April is here, and your Sofar Artist News is bringing the goods. We’ll start with a look back at Teddy Swims, the Sofar alum whose covers could stop traffic and whose originals are now Grammy-nominated. And because we love good news, we’ve got festival-ready lineups, new albums, and fresh tour dates coming your way. Ready to dive in?
1. Teddy Swims has mastered the art of turning covers into gold and originals into straight-up anthems. Since I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy dropped in 2023, he’s landed a Grammy nomination and owned the airwaves with Lose Control. Now, he’s keeping the momentum going with I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), which includes new tracks like “She Got It” with GloRilla and Coco Jones and “Your Kind of Crazy.
Oh, and he’s currently tearing it up on his North American tour, proving his live show is just as powerful as his records. But before all that, he took the Sofar London stage with Victor Ray and delivered an unreal cover of John Legend’s “Ordinary People.” Here are two of his most iconic covers—the ones that made us go, Wait, how is this better than the original?
2. Midnight Generation is adding a little *spark* to the queue with Tender Love, a synthy, disco-drenched album that feels like it was made for 2 AM kitchen dances. Their sound? Funk meets INXS- and if you haven’t heard Summer Nights yet—warning: it might make you rewatch another John Huges film. Keep an eye out, they’re lighting up some of our favorite Festival stages this year!
3. Mad Keys has shared his talent with us on yet another new album! The collaborative project with artist Heno., Healing Out Loud, has proven to be the right move. Blending hip-hop, jazz, and soul, the project explores “Growing Pains,” and the challenge of when things are “Easier Said Than Done.” Fresh off collaborations with brands like Adobe and Jordan, he’s now taking his sound global with EU tour dates live and tickets on sale. For Mad Keys, DC may be home, but right now, he’s got a world to play for!
4. Diana Ezerex isn’t just making music—she’s making statements. Her latest EP, Identity (Ambivalence), delivers four power-packed tracks that dive into belonging, acceptance, and the fight against injustice, all wrapped in her signature pop-soft rock sound. With every release, she’s proving she has a lot to say—and we’re here for it. She’s currently on tour, and with all these singles and EPs dropping, we can’t help but wonder: Is another full album on the horizon? Here’s to hoping!
5. Estonia’s own The Boondocks are back with their new album Silver Buzz, and it’s everything you’d expect from this hard-hitting, guitar-driven four-piece. Their sound, a blend of British post-punk, pop melodies, and early R&B influences, creates a gritty yet polished rock vibe that’s tough to ignore. To celebrate the release, they’re throwing an album listening party on April 18th in Estonia—so consider flights booked! With a track record that includes awards like Best New Artist and Rock Album of the Year, bragging rights for ‘seeing them first’ is just a bonus.
Catch these artists and more just like them at a Sofar near you!
