Samantha Loveridge – Meet the Artist
There’s a certain kind of artist you start hearing everywhere before you even realise who they are.
For Samantha Loveridge, that moment has already happened. With global support from names like Black Coffee, Keinemusik, Dixon and
Ahead of her set with Flow Music, we caught up with Samantha to talk about defining moments, the reality behind breakthrough success, and what actually matters when you’re behind the decks.
Your sound blends Indie Dance, Afro, and Melodic House influences. What shaped that direction early on?
Friday 25th March, 2016. Dixon B2B Âme all night long at the Albert Hall in Manchester. They played a sound I’d never heard before but instantly fell in love with. That night completely blew my mind and from that moment the sound I listened to and played changed for the better.
Your cover of “Losing My Religion” became a global hit. When did you realise it had taken on a life of its own?
I’m very grateful for that one. It was a real turning point. I realised how big it had become when Black Coffee started playing it in literally every set — and that went on for well over a year, which is wild.
Was there a moment where things really clicked for you?
The support on Backtrack Blow Up was definitely one of those moments. It felt like a 24/7 high.
What did it mean to have “The Pusher” featured on Innervisions’ Secret Weapons series?
It means everything. Innervisions has shaped me so much as an artist — it’s the holy grail for me. I’m releasing with them again this year and it still means just as much.
People think once you’re in, you’re in, but it’s not like that. Every demo goes through the same process. There are no shortcuts.
You’re known for playing unreleased music. How important is that to you?
I’m always searching for new music — researching, reaching out to artists, digging constantly. It’s almost a full-time job.
That said, a good set doesn’t rely on unreleased tracks. A tune is a tune. But I enjoy playing new material — it keeps things fresh, and when I play something for the first time, I get to experience it with the crowd.
You’ve played some iconic venues. Any standout moments?
Blackstone Warehouse in Liverpool. First time playing on a big stage in front of thousands. I’ll never forget that.
Your music carries Middle Eastern and Afro influences. Where does that come from?
I’m a sucker for those sounds. Music is universal and I love adding different influences when I play. I used to play a lot of Afro and was obsessed with it — that definitely still carries through.
What do you want people to feel when they hear your sets?
I just want people to have a good time. If they walk away thinking, “that was so good,” and remember it later, that’s the job done.
