M Magazine - Philip Glass Project
“Classically trained with a deep technical skill, Dan has spent a lot of his career creating at the intersections of genres and mediums. He is also a producer and sound artist, and much of his work involves immersive technologies and unique uses of physical space.”
15 Questions - Interview
“I find myself constantly intrigued by the inner workings and abstract nature of music. The more I experience it, the more bewildered and obsessed I become.”
Data Transmission - Contours Live
“The pairing of L-Acoustics sound system and Dan’s recording techniques make for a world first where we’ll experience his tapestry of 360° microphone textures and live orchestrated 12-part experimental Jazz material, specifically composed for the surround sound L-ISA system…”
Nonclassical - Associate Composer Spotlight
“From the initial physical interactions with the tape deck, turntable or CD player; my first encounter with the rumble and spatial onslaught of the cathedral organ; or the appreciation of a well-tuned club sound system, the more experiences I have had the more bewildered I have become.”
The Clubmap - Impression Single
“Already picking up early support from Gilles Peterson on BBC Radio 6 Music and Worldwide FM, Impression is the second single taken from Contours and pays homage to Samsa’s early drum & bass, jungle and breakbeat influences. As a name who continues to pick up acclaim as one of the UK’s most exciting experimental jazz artists.”
Worldwide FM - Radio Show
EAR TO THE GROUND: JAY PHELPS WITH DAN SAMSA
Genelec - 360° live concert
“What happens when you combine a Genelec surround array with the 18" super scoops from a dub sound system? We went to London to find out.”
Headliner Magazine
The Mix Room E24: Dan Samsa
NTS - Radio show