NEW ALBUM COMING IN 2011
The buzz grows as the information leaks to music enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. It's true, singer and songwriter Samantha Newark and producer Dave Polich have joined forces on a long-distance recording project that looks to become one of the most compelling dance-pop records in recent memory. Inspired by the glittery aesthetic of Goldfrapp, the deep melodies of artists like Portishead, and the brilliant songwriting ethos of Imogen Heap, Samantha Newark's upcoming record will soon serve as the fuel for pulsing heartbeats in clubs and home stereos across the world. Dave Polich's production skills are the perfect fit; his vast experience in sound design includes work with artists like Michael Jackson and Freddie Ravel. Samantha Newark has had a similarly prolific career. This sexy and delicious new dance-pop/electronica record draws from all of her diverse professional and artistic experiences.
It is difficult to explain the full scope of Samantha Newark's musical career. Sam, as her fans know her, gained significant traction as the voice of Jerrica and her alter-ego Jem from the cartoon series Jem and the Holograms. However, this English-born and American-raised singer's professional career began at 7 years of age in Africa. After her impressive voice caught the attention of industry professionals, she cut her first country record and began touring Africa with other established artists. Her first flirtation with music industry stardom even allowed her to sing before the Prime Minister of South Africa.
At 10, Sam moved to the United States, signed with International Creative Management, and began touring state fairs, sharing the stage with artists like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. During this period, she fronted an 18- piece orchestra playing in grand big band style. Sam also sang with the 65- piece Los Angeles Pops Orchestra and starred as Annie in a special production of the musical by the same name put on by the US Navy band in Washington, DC.
As a teenager, Sam became one of the most sought-after voice-over talents in mainstream television. Her work on popular cartoons like Jem and the Holograms and The Transformers thrust her into a type of international fame that produced a cult following that persists to this day. She played the voice of Peter Pan's mother in the Steven Spielberg film Hook. Presently, Sam maintains a rapport with fans of Jem and the Holograms by appearing and performing at pop-culture festivals all over the world.
As she grew into adulthood, Samantha Newark explored her love of songwriting. She was chosen to attend ASCAP's Lester Sill Songwriter's Workshop where she trained under Michelle Shocked, Jackson Browne, and Matthew Wilder. Her knack for songwriting bore tangible fruit; her songs have been licensed to many popular television programs. Listeners may recognize her voice from songs on top shows like Gossip Girl, Smallville, 10 Things I Hate About You, America's Next Top Model, The Ellen Show, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, Vampire Diaries, Laguna Beach, My Super Sweet Sixteen, and Punked. Her unique singing performances can also be heard in blockbuster video games such as Twisted Metal: Black, God of War, Everything or Nothing, and Wild Arms 3. In addition, she served as a backup vocalist for Leonard Cohen and released a self-titled debut solo record that was licensed by MTV.
Samantha Newark currently lives in Nashville, TN where she is hard at work on her upcoming album. A title and specific release details are forthcoming. In addition to the countless fans who have followed her career after discovering her voice on programs like Jem and the Holograms, a growing community of supporters anxiously awaits her latest opus, a shimmering and sensual dance-pop record that will reinvigorate discotheques on every continent. Stay tuned. While Samantha Newark has doubtlessly had plenty of success in the past, this is but the beginning.
