Samia On The Memories That Shape Us
A moment of reticence at a party prompts Samia to excavate the experiences that form her identity.
By Samia
Photos by Sarah Ritter
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In the endless vortex of personas and melodies emerges singer-songwriter Samia. Hailing from New York City, her music serves as a sanctuary where vulnerability reigns supreme, a zoomed-out look into the most personal of thoughts. With lyrics that peel back the layers of being human and harmonies that linger long enough to play on mental repeat, fans are offered a glimpse into the incredibly complicated world of being a girl with feelings. And with a sold out tour under her belt, they relish it. Her impossibly personal lyrics feel like straddling between hearing everything you've ever felt and secretly reading the diary of your childhood next-door neighbor you always thought was cool. The intimate prose and dedicated fans earned an opener spot on Bleachers' North American Tour, starting in May; an appearance on NPR's Tiny Desk; performances at Outside Lands and All Things Go, and a spot on Rolling Stone's Future Of Music list.
Her second studio album, "Honey," released in 2023 to rave reviews, is a testament to her ability to weave personal narratives into universal truths. Songs like "Kill Her Freak Out" say the words we've all felt but were too scared to say out loud. From world-crushing heartbreak to the times at Baby's All Right, her life's memories and moments shape her songs. Below, she shares the ones that shaped her.