Coming out of Malmö’s music scene, newcomer Sophia Bolinder has arrived this year with her blend of pop-inflected indie R&B. Based in the soulful stylings of artists like Toni Braxton and Usher, she channels late 90s R&B nostalgia while taking the genre into new spheres with her own unique take. Her sound is instantly catchy, a deft balance of smooth melodies and emotional impact that feels at once accessible and thoroughly new.
Earlier this year, Sophia made her official debut with “What I Want,” a collaboration with John Soul that instantly evoked the warmth and groove of classic soul and R&B anthems. The single’s layered textures and silky vocals firmly positioned her as an artist to watch, setting a high bar for what was to come.
It was a moment that felt like a rediscovery of the late 90s R&B golden era, reimagined through a modern musical lens. Now, Sophia returns with her follow-up single titled “Under The Stars,” once again linking with John Soul for another dazzling duet that lands like a cinematic love story.
The track opens with a gentle, almost intimate R&B intro, drenched in a subtle stardust shimmer that perfectly frames the mood. It’s a soundscape that invites you in and offers something timeless and tender. Setting up a shimmering scene of airy instrumental flickers, softly sliding bass lines and sweeps of bubbling synth elements, John’s alluringly soulful voice glides in to spin elegant melodic leads, backed by Sophia’s smooth vocals.
With electrifying flourishes of lead guitar runs, the track hops into a laid back groove of pulsing beats and stacks of lush instrumental layers. With Sophia taking the mic, she injects her own graceful vocal lines into the track, offering a blissful sense of contrast to cast a truly spellbinding listening experience of infectious and sultry alternative R&B music.
With both singers combining to engage in a balletic dance of stunning melodies and enticing delivery, they serve up an incredible jam that’s transportive and memorable in equal measure. Going from strength to strength with another stellar collaborative outing, Sophia Bolinder and John Soul deliver a charming new single that’s sure to win over fans around the world.
Listen to Under The Stars (feat. John Soul) below
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