Sonny Southon Finds Strength in Reinvention With “Rise Up Again”

On “Rise Up Again,” Sonny Southon brings an independent, deeply personal spirit to the reflective world surrounding her Rolling The Dice project. Southon is a self-produced singer-songwriter and engineer who navigates the creative process with impressive independence, moving from acoustic elements recorded in Pro Tools into electronic production and mixing in Ableton. That hands-on approach imbues her music with an intimate sense of ownership. Her downtempo alt-pop direction is tinged with soul, crafting a considered space in which themes of reflection and resilience can surface. “Rise Up Again” feels fitting for an artist whose journey has led her from New Zealand to stages in London, Europe, and the USA.