<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2im0vm_17kNecJJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2im0vm_17kNecJJ00" width="1280" height="720" ></figure>Sophie Hiroko took the GMN stage this morning—a singer-songwriter who calls Duluth her hometown—and she’s making big moves in the music scene. From opening for Trampled by Turtles to being named one of First Avenue’s Best New Bands of the Year, her career is on the rise. After an amazing performance, she sat down with GMN’s Sierra Naess to catch up and talk about her musical journey.They started by chatting about the original piece she performed on the show, “Cashmere Candle.” Sophie shared, “I discovered a new tuning that inspired me a lot—Open D. I think that moving, letting go of things, and experiencing new things at the same time is what inspired that song.”As a proud Northlander with big things happening in her career, Sophie says she’s incredibly grateful. Recognized by the iconic Trampled by Turtles and securing the Palomino Grant from these Duluth legends, Hiroko was able to go on her first tour. “I went to Minneapolis, Madison, Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Brooklyn in October. It was so fun and taught me so much about music.”The grant was a meaningful, full-circle moment with Trampled by Turtles. “I grew up going to their concerts throughout high school and have so many good memories there. It felt like an honor of a lifetime—beyond explanation, truly.”And she still has plenty of exciting things coming in 2026. For starters, in January she’ll perform on the iconic main stage at First Avenue in Minneapolis. “January 17th, I will be performing on the First Avenue Main Stage with six other Minnesota artists named Best New Bands by First Avenue. It’s in the main room, which I always hoped I’d play someday, but I couldn’t have predicted how fast everything has happened for me.”If you’d like to listen to more of Sophie’s music, you can find her on all streaming platforms. She says more is coming soon, including the song she performed this morning, “Cashmere Candle,” and another new track called “Divorce”—a double-sided single releasing on January 17th, the same day as her First Ave show! We’re so excited for everything Sophie has going for her career and proud to know her as a Northland local.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1VOYYw_17kNecJJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1VOYYw_17kNecJJ00" width="1280" height="720" ></div></body>

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Sophie Hiroko took the GMN stage this morning—a singer-songwriter who calls Duluth her hometown—and she’s making big moves in the music scene. From opening for Trampled by Turtles to being named one of First Avenue’s Best New Bands of the Year, her career is on the rise. After an amazing performance, she sat down with GMN’s Sierra Naess to catch up and talk about her musical journey.

Catching up with Sophie Hiroko!

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