Introducing Naarm/Melbourne indie-pop darling Sophia J Smith, an exciting young artist who idly swings between two very different sonic landscapes. As a student of both pop’s current pulse and the golden era’s timeless craft, Sophia craftily balances memorable pop melodies with generous vulnerability.

Fresh off the back of an at-capacity single launch show at The Espy's Basement, she marks an exciting chapter, revealing her new single 'Tell Them' - a bittersweet meditation on the moment someone lets you go, still expecting you'll come back. "'Tell Them' is about making the difficult decision to leave someone's life and choosing not to return."

Claiming a territory between two worlds, Sophia J Smith stands at the crossroads of contemporary and classic songwriting. On one side is the emotionally raw, deeply personal terrain of modern artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Sam Fender. On the other, separated by mere inches but spanning several decades, lies a sepia-toned landscape of analogue gear, crackling vinyl, and the enduring echoes of Bruce Springsteen and Fleetwood Mac. Drawing from both worlds, Smith crafts songs that feel simultaneously timeless and of the moment.

Currently balancing her final years of university with the most ambitious project of her career, Smith is set to deliver a run of releases throughout 2026 - ‘Tell Them’ just the very first taste.