London-based artist Sophie Jamieson, known for her unflinching honesty and evocative songwriting, returns with her sophomore album 'I still want to share', an intricate tapestry of yearning, attachment, and emotional reckoning. The record builds on her acclaimed debut 'Choosing' with a new depth of vulnerability and sonic sophistication, co-produced alongside Grammy-winner Guy Massey.
At its core, 'I still want to share' dissects the raw mechanics of love—not the romanticised ideal, but its messy, anxious, and deeply human reality. Jamieson’s ability to unpack the tension between the desire for connection and the struggle of self-confrontation is unparalleled, as she dives headfirst into the complexity of attachment. The lead single 'I don’t know what to save' exemplifies this emotional terrain. A burst of catharsis wrapped in a driving melody, it captures the paradox of detachment—its unbearable weight and surprising liberation. The track’s euphoric climax feels like emerging from a storm, only to discover the air is clearer than before.
Musically, 'I still want to share' marks a bold evolution for Jamieson. While her trademark rawness remains, the record ventures into richer, more textured territory. Toy-like omnichords, brooding harmonium, and Josephine Stephenson’s lush string arrangements create an autumnal palette, punctuated by glittering, starlit moments. The production is meticulous yet organic, allowing every layer to breathe and amplify the album’s emotional resonance.
Thematically, Jamieson peels back the idealised veneer of love to expose its underpinnings: the control, the need, and the discomfort of facing oneself in the mirror of another’s affection. Tracks like 'Vista' and 'Highway' weave these ideas into soundscapes that oscillate between delicate intimacy and sweeping grandeur.
'I still want to share' ultimately offers no tidy resolutions. Instead, it embraces the cyclical nature of love and loss, the push and pull of human connection, and the inevitability of beginning again. Its final moments echo this sentiment, leaving listeners suspended in a space that feels both ancient and timeless, ready to try once more. With this album, Sophie Jamieson cements her place as one of the most compelling voices in today's scene. 'I still want to share' is an emotional journey that invites listeners to sit with their vulnerabilities, question their attachments, and find beauty in imperfection. It’s a masterful exploration of what it means to love, and to be loved, in all its flawed and fragile glory.
