Derived from an obsession with flowers, Sofia Machray releases ‘Language Of Flowers’, her highly anticipated debut record. A masterful, hypnotic tapestry of emotions!
‘Language Of Flowers’ is accompanied by her national release tour through August with full 5-piece band!
Langauge of Flowers is a masterful debut record that’s constantly on the brink of exploding into reverberating distortions. Sofia’s hypnotic vocals and powerful songwriting weave together a tapestry of emotions, blending the introspective feelings of melancholy and solitude with bold, anthemic sounds. The 6-track EP dips in and out of tranquil guitar tones, punchy drums, and moments of delicacy, tackling themes of worry, doubt, and growth though overcomings. Language of Flowers was written by Sofia Machray, co-produced with engineer and bandmate Robbie Pattinson and expertly mixed by James Goldsmith. Sofia Machray’s debut record, released on July 21st, is followed with a national ‘Language of Flowers’ release tour.
The birth of the EP titled ‘Language of Flowers’ derived from Machray’s obsession with flowers. “I’ve always been drawn to flowers, the way they change with seasons and day-to-day life whether we notice them or not, I think humans are similar in many ways and I love writing about these concepts. Aside from nature fueling
my creativity the outdoor world has played a significant role in my life and wellbeing.”
Machray, already a hot topic in New Zealand’s thriving independent music scene, recently released ‘Petals in the Rain’, her first single & video off the record, to great success with huge support from both international and local media.
“Tension slowly dissipates into a sweet release that washes over us, drenching our ears and our hearts in a
stunning, seductive indie rock sound”...With grace, glistening sonics, and an unfiltered honesty that hits hard and leaves an instant, lasting mark…Sofia Machray is without a doubt an artist-to-watch moving forward.” - Atwood Magazine - Petals in the Rain
Now alongside the full release comes her next piece of sonic magic, ‘Crumbs’. Heavy yet gentle, focus track ‘Crumbs’ churns through turbulences of dreamy sonic landscapes, harnessing infectious vocal tones and guitar-driven instrumentation. The track unloads a dense emotional outpour at the intersection of indie-pop, heartland rock, and shoegaze.
“This record was like writing letters to my future self to help me get through confusing times and modern-day pressures of growing into adulthood. Over the last year of making this record, I found myself subconsciously writing about moving on before the moving on had even begun. I found it interesting that I’d been trying to let go of something whilst still trying to hold on. These moments of self-discovery can be confronting at times, I often find myself turning to nature to help me come to peace with overwhelming feelings.”
Sofia Machray is an independent dream-rock singer-songwriter from the heart of the mountains in
Arrowtown, New Zealand. With her music stretching out over moody rockers and soft-burning hooks, Sofia
delved into the realm of indie music from a young age as a self-taught guitarist from 6 years old. Often
drawing on timeless concepts and the vast landscapes that she was raised within. Over recent years she has rapidly solidified herself as a tactful, independent, femme-led outfit in the forefront of New Zealand’s
alternative indie scene. Alongside her music she is co-founder of event booking agent Peach Promotions, set up with an aim to create safe environments with equal opportunity for all creatives involved in the music
industry.
In celebration of Machray’s debut, she will be heading out on her nationwide ‘Language of Flowers' release tour, with her 5-piece band, including members Anna Wild (Jack Panther, Zö), Alex Hoare (Gallery
Orchestra), Robbie Pattinson (Sam Wave) and Alfie Parvin (Sam Wave).
Language of Flowers National Release Tour:
● 3rd August 2023: Ōhinehou / Lyttelton - Wunderbar
● 4th August 2023: Ōtepoti / Dunedin - Dive - 4 August
● 5th August 2023: Tāhuna / Queenstown - Yonder (free show)
● 11th August 2023: Te Whanganui A-tara / Wellington - Meow
● 19th August 2023: Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland - Whammy Bar
Tour tickets available from June 16th at www.peach-promotions.com