Sam Milton is a Portland-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who performs intimate, melody-driven indie rock and folk. His debut full-length album, Nausea (October 10, 2025) marks his first public release. Written, performed, and produced entirely alone in his studio apartment, the record captures a balance between delicately arranged acoustic confessionals and expansive, full-band compositions that swell with layers of distorted guitars, strings, and percussion. 

Milton frequently draws comparison to artists Elliott Smith and Nick Drake, some of his largest inspirations. Smith in particular has had a substantial impact on the artist, with clear influence audible in the double-tracked recordings; the melancholic tenor vocals; and the fast-paced finger-picked chord changes.

Milton’s live performances are minimal–often just voice and guitar.

In August 2025, Milton performed a 45-minute solo set at Portland’s Washington Park Amphitheater during the Garden Party showcase, and later shared the stage with producer Christopher Jack of The Dandy Warhols–providing violin, percussion, and vocal accompaniment. 

As Nausea introduces Milton’s work to the world, he’s focused on expanding his live presence across Portland and the Pacific Northwest.