<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Community – Live Music, Concerts & Music Events | Sofar Sounds</title> <atom:link href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/category/community/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:02:02 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3</generator> <image> <url>https://sofar-blog-images.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.svg</url> <title>Community – Live Music, Concerts & Music Events | Sofar Sounds</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Sofar Fringe Festival 2025</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-fringe-festival-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-fringe-festival-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 06:29:35 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4221</guid> <description><![CDATA[Connection is the foundation of Sofar: between artist and audience, between strangers in a room, or between acoustics in a former chapel. This October 11, Sofar Fringe brings that connection into full volume: a one-day festival scattered across Shoreditch (London, UK) venues, where music, comedy, dance, spoken word, and food meet under one wristband. No hierarchy. Just talent. (and epic […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span style="font-size: 20px;">Connection is the foundation of Sofar: between artist and audience, between strangers in a room, or between acoustics in a former chapel. This October 11, <em>Sofar Fringe</em> brings that connection into full volume: a one-day festival scattered across Shoreditch (London, UK) venues, where music, comedy, dance, spoken word, and food meet under one wristband. No hierarchy. Just talent. (and epic sets, of course).</span></div> <div></div> <div> <p>With over 10 local venues and businesses collaborating (<em>all</em> within walking distance), the day feels like a treasure hunt through the beating heart of London.</p> <p>What’s better? It’s just £30 for full access to every venue and act. Sofar Fringe flips the usual festival model – <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/3/#m_3928179464262370903_m_756289885836905700_" rel="noopener" target="_blank">learn more about the inspiration behind the event here.</a></p> <p><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/3/#m_3928179464262370903_m_756289885836905700_" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Don’t wait! Grab your wristband before they sell out at this price!</a> Can’t make it? <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/3/#m_3928179464262370903_m_756289885836905700_" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Find a Sofar show near you!</a></p> </div> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-fringe-festival-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Music, Connection, Community: How to Meet New Friends at a Sofar Show</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-make-friends-at-a-sofar-show</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-make-friends-at-a-sofar-show#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 06:43:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[How To]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Tips & Tricks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Shows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4216</guid> <description><![CDATA[Connection is the secret ingredient at every Sofar show. Sure, the music is magic, but so is talking to the stranger sitting cross-legged beside you in another stranger’s backyard. Call it ancient wisdom, call it timeless practice, but making friends around music has always been part of the experience. We’re inviting you to lean into […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connection is the secret ingredient at every Sofar show. Sure, the music is magic, but so is talking to the stranger sitting cross-legged beside you in another stranger’s backyard. Call it ancient wisdom, call it timeless practice, but making friends around music has always been part of the experience. We’re inviting you to lean into it: the art of small talk, solo dates, and “text me when you get home” goodbyes. Here’s your guide to making a friend (or soulmate) at a Sofar show.</span></p> <h3><b>1. Take a seat</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar shows are all about cozy, casual vibes. Instead of grabbing a corner and hiding behind your phone, sit somewhere central, or even ask if the seat next to someone is taken. That tiny “mind if I sit here?” can open the door to a whole conversation. And even if you don’t pick who ends up beside you, it’s still an open invitation to turn a stranger into a new connection.</span></p> <h3><b>2. Compliment without overthinking</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s the ultimate icebreaker: “Love your jacket” or “That was such a good song choice for the opener.” Simple compliments go a long way; noticing the little things can open the opportunity for a big connection. Plus, at a Sofar show, you already know you’ve got one thing in common: music. Whether it’s swapping thoughts on the artist’s set, determining the genre, or giggling over a lyric, the show itself gives you an instant in.</span></p> <h3><b>3. Talk about music (duh)</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The easiest common ground is literally playing right in front of you. Ask your neighbor if they’ve heard the artist before, what their favorite Sofar show was, or what gigs they’ve been to recently. Boom, you’re chatting without even trying. Bonus points if you plan your next Sofar show together. </span></p> <h3><b>4. Bring a +1, leave with +2</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rolling solo? Brave and brilliant. But if you bring a friend, challenge yourselves to leave with one new connection between you. It takes the pressure off, and you might double your weekly show crew by the end of the night.</span></p> <h3><b>5. Stick around after the encore</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The show might be over, but the conversations are just getting started. Instead of sprinting for the exit, linger a bit! Grab a drink or share your wine, thank the hosts, chat with the artists, or turn to the person next to you and debrief about the night. Post-show magic = prime friend-making time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Because the only thing better than discovering new music is finding new people to share it with. <a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/">See upcoming Sofar shows (and an opportunity for friendship) near you!