Moses Sumney has announced a new EP, *Sophcore*, set for release via his Tuntum label on August 2nd. The EP includes Moses’ recent single “Vintage” and a new track, “Gold Coast,” which is accompanied by a captivating visualizer showcasing Moses’s silhouette.
The new songs highlight Moses’ musical growth, with both tracks incorporating R&B elements more prominently than in his previous work, while still maintaining his unique voice. *Sophcore* marks Moses’ first new project since his critically acclaimed 2020 double album *græ* and the 2021 live album *Live from Blackalachia*, which received praise from major outlets like Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, and Variety.
Discussing the EP, Moses said: “*Sophcore* explores the meeting points between sensuality and intuition, esotericism and populism, deep feeling and fun. It dives into subterranean rhythm, bass, and drums, making music for the hips as well as the heart.”
The announcement of *Sophcore* follows the release of the Ti-West directed A24 film *MaXXXine*, in which Moses stars alongside Mia Goth, Kevin Bacon, and Halsey. The film premiered last Friday and has garnered praise, with The Hollywood Reporter highlighting Moses’ “easygoing appeal” and The New York Times describing the film as “funny, occasionally wistful, and deeply empathetic” in its Critic’s Pick review.