Sophie Cooper Finds Beauty in the Burn With “Ashes”

For Sophie Cooper, collapse wasn’t the end, it was the beginning. Out of heartbreak, uncertainty, and starting over, she discovered a truth that now defines her music: when everything falls apart, you finally have the freedom to build something real.

This past year, Cooper has become one of Los Angeles’ most talked-about new voices, performing everywhere from intimate living rooms to packed local venues while steadily carving out her space as an artist who wears her heart without armor. Though some might call her rise “overnight,” the truth is she’s been quietly preparing for this moment all along. A classically trained actress with a lifelong pull toward songwriting, Cooper spent years writing in the shadows before stepping fully into her artistry.

Her latest single, “Ashes,” captures that transformation in real time. A blend of indie textures and soft rock grit, the song feels like both a confession and a reclamation. “Ashes” reflects on something that’s ended, love, a chapter, a version of herself, and the ache of trying to piece together life afterward. But beneath the grief lies resilience. Her voice, raw and emotive, carries nostalgia and longing, but also the unmistakable pulse of moving forward.

Listening to “Ashes” is like opening an old box of photographs, you feel the sting of what’s gone, but you can’t help but marvel at how those moments shaped you. Sophie doesn’t shy away from the hurt; instead, she leans into it, turning vulnerability into melody and memory into power.

And she’s not stopping there. Cooper will celebrate her new release Daisies live at Gold Diggers in Los Angeles on September 24th, a night that promises both intimacy and catharsis, just like her music.

With “Ashes,”  Sophie Cooper isn’t just sharing a song. She’s offering proof that even in endings, there’s room for new beginnings. And sometimes, it’s within the ashes where the brightest blooms begin.