Sophia DeLeo takes a tough look within the mirror on her newest single and she or he isn’t afraid to inform us that generally, she nonetheless doesn’t like what she sees.

Sophia DeLeo – My Physique Was My Personal

‘My Physique Was My Personal’ is a uncooked, sincere observe, one which tackles how trendy societal pressures have an effect on younger folks’s sense of self-worth. It’s a music you’ll wish to play again once more instantly after listening to it for the primary time, with weak lyrics that listeners might (and will) take into consideration for days on finish. 

Sophia DeLeo could be very accustomed to music’s skill to assist us work by way of the ache. The NYC-based singer-songwriter first taught herself to play the guitar when she was an adolescent, however it wasn’t till she skilled her first heartbreak in highschool that she began writing songs of her personal. 

“It was the one place I felt I might specific myself,” she explains. “I wrote about my life, my friendships, relationships, and tough issues I’d been by way of, however I stored it a secret. I believed I used to be going to be an actor.”

However upon commencement from faculty, music continued to drag DeLeo in one other route. She first gained momentum by taking part in dwell exhibits all through NYC and self-releasing a string of singles. And even when COVID-19 hit, DeLeo didn’t let herself get deterred.  Ever pushed, she spent her time inside writing a music virtually daily, instructing herself to play the banjo, and producing her personal demos.

2021 noticed DeLeo launch her debut EP, The Boys Who Make Me Cry. Now, she’s gearing up for the discharge of her sophomore EP, Drama Queen, of which ‘My Physique Was My Personal’ is the third single.

As she notes on her music ‘Maggie Rogers,’ folks have typically mentioned DeLeo’s voice is paying homage to the folk-pop singer-songwriter. However her fascinating storytelling and emotional candidness additionally demand comparisons to the songwriting prowess of Taylor Swift. 

‘My Physique Was My Personal’ is a hard-hitting music, pertaining to the advanced points younger folks grapple with every day, starting from physique picture to the impacts of hookup tradition. However its evocative synthesizer, mild piano, and layered acoustic guitars tug at your heartstrings, making a easy (but highly effective) soundscape. 

Remember to give ‘My Physique Was My Personal’ a pay attention and take a look at Drama Queen when it releases on June twenty eighth. DeLeo should have days the place she struggles with self-love — however she’s already received our hearts. 

“Her fascinating storytelling and emotional candidness demand comparisons to the songwriting prowess of Taylor Swift.”

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