# The Lunch Discussion - 12-Year-Old Songwriter Drops Stunning Debut Album 'Where Am I?'

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Podcast: [The Discussion Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-discussion-podcast-7670425)
Published: 2026-04-25T07:35:35+00:00
Episode link: https://TheDiscussionPodcasts.podbean.com/e/12-year-old-songwriter-drops-stunning-debut-album-where-am-i/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gpsxcd7tiy8nbant/The_Lunch_Discussion_-_Sophia_Bacalle_Singer_Songwriter_24_April_2026v01aa8fo.mp3
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## Resource

This episode of "theLateLateLunchshow" features 12-year-old singer-songwriter Sophia Bacall, who wrote, performed and recorded her debut 10-track album, Where Am I?, while still at school. Rod Maxwell discusses her songwriting beginnings, instruments she plays, musical influences and the recording process. Sophia shares how a birthday recording session sparked her career, how she balances home recordings with studio sessions, the support from the Music Place in Altrincham, and her hopes to continue releasing singles and performing live. The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

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