FAULT Future: Sody making the most of her ‘youth’
Listening to Sody, it’s easy to forget how young she is in her career and life. At just 15, her vocal range and power is just as brilliant as performers many years her senior. Gaining great acclaim from her single entitled Sorry, last month we were treated to a new collaboration with Martin Luke Brown entitled ‘Wasted Youth’. FAULT sat down with Sody to find out more about her artistry, history and bright, bright future.
Has singing always been the dream?
Yes, absolutely!
‘Wasted Youth’ has been on repeat in the office all day! How did the collaboration with Martin Luke Brown come about?
I was at the Reading festival last year and stumbled into a tent for his set. I thought he was amazing and asked my manager to reach out for a session. ‘Sorry’, my first single, was born from our first ever writing session and then ‘Wasted Youth’ followed! He’s my big bro AND bestie!
‘Sorry’ is such a powerful song with a huge vocal. Do you prefer punchy belters to the more stripped back tracks?
Everything starts stripped back for me. I write using piano so it’s always fun to build it. I love to get lost in a track I can really push myself on. Sometimes the challenge is more intense and exciting when you do a track stripped back for live as you feel more exposed. I think both elements should always make up any album or live show.
You’re at such a young age but you’re singing about love and other quite mature themes, do you ever feel a disconnect between your personal life and the themes of your music?
I’ve grown up with 5 older siblings, so when I wrote my first song at 10 it was definitely inspired by the life of others. Growing up in that environment has influenced my maturity levels and how I see the world. Now I do write most of my songs from personal experiences but if you are writing with others, a little of their experience can wash over the song too.
What can people expect to hear from your EP?
A small piece of my soul cushioned by bass, beats and synths! Gritty, dark, unapologetic pop?
What other musicians are you listening to at the moment?
Oh Wonder and Aurora.
Biggest inspiration?
Definitely Ed Sheeran because I love how instantly recognisable his song’s are and how unique his tone is. On a more alternative side, I think Jack Garratt is pushing musical boundaries and his live shows are just on point plus he has the best laugh.
What do you have planned for the rest of 2016?
Writing, Gigs, Festivals, Friends, Food and FUN!
What is your FAULT?
Clothes all over the floor… and leaving lids off EVERYTHING!