Long week? Sometimes there’s nothing more deeply delightful and satisfying than a night at home. Throw on your PJs, get the snacks, and instead of a movie, cue up these Sofar performances that pair perfectly with a cozy night on the couch.
1. Antonia – Rainy Day | Sofar Leeds
Maybe the weather’s keeping you home, but maybe not– either way, Antonia really nails the mood here. The soft, lilting beat, rainbow-arching harmonies, and washy blue lights feel just like the slightly melancholy-yet-serene feel of a rainy day and all it can unearth.
2. Dylan Dunlap – Do We Need to Go Out | Sofar Baltimore
We’re home for the night, but we can have some fun, right? The LA-based artist visited our Baltimore community to deliver this buoyant pop number, proving you can fill the room with energy with just a voice and a nord.
3. L.A. Salami – The Land Of Borrowed Time | Sofar NYC
Confession– this song has little to do with staying in, it’s just really good. L.A. Salami’s graced us with several performances, but this one in particular is just a true stunner, an intricate folk tale, the kind that sends you down a video rabbit hole watching one video after the next. Ok scratch that– this Sofar’s actually perfect for staying in.
4. Book Club – I Don’t Need To Travel | Sofar Atlanta
Staying in stirring up a little FOMO? Nope, Book Club’s ready to squash that pesky thought. In sweet folk harmony, the duo tells us all the places we don’t need to go, no matter who’s pushing us.
5. Retrofocus – Happy Tune | Sofar Singapore
Ok, we’re home, we’ve got the snack plate out, and perhaps we’re looking for an easy going tune to match our relaxing evening. Retrofocus is on it– this “Happy Tune” is full of R&B grooves and lyrical imagery of coffee houses in New York and summer love in LA. Pairs perfectly with your favorite chips and dips and daydreams.
6. Autumn Sharif – Smoke And Mirrors | Sofar London
Maybe a night in is bringing up some reflective, pensive feelings. This emotional ballad from Autumn Sharif mirrors the mood. Over plain piano chords, the singer gives a powerhouse vocal performance full of strength and affirmation. (Note: the octave jump mid-song is a jaw-dropping moment)
7. Flo Morrissey – L’Amour Est Bleu | Sofar Paris
Getting sleepy? Flo Morrissey’s got a lovely, dreamy ‘60s french cover before you head to bed. It’s not a lullaby, but it certainly holds the same comfort.
Photo credit: Autumn Sharif at Sofar London in 2019, photo by Najeeb Arshad