</a></span></i></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-make-friends-at-a-sofar-show/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sofar stages still standing: Ancient Venues</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/ancient-sofar-venues</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/ancient-sofar-venues#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 08:00:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4206</guid> <description><![CDATA[Not every Sofar show happens in a cozy living room or rooftop garden. Sometimes, the stage is a 7th-century cave, a tenth-century temple, or the mountain range that inspired John Denver. These ancient venues remind us music isn’t just heard, it’s experienced. Who said history had to be boring? Underground caves in Nottingham, UK Talking […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not every Sofar show happens in a cozy living room or rooftop garden. Sometimes, the stage is a 7th-century cave, a tenth-century temple, or <em>the</em> mountain range that inspired John Denver. <span style="font-weight: 400;">These ancient venues remind us music isn’t just heard, it’s experienced. Who said history had to be boring</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">?</span></i></p> <h2><strong>Underground caves in Nottingham, UK</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Talking about digging deeper to find new, exciting venues for a concert, the team at </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar Nottingham</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> took it literally and went underground. There is a wide </span><a href="https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/blog/read/2020/05/city-of-caves-nottinghams-hidden-underground-world-b6067" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">network of caves</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and tunnels stretching beneath the city of Nottingham. It dates as far back as the 7th century when the early inhabitants discovered that the soft sandstone can be easily carved into underground shelters. And you won’t find a live music concert in a space like this every day. We’re sure the reverb there was excellent.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4212" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4212" style="width: 382px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-4212 " src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/della_lupa-nottingham-deckchair_barbershop.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="382" height="382" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/della_lupa-nottingham-deckchair_barbershop.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/della_lupa-nottingham-deckchair_barbershop.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/della_lupa-nottingham-deckchair_barbershop.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&h=150&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=150&wpsize=thumbnail 150w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/della_lupa-nottingham-deckchair_barbershop.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=768&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/della_lupa-nottingham-deckchair_barbershop.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&h=400&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=400&wpsize=square 400w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/della_lupa-nottingham-deckchair_barbershop.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/della_lupa-nottingham-deckchair_barbershop.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=2048&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/della_lupa-nottingham-deckchair_barbershop.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4212" class="wp-caption-text">photo courtesy of Sofar Nottingham</figcaption></figure> <h2><b>A Temple in Chiba, Japan</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Music is a sacred language, and the spirit of reverence is palpable at this Sofar performance at the </span><a href="https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6401.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Naritasan Shinshoji Temple</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in Narita City, just outside Tokyo (and super close to Tokyo Narita airport). Treasured objects, hushed rooms, and sonorous sounds make this a nearly transcendent experience in a very special place. And after the show, there’s plenty more to see, with a whole tenth-century temple complex to explore.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4208" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4208" style="width: 461px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4208" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/ximfnBiP-laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="461" height="260" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/ximfnBiP-laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/ximfnBiP-laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/ximfnBiP-laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/ximfnBiP-laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/ximfnBiP-laa8vKc5-Web_Ready-sofar-tokyo.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4208" class="wp-caption-text">photo courtesy of Sofar Tokyo</figcaption></figure> <h2><strong>Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), Wales, UK</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The hills are alive with the sound of… Sofar artists. No, really. In May 2024, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sofarsounds/reel/C7ouR6EPd_v/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">over 250 hikers took on epic trails</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—some as long as 7 hours—for a Sofar show like no other, with Snowdonia’s <em>500 million-year-old</em> (and breathtaking) peaks as the backdrop. Thanks to Columbia’s #HikeFest, this off-grid gig turned “getting there” into half the adventure.