In this episode of Raw + Rising, Samantha Joy Pearlman—NYC-based multi-hyphenate artist and frontwoman of Joy and the Wildfire—shares how heartbreak and loss inspired her journey into songwriting. She opens up about balancing her many artistic passions, breaking free from industry labels, and standing out in a fast-changing digital music landscape.

We also go behind the scenes of her stunning music videos, Tears in Brooklyn and Shouldn’t I Be Older?, where Samantha flexes her skills both in front of and behind the camera. From creative inception to wild production adventures (like hauling a stationary bike around Brooklyn), Samantha’s story is a masterclass in resilience, resourcefulness, and redefining success on her terms.

Samantha Joy Pearlman Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/samanthajoyprl/

Samantha Joy Pearlman Website
https://www.samanthajoypearlman.com/

Joy and the Wildfire Website
www.joyandthewildfire.com

Joy and the Wildfire Instagram
https://instagram.com/joyandthewildfire

Listen to "Shouldn't I Be Older" by Joy and the Wildfire
https://open.spotify.com/track/4UWbRH4s89pGhEbbjNmoQM?si=46e45a0a0958460c

Listen to "Tears in Brooklyn" by Joy and the Wildfire
https://open.spotify.com/track/1JMO5057tlG1e7zaIAtXIi?si=d006f56693fa415f

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