For Sophia Warren, music has always been more than just a melody — it’s been a lifeline. Today Sophia Warren is bringing raw vulnerability to audiences through her latest release, Bloodstone, the first in an ambitious three-part EP series. Beyond the music, this artist is just as dedicated to her role as an LGBTQ+ advocate and an animal rescuer. Growing up surrounded by pets, she developed a passion for animal welfare early on, eventually founding the Animal Defenders Alliance with her mother. With plans to release the second EP in the Bloodstone trilogy and dreams of taking her music around the world, Sophia is driven by the power of connection. Read on to learn more about Sophia Warren.

Where are you based?
I’m based just outside of Austin, Texas.

What inspired you to pursue a career in the music industry?
When I was younger I struggled with mental health and music helped me get through some of my toughest moments. Music has always been a part of my life. Growing up, it was my refuge and something that constantly helped me find comfort during moments of depression and anxiety.

At ten I began writing my own songs, I started to realize that maybe my music could be a source of comfort for someone else, someone who might be going through similar struggles. I hope to reach others who need to feel understood and less alone.

You just released a new album Bloodstone, congrats! Can you tell us about it? What inspired this album?
Bloodstone is the first of a three EP series that explores the challenges of growing up, & navigating a flood of new emotions all while you’re trying to figure out who the hell you are & what it is you want out of life!

We love your single and music video Please Don’t Hate Me. What was the inspiration behind the lyrics and the video?
PDHM is one of my first relationships. I was constantly in my head; asking myself do they hated me, did they loved me, and who I needed to be to make this work. I shared all the insecurities I had but then eventually realized that the relationship wasn’t worth losing myself over.

We hear your favorite song on the album is Haunted, why is this song particularly special to you?
Haunted’s analogy of a ghost relating to an ex is so on point. It’s like even when they’re gone somehow they’re still haunting you, creeping in & exposing insecurities.

How would you describe your music style? Are there any musicians who you look up to or would love to collaborate with?
I think my style is very eclectic I take inspiration from melodies from the 50’s, and instrumentals from the 80’s & 90’s. I always want to try to create something different by blending different genres and sounds. I’ve always looked up to Radiohead, I felt like they created music that was for them, and they weren’t driven by popularity, it was about great lyrics and producing sounds never heard before. Of course, having an opportunity to work with them would be insane.

In addition to your music, you are deeply involved in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and animal welfare. What inspired you to work with these communities?
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I want to build a platform where people can feel safe & free to express themselves. A place where they feel seen & understood as well as sharing resources for those who need them.

As long as I can remember rescuing animals has been important to my family. I even started a pet-sitting business at 12 for pet owners who had dogs that were either medical or had behavioral issues, that boarding facilities refused to take on. From there my mom and I started fostering medical dogs and even a hospice cat named Norman. We took it to the next level when my mom started getting calls to help dogs that were pulled from high-kill shelters and to only be dumped or left in boarding by “rescues’. That’s when we decided to start the Animal Defenders Alliance.

Can you tell us more about the Animal Defenders Alliance that you founded with your mom? What motivated you to create this organization?
Animal Defenders Alliance was founded to address the critical gaps in animal welfare that leave too many dogs vulnerable. We believe every pet deserves access to affordable vet care, a crucial service that can keep animals healthy and out of shelters. We also know that when shelters don’t fully vet the rescues they partner with, dogs often end up neglected or abandoned — this is exactly why we started our nonprofit. We’ve seen too many pets fall through the cracks, and we’re dedicated to changing that.

You have helped over 100 dogs through your nonprofit. Can you share a particularly memorable rescue story that stands out to you?
Chevy’s story is the first one that comes to mind. Chevy is a paraplegic dog that was dumped by a rescue at three months at a boarding facility in Texas. We got a call from the facility saying either find him a place or we will turn him in to the local shelter. We knew he would not survive in a shelter, so we decided to take it upon ourselves to help Chevy. He had sat in that crate for months, and when he arrived he was shaped like the letter C. Our goal was to get him to safety and possibly find a sanctuary that might be willing to adopt him. Well, 11 months later he is still here and is an official member of our family. We hope to encourage others to adopt special needs dogs, it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our rescue journey.

How do these causes influence your music and artistic expression?
I think there’s a thread that runs through my music and the causes I support. It’s the need to belong to something bigger, the desire to feel seen and to truly experience unconditional love.

Looking ahead, what are your goals for your music career in the next few years, particularly with this upcoming trilogy of EPs?
Having the ability to tour around the US and internationally I’ve always dreamed about traveling and sharing my music all over the world!

Are there any upcoming projects you would like to share?
I am currently putting the finishing touches on EP 2 and hope to release it in the spring of next year.

It has been a crazy past few years, how have you been staying positive?
I find myself trying to always look for the good in things. Even if a situation is inherently negative you can no doubt find something you’ve learned or will try to do better in the future.

What is your motto in life?
To be cringe is to be free.

To learn more about Sophia Warren, please follow the links below:
Instagram @sophiawarrenmusic
TikTok @sophiawarrenmusicc
Bloodstone streaming on all platforms

Sophia Warren - Songs of Resilience and Raw Emotion