#NEWMUSIC: ALEX SAMPSON NEW EP “GROWING PAINS”

Today, Alex Sampson released his new EP, Growing Pains, via Warner Records. Listen HERE. Produced by David Pramik (Selena Gomez, Bebe Rexha, Logic), Growing Pains finds Sampson turning real-life experiences into a sharp, heartfelt collection of songs about love, heartbreak, loss, and growing up in real time. Across the project, he leans into the emotional honesty that has become a signature of his songwriting, capturing the moments that change us – the relationships that linger, the endings that hurt, and the perspective that comes after.

“The Growing Pains EP is my favorite project I’ve done to date. I say that every time but it’s because I always mean it,” said Sampson. “I hope the fans listen to this project and understand that I’m just like them. I go through the same things as everyone else. I’ve fallen in love, gotten my heart broken, lost people, etc. I ask everyone to listen from top to bottom as it tells a little bit of a story. Thanks for listening.” 

Featuring recent singles “How Lucky Am I?,” “Misery,” and “Not Even Gone,” Growing Pains traces the emotional arc of moving through heartbreak, memory and self-discovery. The EP balances Sampson’s timeless pop instincts with a more personal point of view, offering a closer look at an artist coming into his own with clarity, vulnerability and confidence.

The release arrives during a pivotal chapter for Sampson, following his first headline tour across the U.S. and Canada earlier this year and the announcement that he will join Freya Skye as support on her upcoming tour.

With Growing Pains, Sampson steps further into his next era, delivering a project that feels intimate, reflective and deeply connected to the fans who have grown alongside him.

About Alex Sampson
Canadian-born singer-songwriter Alex Sampson is emerging as one of pop’s most promising new voices, pairing boy-next-door charm with the emotional vulnerability of early 2000s singer-songwriters. Raised in Atikokan, Ontario, a small town of roughly 2,600 people, Sampson first found a global audience online through covers of artists including Ruth B, Ed Sheeran and Billie Eilish before introducing fans to his own songwriting with early originals like “Stay Here,” “All That We Could Have Been” and “Play Pretend.” Sampson has since released his debut EP, Blurry Vision, appeared on season nineteen of America’s Got Talent, and followed with his sophomore EP, Hopeless Romantic. Named to People Magazine’s 2023 Emerging Artists list, he has built a highly engaged fanbase of more than 5.8 million combined social followers and over 101 million total views, connecting with Gen Z listeners while maintaining a broader, cross-generational appeal. After opening for Alexander Stewart in Canada and joining Jamie Miller’s Long Way Home tour across North America and Europe, Sampson kicked off his first headline tour across the U.S. and Canada in 2026. He continues his next chapter with Growing Pains, out now via Warner Records.

#NEWMUSIC: ALEX SAMPSON – “HOW LUCKY AM I?”

In the midst of a defining year marked by touring milestones, viral momentum and a fast-growing global fanbase, Alex Sampson releases his new single “How Lucky Am I?” today via Warner Records. Listen HERE. “How Lucky Am I?” arrives ahead of his new EP Growing Pains, out June 5, 2026. The track finds Sampson reflecting on love, loss and the gratitude that can remain even after a relationship changes shape. 

Emotionally honest and deeply personal, “How Lucky Am I?” captures the ache of looking back on a relationship not with resentment, but with appreciation for what it gave him. Built around Sampson’s signature vulnerability and timeless pop sensibility, the song turns heartbreak into perspective, offering a mature reflection on love, memory and the quiet beauty of having experienced something real.

“‘How Lucky Am I?’ is one of the most honest songs I’ve written for this project. It’s about realizing that even when something doesn’t last forever, you can still feel grateful that it happened at all,” said Sampson. “There’s sadness in it, but also a lot of love. I hope people hear it and think about the person or moment they were lucky to have, even if it’s not part of their life in the same way anymore.”

The release continues a defining new chapter for Sampson, following recent singles “Not Even Gone” and “Misery,” as well as renewed viral momentum around fan favorite “Pretty Baby,” which has surpassed 174M total views on social media. 

Earlier this year, Sampson kicked off his first headline tour across the U.S. and Canada, marking a major milestone in his growing career and further solidifying his connection with fans across North America.

Produced by David Pramik (Selena Gomez, Bebe Rexha, Logic), Growing Pains sees Sampson enter his most personal era yet, expanding on the heartfelt storytelling and emotional immediacy that have made him one of pop’s most promising emerging voices. “How Lucky Am I?” offers a final glimpse into the EP’s world before its release, setting the tone for a project rooted in reflection, growth and the complicated beauty of coming of age through love.

