About me
Hello. My name is Sophie and I’m a musician based in London, UK. I am available for work on guitar, bass, drums, violin, vocals and keys, as well as songwriting, co-writes, toplining and arranging.
I am an experienced recording and touring musician. From me you can expect hard work, professionalism, fun, kindness, honesty & integrity and most importantly, no bullshit.
These days, 'session musician' can be a bit of a dirty word. Just because I play music for my job, doesn't mean I have to be cold, hard and detached. I work on projects that I enjoy, with people that inspire me. I love music. I am loyal and organised. I like to muck in, go the extra mile, have fun and create meaningful, authentic relationships with the people I work with - that's how I like to be in all areas of my life.
For me, it's not just about getting the job done and then clocking off - it's important for me to be delivering work of the highest standard and for everyone I'm working with to be enjoying themselves along the way.
Below you can find some examples of my previous work. For any enquiries, or just to say hello, please do drop me a line at sophiegalpin@gmail.com.
CV
Live Work
Dua Lipa – 2023 - present - Percussion, Backing Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Houdini (Live) - The London Sessions 2024
Training Season - The BRIT Awards 2024
Training Season / Dance The Night / Houdini Medley - The Grammys 2024
Self Esteem – 2018 - present - Bass Guitar, Keys, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Drums
I Do This All The Time, The Late Late Show with James Corden
The 345, Jools Holland Hootenanny
Prioritise Pleasure, Later...with Jools Holland
Wizardry, The Graham Norton Show
Remember (Becky Hill Cover), BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
I Do This All The Time, The Mercury Prize Awards
You Forever, Glastonbury Festival
How Can I Help You, Live on BBC 6 Music
I'm Fine, Live for Stephen Colbert
Girl Crush, Live at Glastonbury (BBC)
The Breeders - 2018 - present - Violin, Guitar, Keyboard, Backing Vocals
Jessie Ware – 2021, Bass + Synth Bass, BBC Radio 2 House Music Session
Remember Where You Are, BBC Radio 2 House Music Session
Spotlight, BBC Radio 2 House Music Session
Wuthering Heights, The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester - 7 February - 7 March 2020 - Composer, Live Musician on Guitar and Vocals
SOAK – 2018 - present - Bass, Keys, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Crying Your Eyes Out, Glastonbury Festival
Tom Grennan - 2017 - Present - Bass Dep, Keyboard Dep
Royal Highness, Sounds Like Friday Night (BBC)
Zuzu - 2017 - present - Bass Dep
Can't Be Alone, This Feeling Live at Nambucca
PINS - 2012- Feb 2018 - Drums, Backing Vocals
Highlights included multiple UK, European and North American tours & festival appearances (Reading & Leeds, SXSW, CMJ) and multiple live radio sessions (BBC 6 Music, KEXP, WFUV). Recording included two studio albums, an EP, a single featuring Iggy Pop and another produced by Jamie Hince of The Kills.
Oh Lord (Live on KEXP)
Young Girls (Live at WFUV)
Charli XCX - September 2017 - Piano
Boys, Sunday Brunch
Writing Work
I am proud to be published by Ninja Tune, recent work includes toplines, production library music and bespoke briefs. I also work as part of Broken Bird Studios, an audio production company, specialising in sound design and composition for film, theatre, radio drama and more. Please get in touch for more information and examples.
The Understudy, The Lawrence Batley Theatre (Radio Play) (Composer and audio production)
Wuthering Heights, The Royal Exchange Theatre (Composer and performer)
Teddy Bears Picnic (2017 Horror Short) (Composer)
Di Martinelli feat. Sophie Galpin - Sensitivity (topline and vocals)
Sensitivity
Millesim feat. Sophie Galpin - Fall In (topline and vocals)
Self Esteem - Girl Crush (strings, backing vocals, co-write)
Library Music - Love, Love, Love (song and vocals)
Bespoke Production Music for Ninja Tune Music Library
Library Music - Every Day (song and vocals)