<?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>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 21:17:52 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</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>Soundtrack Your Summer in These Picture-Perfect Sofar Spaces</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-summer-venues-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-summer-venues-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 03:18:19 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4115</guid> <description><![CDATA[Sofar Artists are setting the stage this summer, so we’re sharing venues where the view is as captivating as the music. From rooftop gardens to floating clubs, these backdrops give the artists (a little) competition. See the list of our favorite summer spots— where Sofar shows meet epic scenery. Willy Wall | New York City, […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar Artists are setting the stage this summer, so we’re sharing venues where the view is as captivating as the music. From rooftop gardens to floating clubs, these backdrops give the artists (a little) competition. See the list of our favorite summer spots— where Sofar shows meet epic scenery.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Willy Wall | New York City, NY, USA</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This floating clubhouse anchored in New York Harbor delivers waterfront views with a skyline you can’t beat. Only accessible by boat, the<a href="https://willywall.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Honorable William Wall (aka “Willy Wall”)</a> becomes a breezy Sofar venue (and Sofar team favorite). The city fades behind you, and the music floats with the tide, becoming an unexpected bucket-list night. It’s part secret concert, part summer adventure.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4119" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4119" style="width: 505px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4119" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/William-Wall.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=203&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="505" height="342" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/William-Wall.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=203&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/William-Wall.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=691&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/William-Wall.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=518&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/William-Wall.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1037&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/William-Wall.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1382&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/William-Wall.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4119" class="wp-caption-text">Willy Wall, NYC</figcaption></figure> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Greenhouse at Hotel Emeline | Charleston, SC, USA</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tucked in the courtyard of one of Charleston’s dreamiest boutique hotels, the Greenhouse at <a href="https://hotelemeline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hotel Emeline</a> is a vintage, sun-dappled hideaway. Surrounded by ferns and exposed brick, it’s the perfect cozy-but-chic backdrop for Sofar sets that stretch into the golden hour. It’s giving slow sips, soft lights, and a soundtrack of Southern charm.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4120" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4120" style="width: 336px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4120" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/SC-greenhouse-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=200&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="336" height="505" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/SC-greenhouse-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=200&wpsize=medium 200w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/SC-greenhouse-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=683&wpsize=large 683w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/SC-greenhouse-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/SC-greenhouse-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=1536x1536 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/SC-greenhouse-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4120" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar Charleston at Hotel Emeline</figcaption></figure> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Susock Museum | Beirut, Lebanon</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar Beirut takes over the historic <a href="https://sursock.museum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sursock Museum</a>, where Mediterranean architecture and tree-lined terraces set the scene. Overlooking the city’s hills and coast, it’s a timeless backdrop for live performances that blend echoes of the past and present. It’s not just a show—it’s a summer night steeped in history and sound.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4117" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4117" style="width: 437px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-4117 " src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Web_Ready-mehrak-beirut-sursock_museum_resto-072819-@joannakaii.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="437" height="246" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Web_Ready-mehrak-beirut-sursock_museum_resto-072819-@joannakaii.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Web_Ready-mehrak-beirut-sursock_museum_resto-072819-@joannakaii.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Web_Ready-mehrak-beirut-sursock_museum_resto-072819-@joannakaii.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Web_Ready-mehrak-beirut-sursock_museum_resto-072819-@joannakaii.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Web_Ready-mehrak-beirut-sursock_museum_resto-072819-@joannakaii.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Web_Ready-mehrak-beirut-sursock_museum_resto-072819-@joannakaii.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4117" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar Beirut at the Susock Museum</figcaption></figure> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pullman Hotel | Lima, Peru</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Modern design meets mountain-lined skies at the <a href="https://www.pullmanlimamiraflores.pe/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pullman Hotel rooftop</a> in Lima. With panoramic views stretching over San Isidro and beyond, the open-air terrace becomes a breezy stage for Sofar artists lighting up the night. It’s the kind of scene that makes you pause just to take it all in.