Press Play: Sofia Malamute
Welcome to takeaway’s deep dive into your favorite artists’ favorite artists: This month, the Argentine photographer plugs in her 2026 soundtrack.
Sofia Malamute’s work ranges from glossy campaigns for Chanel and Saint Laurent to intimate snapshots of friends and everyday life in Buenos Aires. It’s no surprise, then, that her playlist is just as expansive and unexpected. Below, the visual wunderkind shares a tracklist for 2026, and breaks down her highlights — from playing Sade during shoots to belting to David Bowie while driving.
First thing you do when you wake up?
I start the day writing my morning pages.
First album you bought with your own money?
In The Court Of The Crimson King by King Crimson.
Which albums defined your teenage years?
Figure 8 by Elliott Smith and Artaud by Luis Alberto Spinetta.
First song you ever screamed to in a car?
“Under Pressure” by David Bowie.
What concerts made you rethink your entire personality?
Madonna at “The Confessions Tour” in Miami, PJ Harvey at Terminal 5, Radiohead at Madison Square Garden, and Patti Smith’s 45th anniversary of Horses at Electric Lady Studios.
Shuffle or front to back?
Front to back, and my favorites forever on repeat.
What song could you live inside forever?
“Bolero” by Ravel.
Where do you dance?
By myself, in the mirror with headphones on.
What do you listen to when shooting?
I tend to start with The Best of Sade to set the mood and then go with the flow of the day.
What’s the most underrated movie soundtrack?
Jackie by Mica Levi.
A song that turns you on?
“Crushing” by Eartheater.
What’s the last thing you screenshotted?
A picture of Dev Hynes in a really cool look.
What’s something you romanticize that probably shouldn’t be romanticized?
A good pair of socks.