Written in the Books

Sophie Penman is a 22-year-old multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Edinburgh, her songwriting informed by the finesse of Carole King and Joni Mitchell and her musicality by the blues-jazz piano styles of Nina Simone and Norah Jones. Her music is a blend of catchy melodies, emotive lyrics and soulful harmonies. Trained as a classical violinist and singer, she also draws on influences from classical music and stays true to her roots through Scottish folk influences such as Eddie Reader and Jim Malcolm.