About Alex Sampson:

Canadian-born singer-songwriter Alex Sampson is emerging as one of pop’s most promising new voices, pairing boy-next-door charm with the emotional vulnerability of early 2000s singer-songwriters. Raised in Atikokan, Ontario, a small town of roughly 2,600 people, Sampson first found a global audience online through covers of artists including Ruth B, Ed Sheeran and Billie Eilish before introducing fans to his own songwriting with early originals like “Stay Here,” “All That We Could Have Been” and “Play Pretend.” Sampson has since released his debut EP, Blurry Vision, appeared on season nineteen of America’s Got Talent, and followed with his sophomore EP, Hopeless Romantic. Named to People Magazine’s 2023 Emerging Artists list, he has built a highly engaged fanbase of more than 5.8 million combined social followers and over 101 million total views, connecting with Gen Z listeners while maintaining a broader, cross-generational appeal. After opening for Alexander Stewart in Canada and joining Jamie Miller’s Long Way Home tour across North America and Europe, Sampson kicked off his first headline tour across the U.S. and Canada in 2026. Fueled by renewed viral momentum around “Pretty Baby,” which has surpassed 20 million U.S. streams, he continues his next chapter with the recent singles “Not Even Gone,” “Misery” and “How Lucky Am I?” With his EP, Growing Pains, arriving on June 5 via Warner Records, Sampson is entering a defining new era with more music on the way.

#NEWMUSIC: ALEX SAMPSON – “USED TO YOU”

We just saw buzzing Alex Sampson here in Toronto last weekend and after his amazing single “Pretty Baby”, we already get another banger! More on that here.

See his new Lyric Video for “Used To You“:

“‘Used To You’ is one of the first songs I wrote when I got back into the studio following America’s Got Talent. It’s one of my all time favorites! The track is super fun to perform live and it’s got such a good energy to it. I hope ‘Used To You’ puts a smile on everyone’s face while they listen,” says Alex Sampson.

The track seamlessly integrates live guitar and head-nodding percussion into a dynamic electronic soundscape. This unpredictable backdrop perfectly complements a knockout performance from Alex, who showcases the breadth of his jaw-dropping range once again. He alternates between vulnerable verses and vital choruses uplifted by a skyscraper-sized high register. He admits, “I’ll never get used to you,” continuing, “It’s always something new when it comes to you.”

Alex recently wrapped a string of North American tour dates, supporting Jamie Miller. Next month, he will join Jamie Miller on his European tour. See full list of dates and purchase tickets here.

Last year, he dropped his highly anticipated sophomore EP, Hopeless Romantic. Alex also appeared on America’s Got Talent where he performed songs such as “If You Were My Girl,” “Pretty Baby,” and “Wallflower.” Watch his live performance of “If You Were My Girl” HERE, “Pretty Baby” HERE and “Wallflower” HERE.

About Alex Sampson:

Alex Sampson has consistently affirmed himself as a dynamic vocalist and diverse creative. Growing up in a small town in Canada, music offered a window to a bigger world. Upon gaining traction with a series of covers on TikTok, he connected with audiences via his first original single “Stay Here.” On its heels, Alex released “All That We Could Have Been” and “Play Pretend.” All of this led up to his debut EP, Blurry Vision, his appearance as a contestant on season 19 of America’s Got Talent, and his latest ep, Hopeless Romantic. 2025 is set to be a breakout year for the rising pop powerhouse as he gears up to release “Used To You” and even more new music.

#SPOTTED: JAMIE MILLER, ALEX SAMPSON AND GARRETT ADAIR IN TORONTO FOR “LONG WAY HOME” TOUR

LOVE discovering new Music and was an amazing experience witnessing The UK’s JAMIE MILLER put on a showstopping and heartfelt show at The AXIS Club as part of his Long Way Home Tour on Valentine’s Day. What a remarkable, emotive voice. And he was sick too he told us. Such magic!

Little wonder why his songs have gone on to touch the hearts of many globally with hundreds of millions of streams. Such a lovely man!

Also loved cheering on Canada’s ALEX SAMPSON who is a star on the rise. You might recognize him from America’s Got Talent. The Montreal Singer-Songwriter’s gorgeous ballad PRETTY BABY is gaining a lot of traction right now and rightfully so. He has quite a few bangers in his canon, and is signed to Warner Records. Sampson is supporting Miller on his tour right now along with Garrett Adair. All names to check out.

Some highlights from the Show:

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