Sammy Virji Captures Life on the Road with Surprise Album

Sammy Virji channels the chaos of an unforgettable year on tour into eight club-ready tracks on his latest album, Open Late, out now on all platforms. Few artists have thrust UK garage into the spotlight as effectively as Sammy Virji. His groovy, upbeat soundscapes, playful production, and enormously infectious smile have made this UK-based producer one of dance music’s most exciting names. Fresh off his massive, sold-out show at Petco Park’s Gallagher Square in San Diego, Virji keeps the momentum going with the surprise arrival of his latest album, Open Late. This eight-track LP explores Sammy Virji’s life and meteoric rise in dance culture, drawing on the pulsing energy of a crowded dance floor and the fleeting moments of life on the road. Open Late tells a story from green rooms and hotel rooms, drawing on the fleeting moments of stillness after the chaos. The album feels spontaneous, with unexpected transitions and rhythms that live and breathe club culture. The whole idea of the album is that it’s a journey through what it’s like to be at the club when I’m playing. There are certain elements in the records like weird key changes and moments in the breakdowns that are supposed ...