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November 14, 2024 22 mins

In this episode of The Hardest Part, host Kieron Banerji welcomes singer-songwriter SOFY to discuss the personal journey behind her song "Pirates," featured on her upcoming 2025 record. Marking a shift in her songwriting approach, SOFY explains how "Pirates" moves from observational storytelling to a more autobiographical perspective.

She opens up about the emotions that inspired the track, exploring the complexities of a friendship on the verge of becoming something more. SOFY also shares insights into her evolving creative process and the challenges she faces in refining her abundant material into a cohesive project.

This episode offers an exclusive preview of "Pirates," concluding with a full performance that allows listeners to connect with the heartfelt lyrics and emotions that shape her work.

Artist: SOFY

Song: "Pirates"

Host and Producer: Kieron Banerji

Recording Engineer: Max Walker

Creative Team: Callum Baker and Giovanni Almonte

Recording Studio: The Thin White Duke, London

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