Sophie Cates Explained
| Sophie Cates |
| Birth Date: | 25 August 1999 |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter |
| Education: | Columbia College |
| Module: | | Embed: | yes | | Instrument: | Vocals | | Alias: | Silver Sphere | | Years Active: | 2018–present | | Label: | RCA |
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Sophie Marcella Cates[1] (born August 25, 1999), formerly known as Silver Sphere, is an American singer-songwriter. She independently released her debut extended play Yikes! in October 2019, and was subsequently signed to RCA Records. In September 2020, she released her second EP, All My Boyfriends, through RCA.
Career
In 2018, Cates independently released her debut single, "Drinking Games", using the stage name Silver Sphere. She wrote and produced the song herself at the age of 18 while studying at Columbia College.[2] This was followed by other singles including "Boys In Bands"[3] and "Sucks 4 U".[4] On October 2, 2019, she independently released her debut extended play, Yikes!.[5] Abby Wright of The Central Trend described the album as "a vibrant treasure map of pockets" and stated that she "really, really liked" the project.
The release of Yikes! led to Cates being signed by RCA Records, and on July 22, 2020, she released her debut major-label single, "Crowd".[6] On the day of its release, she announced that her second extended play, All My Boyfriends, would be released on September 23, 2020.[7] [8] Prior to the EP's release, she released "Handle Me" as a single on August 12, 2020.[9] After the EP's release, Sienna Estrada of Earmilk praised Cates for demonstrating artistic growth, noting the contrast in sound between Yikes! and All My Boyfriends, noting her "bright pop melodies and attitude".[10] On November 25, 2020, she released the single "Football Game".[11] In July 2021, Cates announced via social media that she would be using her birth name as her professional artist name.[12] In 2022 she self-released "Nasty" and "Cardigan" off her upcoming extended play Basement Party.
Personal life
In 2020, she entered in a relationship with fellow singer-songwriter Lauv.[13] They have since broken up.[14]
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Music videos
Songwriting credits
Tours
Supporting
Notes and References
- Web site: BOYS IN BANDS . ASCAP . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . August 3, 2024.
- News: EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Silver's "Drinking Games" is for Anyone Who Has Ever Thought They Were in Love. Ones to Watch. May 4, 2018. October 17, 2020. October 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018022817/https://www.onestowatch.com/blog/exclusive-premiere-silvers-drinking-games-is. live.
- News: Song of the Week: Silver Sphere – "boys in bands" Review. Pursuit Of Pop. October 17, 2020. October 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021231724/https://pursuitofpop.com/2019/04/05/song-of-the-week-silver-sphere-boys-in-bands-review-2/amp/. live.
- News: Silver Sphere boasts post-breakup bravado with 'sucks 4 u'. Vanyaland. June 19, 2019. October 17, 2020. October 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018140202/https://vanyaland.com/2019/06/12/silver-sphere-boasts-post-breakup-bravado-with-sucks-4-u/. live.
- News: yikes! was a unique soundtrack of heartbroken songs. The Central Trend. October 17, 2020. October 22, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022035939/https://thecentraltrend.com/76103/opinion/yikes-was-a-unique-soundtrack-of-heartbroken-songs/. live.
- News: Silver Sphere Makes Major-Label Debut With "crowd". Idolator. July 22, 2020. October 17, 2020. January 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210118004023/https://www.idolator.com/7912809/silver-sphere-makes-major-label-debut-with-crowd?ios=1&safari=1. live.
- News: Reinventing Pop in Her Own World: An Interview With Silver Sphere. Her Campus. September 21, 2020. October 17, 2020. October 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018143349/https://www.hercampus.com/school/fsu/reinventing-pop-her-own-world-interview-silver-sphere. live.
- News: Silver Sphere has debuted her brand new 'all my boyfriends' EP. Dork. September 24, 2020. October 17, 2020. October 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020021215/https://www.readdork.com/news/silver-sphere-has-debuted-her-brand-new-all-my-boyfriends-ep. live.
- News: Let Silver Sphere transport you to a galaxy all her own. i-D. August 12, 2020. October 17, 2020. October 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018055624/https://i-d.vice.com/amp/en_uk/article/n7wknb/let-silver-sphere-transport-you-to-a-galaxy-all-her-own. live.
- News: Silver Sphere unveils new EP "all my boyfriends". Earmilk. October 17, 2020. October 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028061428/https://earmilk.com/2020/09/25/silver-sphere-unveils-new-ep-all-my-boyfriends/. live.
- News: Silver Sphere links up with 100 gecs' Dylan Brady for 'football game'. DIY. November 27, 2020. November 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126134040/https://diymag.com/2020/11/26/watch-silver-sphere-100-gecs-dylan-brady-football-game-video. live.
- Web site: Sophie . Cates . changed my name today, playing @lollapalooza tomorrow, and releasing new music very very soon. i love u guys so much and im so excited to show u what im all abt ♀️ now can someone teach me how to change my instagram handle? lol . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CR9hcLAHfdC . December 26, 2021 . registration. . August 16, 2021 . July 30, 2021.
- Web site: Is Sophie Cates in a Relationship? Who is her Boyfriend? .
- Web site: marcobmartinez . 2024-03-28 . Sophie Cates album 'SUPERNOVA' dropping this Friday . 2024-05-23 . r/popheads.
- Web site: Sophie Cates Concert & Tour History (Updated for 2022) Concert Archives . 2022-08-27 . www.concertarchives.org.
