Name: The Baby
Brand: Samia

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

GJ00581

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-08-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

855579006492

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

GJ00582

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855579006508

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Samia

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Grand Jury

The Grand Jury is an independent record label based in New York City.

Samia is a talented singer-songwriter known for her captivating vocals and introspective lyrics. With a unique blend of indie rock and pop, she has quickly gained recognition in the music industry. Born and raised in New York City, Samia's passion for music started at a young age. She honed her skills by performing at local venues and eventually caught the attention of record labels. Her debut album showcases her raw talent and emotional depth, making her an artist to watch.
Samia's music is characterized by its honest storytelling and relatable themes. Her songs often explore personal experiences, relationships, and self-discovery. Drawing inspiration from artists like Fiona Apple and Joni Mitchell, Samia brings a fresh perspective to the indie genre.
In addition to her musical prowess, Samia is also recognized for her dynamic stage presence. Whether performing intimate acoustic sets or energetic live shows, she never fails to captivate audiences with her powerful voice and charismatic personality.

New York-based singer/songwriter Samia Finnerty’s debut album, The Baby, is about learning how to be yourself, by yourself. Embarking on her first tours––far away from friends and alone in green rooms across the country––she began to untangle just how much of her own identity had been created by those she held close. Each of the twelve songs that make up The Baby find Samia holding up her relationships as a mirror, reflecting her own truths and learning how to show up for herself when there’s no one else around. The result of this introspection is an album that is bold and authentic, philosophizing while surgically examining the mundane. 

On whiskey-tinged standout Big Wheel, she provides a status report on those closest to her, checking in on a liar in Montana and an old friend in Japan who just bought new shoes. The breathtaking Stellate finds her grappling with power imbalance and a fear of confrontation: “​you buy me a big bucket/and I scream into that/and when it overflows you want your money back.”​ She laments the closing of downtown East Village haven St. Dymphna’s, facetiously boasts getting Fit and Full off apple cider vinegar and kale and threatens to get fully naked in a hot restaurant. She vacillates between humorous and harrowing often within a single line, a skill born from growing up with the internet and all of its simultaneous horrors and pleasures. Each song is centered by Samia’s incredible voice, which effortlessly glides between campfire intimacy and 90’s rock panache.

The Baby

Music GB

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