Sofia Gomez enters her happiest era with new single, “All Yours”
By Samantha Navarro
March 2, 2026
From singing the national anthem in three different keys at her pre-K graduation to starting her journey as an indie-pop musician, Sofia Gomez has always been guided by deep emotions and vulnerability.
Before getting involved in studio sessions and showcase stages, there was a moment in time where Gomez was a little girl who constantly sang around the house.
“I started really young, I was always humming and singing in my class which led to my Pre-K teacher suggesting that I sang at graduation,” Gomez said.
This early spotlight moment was followed by the encouragement and support of her parents, who provided her with the ability to continue exploring her love for music. She began vocal lessons at five years old, piano followed at eight, and by 10 she had her first studio experience after being invited to record covers.
“That was the first time I realized this made me really happy,” Gomez said.
Although Gomez enjoyed singing, she was always interested in songwriting. Gomez is especially inspired by artists like Ed Sheeran and Julia Michaels. “I really wanted to write,” Gomez said, “I just didn’t know how to start.”
Gomez recalled the moment she wrote and performed her first song, which came into fruition as a result of her grandfather’s cancer diagnosis. Gomez processed the news by writing a song that she later translated into Spanish to honor her Colombian roots. She ended up flying out to perform it for him.
“Everyone was crying,” Gomez said, “That was the moment I realized music can really impact people. It made me want to write more.”
At 15, Gomez was casted on American Idol where she earned a golden ticket but was cut in the following round, however she continues to believe that experience itself was formative.
“It was actually very confidence-building because they liked my original music,” she says.
Soon after, Gomez began working with producer George Noriega, a multi-Grammy winning songwriter and producer, at 17 where she entered the studio with rough ideas, limited production vocabulary, but a strong vision and instinct that he helped her develop.
“I put a lot of trust in him,” Gomez explained. That collaboration led to her first single, “Field of Dreams” and first real understanding of professional studio work.
Over time, Gomez learned how to better articulate what she wanted. “With ‘Every Single Thing,’ I got more of what I wanted.” She eventually started working closely with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and producer, Diego Contento, who helped her in earlier sessions. They later worked together towards the release of “Numb” and “159 Days.”
“‘Without Me’ feels like the first single that’s really more of what I wanted,” Gomez says. “I finally knew how to articulate my vision.”
Now as a student at the USC Thornton School of Music, Gomez is fully immersed in developing both her artistry and musicianship. As someone who thoroughly enjoys learning, she intentionally chose one of the country’s top music schools to grow in a very focused environment.
Her single “159 Days,” was originally written in high school, however it found a new life at Thornton. She DIY’d the cover art in her dorm room and when “159 Days” was finally released, it gained traction quickly on reels, earning over a million views.
“I was posting videos of the sped up version every day, that really helped me gain a lot of traction and people listening to my stuff,” Gomez said.
However, she is very persistent in making sure to not let a single moment define her sound as an artist.
“I don’t want to say, ‘This piano ballad did well, so I’m going to make that forever,’ I’d rather be genuine. My writing style is very indie pop, mainstream-leaning, but I don’t like comparing it. People get bored of things, I’d rather stick to my gut,” Gomez said.
Her current influences reflect that balance of intimacy and edge, including artists like Lizzy McAlpine, Olivia Rodrigo, and Boygenius. She also credits Amy Winehouse with influencing her vocal style growing up.
Dream collaborators? “I would love Olivia Dean,” she says of Olivia Dean. She also hopes to one day open for Lizzy McAlpine, Gracie Abrams, or even Tiny Habits.
Gomez’s upcoming single marks a tone shift in her discography.
“It’s my happiest song,” Gomez said. “I think it might be the only fully happy song I have out. It’s very lovey-dovey. A feel-good, romantic, a little more dancey track.”
Written over winter break while she was deeply in love, the song reflects her current relationship and emotional chapter. “It’s a reflection of my life right now.”
She wrote half of it alone before bringing it to Sawyer Rabin to finish together. He began producing it with her, alongside Grayson Thomas, and the song became a summer-long project. That summer also marked her first fully immersive “artist lifestyle” experience in Los Angeles.
“It was my first summer living in LA, keeping myself booked and busy. Sessions, studios, writing, recording. It was so fun. It’s really what I want to do,” Gomez said.
Despite the lighter tone, her signature descriptive imagery and emotionally honest lyricism remains.
One of her most memorable performances so far was a recent Grammy U showcase. “There were so many people in the crowd I didn’t know,” Gomez said. “And they ended up liking my music.”
Moments like that reaffirm her purpose. “I feel like it reminds me why I do the things I do. Oh you connected with this? This is why I do this! I have people dm me the sweetest things,” Gomez said.
Gomez prioritizes vulnerability in the writing room, however she is thoughtful about what she releases. “I feel like I write about everything, whether I choose to put it out or not is a different story,” Gomez said.
She refuses to self-edit during the creative process, explaining that putting those kinds of constraints wouldn't allow for everything to flow out and ultimately create a song that people can connect to as much as she’d like them to.
Alongside the release of “All Yours” on Feb. 13, you can now watch the music video linked down below.
Continue to follow Gomez’s journey as we wait and see for what’s next as she continues to carve her place as an up-and coming singer-songwriter in the music industry.