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4121" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4121" style="width: 440px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4121" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/La_La_Pullman_Hotel_Miraflores_Lima_Jaime_Ruiz_Caro_3_9_2024_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="440" height="293" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/La_La_Pullman_Hotel_Miraflores_Lima_Jaime_Ruiz_Caro_3_9_2024_34-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/La_La_Pullman_Hotel_Miraflores_Lima_Jaime_Ruiz_Caro_3_9_2024_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=681&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/La_La_Pullman_Hotel_Miraflores_Lima_Jaime_Ruiz_Caro_3_9_2024_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=511&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/La_La_Pullman_Hotel_Miraflores_Lima_Jaime_Ruiz_Caro_3_9_2024_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1022&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/La_La_Pullman_Hotel_Miraflores_Lima_Jaime_Ruiz_Caro_3_9_2024_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1362&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/La_La_Pullman_Hotel_Miraflores_Lima_Jaime_Ruiz_Caro_3_9_2024_34-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4121" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar Lima at the Pullman Hotel</figcaption></figure> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Urban Park Roof Garden | Boston, MA, USA</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nobody is celebrating summer quite like Sofar Boston. In partnership with the <a href="https://www.kendallcenter.com/events-public-programs/roof-garden/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Urban Park Roof Garden</a>, located in the heart of Kendall Square Park, the lush greenery and epic skylines give a stunning scene for artist stages. The ongoing summer series has upcoming show dates, a beer garden</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">a pickleball court. Need we say more?</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4122" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4122" style="width: 362px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4122" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Urban-park-2-1.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=225&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="362" height="483" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Urban-park-2-1.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=225&wpsize=medium 225w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Urban-park-2-1.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Urban-park-2-1.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1152&wpsize=1536x1536 1152w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Urban-park-2-1.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=2048&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=2048x2048 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Urban-park-2-1.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4122" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar Boston at Urban Park Garden</figcaption></figure> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">La chapelle Reille | Paris, France</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tucked inside a lush garden in the heart of Paris, La Chapelle Reille is a 19th-century chapel turned Sofar sanctuary. Think ivy-draped stone, stained glass glows, and music echoing under vaulted ceilings—summer in Paris doesn’t get more romantic than this. Don’t let the lack of air conditioning deter you, Sofar Paris </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Curator Bastien says, “the Lord keeps the heat out.” </span></p> <figure id="attachment_4124" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4124" style="width: 343px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4124" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-06-21-at-3.12.09%E2%80%AFPM.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=251&wpsize=medium" alt="Sofar Paris at La chapelle Reille" width="343" height="410" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4124" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar Paris at La chapelle Reille</figcaption></figure> <p>Want to see a show in a dreamy venue near you? <a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/">Check out what’s coming up!</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-summer-venues-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>5 Noteworthy Artists Who Played a Sofar Part 4</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/5-noteworthy-sofar-artists-pt-4</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/5-noteworthy-sofar-artists-pt-4#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:58:17 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Round-up]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blackwave]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jorja Smith]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Khruangbin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rainbow kitten surprise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shakey graves]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4103</guid> <description><![CDATA[Headliners, Grammy-winners, and millions of plays- Sofar Alumni are no strangers to talent or success. We’re sharing 5 Sofar shows that will make you want to time travel back to these small sets, with big names. Welcome to Noteworthy Artists who played a Sofar show, part 4. Kruangbin | Sofar Bristol Chances are you’ve heard […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Headliners, Grammy-winners, and millions of plays- Sofar Alumni are no strangers to talent or success. We’re sharing</span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/noteworthy-artists-sofar-part-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 5 Sofar shows that will make you want to time travel back to these small sets, with big names</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Welcome to Noteworthy Artists who played a Sofar show, part 4.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kruangbin | Sofar Bristol</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chances are you’ve heard Khruangbin, and if you haven’t, chances are you have and didn’t know it. The Texas-native, alternative-indie trio has been making waves in the industry for over a decade. With Grammy noms, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/24ntSW3QVJzR79lHAAOTaY?si=6c0d6109bde14399" target="_blank" rel="noopener">collaborations with Leon Bridges</a>, and unmistakable talent, Khruangbin persists on the Sofar radar. If you’re not sold yet- see them<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mVVjNmdjXZZDvhgQWiakk/concerts" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> live on their European tour</a>, and thank us later.