05/09/2025

The Vernon Spring’s Under a Familiar Sun – Available Now

We welcome Under a Familiar Sun into the world today. The latest from The Vernon Spring, the vessel of composer and producer Sam Beste, and his RVNG debut, these twelve elegant, empathetic compositions speak to an age of moral uncertainty, diving headfirst into a rippling unknown.

Under a Familiar Sun marks a shift in creative approach, eschewing the kind of on the fly, single-day session style of working sam has oft-utilized in the past in-favor of a more focused, intricate production. Ripe with samples, field recordings, and unexpected textures, the many memorable melodies strewn across the record embolden a meaningful, magical center.

Sam’s musical voice and spirit of sonic exploration open endless doors for himself and host of collaborators on Under a Familiar Sun, including vocalist/producer/astrophysicist Aden, poet Max Porter, cellist Kate Ellis, and co-producer Iko Niche.

It’s been a joy to help facilitate this record and sam’s work, each return listen truly brings new meaning and feeling. Arriving alongside a lovely, loving visual language from Eric Timothy Carlson and Anthony Anderson, the world of the album breathes beyond its strictly auditory confines, and, as you may find, is quite easy to get lost in.

Under a Familiar Sun is out today May 9. The limited edition blue & green “Oisin” color LP is sold out now due to a shipping snafu, but the black LP, and digital editions are available in abundance via the RVNG webstore, as well as across all digital platforms. Happy listening, and losing yourself.