Molly Stone’s The Softies is a brief yet potent exploration of emotional clarity and subtle power. Across four tracks, Stone leans into gentleness, crafting music that feels personal, deliberate, and quietly assured. It’s a departure from grandiose production, centering instead on the nuance of melody, voice, and lyric.
Maybe I’m a Handful sets the tone with charm and honesty. Stone’s playful introspection is matched by intimate acoustic arrangements, offering a warm, relatable entry point for the listener. The track establishes a balance between vulnerability and self-aware humor that continues throughout the EP.
Glitter further refines this approach. The song’s shimmering folk-pop sensibilities are paired with incisive lyrical phrasing, creating a track that’s simultaneously lighthearted and emotionally pointed. Stone demonstrates a keen sense of pacing and melodic restraint, letting the subtleties of her songwriting shine.
You Left So Suddenly marks the EP’s most poignant moment. Grappling with personal loss, Stone delivers each line with quiet precision. The minimal instrumentation and carefully measured vocal delivery allow the song’s emotional resonance to take center stage, highlighting her maturity as a songwriter.
The EP concludes with I Just Wanna Give You Love, a duet with Nathan Thomas that emphasizes warmth and intimacy. Across its brief runtime, The Softies establishes Stone as a songwriter capable of transforming vulnerability into artful, compelling music. It’s an understated triumph, both tender and assured.