Lucy Fitzgerald 
SOMA PLEASE launch their debut single “POCKETS ON MY SLEEVES” with the kind of confidence that makes you stop and take notice. The producer duo—Nuno Almeida and Rob Williamson—draw on their Portuguese-British roots and cross-border collaboration to create a track that resonates with quiet emotion and refined energy. Crafted between England and Portugal, their creative process feels just as layered and thoughtful as the music itself. The track dives into the idea of escapism and emotional overload, with the phrase “I’ve got pockets on my sleeves” acting as a metaphor for all the invisible things we carry—fears, desires, messy feelings that don’t always have a place to land. That one line sticks with you, as a secret truth whispered in a crowded room.
The soundscape is rich and hypnotic, floating on dreamy synths and a pulse built for both headphones and late-night car rides. You can hear the balance they strike—something introspective, but never sluggish. It breathes, it moves, and it invites you to sit with whatever you’re feeling, without judgment. Personally, this one stayed with me after the first listen. It feels honest, like a late-night conversation with someone who gets it. There’s no gloss, no gimmicks—just sincerity wrapped in great production.
If you’re into indie pop that knows how to tap into real emotion while keeping things rhythmically tight, “POCKETS ON MY SLEEVES” deserves a spot in your rotation. It’s streaming now on all platforms, and the duo even directed the music video themselves, giving the entire release a personal, hands-on feel. Don’t sleep on SOMA PLEASE—follow them on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or wherever you listen. And absolutely, add this track to your playlist. It’s the kind of song you’ll come back to when you need something that resonates without needing to shout.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
