This is her first track off her highly anticipated debut 6-track EP, Language Of Flowers, which is due for release in July 2023.
Described as a “captivating dreamy track”, Petals In The Rain combine intimate lyrics with an ethereal sound, showcasing her raw wistful vocals. Machray has a strong voice with a melodic sound.
There is a dreamy quality with this track which radiates through this song, alongside a powerful delivery and tight instrumentation.
Written by Sofia Machray and co-produced with engineer Robbie Pattinson, Petals In The Rain is a song about reminiscing on memories with a beautiful tranquil feel.
Moodscapes abound Wellington's based indie-pop artist Sofia Machray is like a fresh breath of mountain air. Stretching out over moody rockers and soft-burning hooks, Machray made a name for herself performing at various festivals around NZ and opening for various indie-rock artists such as Racing. While studying music in Wellington she met guitarist Robbie Pattinson, who joined her alongside drummer Anna Wild and bassist Devon Brassfield to complete her line-up. Her sound shares similarities with indie legends such as Daughter and Snail Mail but with notable differences.
The quality of instrumentation mixed with Machray's uniquely raw vocal style evokes emotion within listeners allowing them to relate and reminisce with songs that are timeless. Sofia has truly hit the ground running, with a large focus on crafting atmospheric music and an indicate finger picking style on guitar. Sofia has since expanded her repertoire of original music and is now in the process of recording various singles with support from her band for release in 2020, making her a must-see on the indie-pop scene.