The rising artists Sophie Kilburn’s melancholic pop sound and fiery indie-angst came together once more for a serotonin fueled post-breakup song unpacking red flags of a past romance, that many of us find relatable. Sophie’s sparkling indie-pop track and artful storytelling together with old-school rocker fervor give the song a purpose: to empower listeners to take charge of their confidence, know their worth and power in unfulfilling relationships that serve no great purpose.
Sophie wrote the following about the song’s inspiration:
“I wrote Afterthought about dating someone who never thinks about you in their decisions, showing a clear disregard and disrespect to the person they are dating’s but wouldn’t dare treat their mates that way. They are the ones who can’t help dropping you a What’s app to ‘check in’, expecting you to ‘be a mother’ as they drift in and out of your life refuelling their confidence. It has nothing to do with bitterness it is about self-reflection and growth. Time really is a healer and only on reflection do you realise that some people will never change or take responsibility for their actions. I really want people to feel empowered to say, ‘fuck that, if you don’t treat me right, you don’t get to be in my life”. I know that is easy said than done, especially when the heart is involved but I am trying to adopt that as one of my dating mantras for sure. “
‘Aftermath’, the perfect bop to blast in your room when you need a little reminder of who you are, is out now.
