Soccer Mommy - For Young Hearts Chat Pile Opening with the blistering ‘Siick’

Opening with the blistering ‘Siick’

Lenderman's debut stands solidly on its foundations of remarkable songwriting

and that quality extends to the band’s collagist and homemade visual art that accompanies their music

Born in Abomey before moving to Cotonou

Once again it's produced by Nigel Godrich and the eight tracks pulse with energy and atmosphere right from the opening jittery rhythms of 'bloom'

Soccer Mommy - For Young Hearts Chat Pile Opening with the blistering ‘Siick’Soccer Mommy celebrates the 10th anniversary of For Young Hearts with a reissue of the 2016 breakthrough. Across eight tracks, Sophie Allison pushes beyond the lo fi intimacy of her earliest recordings, pairing confessional songwriting with brighter melodies, playful pop hooks and a more assured performance style. Warm vocals and understated arrangements give the album an easy charm, while songs unfold with a confidence that hinted at the direction