Ever since she first arrived, US teenage sensation Sophia Stephens has always managed to cultivate a strong and confident aesthetic for herself. Blending heartfelt lyricism with this progressive approach to production across all of her material to date, these last few years have been a great time for innovation and self-discovery within her sound. And after delighting us with her captivating comeback single ‘Fervor’ earlier this year, she is back once again to deliver her hotly-tipped debut album ‘Love & Grief’, a record that looks to cement her dynamic legacy to date.
Adopting more of that riveting aesthetic she has crafted up until now, ‘Love & Grief’ instantly looks to set itself apart from convention in pursuit of a more distinctive direction. Channelling this brilliantly inventive production that perfectly elevates her compelling vocal style across all ten tracks, Sophia Stevens is certainly finding her voice on this LP. Whether its sombre indie-folk swoons or anthemic pop-rock belters, she masters all of them with flair and finesse throughout.
While it has certainly been an impactful time for her lately, ‘Love & Grief’ feels like the culmination of every adventurous idea she has garnered so far. Explorative and intuitive as often as possible, Sophia Stevens returns to us with a bold and fascinating addition to her ever-growing repertoire once again.