Panama City - Sofía Valdés, the talented Panamanian singer-songwriter, releases her captivating new single "Midnight Freak-Out" today, courtesy of Warner Records. Produced in collaboration with acclaimed producer Michael Uzowuru [known for his work with Rosalía, SZA, and Frank Ocean], "Midnight Freak-Out" sets the stage for a momentous 2023 for Sofía. She is currently finalizing her upcoming project alongside Uzowuru and a team of highly sought-after collaborators. The evocative track vividly conveys the experience of isolation as an immigrant in a new country and is accompanied by a visually stunning underwater music video that takes viewers on a journey from a late-night bath to the depths of the sea.

"Midnight Freak-Out" carries a weightless quality, as if Sofía hopes to transform her loneliness into nothing more than a dream. The inspiration for the song stemmed from Sofía's relocation to the United States during the peak of the pandemic. Reflecting on her experience, she shares,

“I was new to the U.S. and I had a really hard time getting to know people because of the cultural differences and language barrier," she explains. "Being an immigrant is not easy. Getting to know people starting from zero without any connections is no easy task. I found myself relying on unhealthy habits to feel less alone. I missed my family and my life in Panamá so much that I didn’t know why I was even here in the first place. Was all this suffering worth it when I could be back home with my family? Like a lot of artists I turned to music to try and tell my story.”

"Midnight Freak-Out" seamlessly blends pop and poetic songwriting with elements from Sofía's Latinx musical heritage. It marks Valdés' first release of 2023, following the success of her emotionally resonant bedroom-pop gems "Heart of Glass" and "Broken" [feat. Pink Sweat$] from last year. These singles, along with her acclaimed EPs "In Bloom" and "Ventura" released in 2021, have garnered widespread critical acclaim from reputable publications such as NPR, W Magazine, Interview Magazine, NYLON, and Ones To Watch. Sofía's beautifully original fusion of bossa nova, folk, and pop has captivated audiences worldwide. With "Midnight Freak-Out," she continues to expand on her unique sound while fearlessly embracing vulnerability in her lyrics and delivery.

As Sofía Valdés emerges with "Midnight Freak-Out," listeners can expect an exciting musical journey filled with her distinctive artistry and an exploration of deeply personal themes.