Americana rocker Sophie Gault once again demonstrates she can sing with grit and grace on her latest single, "Pocket Change." Pulled from her forthcoming album, "Unhinged," the track is a reimagining of renowned songwriter Mando Saenz's original. However, in Gault's hands, it's something rougher, more challenging, and more personal.
Trading lines with Saenz, who also makes a guest appearance, Gault brings the song's central defiance home with an authority all her own. Her delivery is smoky and unyielding, breathing life into the vehement desire to not be anybody's "Pocket Change." Rooted in the traditions of folk-rock and Americana, "Pocket Change" explores a Southern grit and Red Dirt flavor that comes to life through the vivid portrayal of its landscape, one that feels both lived-in and rebellious. It's a song that won't cower to the small time, demanding your attention at every line and chord.
The track is also a taste of "Unhinged," an album that seems destined to be bold and unfiltered just like its maker. If "Pocket Change" is any indicator, Gault's upcoming project will not just honor her influences but also go beyond them, carving out a lane that is uniquely her own. By tackling an already-meaningful song and layering her own artistry over the top, Sophie Gault has come up with a single that transcends its source material. "Pocket Change" is a song of independence, wisdom, and self-worth, a powerful reminder that real musicians should not only sing songs, but also elevate them to new heights.
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