I noticed from her recent releases that Sophie Grey. is quite a fan of spookiness and referencing Halloween themes. At least she translates song narratives about the complex dating experiences a millennial finds themselves mixed up in when wishing to welcome love and romance into their life in the 2000s. When noting the songs that appear on Sophie’s sophomore album “Retro Electro,” many of them blend into this haunting aesthetic. In the latest focus single “Middle of October,” however, the difference is that Sophie purposefully set out to make herself a haunting, retro-edged, goth-pop song.
Albeit, she still keeps with the lyrical theme of dating and relationships. This time she explores her experience finding out her ex has moved on and is dating someone who looks somewhat spookily similar to herself. The worst is that Sophie is having difficulty taking on board what is playing out in front of her. She ponders, “Was I just a summer fling?” – “I don’t want to lose you. And I don’t feel about you. It’s a love not a crush in the middle of October“, she gushes admittedly.
Truthfully, I am not a big fan of Halloween tracks that are obviously written for this sole purpose. I prefer it better when pop artist expresses it much more creatively or with a subtle nod. Sophie Grey., with “Middle of October” does this for me. Moreover, because of its engaging use of melody, not to mention the earnest vocals and lyrics with a haunting deeper, message, it marks an exciting step in music evolution for Sophie. This is definitely, the kind of music I can quickly become obsessed with, how about you?
Prepare to be amazed by our very first special collaboration with Cherrytree Music Company. EQ Music Live proudly presents our Cherrytree London event, featuring the outstanding lineup of Nico Tortorella, Sophie Grey., Myylo and, Nic Billington, along with special surprise guests at The Camden Club, London on November 22nd, 2024. This is an event you won’t want to miss – mark your calendar and be there!
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