Image created by Golden Amplifier (Monica Ritchie) A Young Punk Dynamo Sometime last year, a friend told me, “You won’t believe the voice of this 14-year-old I’m producing.” Naturally, I expected to hear some raw talent, but what I got completely floored me. Sammie Augusto hit me like a power chord. The passion, the grit, the soul in her voice weren’t just impressive for her age; it was powerful, period. I found myself asking, “how is this kid singing with so much intensity and wisdom beyond her years?” It made me think back to what I was doing at 14, and man… I wish I had focused on something as cool as being in a punk band. Sammie isn’t just dabbling in music — she’s living it. I’ve been lucky enough to catch her live a few times now, and each appearance has been ...