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Soccer Mommy at Globe Iron
- Madison Cozzens
- Sep 30
- 2 min read
Sophie Allison, better known as Soccer Mommy, stopped at Globe Iron in Cleveland on the tail end of her September Tour. The venue opened earlier this year, adding to the long list of music settings in North East Ohio. The new spot sits near Jacob’s Pavilion in an old building sporting brick interiors and a warehouse vibe. It felt like an underground spot to see your favorite up-and-coming artists. We had the pleasure of covering Soccer Mommy’s show in the atmospheric Globe Iron.
The opening band, Dummy, is an avant-garde group from LA. The band incorporates indie pop, with psychedelic noises and soundscapes to produce a sound that is their own. They set the stage with a maximalist tone, incorporating keyboard, drums, guitars, and soundboard together. Dummy’s intention is not to create something difficult but fun and exciting with their complex layering of instruments and sounds.
Allison started writing and recording songs in her bedroom, posting them on Bandcamp, not expecting to gain a following. Soccer Mommy’s success has taken her worldwide, playing shows in the UK and Europe, Australia, and Japan. Despite her world recognition, Soccer Mommy has a sincere and soft presence on stage. You can hear the influences of Mitski and Avril Lavigne in Soccer Mommy’s “bubble-grunge pop” sound. Sophie’s ability to blend soaring melodies with heartfelt and heartbreaking lyrics is her superpower to resonate with fans.
Soccer Mommy performed across the discography “Your Dog”, “Circle the Drain”, and “Shotgun”. Towards the beginning of the show, the band played “Abigail”. Not a song about an ex, a friend, or a lover, but Sophie’s wife NPC in Stardew Valley. Allison created the song as a writing exercise, and it ended up on her most recent album, “Evergreen”. The people in love, the heartbroken, and the Stardew Valley fans alike swayed together to the song. You can feel the earnestness and personal stories through Soccer Mommy’s music, reaching out through Allison’s experiences and helping people get through their own hardships. Soccer Mommy has proven that they have carved our their own lane and we can't wait to see what's next for them.
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