sleepy soph Shares A Cosy Collection of Mellow Indie On Debut EP 'lucky'
With heavy eyes and an open heart, Boorloo/Perth-based singer-songwriter sleepy soph awakens with her debut EP ‘lucky’.
sleepy soph creates songs that feel like pages from a diary written at golden hour, that are shared in a dozy blend of indie folk and alternative pop. Moving through daydreaming bedroom intimacy to bright beams of energy, the record captures the soft, reflective moments that come with growing up and learning to let go. Speaking on the EP, Sophie states:
"My debut EP ‘lucky’ is a reflection on what it feels like to navigate my early twenties. I tried to capture the fleeting moments that define this time; falling in love again, losing and gaining friendships, and the growing pains that come with figuring out who you are."
Built around delicate guitars, airy vocals and laidback rhythms, ‘lucky’ moves with lazy ease and a cosy warmth. Opening with the gentle sounds of ‘leave it’, one of two tracks previously released from the EP, Sophie explores the emotional complexities of letting go of friendships that no longer serve us. Like overhearing her play in her own bedroom, soft layers of harmonies wrap around her dulcet vocals before the song shifts and is joined by drums, subtle ambient textures, and an overdriven electric guitar.
Following the evolving sound of ‘leave it’, ‘last chips in the packet’ is steeped in a nostalgic early 2000s warmth. The song drifts through the tender beginnings of a romance, capturing the subtle gestures, small sacrifices and the clumsiness of getting to know someone for the first time. Inspired yet grounded, the track shifts gently in texture, coloured by Sophie’s soft, airy vocals, meandering electric guitars and pulsing synths.
‘aquarius song’ is a stripped-back track built on simple instrumentation, offering a raw and honest glimpse into what it feels like to stand apart from everyone else. It then flows into the smooth and playful, 80s-inspired ‘jazz boy’, featuring saxophone, clarinet and flute.
Closing out the EP is 'lesson learned', a gentle indie anthem shaped by brushes on the drums and a country touch by a wailing slide guitar. Written with Sophie's best friends in mind, the song captures the essence of girlhood in your 20s and the unforgettable memories that come with it.
‘lucky’ is like a lullaby for growing pains, a soft reminder that change can be comforting when you let it. It is a debut that lulls with warmth, reflection and the kind of sweetness that slowly sends you to sleep.
sleepy soph’s debut EP ‘lucky’ is out now. Celebrate the release at Mojo’s, Fremantle, on Sunday, November 30, with special guests, Paperback Fort and Elianie.
'lucky' EP Launch
Sunday, Nov 30 - Mojos, Fremantle | w/ Paperback Fort & Elianie
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