Rising acoustic and indie pop singer-songwriter Sofia Lily follows up her stunning debut single ‘All We Have Is Now’ with her deeply moving new track, ‘Montana’. Known for her raw lyricism, stripped-back melodies, and a voice that lingers long after the last note fades, Sofia once again delivers music that feels like a personal conversation with the soul.

Blending the tenderness of country storytelling with a pop sensibility made for heartfelt sing-alongs, Montana captures the bittersweet emotions of losing a friendship — a kind of heartbreak rarely spoken about but universally felt.

Drawing comparisons to Kacey Musgraves, Gracie Abrams, and even touches of Miley Cyrus, Sofia Lily’s ethereal yet grounded vocals glide over delicate acoustic guitar and layered melodies, building into a chorus that feels both intimate and anthemic. With just her second release, she continues to showcase limitless potential, cementing her place as an emerging artist to watch not only in the U.S. but globally.

She shares, “‘Montana’ is about the kind of heartbreak no one prepares you for—when a friendship ends. It’s about learning the truth, letting go, and realizing that not everyone who walks with you is meant to stay.”

With ‘Montana’, Sofia Lily continues to carve out a unique space in today’s indie pop scene. Her ability to transform deeply personal experiences into universally relatable music has already begun to resonate with listeners worldwide. The single showcases her growth as both a songwriter and performer, proving that even early in her career, she possesses a rare emotional depth and authenticity that few artists manage to capture.

Sofia Lily has this effortless ease to craft emotional landscapes. ‘Montana’ is a testament to her gift for storytelling, pulling listeners in and refusing to let go until long after the note ends.

Q&A

Your lyrics to “Montana” are very striking: Was this the first part of the song you wrote?

I actually started with chords on the piano, and the lyrics came right after I liked the chords I played.

What inspired you to make the intro to this release a rich and melancholy piano? Who played that instrument on this single?

I first started playing some chords on the piano and singing exactly how I felt at that time. The piano felt dark and melancholy, like how I was feeling, so it just worked and flowed. Later, I asked my brother Jamie, an amazing pianist, if he could help me make my piano chords more interesting, and he did a beautiful job. Actually, the beginning piano you hear was my mom’s idea, and then Jamie and I worked on a cool intro, and that’s what we came up with. I’m so happy with how it turned out.

What is the key to creating songs with such a down-to-earth, real, and conversational nature?

I would say that creating a song that came from something in my life that I felt super passionate about sharing, helped with that feeling and made it more real because it actually is. I just hope it can remind listeners to feel powerful and know their worth no matter what other people say or do.

You mentioned that your other release, “All We Have Is Now,” was your first music video. What was this experience like, and do you plan to release more works with Jack Wes or other collaborators?

Shooting that music video was such a fun experience, especially having my siblings involved in it, which made it that much more enjoyable. I felt so comfortable during those two days of filming and was so excited to bring our visions to life. Yes! I plan on releasing more songs with Jack Wes very soon, and I couldn’t be more excited!

What was the first song you wrote with this sort of indie-pop-with-a-tinge-of-country type sound?

“Montana” is the first release song with that type of sound, but I do have an unreleased song that I play on the acoustic guitar that has that sort of vibe to it as well.

Was “Montana” based on a real experience you had with a friend? If so, does it feel freeing to have written and released it?

Yes, “Montana” was based on a real experience, and it does feel freeing but also a little nerve-racking. Being very open with my emotions about something so personal is a feeling I’m still getting used to.

If you could score any film with this song, what movie/moment would you choose and why?

That’s a hard question, but I think “Gone Girl” would be interesting when Nick, the male lead, starts becoming super paranoid and begins to question everything Amy, the female lead, has ever told him.

What was the moment when you realized “Montana” was polished and ready to release to the world?

My producer had sent me one of the final versions of the song, and I knew I wanted the end to be super dramatic, and when I heard that he perfectly captured it, I knew it was ready.

Lastly, do you think friend break-ups hurt just as badly as romantic break-ups? Worse sometimes, even?

I think they hurt just as bad or sometimes even worse. I never expected that to happen to me, and trust me when I say it hurts.

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