Following the release of her critically acclaimed EP ‘Habits’ earlier this year, alt-pop singer-songwriter Sofia Lafuente reflects on her musical journey on defiant new single, ‘If You Care’, out now. She also releases a stunning performance video for the single.

With ‘Habits’ receiving critical acclaim from a host of key tastemakers including The Independent, Notion, Wonderland and more, and her previous single landing a coveted sync on ITV’s Love Island, Sofia Lafuente returns with her latest offering ‘If You Care’.  Written in Los Angeles with producer Erick Bardales, (Kehlani, Ambré) the song can be interpreted in several ways, a complexity listeners have come to expect from the accomplished songwriter. Described by the artist as “a breakup track without going through a breakup”, it embodies Sofia’s frustration towards the music industry, singing “So if you care about me now / Remember what you found / Don’t ever take for granted what you could not live without”. Having worked as a songwriter for years, she calls out the industry’s unfair expectation for artists, especially women, to be quiet, respectful creatives when what is actually needed is self-confidence and drive. The universality of the lyrics will connect with anyone who has felt alone whilst chasing their dreams, whether that be in a career or relationship that doesn’t fulfil them.

Darker and more introspective than previous releases, the track is driven by pulsating synths that mirrors the release of pressure Sofia felt when writing the track. “It’s the type of song that when I listen to it, it reminds me that I can be badass” she says.

Inspired by artists like Lana Del Rey, BANKS and Rosalia, Sofia sought to strip back the track to its most essential elements. Producer Erick Bardales, known for his brooding synth-led work was the perfect choice in amplifying each, whilst Sofia juxtaposes her biting delivery on the hook with a soaring falsetto throughout that creates a captivating dynamism.