The Sophs - GOLDSTARLos Angeles six piece The Sophs have ridden a wave of notoriety ever since signing to Rough Trade Records on the strength of their demos which they coldemailed to labelheads Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee before they ever even played a show. Following last years releases of stand alone singles IM YOUR FIEND, SWEAT, and DEATH IN THE FAMILY and worldwide touring, the band are ready to unleash their debut album GOLDSTAR, out March 13, 2026. The bands

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