Brit-pop SOFY is back with her moreish singles, further cemented by forthcoming release ‘Big Talk’

Landing amidst SOFY’s debut festival season, which has seen her overspill tents across some of the biggest UK festivals, including the iconic Glastonbury (watch here), Truck  Festival, Latitude, Boardmasters and The Great Escape, the track has already resonated across euphoric crowds chanting back another chorus of anthemic potential.

Echoing the woozy nonchalance of her debut EP ‘Bored in Colour (Pt. 1)’, ‘Big Talk’ is just as effortlessly cool in its delivery as SOFY meanders around conversations of small talk on dating apps, with her signature sarcastic undertone permeating the mundane exchanges that often take place in the early stages.  

In her own words, SOFY explains; “‘Big Talk’ was inspired by my time in the wilderness of dating apps, trying to find a meaningful connection but getting bummed out by small talk that never goes anywhere. I think we all  need a bit more ‘Big Talk’ in our lives” 

Having only surfaced in the past 12 months, the reception to SOFY has been more than warm. Tastemakers across the media world have already triumphed over her innovative sound and her ability to intricately weave playful lyricism with relatable themes, with support from  Clash Magazine, Notion, The Line of Best Fit, Wonderland Magazine, tmrw mag and Fred  Perry. 

The successes of her debut EP ‘Bored In Colour (Pt. 1)’ were quickly supplemented by a  Radio 1 track of the week for her debut single ‘Strawberry Milkshake’, a debut headline show at The Social, sold-out 8 weeks in advance, and being shortlisted for the Glastonbury  Emerging Talent competition which later saw SOFY play at the festival itself on two stages.  Sitting alongside the release of ‘Big Talk’, SOFY will be playing at Lords Cricket Ground as part of BBC Introducing’s collaboration with The Hundred and closing off the summer at  Leeds Festival. 

SOFY’s career began a little over a year ago when just a few months after writing and recording her first ever song, her demos were being played live on Radio 1 and she was being touted by BBC Introducing as the most promising new artist in the UK. Having released her debut EP ‘Bored In Colour (Pt. 1)’ in February – and with a whole host of new music on the way, 2022 will be SOFY’s breakout year on the British music scene. 

The Leicester-raised artist’s main musical influences come from two decades of FIFA  Soundtracks (See: The Streets, Blur, Stone Roses, Loyle Carner, & Easy Life) and a love for classic 90’s rap. Over her Brit-Pop-esque choruses and hip-hop-influenced beats, SOFY weaves witty and observational lyrics that explore themes of modern romance, nights out on the town, and the drama of everyday life. 

The strength of SOFY’s personality is what truly makes her one of a kind, and alongside her relatable and down-to-Earth lyricism, she’s known for her razor-sharp sense of humour that is worn on her sleeve at her infectiously fun live shows.