Backseat Mafia are first at the table, premiering Perth prodigy Sofia Gale’s soaring new single ‘Playing The Game’ ahead of its official release on Friday, April 11 – and it’s a coming-of-age cannonball that hits straight in the chest.
At just 17, Sofia’s already racking up accolades with the quiet confidence of a seasoned artist. Two of her first three singles (‘In Your Eyes’ and ‘Laugh’) are already WAM Song of the Year winners, and with ‘Playing The Game’, she’s onto another winner.
A piano-led slow-burner that evolves into a full-bodied folk-pop firestorm, the track is rich with texture: glassy keys, driving percussion, and just enough electric guitar to stir the soul. And right at the centre is Sofia’s unmistakable voice — rich, emotive, and laced with that teenage yearning that feels both universal and uniquely hers. Lyrically, ‘Playing The Game’ punches at the pressure of expectations, carving out an anthem of defiance for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t fit the mould. It’s a track that doesn’t just sing — it stands tall, fists clenched, eyes skyward.
Listen to ‘Playing The Game’:
“The biggest message in this song is once you learn how to play the game in your own way, that is when you win!” – Sofia Gale
With a debut this powerful and a live slot lined up at Perth’s HQ Youth Wave Project on April 12, Sofia Gale isn’t just playing the game — she’s changing it.