</span><br /> <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zf19xsXrNHU?si=3hTd3zPq-kW3tYek" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Red Horse Inn, Greenville, SC, USA</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Magic is to be had at the </span><a href="https://www.theredhorseinn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Red Horse Inn</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Nestled in upstate South Carolina, this venue showcases incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which date back to a time <em>before</em> trees were even a thing. (John Denver taught us all that, right?) And if that’s not enough to tempt you, the wine bar is home to Finn, a friendly pet pig. While Finn might not be a Sofar artist, he’s sure to steal the show!</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4209" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4209" style="width: 381px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-4209" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/image-4559504-copy.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=294&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="381" height="373" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/image-4559504-copy.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=294&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/image-4559504-copy.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1004&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/image-4559504-copy.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=753&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/image-4559504-copy.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1505&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/image-4559504-copy.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=2007&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/image-4559504-copy.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1399w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4209" class="wp-caption-text">photo courtesy of Sofar Greenville</figcaption></figure> <p> </p> <p><em><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/">Curious what other unexpected spaces we’ve turned into stages? Explore upcoming Sofar shows near you!</a></em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/ancient-sofar-venues/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sofar, So Long, Summer Setlist</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-summer-setlist</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-summer-setlist#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:27:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Music Alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Round-up]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4202</guid> <description><![CDATA[Summer may be winding down, but these fresh drops from Sofar artists prove the show must go on. Some tracks pulse with energy, others go deep into the feels, and yet, they all capture that end-of-August vibe. Consider this your seasonal send-off. Let’s get into it! Olivia Dean | “Man I Need” London’s own Olivia […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Summer may be winding down, but these fresh drops from Sofar artists prove the show must go on. Some tracks pulse with energy, others go deep into the feels, and yet, they all capture that end-of-August vibe. Consider this your seasonal send-off. Let’s get into it!</span></p> <h2><b>Olivia Dean | </b><b>“Man I Need”</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">London’s own Olivia Dean is known for her cozy, soul-pop storytelling, and we’re among the many who have been waiting for her next drop. </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1qbmS6ep2hbBRaEZFpn7BX?si=2a1ae9ca95474206" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Man I Need”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> hits that bittersweet spot between braving heartbreak and embracing newfound freedom. Olivia didn’t just stop there; besides </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0Bv6OJO0L5gcf20DMww54a?si=xNIRW-PZRpieLiLRYItJYA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">dropping two additional tracks</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> teasing her upcoming album,</span> <a href="https://www.oliviadeano.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafAdYbgO1-eoM7sgpR6fsBOC2BtXJBR6T-Abe6xx5OaGw4s89aPIfv-f3fM8Q_aem_6tcS_p92UnZsJRhi-6eegA#tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">she’s on tour,</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> including dates opening for Sabrina Carpenter, and hitting festivals until next summer! </span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oIv_Y2RPQ_A?si=IzaYiLZXveDWXsm1" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>Cool Company | “Hip 2 Hip Hypnosis”</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cheeky meets addictive with </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7wweXc51MLp0BLoGMNCjJR?si=HIUPLiMATAmMMwQqVmAxHQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Hip 2 Hip Hypnosis,”</span></a> and likely why the <span style="font-weight: 400;">Brooklyn duo is, in fact, cool company. The groovy track features Durand Bernarr, cementing their credibility of cool, futuristic R&B music. Warning: side effects may include dancing in public, which you can do live at one of </span><a href="https://www.songkick.com/artists/7031174-cool-company?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAada0F2h5CQGPPOHVupjZ-ZrXW0yv_iv_0_Z3sTOp1M11f0nCvmhjiGerUf7dg_aem_caC2CZBtMdvXoIfz7Ur4IA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">their upcoming shows!</span></a></p> <h2><b>Scarlett Rose | “West Coast X Billie Bossa Nova”</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scarlett Rose has had Sofar shows, (very) viral hits, and covers we didn’t know we needed. The </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/05nj2FXPTBMnGSFsiHHGcH?si=816d244d04674b31" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Dark Times”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> artist is serving up more of her ethereal sad-girl sound. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dropping a sultry spin on Sofar Alum, Billie Eilish’s </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bCMlnbje6Gh6lbrSI8WpK?si=gM1srzT6TYaH2iZRQ-tI4g" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Billie Bossa Nova,” featuring Lana Del Rey’s “West Coast,”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is just what we needed from the mysterious, emerging Spanish star.