Sophia Bolinder’s “Under The Stars” Feels Like Falling for Someone You Just Met
- Editorial Board
- Jun 5
- 2 min read
Sophia Bolinder and John Soul craft a twilight anthem for hopeless romantics.
Swedish artist Sophia Bolinder returns with a stunning duet that shines with late-night honesty and neon glow. “Under The Stars”, featuring John Soul, is a soulful, heart-tugging track that captures the electricity of new love, the hesitation before vulnerability, and the warm surrender that follows when two people finally meet in the middle.
This isn’t your usual soft pop ballad. It’s a slow-burning conversation between two souls circling each other, unsure, then all in. Think less formula, more feeling. It belongs on a playlist with Snoh Aalegra, Frank Ocean, and early Jhené Aiko.
This is songwriting that feels like a real-time text exchange at 1 a.m.
The track opens with John Soul’s verse, direct and fragile. “Lately I’ve been thinking bout you / Twice a night / Can’t get it right” sets the tone. It's a confessional, not a performance. Then Sophia joins, not just to echo but to build—her tone is rich, reflective, effortlessly warm.
Their trade-offs never feel forced. Instead, they evolve naturally, like two perspectives on the same night. Sophia’s verse “Got me lost in black and white / You and me, love / A melody that feels so right” is one of the most elegant depictions of infatuation seen in recent R&B.
Minimal, tasteful, and focused on voice over volume
The instrumental is stripped but deliberate. Soft pads, ambient textures, a heartbeat rhythm. There’s restraint in the arrangement, letting each lyric hang in the air. No synth overkill, no unnecessary drops. Just space—and space lets emotion grow.
The vocal mix is intimate and personal. You hear breaths, little breaks, and the closeness that makes this feel less like a studio record and more like something captured between moments.
Sophia Bolinder makes a clear case for global ears.
There’s something uniquely grounded about Sophia’s artistry. While her sound is accessible, it doesn’t chase trends. She leans into mood, builds out the emotion, and offers an experience rather than a product. Sweden has long been known for exporting polished pop. Sophia gives us polished depth.
This collaboration with John Soul doesn’t just work—it glows. Their chemistry is real, and the message is timeless. No games, no gimmicks. Just honesty under the stars.
Don’t forget to follow Sophia Bolinder on Instagram and listen to her on all streaming platforms.
