TL;DR
- Sam Fischer discusses his new single ‘A Heart Doesn’t Hurt Itself’.
- He reflects on bisexual representation and imposter syndrome.
- Fischer embraces his identity and challenges stereotypes.
- Living in London has influenced his creativity.
- He aims to normalize bisexuality within the queer community.
As he embarks on a new chapter, ‘This City’ hitmaker Sam Fischer is taking a moment to reflect before moving forward. His new single, ‘A Heart Doesn’t Hurt Itself’, proves exactly why Fischer remains one of the most compelling vocalists and songwriters of his generation, but has success and virality come at a cost?
In this exclusive interview, Fischer opens up about what bisexual representation means to him, how life in London has given him the space to experience a second adolescence, and the journey that shaped his queer identity.
“I think I’ve always written from an honest place,” Fischer shares. “I’ve never tried to conceal some part of myself within my music, but I’m also just not the songwriter that gets hyper-specific with my lyrics. I’ll talk about everything from my sexuality to my relationships, to my childhood, to my family, and it’s all honest to my experience.”
With ‘A Heart Doesn’t Hurt Itself’, Fischer feels this song is a powerful re-introduction of him as a songwriter and artist. “For the past two years, I’ve been metaphorically drunk and stumbling around trying to figure out how I want to sound and how I want to be as an artist,” he admits. “This song is somewhat of a synopsis of how the next album is going to feel and sound.”
Having spoken openly about mental health, Fischer reflects on how his relationship with vulnerability has changed as his platform has grown. “I’d say I’ve become more vulnerable maybe just because I’m way less self-conscious about how I present myself,” he explains. “There’s a beautiful freedom in realizing that people aren’t thinking about you as much as you think they are.”
After the viral success of ‘This City’, Fischer’s idea of success has shifted dramatically. “When I put the song out, I was just happy that anyone was hearing it at all,” he recalls. “Now, I care a lot about doing well and making my fans feel proud of what I’m doing.”
Fischer has collaborated with notable artists like Demi Lovato and Meghan Trainor, and he dreams of creating a supergroup with some of his favorites. But more than that, he’s focused on his journey of self-discovery. “Though Australia will always be home, the actual idea of home has always been a little fleeting to me,” he shares. “These last two years in London have been incredible.”
He finds solace in the UK’s club and rave culture, where he feels free to express himself without judgment. “People are dancing, people are having fun, and it doesn’t feel like anyone is hyper-aware of how anyone’s coming across,” he says. “It’s total freedom of expression.”
Fischer emphasizes the importance of bisexual representation, stating, “Being bisexual is part of my identity and even though I’m in a heterosexual marriage it doesn’t make it any less a part of my identity.” He aims to erase the shame he felt growing up and normalize bisexuality within the queer community.
“I can absolutely relate to experiencing a ‘second adolescence’,” he admits. “It’s exhausting to constantly be looking over your shoulder and caring so deeply about how others perceive you, so to feel like I’m finally not hiding anything anymore is just such a gift.”
As he looks ahead, Fischer is inspired by the energy of touring and the creative influences around him. “I hope this next era is going to be the most defined of my career for sure,” he concludes. Sam Fischer’s new single ‘A Heart Doesn’t Hurt Itself’ is available to stream now across all platforms.
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