SONIA STEIN REVEALS HER MOST PERSONAL EP YET, ‘GOLDEN’
Sonia Stein arrives with her beautifully crafted new EP ‘Golden’. Stepping to her final pregnancy chapter before motherhood, the project is a raw, reflective collection of songs that revisits her twenties, as Sonia reclaims emotions she once thought were ‘too much’, with a reflective compassion and clarity.
Comprised of favourites ‘Eyes’ and ‘Hell Ride’, alongside three new tracks ‘Ghost’, ‘So Close’ and focus track ‘Golden’, the EP is a heartfelt coming-of-age meditation, exploring the quiet cost of chasing purpose and demanding clarity – only to realise the slow, uncertain, and even painful moments were quietly golden all along. The project was expertly co-written by Polish indie-pop artist Julia Pośnik, (praised by Rolling Stone with gold-certified releases and performances at Open’er, Męskie Granie, and FEST Festival) and Grammy-nominated songwriter Taneisha Jackson (previously worked with John Legend, Doja Cat). Additional co-writers and producers on the project include London-based producer Jungleboi, Bubba McCarthy and PALMR.
The first track on the EP ‘Eyes’, is a song inspired by the instant spark when two people connect, and that sudden rush when you meet someone and everything changes. ‘Hell Ride’ notes the intoxicating feeling of an all encompassing, gut-wrenching love, whilst ‘Ghost’ is a beautifully raw tribute to Sonia’s late friend. ‘So Close’ turns up the heat, capturing the feeling of undeniable chemistry and passion, and ‘Golden’ closes out the EP perfectly, providing a gentle reminder to slow down and savour the simple moments in life.
Discussing the meaning behind the project, Sonia explains: “This EP is my last project before crossing the threshold of motherhood. The songs feel like a trip or tour through my mind in my early and mid twenties, the intensity of the emotions that come with that time, having a little more space and compassion and humour for them now with enough distance. It feels good to own the parts of myself that used to feel embarrassing or ‘too much’ and interpret them from the vantage point I have now.”
And speaking on the EP’s focus track ‘Golden’ Sonia notes: “Golden is a song that feels like a coming of age meditation on growth, impatience, presence , doubt, acceptance and the quiet value of ordinary moments. It’s about learning that peace and purpose aren’t destinations at the end of a road but rather hidden on the stretch of road you’re already on.”
Stemming from an early rooted love for the piano – a foundation that still threads through her creative identity – Sonia brings the same sense of intention to her life offstage, where her commitment to sustainability and mindful, slow living runs through both her artistry and her day-to-day choices. And, now, navigating pregnancy, she’s documenting how her changing body, voice, and diaphragm are subtly reshaping her relationship with music, adding a new layer of vulnerability and curiosity to her work.
With Polish heritage and a career that’s seen her tour the world with Dido and join major UK runs with Lucy Spraggan and James Arthur, she continues to expand her story from her home in London/Warsaw, blending personal evolution and global experience into the heart of her artistry.
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