Lucy Fitzgerald 
Sophie DeFrench’s new album If You Can Tell, released July 29, 2025, is a quiet triumph of emotional storytelling. Through eight original tracks, DeFrench captures the complexity of grief, longing, heartbreak, hope, addiction, love, and the kind of self-reflection that doesn’t look away. Each song feels like a page from a journal you weren’t meant to read, but are grateful to have found.
Her voice is intimate and haunting, always grounded in feeling. The production leans into indie-folk and subtle electronic textures that echo the influence of artists like The Lumineers and Bon Iver. But DeFrench makes the sound her own, inviting the listener into her world without over-explaining or holding back.
A standout track like “Your Fool” offers a window into the tension between vulnerability and strength. The lyrics hit hard but never feel heavy-handed. Some songs ache, others seem to exhale. The entire album holds a sense of movement and release, like the first breath after a long silence. The collaboration with Naptime Recording Studio feels thoughtful and balanced, giving space for each track to unfold naturally.
What makes this album really special is how honest it is. It doesn’t try to be polished or profound. It just is. And that rawness is what makes it feel real. If You Can Tell doesn’t try to provide answers. Instead, it offers companionship for the questions we carry.
This release is a standout moment for Sophie DeFrench. The songs speak gently but stay with you. I’ve already added it to my repeat rotation, and it’s one of those records that will mean even more the second, third, and tenth time around.
Make sure to follow Sophie DeFrench wherever you stream your music and keep an eye on her upcoming releases. Add If You Can Tell to your playlists and spend time with it. Play it during quiet mornings, long drives, or whenever you need a voice that understands something unsaid. This album doesn’t just ask to be heard—it asks to be felt.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
