| Publication / Platform | Summary of Review | |------------------------|-------------------| | Pitchfork (Oct 2023) | “SweetSinner’s ‘Lies We Tell 2’ is an elegant expansion of their dark‑wave palette. Locke’s voice glides over a meticulously crafted synth landscape, and the lyricism feels both personal and universal.” – 7.8/10 | | NME (Sep 2023) | “A standout track on ‘Sins & Echoes’; the collaboration feels organic, and the bridge’s spoken‑word moment is a daring narrative flourish.” | | The Line of Best Fit | Highlighted the production finesse and emotional weight of the chorus, noting it “rivals the intensity of early The xx while retaining a distinct pop sensibility.” | | Spotify Editorial Playlist | Placed on ‘New Music Friday – Alternative’ (US) and ‘Indie Electronic Gems’, amassing 2.4 M streams in the first month. | | Fan Response (Reddit r/indieheads) | Listeners praised the “haunting vocal harmonies” and the relatable lyric about relationship facades; some requested a live acoustic rendition. |
Overall critical consensus: Positive to very positive – praised for lyrical depth, cohesive production, and the chemistry between SweetSinner and Sophia Locke. SweetSinner - Sophia Locke - Lies We Tell 2 - S...
| Date | Venue | Notable Elements | |------|-------|------------------| | 29 Oct 2023 | The Echo Chamber, Austin, TX (first live debut) | Sophia performed with a live band (drums, synths, electric guitar). The bridge’s spoken part was delivered as a spoken‑word poetry interlude. | | 12 Jan 2024 | BBC Radio 6 Music Live Session | Acoustic rendition – stripped back to piano, cello, and locke’s vocal harmonies. Received strong listener feedback for its intimacy. | | 19 Feb 2024 | Coachella (Stage 3 – Indie Tent) | Full‑band performance with visuals of shattering mirrors projected on LED screens; the song served as the set’s emotional climax. | | Publication / Platform | Summary of Review
| Metric | Data (as of March 2026) | |---|---| | Spotify Streams | 12.3 M (global) | | YouTube Views | 3.1 M (official video) | | Critical Acclaim | Featured in Pitchfork “Best Tracks of 2025” list (rank #27) | | Social Media | #LiesWeTell2 trended on TikTok for a week, spawning over 250 k user‑generated videos using the bridge’s vocal hook. | | Date | Venue | Notable Elements |
Critics highlighted the song’s psychological depth and production polish, noting that the continuation from Part 1 feels like a natural narrative expansion rather than a forced sequel.