When singer-songwriter Sophie Burrell stumbled across an advert of herself on Facebook that she hadn't agreed to, she opened the comments to find reams of spiteful comments from men: uncalled-for insults
about her playing and appearance. She was shook. Only 20-years-old at the time, Sophie was new to the
social media landscape as a successful female guitarist influencer. But, this was an experience she would come up against time after time, so it's no surprise that it's rearing its head as a major lyrical theme.
Fast forward 4 years and mens' misogynistic comments still prey on many female artists' online, but now Sophie reflects on it with a cool-headed confidence: "White Noise is about how all these 'tough boys' sit there behind their screens sharing unwanted opinions, hate and misogyny. I like to “tune it
out” so to speak, it becomes White Noise… just a crackly little detail in the back of my mind, nothing more." Her unfazed composure is evident in the track, which packs a playful punch infused with uplifting nonchalance, proving that the best revenge is to quite literally, live your best life.

White Noise

BXRRELL (pronounced buhRELL) consists of YouTube and social media rock sensation Sophie Burrell, Sped Spedding and Simon Uselis.
Think pop-rock with emo edges, reminiscent of Paramore circa 2013 and present-day hypnotic Billie Eillish hooks, packed with scathing drumbeats and simmering guitar riffs that ascend and circle back on themselves, hell-bent yet triumphant.

Their debut single ‘Dare To,’ released on the 24th February 2023, is a battlecry for listeners to unapologetically claim their self-worth and flaunt it with a healthy dose of attitude and eyeliner.

As a fearless musical virtuoso in her own right, Sophie is one of the world’s most watched guitarists, with a collective online following of over 2 million. Her earliest guitar influences include the likes of Slash, Alter Bridge and Nirvana. When asked about the main themes of her songwriting, Sophie said: “Mental health is a big one. Reflecting on painful experiences through writing helps me process how I can grow and learn from them. Followed by self-love, knowing your worth and spreading a message of empowerment.”

BXRRELL

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