‘gently (change your mind)’ by sampctn friend of the blog feels like vulnerability wrapped in melody. it’s tender, soulful, and brimming with that trademark northern honesty. it’s a song that asks quietly, but carries a weight that lingers.

based in manchester, we’ve been following the 20-year-old songwriter since their first release, and this release only increases our excitement. it skilfully threads motown warmth with indie pop shimmer, mixing professional studio polish with textures from his own bedroom – family heirloom piano in the chorus, a childhood xylophone chiming in the pre-chorus. the result is nostalgic yet new, carrying echoes of amy winehouse and early 2000s british indie.

written at nineteen and revisited with fresh production, this single distills the insecurity of love into something mature, delicate, and true. ‘bedroom motown’ in the truest sense – intimate, unafraid, and unforgettable. we love it.

thank u for making this sampctn ❤️