</span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DAY1WVZDl2g?si=BfTBYzhMiVaLXEGp" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shakey Graves Sofar | Austin</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Speaking of Texas, ~</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">take us back~ </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">to 2012 at </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/cities/austin" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar Austin</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for the Shakey Graves Sofar set. Born as Alejandro Rose-Garcia, the Americana folk artist didn’t just play a Sofar show before his music success; he also acted in roles for TV shows: </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Friday Night Lights</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spy Kids. </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">From winning ‘Best New Artist’ at the 2015 American Music Awards to playing stages </span><a href="https://tribeza.com/arts/luck-presents-spring-concerts-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">alongside Modest Mouse and Willie Nelson,</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> his creative resume is only getting started. </span><a href="https://www.shakeygraves.com/tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch Shakey Graves on his North American tour, </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">playing venues big </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> small.</span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iZBS-JUBAXQ?si=Vc5MaNL34FRhIXwU" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">blackwave. | Sofar London</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since their 2019 Sofar London show, blackwave. has been making a lot more than waves. The experimental duo has </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">millions</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of streams to show for it. Since the success of their hit <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2wSKzkZZJo45qRCBxM13wk?si=fb4685c882874a9e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Elusive,”</a> the duo followed up with two albums, each progressing in popularity for their hip-hop, R&B, blues, and jazz-y style. Don’t take our word for it, see for yourself at </span><a href="https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106811047?app_id=spt_feed&came_from=281&utm_medium=web&utm_source=spt_feed&utm_campaign=event" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">their set at Pukklepop in August! </span></a></p> <h3><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4110" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/4V09TTzt-Social_Universal-BLACKWAVE_JANEJIMENEZ.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/4V09TTzt-Social_Universal-BLACKWAVE_JANEJIMENEZ.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/4V09TTzt-Social_Universal-BLACKWAVE_JANEJIMENEZ.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/4V09TTzt-Social_Universal-BLACKWAVE_JANEJIMENEZ.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/4V09TTzt-Social_Universal-BLACKWAVE_JANEJIMENEZ.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/4V09TTzt-Social_Universal-BLACKWAVE_JANEJIMENEZ.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/4V09TTzt-Social_Universal-BLACKWAVE_JANEJIMENEZ.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/4V09TTzt-Social_Universal-BLACKWAVE_JANEJIMENEZ.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/4V09TTzt-Social_Universal-BLACKWAVE_JANEJIMENEZ.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></h3> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rainbow Kitten Surprise | Sofar London</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7Ew5us0FuyUZZ4p6jRP2r3?si=e05ba604d81d478e" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Superstar-</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">dom</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the can’t-be-put-in-a-box band, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, gave a historic Sofar London show back in 2018. Despite the band’s 2023 announcement that they would be taking a break to rest, they lost no time with the drop of </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2bOwdC37gg057sITTY8Ovj?si=95skBNvNSvK97xfDlO5e7g" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">another hit album</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> last year, and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5absPtnH7lb3sFE6MudIa8?si=RJJ_V0iFQIKwtViydYnhQg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">released a single earlier this year.</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Catch up with them </span><a href="https://tr.ee/xurqazK4t7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">live on tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">– featuring festival </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Sofar alum appearances!</span></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4111" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-rainbow_kitten_surprise-london-ben_sykes.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-rainbow_kitten_surprise-london-ben_sykes.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/Social_Universal-rainbow_kitten_surprise-london-ben_sykes.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/Social_Universal-rainbow_kitten_surprise-london-ben_sykes.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/Social_Universal-rainbow_kitten_surprise-london-ben_sykes.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/Social_Universal-rainbow_kitten_surprise-london-ben_sykes.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/Social_Universal-rainbow_kitten_surprise-london-ben_sykes.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/Social_Universal-rainbow_kitten_surprise-london-ben_sykes.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/Social_Universal-rainbow_kitten_surprise-london-ben_sykes.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jorja Smith | Sofar London</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before the release of her debut album, Jorja Smith was getting our attention with her single, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/471LijcvJ7tV7ePoX4S0RE?si=ZrFL01tfRoOJXV3SJXuEfA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“On My Mind,”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and on the Sofar stage. The London R&B Grammy-winner kept it local with her 2017 Sofar London show–just shy of her ‘Best New Artist’ title. While her success has global recognition, she’s staying close to home this summer on her</span><a href="https://laylo.com/jorjasmith/m/falling-or-flying-UK" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Falling or Flying</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> UK tour!</span></a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4113" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Jorja-Smith-_-Maverick-Sabre-London-Ryan-Bound.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Jorja-Smith-_-Maverick-Sabre-London-Ryan-Bound.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/Social_Universal-Jorja-Smith-_-Maverick-Sabre-London-Ryan-Bound.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/Social_Universal-Jorja-Smith-_-Maverick-Sabre-London-Ryan-Bound.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/Social_Universal-Jorja-Smith-_-Maverick-Sabre-London-Ryan-Bound.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/Social_Universal-Jorja-Smith-_-Maverick-Sabre-London-Ryan-Bound.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/Social_Universal-Jorja-Smith-_-Maverick-Sabre-London-Ryan-Bound.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/Social_Universal-Jorja-Smith-_-Maverick-Sabre-London-Ryan-Bound.