Sense, a record that strips music back to its essence: raw, unrefined, distorted, noisy, and deeply human.
Recorded entirely by Uctas, every word, note, and fader move, the album stands as a pure line from artist to listener. With no outside interference, The Dark Made Sense reflects Uctas’ vision of music as art in its truest form: imperfect, alive, and honest.
Inspired by Hemingway’s Iceberg Theory, Uctas kept the songs direct and uncluttered, leaving space for the listener’s imagination to move within the grooves. “In a world that feels ever more fake, I am trying to create music that is real,” he explains. “Music that lives and breathes.”
Working primarily with analogue gear and avoiding digital polish, Uctas has crafted a sound that defies genre boundaries. From the grit of rock and funk to the atmospheric edges of avant-pop and art rock, the album embodies wild, unbridled expression, resisting the formula-driven pressures of today’s music industry.
ARTIST BIO
Sam Uctas is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and guitarist with a passion for blending traditional guitar-driven songwriting with experimental soundscapes. Drawing influence from the greats of rock, funk, and jazz, as well as the great writers of the 20th century, Uctas’ work pushes boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in a love of music and storytelling.
GENRES: Rock • Art Rock • Funk Rock • Avant-Pop • Alternative / Indie
FFO: Velvet Underground • Lou Reed • Red Hot Chili Peppers • Bauhaus • Gang of Four • Funkadelic • Frank Zappa • Tom Waits
ALBUM CREDITS: Written, Performed, and Produced by Sam Uctas
PHOTO CREDITS: Sam Uctas
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