“Young local up-and-coming folk singer Sophie Mashlan started the mood, winning over the similarly-aged female fans up front with relatable songs of tough love and heartbreak.
So soulful for someone who’s barely 18, her ballad on a recent Contiki tour affair and breakup – “He was a real dick” – got plenty of cheers. The six-song set was a showcase of haunting vocals and intricate finger work, and a forthcoming debut album should see her country styles crack the mainstream.” –The 13th Floor, March 29 2018
Full article here https://www.13thfloor.co.nz/an-intimate-evening-with-vance-joy/