</span></p> <h2><b>Daisha McBride | “Can’t Stop This” </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With unapologetic flair, Daisha McBride brings her energizing confidence to what can only be described as a </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">banger</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Her new single, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5KvwAp4O37uULAaqSlXHVB?si=8lfXN64QQ5qIOO245lT8QQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Can’t Stop This,” </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">is a Missy Elliot era resurrection, bound to be a club hit. Catch the energy live at one of her upcoming show dates!</span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kq5DXlOZrR0?si=3Jg0iW57KoX4Hgcc" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>Sam </b><b>Drysdale |</b><b> “Cold Water” </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Drysdale cools things down with</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/75VpXo7umgZLY6lIF9I3eW?si=V8eodGWYQ0KB6_mfD_zi-Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> “Cold Water,”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> a ballad that feels like a deep breath after the chaos of summer. His haunting vocals and delicate guitar work hit with that perfect late-night, last-call kind of stillness. It’s the perfect track for a seasonal shift.</span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CuHZLzdcvc0?si=sjymJecMX1JW0UqL" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>AJ McQueen | “Touch Grass”</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Everyone needs a reminder to stop and slow down, and AJ McQueen delivers it with </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5ewDTRmOqHBA51iNs2gFON?si=385d98495c45468f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Touch Grass.”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Equal parts reminder and mantra, the track gives ‘oldest sibling’ wisdom. When the summer haze gets heavy, AJ keeps us grounded.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CI3sL1gHPYY?si=NE2Nk-141rTizrms" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>Chappell Roan | “The Subway”</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of us have been replaying clips of live performances of </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7GlwcUYHB99l7k13I2Hira?si=wMkmju2UTfGI5M4RRtou3w" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The Subway”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for the last year, and finally, it’s here. When vulnerability meets theatre drama, Chappell Roan enters the chat. With upcoming projects, Grammy wins, and </span><a href="https://www.chappellroanshows.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacADhGlPZoMzsJMX12SzQnN4864TpmCdu0VKGBr2YwZSZVTsIYDFmhyanvF8Q_aem_HYBHlhnhUxKWjt7zQPMH9A" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">non-stop show dates</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, somehow she found the time to record and release this treasure.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/woLfAvD5iXI?si=m5Q_XvXitOz_MMwd" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch these artists and more just like them at </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">a Sofar near you!</span></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-summer-setlist/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>If These Walls Could Sing: Legendary Sofar Locations</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/legendary-sofar-locations</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/legendary-sofar-locations#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:56:53 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4196</guid> <description><![CDATA[From London to Honolulu, our shows have found their way into venues with stories woven into the fabric of music history. These aren’t just stages; they’re places where icons lived, created, and reshaped culture. And when Sofar steps in, it’s like the past and present hit the same note. Aretha Franklin’s Estate | Detroit, Michigan […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From London to Honolulu, our shows have found their way into venues with stories woven into the fabric of music history. These aren’t just stages; they’re places where icons lived, created, and reshaped culture. And when Sofar steps in, it’s like the past and present hit the same note.</span></p> <h2><b>Aretha Franklin’s Estate | Detroit, Michigan</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Queen of Soul didn’t just bless us with songs that defined generations; she left her mark on the very walls of her Detroit estate. Hosting a Sofar show here felt like stepping into history, where every note carried the same power and grace that Aretha poured into her music. A stage doesn’t get much more iconic than this.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GdjaMUhw7_k?si=W8KMI2d7LDHctz5T" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>David Bowie’s Apartment | Berlin, Germany</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">David Bowie found refuge in Berlin when escaping the chaos of LA. The block became his sanctuary; he claims his time spent there “saved my life and my creativity.” It was here that he painted, reflected, and created some of his most iconic music. Hosting Sofar Berlin in Bowie’s old apartment wasn’t just a show; it was magic.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4199" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4199" style="width: 461px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4199" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4192.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="461" height="307" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4192.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4192.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4192.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4192.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4192.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1365&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4192.