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/Social_Universal-Jorja-Smith-_-Maverick-Sabre-London-Ryan-Bound.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Which artist will be featured in the next Noteworthy round-up? Find out at a Sofar show near you!</span></a></p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/5-noteworthy-sofar-artists-pt-4/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sounds to Celebrate: Pride Month</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/pride-month-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/pride-month-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:37:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Black History Month]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Black Music Month]]></category> <category><![CDATA[JuneteenthBlack Music Month]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pride]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pride month]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4096</guid> <description><![CDATA[Sofar Artists are the heart of our community. Their contribution is the sound of the sofar heartbeat, and we’re always eager to highlight, celebrate, and share artists’ work globally. As we enter June and Pride Month, we’re featuring the work of our phenomenal community of LGBTQIA+ voices. Get a preview with a playlist we’ve put […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar Artists are the heart of our community. Their contribution is the sound of the sofar heartbeat, and we’re always eager to highlight, celebrate, and share artists’ work globally. As we enter June and Pride Month, we’re featuring the work of our phenomenal community of LGBTQIA+ voices. Get a preview with a playlist we’ve put together for you below.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us in celebrating Pride Month with </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/lists/pride"><span style="font-weight: 400;">shows & events honoring queer artists around the globe</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—there’s a seat (and a song) waiting for you.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" style="border-radius: 12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/1MVlNlaLqk1BwrPIX634YX?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/pride-month-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>New Music Alert: June</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-june-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-june-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 05:38:17 +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=4086</guid> <description><![CDATA[It’s been a busy year for Sofar artists, and we’re only halfway through 2025(!). June is jam-packed with new releases and new artists to watch. We have New Yorkers cultivating community, artisan skincare at the merch table, and a rebrand for the Y2K bubblegum idea of a “Popstar.” It’s all too good to gate-keep. Here’s […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s been a busy year for Sofar artists, and we’re only halfway through 2025(!). June is jam-packed with new releases and new artists to watch. We have New Yorkers cultivating community, artisan skincare at the merch table, and a rebrand for the Y2K bubblegum idea of a “Popstar.” It’s all too good to gate-keep. Here’s your New Music Alert!</span></p> <h2> 1. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Blake Anthony | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">BDE</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blake Anthony’s artistry cannot be put into a box (unless it’s a box with his sold-out skincare, of course). Blake is a multifaceted creator, getting inspiration for album art from anime and making </span><a href="https://www.blakeanthony.shop/product-page/honey-mask-blake-s-body-butter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">artisan body butter</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by hand. The Twitch Streamer and Seattle-based hip-hop artist just dropped his latest album, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5KrkOqUO5pNPWMqWMaoq13" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">BDE</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—a refreshing compilation of clean, classic hip-hop and R&B. While giving us smooth, soon-to-be-classics, Blake keeps it Blake on tracks like </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1txaMCF60EFbKuQWAFankl?si=bf75fe6394ef4496" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Sailor Moon”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0s1mQqCGTffdBmZ8SQxonw?si=cd8f2c34c8b14d75" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Grand Kai-”, </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">shouting out homages to anime and his Twitch community. If you can’t catch him on his next livestream, maybe you can at an upcoming show. (Sofar Seattle—we’re looking at you!)!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="PINK LACE by BLAKE ANTHONY prod. by PHESO ft. Dont3 (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ba2kJExgFbA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2> 2. <span style="font-weight: 400;">La Lulu |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Lululandia</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check the temps, because this album drop is hot. La Lulu, the Colombian-born, Brooklyn-raised artist, just released </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3lJ6Y0lsXhrwv4BVfd6F8O?si=BBewydPhTWOcrKDysvVYPA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lululandia</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, her first nearly self-titled album. The Latin Grammy-winning violinist isn’t shy with her experimental style. La Lulu smoothly blends her Latin roots with New York influences, creating the heat we’re talking about.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="La Lulu - Poppin | Sofar NYC" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uuLR1f1HolE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2> 3. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Benicio Bryant |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Popstar</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Benicio Bryant has arrived to your dance playlist, and a VMA can’t be too far behind. His latest hit, “</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0RtnJn4LQKCUUfcPeB8kKE?si=mhr4aEU5TZuodxTlSUzQsQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Popstar”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, throws punchy hooks alongside a level of “this-must-be-viral” vocal control. At 20, he’s already serving arena-ready performances with the ease and commitment of someone who’s been doing this for decades. Oh, and he’s</span><a href="https://beniciobryant.com/#tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> teasing a tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">? Maybe then we can clear up the time-traveling rumors, Benicio!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Benicio Bryant - POPSTAR (Official Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mMD0s7_xosQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2> 4. