Biography
Sam Kristiano is a Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer. He began gymnastics at the age of three before joining a choir for one year and continuing choral singing for an additional two years through school programs. At twelve, he began formal dance training, a discipline he continues to pursue alongside his music career. Kristiano's music blends elements of pop, alternative pop, R&B, and alternative R&B, often combining smooth melodic hooks with atmospheric production. His vocal delivery is noted for its emotive tone and versatility, while his songwriting frequently explores themes of love, self-reflection, and emotional resilience.
Kristiano first gained recognition in November 2023 with the demo release of his song "lost", which attracted early attention online. On July 21, 2024, he joined Canadian independent label NUV Records, releasing an official studio version of "lost" shortly thereafter; the track reached approximately 2,000 streams worldwide. Six months later, he released his second single, "On & On", which earned over 3,000 streams globally. On February 25, 2025, Kristiano announced via Instagram his debut studio album, nocturne, originally scheduled for release on April 7, 2025. The album's release was later postponed to May 21, 2025. In place of the album, he issued the single "Leave it alone" on April 7, serving as the final track before nocturne's release. Upon release, the eight-track album was featured on several major Spotify playlists-including Radio, Discover Weekly, and Smart Shuffle-boosting Kristiano's monthly Spotify listeners to over 2,000.
In late July, "running back 2 u", was issued post-departure, reaching more than 2,000 streams and becoming one of his most successful tracks. The song is widely believed to be the lead single from his forthcoming sophomore album under NUV Records. On August 9, 2025, he announced his next single, "tell me", which released on August 29, 2025 as a single.
