Samiam
Berkeley's bridge between 90s melodic punk and emo — Jason Beebout's ache over big, rolling hooks. Aging beautifully and criminally underrated.
Samiam formed in Berkeley, California in 1988, emerging from the East Bay punk scene around 924 Gilman Street; guitarist Sergie Loobkoff and singer Jason Beebout have anchored the band across its various line-ups. After early records on independent labels, the group signed to Atlantic and released Clumsy in 1994, one of a number of Bay Area punk bands picked up by majors in that period.
The band's sound pairs fast, melodic punk with mid-tempo, minor-key songwriting and Beebout's rough, plaintive vocals, an approach frequently cited as a precursor to later emo and melodic hardcore. Samiam has continued to record and tour intermittently for more than three decades, with a particularly steady following in Europe.
Festivals Samiam is playing
Samiam at a glance
What festivals is Samiam playing in 2026?
Samiam is booked at 1 festival: The Fest 2026.
Is Samiam playing The Fest 2026?
Yes — Samiam is on the The Fest 2026 lineup, October 23–25, 2026 at Gainesville, FL.
Where is Samiam from?
Samiam is from Berkeley, CA.
What kind of music does Samiam play?
Samiam is tagged melodic punk and emo.
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