Sam Buckingham is an Aussie singer/songwriter I have known for several years through our mutual friend Emma Dean. She has a wonderful new album out called Beautiful Machine. I love the vibrant cover art – Sam drew it herself. My fave songs on the album are ‘Achilles’ Heel’ and ‘Shoulda Coulda Woulda’ and I’ve had the album on repeat. ‘Something More’ from her previous album Dear John was one of my fave songs in recent years. Female empowerment: yes! The album is about finding her voice after domestic violence. I’m mentioned in the liner notes of Dear John because I followed her on Patreon when it was made! I drew Sam in my Rainbow Bubbles of Collective Effervescence Original ByShi Portrait style to support her as a fantastic independent artist. Check her out! You can buy a CD of Dear John for free on her website.