Los Angeles-based pop artist Sophia Kaloustian has released the music video for her latest single, “Used To Breathe,” a twist on the traditional heartbreak anthems, exploring themes of self-growth and introspection.
The track highlights Sophia’s dynamic vocals, backed by her iconic sonic blend of indie pop and rock influences. Directed by Noah Pinnt, “Used To Breathe” is a story about finding yourself after years of devoting your time and energy to someone else. This fun video features actors Talia Patterson, Isabella Adad, Marcus Delgado, and Grace Beck alongside Sophia and takes the listener on a journey of emotions as Kaloustian showcases what life after years of love feels like.
“This song is the emotional process I’ve gone through periodically this past year as I’m learning how to navigate being single for the longest time in my life since I was 14 years old. [It] doesn’t discuss the typical ‘I miss my ex and am heartbroken’ theme that most breakup songs focus on. What separates this…from the norm is that I’m missing the space these relationships used to take up in my life and how I’m trying to cope with the absence of such a significant presence…suddenly being gone…the act of being in love with someone in this capacity was so natural for so long, it was as if it was an essential normal bodily function that I didn’t even have to actively engage in, such as breathing.”
– Sophia Kaloustian
Sophia Kaloustian began her musical journey at a young age and has continued to hone her craft through the years, with more than a decade of live performances under her belt. She graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music and emphasis in Vocal Performance in 2023. Since then, she has been creating original records, with the release of her first two singles, “best intentions” and “slow dancing, slow destruction,” in 2024. Her ability to lyrically and vocally build a world around her songs is what truly captures audiences’ hearts. There is no doubt the singer has an incredible range, one which she constantly is refining and exercising. Sophia hopes to eventually use her career as a performer to mentor other aspiring singers as a vocal coach and music director in her own studio. With this latest single, she dives head first in sharing a very intimate part of her life with listeners. Watch the video for “Used To Breathe” below and stream it on Spotify. You can follow Sophia Kaloustian on Instagram and TikTok.