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Issue 23

featuring The Hara New Issue Out Now
Single Review: “Vespa” – Sofia and the Antoinette’s

"Vespa' isn't just a single; it’s a haunting, neon-lit mourning of the self that proves Sofia is the new high priestess of cinematic melancholia."

W: Ella Trueman

NEW SINGLE ''VESPA'' OUT NOW

There is a certain "word-of-mouth" magic surrounding Sofia and the Antoinette's that feels increasingly rare in the digital age. Inspired by the psychological depth of Robin Norwood’s literature and the visual moods of Sofia Coppola, Sofia isn't just releasing songs—she’s building an aesthetic universe.

In her latest offering, “Vespa,” Sofia manages a feat usually reserved for songwriters twice her age: a retrospective look at youth while still standing in the thick of it. At 23, she isn't just reminiscing; she’s mourning a version of herself that hadn't yet been weathered by the "complex melancholic tales" she now navigates.

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The track feels like a slow-motion drive through a neon-lit memory. While her previous work on the WOMEN WHO LOVE TOO MUCH EP explored the friction of current heartbreak, “Vespa” feels more observational. The lyrical nods to Elizabeth Taylor and Bette Davis don't feel like empty name-dropping; they anchor the song in a specific type of Old Hollywood tragedy—where the glamour is high, but the emotional cost is higher.

Sofia’s voice remains her most potent weapon. It’s haunting, distinctive, and carries the weight of the Lynchian influences she cites. If "Vespa" is any indication, her upcoming UK tour will be less of a concert and more of a séance for the broken-hearted.

Upcoming Live Dates

DateVenueLocation
May 19Deaf InstituteManchester, UK
May 20Hoxton HallLondon, UK