Sophia Stevens is back with her debut LP album “Love & Grief” and the opening song for the album is “Muscle Memory”. Sophia Stevens is an independent singer-songwriter hailing from Indiana. At the tender age of 18, she composes and writes soulful songs and has earned a name for herself in the indie pop music scene. “Muscle Memory” is a song that shows just that and exhibits her expertise in writing intricate progressions and poetic lyrics. As the song begins, there’s a line that plays in the background which is carried through the rest of the song. As the song progresses, the soundscape gets denser and more layered. One can hear acoustic guitar chords played over the sombre background, the slightly distorted riff that builds up to the chorus and the layers of harmonies in the background contribute to the transformation of the song.
The song explores themes like heartbreak and loss. However, in contrast to the numerous generic heartbreak songs out there, Stevens brings in a fresh take that is both mature and passionate. The sorrowful words are sung with grace and eloquence and there’s a sense of upliftment in the music. Produced by Killian Cruiser, the song is well-balanced and provides a textured soundscape for the distinctive voice of Stevens and her creative self-expression. At such a young age, Sophia Stevens can create genuine and soulful music that connects with the listener and the only way for her to go is up. For her masterful work of art, she deserves all the praise she’s getting and more.
You can listen to the song “Muscle Memory” by Sophia Stevens here –