Sophia Stel
Canadian musical artist
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Sophia Johanna Stel (born 1998) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and model.[1][2]
Sophia Johanna Stel | |
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Stel performing at DC9 in 2026 | |
| Born | 1998 (age 27–28) Saanich, British Columbia, Canada |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Label | Pack Records |
| Website | www |
Life and career
Stel is from Saanich, British Columbia and grew up in large religious family; she is the third of 11 children.[3] She has worked as a gardener, a house painter, and a bartender.[4] She is an avid skateboarder.[5] Stel is queer.[3]
In 2024, Stel released her first EP, Object Permanence. She opened for A. G. Cook in the fall of 2024.[6]
In 2025, Stel was included on NME's list of 100 Essential Emerging Artists for 2025.[7] She released her second EP, How to Win at Solitaire on September 5, 2025.[8]
Stel made her runway debut at the SS26 Ann Demeulemeester show during Paris Fashion Week in 2026.[2]
Stel opened for Lorde on the Ultrasound World Tour on May 14 and 15, 2026.[9]
Artistry
Stel's music has been described as a blend of trip-hop and hyperpop.[3] She lists Sufjan Stevens, Cash Cobain, A. G. Cook, Young Thug, and John Beltran as influences on her music.[10][1][5]
Discography
EPs
- Object Permanence (2024)
- How to Win at Solitaire (2026)