Samuel Evanson kicks off 2025 with a sonic firework in the form of his latest single ‘He Gave Me Nothing.’ Riding the wave of his breakthrough success, Samuel proves once again why he’s one of alt-pop’s brightest rising stars. This electrifying track is a neon-lit rollercoaster of emotion, fusing 80s nostalgia with a modern, punchy edge. It’s as if he’s bottled up heartbreak, set it to a synth-fuelled beat, and turned it into an anthem of self-empowerment.

From the very first note, ‘He Gave Me Nothing’ pulses with an infectious energy, driven by shimmering synths, propulsive beats and those soaring vocals. The production is both cinematic and intimate, mirroring the song’s message of self-realization after a fleeting summer romance fades into disappointment. His voice glides effortlessly between vulnerability and defiance, crafting a melody that lingers long after the song ends—like the ghost of a love that never truly was. The accompanying music video only amplifies the song’s emotional weight, with dramatic, visually striking set pieces that reflect the highs and lows of the story. Samuel Evanson commands the screen with the same magnetic presence that fuels his music.

“I love writing tracks about personal experiences, even if they are bad because its sort of a way of talking without talking and making something that people connect with is the reason I do music in the first place.”

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