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4199" class="wp-caption-text">photo credit @sophia_carrara</figcaption></figure> <h2><b>Buckingham Palace, The Queen’s Gallery | London, UK</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Live music in Buckingham Palace? You read that right. The Queen’s Gallery in London has opened its doors to Sofar, giving audiences the chance to experience intimate performances in one of the most famous residences in the world. Between the art-lined walls and the weight of royal history, every note felt like it belonged to something much bigger.</span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4hvh0VSzpag?si=L3af0LLMQSysLbxX" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>David Rockefeller’s Penthouse | New York City, NY</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Way above the hustle of Manhattan, David Rockefeller’s private penthouse office once looked out over the city he helped shape. Bringing Sofar to this sky-high perch wasn’t just about the view; it was about transforming a place of power into a place of music. A space once reserved for deals and decisions turned into one of the most unique concert settings imaginable.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4200" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4200" style="width: 497px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4200" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="497" height="331" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1366&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4200" class="wp-caption-text">Photo Courtesy of The Corcoran Group</figcaption></figure> <h2><b>Island Sound Studios | Honolulu, Hawaii</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This one’s got modern legend status written all over it. Island Sound Studios has hosted the likes of Beyoncé, Mac Miller, and John Legend, each leaving behind a little piece of their magic. Sofar’s night there was less about looking back and more about feeling part of a living, breathing creative legacy. </span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BhzaZunhUKY?si=u81aiz7axj_WxzF1" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready to explore venues legendary for live music and beyond? </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">See shows near you</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">!</span></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/legendary-sofar-locations/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>How To: Travel as a Music Lover</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-travel-as-a-music-lover</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-travel-as-a-music-lover#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 08:00:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[How To]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Tips & Tricks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4191</guid> <description><![CDATA[A trip without music? Could not be us! Whether you’re heading across the world or just across town, there are plenty of ways to make music the highlight of your journey. From catching live shows in unexpected venues to curating the perfect travel playlist, we’ve rounded up our favorite travel tips for music lovers. 1. […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A trip without music? Could not be us! Whether you’re heading across the world or just across town, there are plenty of ways to make music the highlight of your journey. From catching live shows in unexpected venues to curating the perfect travel playlist, we’ve rounded up our favorite travel tips for music lovers.</p> <h2><b>1. Going to a Sofar City?</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before you book that dinner reservation, check the Sofar calendar. Our shows pop up in <em>hundreds </em>of cities across the globe. Picture this: sipping wine at a candlelit jazz set in Paris or watching an emerging indie pop band under string lights in Melbourne.</span></p> <h2><b>2. Chat with the Locals</b></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 20px;">Skip the tourist traps and ask your rideshare driver, barista, or bartender where they go for live music. You’ll find basement venues, rooftop gigs, and hole-in-the-wall treasures you’d never see on TripAdvisor. Our favorite? Finding local record shops to connect, discover, and get details on a show tomorrow night. </span></p> <h2><b>3. Pack for the encore<br /> </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What we mean: wear shoes you can stand in all night and layers for chilly outdoor shows. *Bonus points for a tote bag to stash a vinyl, merch, or umbrella.</span></p> <h2><b>4. Create the city soundtrack </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make a playlist for the city you’re visiting; add local artists, vibes, or lyrical homages to cultivate and immerse in your travel experience! Even better, track artists you’ve seen (or want to see) at Sofar. It’ll set the tone and maybe even inspire a last-minute ticket purchase. Or, as always recommended, plan your trip around your favorite artists’ tour dates!</span></p> <h2><b>5. Embrace the unfamiliar genre </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You wouldn’t eat the same meal every night on vacation, so why stick to one type of music? See a folk trio one night or a hip-hop set the next. </span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">PS Sofar shows make it easy to hop genres and discover new favorites.</span></em></p> <h2><b>6. Don’t have it <em>all</em> planned out</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of the best gigs happen when you least expect it. Leave a gap in your itinerary so you can say yes when a new friend invites you to a Sofar show, block party, or pop-up performance.</span></p> <h2><b>7. Memories > Momentos </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Snap a photo of the setlist, jot down the name of that song you loved, and follow the artists after the show. That way, your trip playlist keeps growing long after you’re home.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And the best advice?<a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"> Finding a Sofar Show in your next destination.</a> With secret concerts around the world, consider us a local friend who always knows where the good music is.</span></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/how-to-travel-as-a-music-lover/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>