- 2025-05-19
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MUSIC
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RJ Pasin & Sophie Powers Team Up for New Song “XO”
American guitarist and producer RJ Pasin and Los Angeles-based Canadian singer-songwriter Sophie Powers teamed up to release a new song “XO” on May 16, 2025.
This marks the first collaboration between RJ Pasin and Sophie Powers.
The track captures the emotional volatility of a generation overwhelmed by societal pressure but unwilling to stay silent.
It feels both defiant and cathartic, grounded in Sophie Powers' emotionally unfiltered delivery and signature melodic punch.
It was written by Alex Hagen, Cameron Hunter, Mike Gonek, RJ Pasin, and Sophie Powers. Produced by Alex Hagen, Mike Gonek, and RJ Pasin.
The accompanying music video was directed by Zay Mirigian.- Sophie Powers said of the song, "'XO' is pure femme fatale energy-like kissing destruction on the mouth. Working with RJ Pasin unlocked this wild sonic tension I’ve been chasing for a while. It’s the sound of me stepping into womanhood, claiming my power, and still recklessly chasing chaos like it’s love. As Hannah Montana said, sometimes you really do get the best of both worlds-and this song is proof. My voice wraps around RJ's guitar in a way that feels both raw and hypnotic, but it’s that mysterious, unhinged energy that gives 'XO' it's heartbeat."
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Photo by Colleen McPhillips - source : Apple Music
