Every Wednesday, the ugly hug shares a playlist personally curated by an artist/band that we have been enjoying. This week we have a collection of songs put together by Chicago-based songwriter Sofia Jensen of the project Free Range.

Free Range came into indie favoritism with their debut album Practice, released back in 2023. At the time, and still to this day, Practice is a sharp and discernable release; the marking of a conscious and explorative storyteller like Sofia, who has the ability to write songs with both melodic gratification and lyrical exfoliation, reinforcing the charm and tradition of indie-folk as each song becomes its own moment within a much larger story to be told. Sofia has also recently hinted at new music set to be shared this Friday January 31st.

About the playlist, Sofia shared;

“Here is my list of songs getting me through the winter. best listened to in order and while walking around bundled up in the cold.”

Listen to Sofia’s playlist.

Listen to Practice now on all platforms.

Written by Shea Roney | Featured Photo by Alexa Vicius