Sam Tabor set the skateboard aside to make a great new album

Louisville Public Media | By Laura Shine

Published June 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM EDT

Sam Tabor is from Louisville, KY. and has made most of his living from being a YouTube star. But his videos were about skateboarding and gaming vs. his other passion which is music. He has long dreamed of making a full length album and that day has finally come. The new album is called I Hope They Set You Free and will be released on June 20, 2025. Sam worked with producer and former drummer for Wilco, Ken Coomer in Nashville. The result is a dynamic mix of upbeat pop and beautiful ballads. Sam performed two songs from the album for us with "Twist The Knife" and "It's Enough For Me".

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