It’s an exciting new creative chapter for the legendary artist whose indelible hit songs such as “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover” and “As I Lay Me Down” have been featured in cultural touchstone TV shows and films (from recent hits Stranger Things, Euphoria, Ozark, and PEN15, to landmark series Beverly Hills, 90210, Dawson’s Creek, The L Word and more) and who has always been ahead of her time with her steadfast activism supporting such causes as environmental protection, animal rights and LGBTQ equality using her songwriting and platform for positive change with the forward-thinking, pioneering outlook she has championed all along. “Better Off Without You” follows the single that kicked off Sophie’s new era, “Love Yourself,” a soul-stirring piece of symphonic pop about confidence and the way we talk about ourselves, reframing our inner dialogue to change patterns and bring healing. PRESS HERE for tickets and more information, and the full routing can be found below. Sophie will be celebrating the release of the album with a series of intimate album release shows on the East Coast beginning on release day and making stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. As she reflects on what has been a trailblazing, revolutionary career, Free Myself sees her embarking on a new creative chapter of independence and positivity. Says Sophie of the track: “I used to think ‘Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover,’ but now I realize I’m ‘Better Off Without You.’”įree Myself expands on the colorful eclecticism that’s always permeated Sophie’s music, encompassing everything from folk to soul to Brill Building pop.
The moody and soaring song explores betrayal and the transformative triumph of radical self-love and, ultimately, forgiveness as Sophie tells her ex, “I hope you heal your heart.” Sophie encourages listeners to sing it loud and proud as an enduring anti-Valentine’s Day anthem. I Did It Again”, Cher’s “Believe”), which showcases the next level chemistry Sophie and her band have, and the magic they create when performing together in the studio. The announcement comes alongside the release of Sophie’s official music video for her anti-Valentine single from the album, “Better Off Without You.” PRESS HERE to watch the video, directed by Nigel Dick (Britney Spears’ “. Hawkins as a truly essential artist, capable of instilling each listener with the strength and courage needed to follow their own intuition. Featuring some of her most emotionally powerful material to date, the album immediately affirms Sophie B. Hawkins has announced her brand new, highly-anticipated seventh studio album, Free Myself, which will be released on March 24th via Lightyear Entertainment. GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling artist, and prolific songwriter Sophie B.