Artist description Sampan produces evocative, moving, uplifting music. Inspired by a wide range of musical styles and artists which are blended and mixed with Sampan's own laid back style to produce music that will move you and stay with you.

Music Style Uplifting tuneful music that stays with you

Musical Influences Jazzanova, Buena Vista Social Club, Kid Loco, Air, Andy Williams, Scott Walker, Burt Bacharach, Groove Armada, Jimi Tenor, Bonobo, Zero 7, Lamb, Nitin Sawhney, Royksopp

Similar Artists Groove Armada, Royksopp, Jimi Tenor, Bonobo, Zero 7, Air, Kid Loco, Jazzanova, Buena Vista Social Club, Andy Williams, Brazilian music

Artist History Sampan is the latest guise from Patrick, who has been producing music for about five years. He has previously recorded as Fruitless and the Dark Horse, and also makes up half of Dick Nasty, along with his brother, Jake. After travelling for 18 months, Sampan is now Patrick's main focus, so watch this space for more productions all the time.

Group Members Patrick Bickerton

Instruments Samplers, Synthesizers, Decks, Records, Keyboards, Guitars, Sequencers, Vocals, a computer

Location London, Greater London - United Kingdom

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