VULKAN January 2024 Starring Samia

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Samia Photographed by Emily Sandifer It’s late December in Los Angeles and it feels like it. Winter has felt colder than usual, but on this particular day, Samia served as a ray of sunshine.

During the 5 hour photoshoot we had with her, she was as calm and cool as a cucumber, effortlessly transitioning through six different looks amidst the bustling and fashionable chaos of set changes.

Besides looking stunning in every look we put in her, she also happens to be an extremely talented artist.

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Striking a Chord in the Indie Music Scene A conversation with Samia by Robby Wong

It’s late December in Los Angeles and it feels like it. Winter has felt colder than usual, but on this particular day, Samia served as a ray of sunshine. During the 5 hour photoshoot we had with her, she was as calm and cool as a cucumber, effortlessly transitioning through six different looks amidst the bustling and fashionable chaos of set changes. Besides looking stunning in every look we put in her, she also happens to be an extremely talented artist.

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Amidst the cacophony of aspiring voices, the 27-year-old indie-pop sensation’s resonates with a distinct clarity. Her recent accolade, having ‘Charm You’ listed in Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Songs of 2023, is a testament to her growing influence in the music world.

Her most recent project, Honey, helped propel her into the upcoming stardom she is experiencing.

Almost a year old, the album has aged as well as fine wine. And this is no surprise, as Samia spent over two years crafting and revising the project until it was perfect.

“I spent a lot of time talking in “I was in a U-Haul with my boythe woods with my friend Caleb friend and our dog when I found Wright who produced the album,” out,” Samia recalls, her voice she explains. “I came in with a tinged with disbelief and graticouple songs I’d been sitting on tude. “I stared at my phone for a during the first year of the panlong time in disbelief.” demic and we built from there.

Most of the songs were birthed This reflective, introspective naof conversations I had with peoture is a hallmark of Samia’s apple who ended up working on proach to music and life. From her the project.” From conception to early days, drawn to the emotive completion, “Honey” took almost narratives of Sondheim, through 3 years and it was well worth the her teenage years resonating with wait. There’s no question that the the raw energy of Nirvana, to her album was going to stand the college days deconstructing Fatest of time because some of the ther John Misty’s lyrics, and now songs on it had already done that to her fondness for Mitski and before the album was released.

Fiona Apple, Samia’s journey has Being picky is often looked at as a been as eclectic as her musical negative trait, but in Samia’s and taste. other songwriters’ case, the outcome is beautiful albums such as Samia got into music at a young Honey. age, singing as soon as she had the ability to form words. “I To my surprise, Samia’s favorite learned to sing as a baby and did song she’s ever made isn’t actualit constantly.” she laughs. As she ly on Honey, but on her debut algot older, other influences helped bum The Baby. “I feel most proud to shape her passion for all things of my song Winnebago,” she remusical, in particular, a 6th grade calls. “It took a while to finish and teacher who nurtured her love for finding the right words was a repoetry and a cooler, older friend lief. I love singing the bridge.” that helped to refine her music taste.

The conversation shifts towards performing live and why Samia Her approach to songwriting is loves it so much. “I love connectunique in the way she writes lyrics ing with people I would’ve never and melodies separately. “I write otherwise met over something so poems first and little melodies personally meaningful,” she exon piano and then I try and tetris plains. “Any time I see someone them together,” she explains. This crying it means the world to me meticulous crafting is evident in because I know that feeling of reher albums The Baby (2020) and lease so well and it’s the greatest Honey (2023), where each track honor to share in it.” unfolds like a carefully penned letter, personal and poignant.

Samia speaks for most artists that one of the most special things about performing live is the ability to witness firsthand the impact

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and connection an artist has with their fans. I imagine knowing that you have the ability to inflict so much emotion on an individual through your art is one of the most special and fulfilling feelings in the world.

Her live performances haven’t been limited to solo performances either. She reflects on the time she had the opportunity to perform with boygenius. “I still can’t believe we had the opportunity to do that,” she laughs, thinking back. “It was totally nerve racking and mind blowing. They’re as kind and accommodating as they are cool and perfect.”

Apart from her sense of style while performing, we discuss how she approaches her style during everyday life. Samia’s answer is simple, but says a lot. “Little pants, big shirt. Or big pants, little shirt. Sometimes big shirt, big pants. Rarely little shirt, little pants.” she laughs. In terms of particular pieces, a long faux leopard fur coat stands out right now. It’s evident that Samia’s sense of style, just like her music, is an expression of her multifaceted personality.

Looking forward, Samia’s aspirations remain grounded yet ambitious. “I’m just gonna keep making records with my friends for as long as they’ll do that,” she says, her eyes alight with passion and purpose. “I feel really lucky to have found my people so early in life and I’ll always cherish them.”

As our conversation winds down, it’s clear that Samia is not just creating music; she’s crafting a legacy – one verse, one melody, one heartfelt performance at a time. In the ever-evolving landscape of indie music, Samia is not just a participant but a trailblazer, charting a path that’s uniquely, authentically hers.

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