Sonja Sign to Century Media, Share New Single + Video
Back in 2022, Sonja's debut album Loud Arriver did exactly what it said it did -- it came on the scene with a bang. The Philadelphia-based group, led by Melissa Moore of Crossspitter, mixed heavy metal, gothic rock, and velvet sensuality into a heady concoction that nailed a vibe very few bands have ever achieved. It reached the #5 position on our "best of" list back in 2022, one of only three debuts to land in that list.
Now, although their future plans are still shrouded (except for a lot of upcoming tour dates - see below), Sonja has signed to Century Media and released a new single to mark the occasion. "Discretion for the Generous" comes with a pulpy music video to go along with its neon-soaked rock and metal.
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Moore comments:
It’s a potent experience to write, record, film a video at my home, and immediately release a song that is literally encompassing my life right now.
Sonja is our Goddess and she despises compromise. We exist for her extreme desire and as such we are full-on at all times. To create the art worthy of her name we rip through our realities into the new planes of existence she demands. We are grateful for those who join us on this path of serving her.
Escaping to Portugal to write the lyrics, I attempted to articulate some of the insanity back in Philly. When I returned home, we turned the volume UP.
Century Media became our new sugar daddy.
We stare into each other’s souls with an unhinged need to push each other over the edge. It’s pointless to even try to predict what kind of fucked up situations we are all going to end up in.
Some knowledge can only be found in the dark.
Mike Gitter, VP of A&R at Century Media Records adds on welcoming Sonja:
When we first heard Sonja's Loud Arriver, it was as full of heaviness, angst, sexuality and heart as a rock record could be. Like the band itself, it both challenged and waved a bloody sword for the classic and the contemporary. ‘Discretion For the Generous,’ in true Sonja fashion, occupies the space where Manowar, Danzig and Mercyful Fate conjure and conquer at the best late night party you can imagine. Century Media is proud to be Sonja's new label home.
Below, find Sonja's upcoming tour dates.
Tour Dates:
EUROPE
- 16/04 - Ghent, BE - Asgaard
- 17/04 - Tilburg, NL - Roadburn
- 18/04 - Leeuwarden, NL - Alternative Rockcafé Mukkes
- 20/04 - Hambug, DE Bambi calore
- 21/04 - Berlin, DE - Urban Spree
- 23/04 - Leipzig, DE - Black Label
- 24/04 - Bochum DE - Die Trompete
- 25/04 - Kassel, DE - Goldgrube
- 26/04 - Göppingen, DE - Zille
- 27/04 - Lauda-Konigshofen, DE - Keep It True Festival
NORTH AMERICA w/ Wayfarer
- 4/30 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
- 5/01 - Sacramento, CA - Cafe Colonial
- 5/02 - Oakland, CA - Stork Club
- 5/03 - Los Angeles, CA - Knucklehead
- 5/04 - Phoenix, AZ - Nile Underground
- 5/05 Gallup, NM - The Juggernaut Music
- 5/06 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister
- 5/08 - Austin, TX - Mohawk (indoors)
- 5/09 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
- 5/10 - Atlanta, GA - Boggs Social & Supply
- 5/11 - Asheville, NC - Eulogy
- 5/12 - Washington DC - Atlas Brew Works
- 5/13 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
- 5/14 - Brooklyn, NY - Market Hotel
- 5/15 - Boston, MA - Middle East (upstairs)
- 5/16 - Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar
- 5/17 - Toronto, ON - The Garrison
- 5/18 - Youngstown, OH - Westside Bowl
- 5/19 - Indianapolis, IN - Black Circle
- 5/21 - Chicago, IL - Reggies Rock Club
- 5/22 - Milwaukee, Wl - X-Ray Arcade
- 5/23 - St Paul, MN - Turf Club
- 5/24 - Lincoln, NE - Cosmic Eye
- 5/25 - Denver, CO - Hi-Dive*
- 5/26 - Salt Lake City, UT - Aces High*
- 6/07 - Richmond, VA - Richmond Music Hall*
*Sonja Only
