Upcoming artist Sophia Alexa is a singer-songwriter with an intriguing background; born to German and American parents in California, she was raised in Amsterdam and has been based in London for over 10 years. Moving schools and cities a number of times, she often found herself feeling like an outsider and music was the one constant she could cling to. Growing up, Sophia developed an enduring love for classic singers like Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, and Neil Young who have all influenced her style, mixing folk-inspired pop music with an electronic edge and her soulful voice as the focus. Following the release of her newest single “Hit & Run,” she presents a vibrant sound that will surely intrigue your attention. Beginning with bright instrumentation leading onto her sweet and ear-catching vocals she captures the track entirely. Explaining the song a bit further she had noticed herself feeling the need to escape every time she got too close to someone. She was afraid of feeling trapped or attached even if the relationship was positive. The escape felt like a defense mechanism and writing this song was a way for her to summarise that feeling. In the process of writing it, she wasn’t sure if the title was too dark so contrasting it with more uptempo drums was a great way to hide the reality of the lyrics. To the vocals and production, this single will certainly have you dancing. Being just great for a late-night drive or a day out on the beach. Go stream “Hit & Run” and check out her discography which is filled with amazing tracks.
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