EPK – Sofia Talvik

Americana/Folk with Swedish Roots

Welcome to Sofia Talvik’s EPK. Scroll down to listen to her music and watch videos and more. Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

“A keen songwriter, the indie folk artist crafts beautiful soundscapes of subtle, rootsy timbres that place the pristine storyteller’s voice at their center. In this case of developing savvy arrangements that highlight her haunting vocals, the roots music that Talvik develops is of a similar tapestry to Joni Mitchell, tapping into that same knack for soul-stirring clarity and resonance. Between, however, is something of a different nature. Open-air production sets the scene for an evocative and atmospheric release from the Swedish folk artist. – PopMatters

NEW SINGLE!

LISTEN TO THE LATEST ALBUM
Considered for Grammy Nomination – Best Folk Album

VIDEOS

Take Me Home – Official Music
Video 2019
House concert at Bootleg Music Cafe and Tiki Lounge 2023
Sofia Talvik Live streamed concert from Spain 2021

SOFIA TALVIK LIVE

“The exclamation point for the Chalet Stage. The most heartfelt performance I’ve ever encountered.”
– Tommy Tschantz Sound Tech
Porcupine Mountains Music Festival

“The best Female vocalist we ever had at Casa Tortooga”
– Kevin Disston, Founder

Sofia mixes her Nordic melancholy with a twang of Americana, creating a special niche of folk music. Driven by a steady beat through foot percussion and rhythmic guitar picking, you can’t believe she is actually alone on stage. And in the centre is her invigorating vocals that steal the show throughout. Her songs go straight to the heart with engaging lyrics, and she binds them together with personal anecdotes from her many tours in the USA and Europe, creating a warm and relaxed environment for the audience. She has graced the stages at big festivals like Lollapalooza and SxSW but is just as comfortable in the intimate setting of listening rooms like Hotel Café (L.A) and The Living Room (NYC). With over 1000 concerts under the belt and numerous tours in the USA and Europe her talent lies as much in her music as in her way of making you feel like you’re the only one in the room with her, no matter if there are 50 or 5000 more.

“Based on how they responded to her music, her banter, her exquisite four-finger guitar picking and her lilting, beautiful voice much bigger than the petite singer it emanates from, it’s fair to say that everyone in the audience she so effortlessly held rapt would be quick to assure her that her gift, her amazing talent, will linger with them long after she and Jonas are in their RV heading off to their next performance, in this case, Boise. Her art is a gift, and those who share it are better for having felt it.” – Mike Weland, Kootenai Valley Times

Homepage and social media:
Sofia’s homepage: https://sofiatalvik.com
Sofia’s Facebook: http://facebook.com/sofiatalvikmusic
Sofia’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/sofiatalvikmusic

PRESS PHOTOS

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Sofia Talvik - Press Photo
Sofia Talvik – Photo by Jonas Westin
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Sofia Talvik Press 2023 photo Jonas Westin

“Sofia Talvik is at the top of my Cozy Cabin favorites list, a pleasure from start to finish, all the way through breakfast.”
– Ken, host at Cozy Cabin Concert Series

TESTIMONIALS

“I worked backstage at your October show in Cottonwood Arizona USA. I was blown away by your command of the stage and presence. I played this album in my car on the ride home. Wow. Then I studied your lyrics more closely This is the most perfect record I’ve heard in a long time, and I programmed and hosted Americana radio for an NPR affiliate station in northern California (“Oh, California…”) so I’ve heard many. I love this album! I could go on and on. The ordering of the songs, perfect! Your powerful messages. Americana that points to our European folk roots here, a reminder for us in the States. An absolutely beautiful recording, and a wonderful show.” – Stephan McHale, Old Town Center for the Arts, Cottonwood, AZ

“Sofia is a gifted deceptively sophisticated Americana folk composer singer and guitarist.  She deeply connected with the audience. Her persona, performance and songs are so genuine and sincere that many were in tears during the sadder songs and laughing and smiling during the more joyful selections. She had us in the palm of her hand throughout the performance. She also has a unique ability to create and select and perform a diverse repertoire of music. Selections varied dramatically in style, tempos, beat, and lyrics followed suit. She also is a versatile performer who changes her marvelous crystal-clear voice to accommodate and enhance the style of the piece perfectly. ” – Lisa Mumpton, Cultural Arts Supervisor Department of Library and Cultural Services / City of Aurora

PRESS:

Center of the Universe – considered for Grammy nomination in the genre Best Folk Album for 2024

“Sweden’s Sofia Talvik possesses no shortage of either effort or ambition. Coming across like an otherworldly encounter between Joni Mitchell and Kate Bush, her new album, tellingly titled Center of the Universe, is beautiful and beguiling — decidedly precious, precise and effortlessly enchanting.”
– The Alternate Root Magazine

”Swedish folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist Sofia Talvik has been making fine albums for many years now, but this self-produced latest entry may be her best to date. Her angelic vocals, which sound redolent of early Marianne Faithfull, remain a major asset, as are her original songs, which combine lilting melodies with frequently profound lyrics. Too few artists today offer protest material, but Talvik seems to have picked up the mantle from singer/songwriters like Joan Baez, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Pete Seeger.”
– Americana Highways

“Paws of a Bear, finds Talvik taking a more Americana-flavored approach – influenced by Jason Isbell, Valerie June and others” 
– Billboard.com

“She certainly has a way with words and “Circle of Destruction” proves that. With its elegant temperament, fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Jade Bird, Sarah Jarosz, and Molly Tuttle will appreciate this song wholeheartedly. We recommend adding Sofia Talvik’s “Circle of Destruction” single to your favorite contemporary folk playlist.”
– Bong Mines Entertainment

Sofia Talvik’s anti-war stance, “Circle of Destruction,” is an exception. Here is a gorgeously performed song about the inevitable annihilation of a war-torn world, and yet, few artists feel inspired to write their own. While we should be ashamed of having so few protest singers, we should be glad of Talvik’s efforts.
– Alt77

“With a crystal clear, chillingly wavering vocal, Talvik will break your heart on every song on this album. (…) this album is solid gold from start to finish.”
– Americana Highways

“Yes, she emits sparkle, and yes, she can pour out melancholy, but the full package mixes these extremes and more to produce some of the sweetest, most touching music of our day.”
– Northern Spirit Radio

“A mellow, indie-folk, 10-song masterpiece.”
– Ditty TV

“Paws of a Bear” is a dark, yet whimsically romantic ride that hinges on Talvik’s crisp, soothing vocals that drive listeners into her transcendent and compelling lyrics.”
– Cowboys & Indians Magazine

“Paws of a Bear makes a strong argument that Talvik deserves a wider audience.”
– The Morton report

”There is a consistency to the strong songwriting and sweet melodies throughout.”
– The Telegraph, U.K. The best Americana albums of 2016, chosen by Culture Editor Martin Chilton.

”Talvik’s angelic voice and folk/pop fusion remind me of the Sundays’ Harriet Wheeler and also of the early Marianne Faithfull.”
– NoDepression, U.S.

RADIO

FESTIVALS

  • Tumbleweed Music festival
  • Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
  • Lollapalooza
  • SxSW
  • Folk Alliance International
  • Stringbreak Music Fest
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