With her new single ‘Pulse’, 15-year-old singer-songwriter Chloe Sofia plants a bold flag in the alt-pop landscape; one that signals not only ambition, but artistry beyond her years. The Milton-based newcomer brings a compelling mix of imagination, vulnerability, and pop savvy to a track that thrives equally on mood and metaphor.
Built around a striking concept (originally imagined as a sci-fi-inspired comic), ‘Pulse’ follows a charismatic figure whose charm masks a hollow core. But this isn’t just a quirky narrative device. It’s a razor-sharp metaphor for emotional extraction, those relationships where the surface spark disguises emotional vacancy. Chloe wields this allegory with impressive precision, balancing poetic language with a raw emotional undercurrent.
Musically, the track glides on a smooth, simmering arrangement that leans more introspective than explosive. The mellow pulse of the beat contrasts with the tension in the lyrics, creating a dynamic push and pull. It’s the kind of song that sits with you. First in the background, then looping in your head long after.
While ‘Pulse’ draws comparisons to the atmospheric textures of artists like Billie Eilish or Tate McRae, Chloe’s storytelling angle (and the fact she built the song from its chorus outward) makes this feel like her own creative fingerprint. Her partnership with veteran producer Roy Hamilton III adds polish without dulling the emotional edge, allowing her vision to take centre stage.
But what really impresses here is Chloe’s ability to turn a futuristic fable into something achingly real. ‘Pulse’ isn’t just about a robot stealing hearts, it’s about the emotional aftermath of being drawn in, used up, and left empty afterwards. It’s about trying to understand why we chase beauty that doesn’t always care to stay.
For a debut that merges introspection, imagination, and undeniable hooks, ‘Pulse’ is a promising entry from an artist at the very beginning of what already feels like a meaningful path. If this is Chloe Sofia just getting started, the future looks anything but mechanical.
