Rising pop sensation Sofia Camara makes her return right now together with her latest single, “Parking Lot”—a poignant, autobiographical ballad that captures the uncooked feelings of rising up. That includes lush string preparations, light piano traces, and an intense emotional crescendo, the monitor attracts comparisons to the early works of Olivia Rodrigo and Tate McRae.
Reflecting on the tune, Sofia shares, “‘Parking Lot’ was born from these moments the place grief and anger intertwine, making it onerous to differentiate whether or not you’re upset at somebody or simply mourning their absence. It explores the psychological contortions we undergo to protect ourselves—generally portray somebody because the villain simply to make it simpler to let go. It’s about embracing the messy, sincere elements of therapeutic—the tears within the automobile, the phrases we don’t imply, and the delicate hope we cling to once we know one thing has ended. It’s actual, it’s imperfect, and I imagine many will see themselves in it.”
Produced and co-written with acclaimed collaborators Mike Smart, Nathan Ferraro, and Lowell—who additionally labored with Sofia on her breakout hit “Who Do I Name Now? (Hellbent)”—“Parking Lot” continues her fruitful partnership with the award-winning workforce. Her current collaboration with Smart, Ferraro, and Lowell on “Women Like You” garnered notable reward, together with airplay on BBC Radio 1 Future Pop, with Jodie Bryant calling it “the right pop tune.” Followers can watch her carry out “Women Like You” on VEVO right here.
With “Parking Lot,” Sofia reaffirms her fame as one in every of pop’s most compelling younger balladists. The discharge comes simply forward of her debut competition appearances this weekend—acting on the principle stage at Osheaga in Montreal on Saturday and at Lollapalooza’s BMI stage in Chicago on Sunday. Final month, Sofia delighted followers with a Spotify Singles launch, together with an acoustic rendition of “Women Like You” and a canopy of Gracie Abrams’ “That’s So True,” additional solidifying her rising presence on the platform, the place she now boasts over 2 million month-to-month listeners.
As a consequence of overwhelming demand, Sofia’s October UK and European headline tour has been expanded. She is going to now carry out at Manchester’s Deaf Institute, Glasgow’s Òran Mór, London’s Electrical Brixton, and Birmingham’s O2 Academy 2, together with eight further dates throughout Europe. See the complete schedule beneath.
Upcoming Tour Highlights:
- August 2 – Montreal, QC – Osheaga Music & Arts Pageant
- August 3 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza Chicago
- October 13 – Manchester, UK – Gorilla
- October 14 – Glasgow, UK – Òran Mór
- October 15 – London, UK – Electrical Brixton
- October 17 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy 2
- October 19 – Amsterdam, NL – Tolhuistuin
- October 20 – Cologne, DE – Membership Bahnhof Ehrenfeld
- October 22 – Antwerp, BE – Kavka Zappa
- October 23 – Paris, FR – Les Étoiles
- October 24 – Zürich, CH – Dynamo
- October 26 – Berlin, DE – Maschinenhaus
- October 28 – Copenhagen, DK – Lille Vega
- October 29 – Stockholm, SE – Nalen Klubb
Sofia Camara is about to proceed fascinating audiences together with her heartfelt songwriting and dynamic performances as she cements her place as one in every of pop’s rising stars.
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