Samia is an Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter (by way of Nashville by way of NYC). Her debut album, The Baby, and its 2023 follow-up Honey are masterclasses in candid lyricism and inventive indie-pop. She’s supported boygenius, Maggie Rogers, Noah Kahan, and Sylvan Esso, but her headline shows are truly something special. She defies any sad-girl stereotype with unabashed dance moves that rival her vocal prowess. If you’re bummed you missed out on her June dates with Bleachers, we’ve got some good news: she’s currently finishing her next record. Lucky for us, Samia’s here to tell us what she’s been into.
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who knew? it’s awesome. i spent all of last year biking the shelby bottoms greenway and it made my life better. everyone was right about exercise.
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I forget how exhilarating it feels when a new release instantly becomes an all-time favorite. It's something I secretly hope for with every first listen. This album hits like a hot bath and captures the essence of a throbbing bodiless anatomical heart with wings.
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Started this research project after reading about Georgina Weldon. She’s notorious for having a litigation addiction but I’m obsessed with the time Gounod asked for his sheet music back after their divorce and she sent it with her name written across every page. When he attempted to have her committed, she escaped and tried to press charges against him, even though married women couldn't initiate civil suits. When that failed, she shared her story with the papers to get him to sue her for libel. After the Married Woman's Property Act passed, she was simultaneously involved in seventeen legal cases. Highly recommend researching Kiki De Montparnasse, Dora Maar, Jeanne Duval, Camille Claudel, Aicha Goblet and Lizzie Siddal.
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I watched this for the first time at the most perfect age to absorb it forever. One of the most formative experiences of my life. There’s no pretense - never is with Mitski - but here her spirit is on full display. The most compelling performance is Class of 2013, wherein she screams into her guitar during the third verse, “Mom will you wash my back this once, and then we can forget.” I’ve replayed that part probably 30 times.
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Without spoiling the plot, he ingeniously repeats the same idea in various exasperated ways. Tautology is my favorite comedic device, and Brooks is the best at it.
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It’s 1996 and she’s been asked to perform “This Christmas” at the National Tree Lighting. First, they send her on stage during her introduction. Then, her background singers are nowhere to be found. Then, the cue card has the wrong words. She’s amazing.
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Tide pools are meant for respectful exploration and tidal puddles are for lounging. There's no experience that could make me feel more grateful to be alive. The diversity of life in a tide pool is incredible - you could spend all day exploring its depths and only scratch the surface.
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This will help you sleep. To me, the greatest superpower is the ability to sleep anywhere. Nothing else has worked for me. I take two before bed.
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