Sophie Marcella Cates[1] (born August 25, 1999), formerly known as Silver Sphere, is an American singer-songwriter.
In 2018, Cates independently released her debut single, "Drinking Games", using the stage name Silver Sphere.
[5] Abby Wright of The Central Trend described the album as "a vibrant treasure map of pockets" and stated that she "really, really liked" the project.
led to Cates being signed by RCA Records, and on July 22, 2020, she released her debut major label single, "Crowd".
[9] After the EP's release, Sienna Estrada of Earmilk praised Cates for demonstrating artistic growth, noting the contrast in sound between Yikes!