ABOUT SRS

Sophia Rankin & The Sound (SRS) is an acclaimed Alternative Folk Rock band originating from Tucson, Arizona. Front woman Sophia Rankin began performing in 2015, and has since won first-place awards at Tucson Desert Song Festival, Stefan George Songwriting competition, and 6th place at Planet Bluegrass Folks Fest for her original music..
​Founded in 2020, SRS now consists of Sophia Rankin on vocals and rhythm guitar, Connor Rankin on drums and synth, Diego Martinez on lead guitar, and Ben Arthur Mortensen on bass and vocals. Their unique blend of folk, pop, Indie, Americana, and rock music reveals introspective songwriting that resonates with listeners of all ages. Their original music is available on all listening platforms and services.

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MUSIC PLATFORMS
Apple Music
Spotify
​Amazon Music
YouTube

SUPPORTER and OPENER SETS
-Koe Wetzel
-Dylan Marlowe
​-Beach Weather
-Raynes
​-High Fade
-Jake Owen
-Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers
​-The Black Moods
-Warrant
-Plain White T's
-Diamond Rio
​-Ryanhood

DISCOGRAPHY
​​-​Natural Disaster
​-Too Close To The Riptide
-Solace
​​-​Reverie

SINGLES
-Sick in the Head
​-Nobody But You
​-​Cyclone
​-​Warm
-​When You're High

EVENTS
​​-​UA Spring Football Showcase
-Cologuard PGA Classic Concert 
-AZ Bowl NYE Bash
-Tucson Festival of Books
-Pima County Fair
​-UA Spring Fling

FESTIVALS
-Dreamy Draw Music Festival
​-Dusk Music Festival
-UA Bear Down Music Festival
​-Tucson Folk Festival
-Sedona Red Dirt Concerts 
-Tucson Desert Song Festival
-Circus Mexicus, Sonora, Mexico
-Planet Bluegrass Rocky Mountain Folks Fest: The Wildflower, Lyons, CO
-Planet Bluegrass Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter Competition Finalist
-Tubac Center for The Arts Music Series 
-Desert Botanical Garden Music Series, Phoenix, AZ
-SAACA Songwriter Series
-August Acoustics, Peoria, AZ

​PRESS 

"With their continued success and strong fanbase, it's clear that Sophia Rankin & The Sound are poised to be one of Tucson's standout acts in 2024 and beyond"....Click button below to read full article

—Arizona Daily Star

“One of Tucson’s brightest rising stars….we’re sure she’s destined for bright lights and big stages.” ........Click button below to read full article

—Arizona Arts

 ​“smooth vocals, spiritual delivery and delicate guitar playing” .......Click button below to read full article

—Tucson Weekly

CONTACT 
WWW.SOPHIARANKIN.COM
​[email protected] 

INSTAGRAM: @sophiarankinandthesound
FACEBOOK: Sophia Rankin & The Sound
YOUTUBE: Sophia Rankin
TWITTER: @SophiaRankin_

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APPLE MUSIC

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Meet the band........SCROLL OVER IMAGES FOR INDIVIDUAL BIOS

Sophia is an award winning songwriter and a graduate of The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music. When she isn't writing and performing, Rankin is a grades K-5 Music Teacher. PC: Rex Scofield

Benjamin Arthur loves all things music and has an intense appreciation for musical exploration. He plays guitar, bass, drums, and piano. He’s also a talented visual artist. You can check out his work on his instagram page @Skeletallest PC: Forsythe Imaging

Connor Rankin is a graduate of the University of Arizona. Connor also runs Crankin Media and enjoys being a videographer. PC: Eyelie.mxf

Diego Martinez is a guitar/pianist who is currently studying Neuroscience at The University of Arizona. PC: Eyelie.mxf

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