"SAMANTHA IS A WORLD CLASS SINGER"
- MR. LEONARD COHEN 2007
Abraham Laboriel (Studio session Work)
Alexander Pearl (Songwriting)
Armand St Martin (Studio session Work)
Ashe & Spencer (Studio session Work)
Dan Marfisi (Studio session Work)
Dave Polich (Songwriting / Studio session Work)
Dorian Cheah (Live / Songwriting / Studio session Work)
Dr Wu (Live)
Electronic Arts (Studio session Work)
Frank Shofner (Studio session Work)
Freebo (Live / Studio session Work)
Harry Maslin (Studio session Work)
Hum Music (Studio session Work)
Jeremy Toback (live)
Joey Carbone (Studio session Work)
Johnny Douglas (Studio / Songwriting / Live)
John Van Tongren (Studio session Work)
Julian Coryell (Live) Leonard Cohen (Live)
Liz Constantine (Studio session Work)
Matao Laboriel(Live)
Michele Vice Maslin (Studio session Work)
Mike K (Songwriting / Studio session Work)
Mike Reagan Music (Live / Songwriting / Studio session Work)
Paul Ill (Live) Peter Adams (Live)
Peter Leinheiser(Studio session Work)
Randy Cooke (Songwriting / Studio session Work)
Robb Vallier (Studio Session Work)
Robert Ventura (Live / Songwriting)
Ron Fish (Studio Sesson Work)
Sam May (live) Sandy Martin (Songwriting)
Scorpio Sound (Studio session Work)
Sean Callery(Studio session Work)
Sony (Studio Session Work)
Terry Wollman (Live)
The Los Angeles Pops Orchestra (Live)
The Ray Anthony Orchestra (Live)
United States Navy Band (Live)
FUEL (Nashville, TN)
THE TROUBADOR (Los Angeles CA)
THE MINT (Los Angeles, CA)
TANGIER (Los Angeles)
GENGHIS COHEN (Los Angeles, CA)
ROOM 5 (Los Angeles, CA)
THE CROOKED BAR (Los Angeles, CA)
ZEN (Silverlake, CA)
THE LAVA LOUNGE (Hollywood, CA)
HIGHLAND GROUNDS (Los Angeles, CA)
THE VIPER ROOM (Los Angeles, CA)
THE WHISKEY (Los Angeles, CA)
14 BELOW (Santa Monica, CA)
SOHO RESTAURANT AND MUSIC CLUB (Santa Barbara, CA)
STARBUCKS (Los Angeles, CA)
THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER (Los Angeles, CA)
THE LOS ANGELES SPORTS ARENA (Los Angeles, CA)
THE SHRINE AUDITORIUM (Los Angeles, CA)
THE LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER (Long Beach, CA)
THE LONG BEACH TERRACE THEATER (Long Beach, CA)
THE HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM (Hollywood, CA)
THE ANEHIEM CONVENTION CENTER (Anehiem, CA)
WOLF TRAP FARM PARK (Virginia)
THE DEPARTMENTAL AUDITORIUM -(Washington DC, VA)
CEASERS PALACE (London, UK)
HUBBA'S PUB (Denver, CO)
FADO'S IRISH PUB (Denver, CO)
PATRICK'S NIGHT CLUB (Denver, CO)
G'DUCKS BAR & GRILLE (Denver, CO)
SWEETWATER STATION (Denver, CO)
TOWNHOUSE LOUNGE (Denver, CO)
SIGNATURES (Denver, CO)
THE SUPREME COURT NIGHTCLUB (Denver, CO)
KIND, IMAGINATIVE, CREATIVE, GENTLE, OPINIONATED, OPENMINDED, FIERCE, WARM AND FUZZY, CLEVER, LOYAL, VULNERABLE , PASSIONATE, DIPLOMATIC, ANNOYING, TALENTED, INTERESTING IF YOU'RE NOT TOO SELF ABSORBED TO INVESTIGATE WHO I AM, MUSICAL EAR CANDY, GLASS HALF FULL, VERY NAUGHTY, COOPRATIVE, MATERNAL, SWEET NATURED, SPIRITUAL, GOOD LISTENER,DEEPER THAN YOU MAY THINK, SARCASTIC, RECOVERING PEOPLE PLEASER, COAST TO COAST WITH GEORGE NOREY LISTENER, PRO CHIROPRACTIC, COMPASSIONATE AS HELL BUT NOT A BLEEDING HEART, GRANDAUGHTER OF THE FIRST PILOT TO EVER SUCCESSFULY FLY OFF AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER, , NEVER BEEN SPOILED BUT STARTING TO SPOIL MYSELF A BIT MORE THESE DAY'S, TENACIOUS , TERRIBLE SPELLER SO GET OVER IT, BRAVE, NEED TO TRUST MY INTUITION MORE, SENSITIVE, A PROUD WOMBLE, NOT NEARLY AS TALL AS PEOPLE THINK, LOVE GOOD MANNERS , LOVE THUNDERSTORMS AND EROTIC PHOTOGRAPHY, FOCUSED, FEMININE, LAZY, DRIVEN, WORKING ON GETTING A THICKER SKIN, MAC GIRL, SLEEPER'INNER, TIDY, LAST ONE PICKED FOR SPORTS TEAMS AT SCHOOL, GOT TO SKIP SCHOOL FOR ANNIE REHEARSALS, HAVE SMALL HANDS, MOM WAS A BALLERINA, DAD A CHAMPION BALL ROOM DANCER, ONE OF 3 SISTERS, DISCIPLINED YEA, NO, NURTURING, SILLY, MOSTLY HAPPY.
"What's not to love"
DANCE TRACK NICK TERRANOVA REMIX OF "DEEPER"
SAM'S FANS COME FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD !!!
SAM MEETING HER FANS AT SUPERCON 2008
