American singer-songwriter Sophia Allison, better known as Soccer Mommy, has shared her take on the iconic 2002 Sheryl Crow song “Soak Up The Sun”. Allison, who is currently on tour in support of her critically acclaimed album Sometimes, Forever, recorded the cover in recognition of an artist she deems a major influence. In an interview with The New York Times, the singer voiced her admiration for Crow:
“She has so many songs that are these massive hits that, at least for someone my age, you can’t have grown up and not heard those songs. She has a knack for saying something hard, but making it feel like she’s ready to acknowledge it and be cool with this hard acceptance.”
Listen to Soccer Mommy’s cover of “Soak Up The Sun” below:
Allison, however, is also a brilliant songwriter in her own right. The 26-year-old, who was introduced to the guitar at age six, began posting songs as Soccer Mommy in 2015, before landing a recording contract with Fat Possum. In 2017, she dropped out of college to pursue a full-time music career and has gone on to release three albums, the most recent of which was named one of the best albums of 2023 by the likes of The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, and more.
The Line Of Best Fit described Sometimes, Forever as “an astounding artistic accomplishment that deserves to propel Allison to the very highest ranks of the indie world”, while The New Yorker pronounced the record Soccer Mommy’s “gnarliest and most resplendent, fashioning poppy melodies, disarming lyrics, and twisted sounds into dismayed songs of young adulthood.”
Listen to lead single “Shotgun” below:
The Daniel Lopatin-produced album sees Allison explore new sonic landscapes, including shoegaze and industrial noise, cementing her status as one of the most gifted songwriters making rock music right now. Once again, the singer taps into the turn-of-the-millenium sensibilities and confessional lyricism she’s known for, this time inspired by the idea that neither sorrow nor happiness is eternal. Sometimes, Forever is a glimpse into the mind of an artist who synthesizes everything — retro sounds, personal tumult, the relatable disorder of modern life — into original music that feels built to last a long time.
In 2022, following the release of the album, Allison completed a largely sold-out international headline tour and hosted Roblox’s most successful Listening Party to date with 10.8 million unique visitors.
Catch Soccer Mommy on tour:
21/09/2023 – 3 Arena – Dublin
23/09 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
24/09 – OVO Hydro Arena – Glasgow
26/09 – Alexandra Palace – London
27/09 – Alexandra Palace – London
Get tickets here.
Stream Sometimes, Forever here.
