Whether you’re throwing a party, gathering with a few friends, or just laying low, here are a few songs from Sofar for your New Year’s eve soundtrack to bid adieu to 2022.
1. Soft Streak – Ride | Sofar Los Angeles
Looking to suit your New Year’s eve soundtrack for a vibey, chic party? Pair the eve with this performance from Soft Streak (one of our favorite LA groups). This track, “Ride”, is that kind of breezy, synthy alt-pop that feels like a night going absolutely right.
2. Kablito – Chance | Parallels
Drop the lights, grab the champagne, and put on this song from Kablito. This dazzling, synth tune fuses latin rhythms with pop hooks, coming together as the moment of your New Year’s eve soundtrack you want playing for the crowd when the ball drops (bonus: if you’re looking for what kind of party food might work best with Kablito’s music, chef Ludo’s got you covered).
3. Johnny & the Yooahoos – It’ll All Be Fine | Sofar Nuremberg
At a high-energy house shindig? Johnny & the Yooahoos have this bluegrass acoustic number pulsing with optimism and good feelings for your New Year’s eve soundtrack. It’ll throw a big smile on your face as you’re wishing everyone a happy new year.
4. Mama Duke – No Plan B | Sofar San Antonio
Maybe the gathering’s just piling into the living room with a group of your best buds, toasting to the year? You might need this Mama Duke song on the speakers. The artist has been picking up some real steam–Austin City Limits, TV cameos, National Anthem performances–and we get it after hearing “No Plan B”, a laid-back yet straight-to-the-point jam, the kind of honesty you share with your friends.
5. Tiny Habits – In the Same Place | Bumble x Sofar Sessions | Boston
Not big on parties? Sometimes New Year’s Eve is just for laying low, maybe with a loved one, or just having a solo night to reflect. Best to pair that kind of eve with this tender Tiny Habits video, an acoustic number stacked with the trio’s signature, pristine harmonies (sidenote, did you catch them backing Lizzy McAlpine for her NPR’s Tiny Desk performance? That might be another to add to your list).
6. Luh’ra – Share Love | Sofar Cape Town
Ok, it’s just about time to head to bed, there’s a big new 2023 ahead, after all. But before you sleep, you just need one more song, a night cap of sorts. For the sendoff to your New Year’s eve soundtrack, Luh’ra’s got this beautiful song for you, a delicate yet grounded performance that turns into a tender singalong with a mesmerized crowd. Take a listen. Oh, and Happy New Year.
Words by Sofar Editorial Team
Photo credit: Kablito performing Sofar LA, photo by Connor Gaskey
