ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES PRESENTS:
THE RAW, iNTiMATE SOUND OF  SOPHIST
AND THEiR NEW RELEASE 'THE WHiTE EP'

JUNE 21, 2012 - In ancient Greece, sophists were a category of teachers who specialized in using the tools of philosophy and rhetoric for the purpose of teaching aręte – excellence, or virtue – predominantly to young statesmen and nobility. According to TIM PALMER, they came in conflict with philosophers like Plato and were often called “rogue” or “deceptive” in their teachings. PALMER’s fascination with the concept and the contrast between the “official” history and the real story of these men led the multi-talented Southern New Jersey based singer-songwriter to choose the moniker “SOPHIST” to record and perform under. It’s a nod to sarcasm with a bit of rebellion. With a wide range of influences ranging from EDDIE VEDDER and THE MARS VOLTA to MILES DAVIS and various dubstep artists, PALMER is launching the new phase of his recording career in a fascinating way—starting with the release of his stark, all acoustic three track set THE WHITE EP on June 23. THE WHITE EP, a very personal intro to the SOPHiST experience whose vibe is inspired largely by EDDIE VEDDER’s INTO THE WILD soundtrack, opens with the plaintive and atmospheric “FORTUNE SQUANDER,” a very personal song PALMER wrote about his feeling of helpless frustration as he dealt with his younger sister’s addictions prior to her entering rehab. “RUN” is a lighter hearted, strumming driven tune about running away from someone you love, only to find that you’re always longing for and circling back to that person in some ways; the idea is that nothing stays the same when you lose the person you love. The passionate and incisive “THIN RED LINE” holds a mirror up to a society that has given up its spiritual core in its quest for prosperity and a thriving capitalist system.