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: Solid Gold Dragons
Based: Oxford
Listen: soundcloud.com/solidgolddragons
Similar to: Arthur Russell, Fela Kuti

Sam Scott – aka Solid Gold Dragons – comes from a rich musical background. From disbanded cult band Youthmovies to being an integral part of tropical folk-pop group Jonquil, the Oxfordian trumpeter-come-soloist is making his own way under the new moniker of Solid Gold Dragons.

Showing similarities to the much-revered sounds of Fela Kuti and Arthur Russell, Scott’s musical output naturally differs from any ‘typical indie’ stereotype. If anything, his composed and confident style evokes a classic feel, and you have to remember, classic is something that never goes out of style.

Whether it’s playing trumpet, bass or being a front man, Scott’s Solid Gold Dragons is a project that is diverse and intriguing, and one that sounds like nothing else around. And so with that said, along with neighbours Trophy Wife recently calling it a day, perhaps this is the one that will carry the torch for Oxford’s continually fruitful musical outpour.

Download new song ‘Sun’s Not Big’ below, which is taken from the Blessing Force compilation album ‘Stutters 2’.