Soccer Mommy | Broken Record

Family & Roots

Sofia Mitski, known as Soccer Mommy, shares how her family background influenced her musical journey. Despite not coming from a particularly musical family, her father's CD collection, featuring artists like Springsteen, sparked her early interest in music 1. She recalls her first song, "What the Heck Is a Cowgirl?", which she wrote as a child, highlighting her early passion for songwriting 2. Sofia reflects on her realistic approach to pursuing music, acknowledging the role of luck and hard work in achieving success 3.

I think it can be very defeating. If you really want to do something and you really care about music and you're dying to do it for your life and you get old enough for you to reach a point where you say, this is not gonna be more than, you know, just a hobby and something that I love doing, I'm gonna have to work at something else.

--- Sofia Mitski

Her journey reflects a blend of passion, realism, and perseverance.

   

First Instruments

Sofia's first exposure to musical instruments began with a toy guitar from a charity concert, which eventually led to her parents buying her a real acoustic guitar 2. This instrument became central to her music creation, as she preferred songwriting over technical playing 4. Her creative process involves playing chords and letting the music inspire the themes and ideas of her songs.

I don't want to sit around and shred or learn other riffs or do stuff like that. I don't really do that. I just sit around and I play chords. And if I find something I like, I start writing a song with it.

--- Sofia Mitski

This approach highlights her focus on emotional expression and authenticity in her music.

   

Inspirations

Sofia's musical inspirations include iconic artists like Taylor Swift, whose authenticity and songwriting skills deeply influenced her 5. Meeting Swift during high school was a memorable experience, reinforcing the impact of seeing a female artist writing and performing her own music. Sofia values staying true to oneself in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of personal happiness over fame 6.

I think you have to be very true to what you want to do, and it's okay to not be comfortable with all of the parts of the industry.

--- Sofia Mitski

Her reflections underscore the balance between artistic integrity and industry pressures.