For singer-songwriter Samia, the pulse of her folk-pop flair lies within her vulnerable lyricism and vivid imagery that make her songs feel more like soundtracked diary entries contemplating self-discovery, intimacy, and existentialism. The Los Angeles native celebrated the fifth anniversary of her debut effort The Baby with an extended version of the record, including features from Christian Lee Hutson and MICHELLE, along with a stripped-down rendition of opener “Pool.” Popularized by her soul-baring NPR Tiny Desk performance, the songstress pierces through layered harmonies and lush ambience as she grapples with finality: “How long/ Do I have with my dog?/ Till I start forgetting shit?/ Till we’re rich and then we’re not and then we’re rich?” – Miranda Garza
