Sam Lee's unconventional approach to music continues with the release of his fourth studio album, Songdreaming, an impressive follow-up to the acclaimed Old Wow (2020). Praised as a "dazzling fusion of nature and song" by The Observer and hailed as "sublime" by The Daily Telegraph, Old Wow set a high bar for Lee, but Songdreaming effortlessly rises to the challenge while going higher. Teaming up once again with producer Bernard Butler and longtime friend James Keay, Lee ventures deeper into the realm of musicality and innovation. The album represents a new chapter in Lee's exploration of traditional folk songs, reimagining them for a modern audience while keeping them true to their essence.

Songdreaming is a montage of sounds and textures, with the backbone of double bass, percussion, and violin woven seamlessly with an array of instruments like the Arabic Qanun and Swedish Nyckelharpa. Across the ten tracks, Lee takes listeners on a journey that traverses acoustic landscapes, drone soundscapes, and electrifying moments like the lead single "Meeting Is A Pleasant Place," featuring the debut of Trans Voices, a London-based transgender choir.

Meanwhile, Songdreaming confirms Lee's commitment to nature and the natural world, themes that have long inspired his lyrical musings. As he describes it, the album is "a mosaic of the emotions felt in my time outdoors," reflecting on the complexity of nature and humanity's relationship with it. Drawing from sources as diverse as sacred music, neo-classical compositions, and traditional folk melodies, Lee has created a musical collage that defies classification. At its core though, it’s a celebration of the power of music to connect and inspire, a reminder of the symbiotic relationship between song and the land. For Lee, these reimagined folk songs are more than just a nod to the past; they are a living connection to our shared heritage. "When we stop singing to the land, the land stops singing back," he reflects, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditions and honoring the earth.