English Indie Folk singer-songwriter, Sophie May released her debut 11- track album titled Stars and Teeth, which features songs “You’re Mine” and “Dog Body“.
After releasing an EP every year for the past three years: You Do Not Have to be Good (2022), Worst Thoughts in the World (2023), and Deep Sea Creatures (2024), English singer-songwriter Sophie May releases her biggest project yet: Stars and Teeth.
May initially gained traction through TikTok demos during the pandemic, and her debut EP was an instant hit with millions of streams. Later, she achieved virality again in an odd way: a song she initially wrote as a pitch for the movie Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget became her single “No More Birthdays.” Though the song didn’t make it onto the soundtrack, her storytelling through the song resulted in a beautiful tearjerker of a track about watching your children (or chicken) grow up.
That’s the thing about Sophie May, her unique perspective and intimate productions make every song special, no matter the subject. Stars and Teeth covers a mix of topics from quiet love, to intimate touch, to animal instincts. The cover art perfectly portrays these mixed emotions that jumble into a mess, and that May then refines into beautiful songs.
One of these unique songs is “Dog Body.” The chorus inquires about some sort of body dysmorphia, but in a playful tone that explores how to be a human is to be an animal. May sings “Am I a girl in a dog body?/ Or a dog in a girl body/ It’s really serious and not funny/ I think I’m turning into something very strange.” She continues this theme in “Animal”: “You’re a creature at best/ The pain that you feel/ Is proof that you’re real.” These lyrics may sound off-putting, but May’s voice sells it.
Other tracks are more traditional love songs, which May pulls off with ease. “You’re Mine,” “Greek Statue,” “Touch Me,” and “My Kind of Freak” are love letters. “Touch Me” stands out as a catchy track that feels in the same vein as Olivia Dean’s hit “So Easy (To Fall In Love),” so hopefully May’s track finds similar success.
Overall, May continues the expert songwriting and simple yet engaging production that fans have come to expect. Her particular indie folk sound combined with her one-of-a-kind songwriting continues to make her a standout artist to watch.
I am an Austin, TX-based photographer and filmmaker. I moved from Houston to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where I graduated in 2022. I'm a lifelong music lover and spend tons of time attending shows and making music. Some current favorites are Sophie May, Farmer’s Wife, and K. Flay.
