A.G. Sully on "Sofa"

A.G. Sully recently released her latest single, "Sofa." Below is an abbreviated version of her Soundstripe interview, edited for length and clarity.

The Interview

Where did the idea for "Sofa" come from?

It came from a quiet moment sitting on the couch by myself after not letting myself feel things for a long time. I had just moved back to Nashville, quit my job, and there was this silent realization of "wait, what have I done...?"

How did you get into producing your own music?

Out of necessity, honestly. I had been in Nashville for eight years and had everything I needed within arm's reach. Then I moved to New York and had no connections, no one to call. I had to start producing if I wanted to keep making songs. I'm so glad it took that, because I love the control. I always knew in my head what I wanted to hear, but I didn't know how to make it happen. Now I do.

What was your favorite creative element of "Sofa"?

Definitely the background vocals. This song would not be what it is without them. I worked on the main vocals for 18 days and couldn't quite get it there. Then I recorded the background vocals and it all perfectly came together.

Why does "Sofa" work well for sync licensing in film, TV, and advertising?

The sections are very distinct. The chorus hits completely differently from the verses. The verses are more mysterious and moody, the chorus is a little more hopeful. That diversity is really helpful for sync because different parts of the song can be used for different emotional moments. And the song is vague in a good way, which helps with placement.

What's your dream sync placement?

I love animated films, especially stop motion. I think "Sofa" would be perfect for something like a Wes Anderson-style animated film, a Fantastic Mr. Fox or Coraline world. It has that dark element and a bit of mystery that would fit perfectly.

What's coming next?

I have shows coming up, and I'm producing and singing songs I've written over the past year. This is my first time self-producing everything, so it's really exciting to have complete control. You can follow along on Instagram and TikTok.

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