Samantha Urbani’s long-awaited debut album, Showing Up, channels a decade of growth into irresistibly loose-limbed, retro-leaning alt-pop. From the celestial disco shimmer of Isolation and Guiding Star to the Jam & Lewis-inspired c u clear and the Santigold-esque funk-pop snap of Time Keeps Slipping, Urbani hits the sweet spot between heady hooks and fearless experimentation. One Day at a Time nods to Rapture-era Blondie and LCD Soundsystem, while Evidence rides gated drums into glossy 80s new wave. Co-produced with Nick Weiss (Nightfeelings) and featuring contributions from Eric Cross, John Caroll Kirby, Rostam Batmanglij, Molly Lewis, Sasha Desree, and Sade collaborator Stuart Matthewman, Showing Up is a deeply uplifting record made on Urbani’s own terms—a testament to resilience and creative freedom. Limited Edition Khaki vinyl in a gatefold sleeve. 1,000 copies worldwide.
Release Date: 22/09/23
Release Date: 22/09/23