# New Jersey’s SOHMA Releases 1st Single “Overexposure”

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- Published: 2023-11-13T12:00:00-06:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **NJ-based Sparkle-Pop Band⏎  SOHMAReleases Debut Single “Overexposure”

“… it’s the floaty feeling you get right before the mushrooms kick in, but in audible
form.” **_– Jess Kenny, Sohma_**

**OCTOBER 13, 2023 (Bloomfield, NJ) – **“I’ve really been going through a lot these
past few months with losing my sweet baby kitty Chaya (who meant the world to me)
and then almost losing my own life in a car crash on June 9th that left me with 
a spinal cord injury,” confesses **Jess Kenny** of NJ-based sparkle pop duo **SOHMA**.“
In addition, there’s been a massive degradation in my mental health, being out of
work and unable to enjoy life as I did before. But healing/grieving takes time ..
a little longer than I had hoped.”

[⌊Sohma single cover⌉⌊Sohma single cover⌉[

Thankfully, however, Jess found healing in Sohma and the release of their debut 
single “[**Overexposure**](https://ada.lnk.to/Overexposure)” which is released today
_via_ **7hz Recordings**. “’Overexposure’ is a song that talks about the reality
of going through the heavy things life throws at you while trying to remain open
and soft towards the world, a scary and vulnerable reality,” she explains. “Like
a photo developing in a darkroom, just to end up faded because the camera’s aperture
had stayed open too long… It’s an overexposure.”

“Without playing a ‘victim’ role, ‘Overexposure’ is about the reality of human suffering,
which is universal,” she continues, thinking about her grief over her cat Chaya.“
Sometimes how we react to the things that hurt us and staying soft towards the world
isn’t so easy. Keeping space open in your heart can feel like a chore sometimes.”

While the subject matter may seem a bit weighty, the music is anything but. A percolating
alt-pop confection that blends cutesy, electronic-fuzz-pop with a dash of sparkly-
emo indie, it’s “the floaty feeling you get right before the mushrooms kick in, 
but in audible form.” A magical marriage between The Sundays’ ethereal shimmer with
Belle & Sebastian’s bright pop, “Overexposure” is a glitter-infused track that injects
a bit of happiness into a somewhat maudlin music industry.

Written with producer **Kyle McCammon** (_Jenny Owens Young, Ron Pope, Maiah Manser_),
creation of the track was as effortless and elemental with Jess and musical partner/
best friend **Mike Baron**. “The process between the three of us was so natural 
and the pieces sort of just came together,” she explains. “We started with some 
guitar and a vibey track which sparked my inspiration for the lyrics/vocal melody.”

SOHMA - Overexposure

[⌊SOHMA - Overexposure⌉⌊SOHMA - Overexposure⌉
Watch this video on YouTube

**SOHMA “Overexposure”**

Named for one of her cats (felines play a large role in their lives), she explains
the origin of the band name. “’Soma’ means moon-god. It’s also a special elixir 
that only the gods could drink to achieve immortality,” she says. “This reminded
me of psychedelic medicine (a magic mushroom perhaps lol) and how it could help 
us open our hearts and minds and bridge the gap between us and a higher power. I
know certain music has acted as medicine for me and had the power to allow me to
feel that connection.”

And the cat connection? “About six years ago, I fostered and raised a litter of 
kittens who seemed to come into my life when I needed them the most. I picked beautiful
and unique names for each of them, one being Soma. As the story goes, Soma ended
up having a crush on Mike. The two are inseparable when they’re together. It was
an easy choice to name our project after her since she’s such a blessing in both
of our lives. I think many of us could agree that cats > humans.”

Since the name “Soma” had already been taken, Jess and Mike added the “H” to claim
it as their own. “Through the ups and downs, we stuck it out to continue making 
art in hopes to heal ourselves and maybe shine some light onto others. We’ve waited
so long to tell our own story in our own words. So here it finally is.” 

Poised to release more music in 2024, Sohma is gearing up for an exciting and bright
future ahead. “We’re more than ready to share who we are with the world. including
all the different sounds and stories that we have,” Jess concludes. “To put it simply,
kindness and compassion are free and there’s enough for everyone. Having empathy
for one another, showing love and acceptance is what allows us to feel more connected
and supported. As a person who struggles with mental health, I find these practices
help me feel less alone.”

**Sohma **is **Jess Kenny **and **Mike Baron**. Their debut single “**Overexposure**”
was produced by **Kyle McCammon **and is available today on all major DSPs at [https://ada.lnk.to/Overexposure](https://ada.lnk.to/Overexposure)
_via _**7hz Recordings**.

[⌊Sohma⌉⌊Sohma⌉[

**“Overexposure” Lyrics**

Let the light in
But don’t start fadingIt feels like I’ve been waitingFor a while
nowFor a  breakduring a breakdown

And it feels like I’ve been waiting
For a while now

I’ve seen too much
I’ve seen it all, seen it allI’ve seen too much,I’ve seen it 
all

It’s an Overexposure
Can’t unsee, wild thingsIt’s an overexposureLet me beLet me
sleep

My eyes Stay open
Just For a momentI wish I could keep them shut.TemporarilyFor 
focus & clarityAnd it feels like I’m still waiting …

I’ve seen too much
I’ve seen it all, seen it allI’ve seen too much,I’ve seen it 
all

It’s an Over exposure
Can’t unsee, wild thingsIt’s an overexposureLet me beLet me
sleep

Tonight

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