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United States Sam France is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, widely recognized as one half of the American indie rock duo Foxygen, a band with six studio albums and multiple EPs to its credit.
Foxygen, with Sam France as a member, signed with Jagjaguwar Records, releasing multiple albums through the label, including 'Take the Kids Off Broadway' (2012), 'We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic' (2013), '...And Star Power' (2014), 'Hang' (2017), and 'Seeing Other People' (2019).
Foxygen, featuring Sam France, was discovered by producer Richard Swift in 2011, who later produced their second album, 'We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic'.
Foxygen's album 'Hang' (2017), with Sam France, featured a 40+ piece orchestra arranged by Trey Pollard.
Matthew E White contributed to the orchestral arrangements for Foxygen's 2017 album 'Hang', which includes Sam France.
Foxygen, with Sam France, was featured on the song "There Is This Thing" by Reginald Chapman in 2023.
Sam France, born in California, co-founded the indie rock band Foxygen in 2005 alongside multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Rado. The duo, both fourteen at the time, began their musical journey in high school in Agoura Hills, California, initially exploring experimental music influenced by psychedelia and avant-garde styles. Their early work gained recognition, winning first place in Agoura High School’s Battle of the Bands. Over the years, Foxygen self-released four EPs between 2007 and 2011, establishing their unique sound.
In early 2011, Foxygen’s career advanced significantly when they were discovered by producer Richard Swift. This led to their signing with Jagjaguwar Records. Their debut studio album, “Take the Kids Off Broadway,” was released on July 24, 2012, marking a new phase in their career. The band followed this with “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic” in January 2013, an album produced by Richard Swift that charted with Billboard. Foxygen continued to release music, including “Hang” in 2017, a theatrical project featuring collaborations with artists such as Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips and a 40-piece orchestra. This album was noted for its concept album approach, mixing rock with a Hollywood musical style, and was their first to be recorded in a professional studio rather than at home.
Foxygen released their sixth album, “Seeing Other People,” on April 26, 2019. Despite some suggestions of a breakup in August 2022, the band has continued to perform, with a brief reunion show at Zebulon in Los Angeles on December 19, 2023. Sam France’s work with Foxygen has been characterized by a consistent output of albums and a distinct artistic vision, contributing to the indie rock scene with their evolving sound and collaborative projects.
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