THE SOPHS - Sweat - 7'' - Vinyl [JUN 20]

7'' - Limited Edition Black Vinyl. The Sophs’ debut track today ‘SWEAT’.

“As a band newly entering the public sphere, signing with Rough Trade felt like an act of symbiotic faith. They took as much of an interpersonal interest in us as we did in them. From late nights at the pub to earnest conversations about the real-life events that inspired our songs, Rough Trade has always been and continues to be a team of true music lovers - people we’re nothing short of honored to call our partners,” says Ramon of their signing to the esteemed indie label.

To celebrate the signing and announcement, Rough Trade is releasing The Sophs’ debut track today ‘SWEAT’ alongside a Lynchian video which captures the tension of the song, finding beauty in the discomfort of it all - a theme that Ramon says is “not only the essence of the song, but of the band and its message as a whole.”

Ramon further elaborates on ‘SWEAT’, “To me, the song feels like an attempt to overcompensate in the face of grief, one that fails misterably and ends with you being swallowed whole. I tried to capture the moment when the tension breaks and you realize you’re no longer in control of your emotions; your emotions are in control of you. That realization is humbling.”

The Sophs will play a free hometown show in Los Angeles on May 30th at Permanent Records Roadhouse (RSVP here) before playing several more shows in California this summer and then stops in NYC and London this fall, including a spot at the UK’s End of the Road Festival in August. All tour dates are below and tickets for all dates are on-sale now.

Tracklist: 

A: SWEAT

B: At Your Worst (You Tried Your Best)