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Netam |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> iki</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Netam is back—and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7lHi1zx8H7vDVocim9grLm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">iki</span></i></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a deep dive into texture, rhythm, and cinematic electronics. With layers of (his!) trumpet, house, and a heartbeat that feels almost elemental, this latest release is tailor-made for thinking, moving, or taking yourself a little mental walk. If you’re in </span><a href="https://2025.daad.hu/highlights/whomadewho/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hungary for DAAD Gathering </span></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/concert/2KJdo2Nhx0jYP7ZMc6HAJL?si=72612c7a494349ba" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">on June 18th</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, you won’t want to miss this set!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Netam ft. Damla Temel - Toprak | Sofar Ankara" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PHE1oPYOjng?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2> 5. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Steff Reed |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Into The Wilderness</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Steff Reed doesn’t just write songs—he creates frameworks for social change. His latest project, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/16a13fzWtvAq7lgzZzlWEq?si=fiFCDUtBTS283WndDa08Dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Into the Wilderness,</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">balances bold vulnerability with grounding softness. The album is rooted in years of education, activism, and unflinching self-reflection. Ever since Steff’s 2018 standout track, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1LWEr9h2xZPHItwsc9itQI?si=c75091bb34c14b72" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Power of Love”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, his music has been doing more than just sounding good: it connects, empowers, and makes us feel good, too. </span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Steff Reed - Power of Love (Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TtthBB5kGvs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2> 6. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Rebecca Porter |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Payday Loans</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Raised in the Shenandoah Valley (yes, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">the</span></i> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1YYhDizHx7PnDhAhko6cDS?si=f1ecada43b0c4f6d" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Country Roads”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">), Rebecca Porter embodies all its wise-mountain magic—allith a fresh honey-like voice, sharp pen, and the kind of storytelling that’d make Dolly proud. Her new EP, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1m1xPQ6j3PlGFqZy65hrMX?si=jpLj5mqDREWBwyOE70BE6A" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Payday Loans</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, puts working-class grit front and center, weaving regional folk with delicate country harmonies. Her debut album is set for release in August, but in the meantime, catch new tracks live at one of her </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaportermusic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">upcoming festival sets!</span></a></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Payday Loans" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eWC7vrfGdIU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <article id="post-4009" class="post-4009 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-artists category-community category-new-music-alert category-playlists category-videos tag-cat-ridgeway tag-chappell-roan tag-charley-crockett tag-dende tag-ian-flanigan tag-nicotine-dolls"> <div class="entry-content single-content-width text-20"> <p><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/">Catch these artists and others just like them at a Sofar show near you!</a></p> </div> </article> <div class="container mx-auto footer-divider text-center"></div> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-june-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sofar Voices: Meet Phil Hartman of Two Boots Pizza</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-voices-two-boots-pizza</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-voices-two-boots-pizza#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 05:59:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Live Music in NYC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar NYC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Venues]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Voices]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4075</guid> <description><![CDATA[Before it was a pizza empire, Two Boots was two filmmakers trying to fund their Sundance feature. Nearly 40 years later, the East Village-born pizzeria has become a landmark of a New York slice and creativity. We talked with co-founder Phil Hartman about music, Mardi Gras pies, and the Sofar Shows that keep the magic […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before it was a pizza empire, Two Boots was two filmmakers trying to fund their Sundance feature. Nearly 40 years later, the East Village-born pizzeria has become a landmark of a New York slice and creativity. We talked with co-founder Phil Hartman about music, Mardi Gras pies, and the Sofar Shows that keep the magic alive.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4083" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4083" style="width: 347px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4083" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Phil-Hartman.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=225&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="347" height="260" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Phil-Hartman.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=225&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Phil-Hartman.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=768&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Phil-Hartman.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Phil-Hartman.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Phil-Hartman.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Phil-Hartman.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4083" class="wp-caption-text">Phil Hartman, Co-Founder of Two Boots Pizza</figcaption></figure> <p><b>Tell us a bit about Two Boots’ story and how it intersects with NYC’s creative community.</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Two Boots was originally opened by two indie filmmakers—my ex-wife Doris Kornish and me—who needed money to finish our film </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">No Picnic</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which had been accepted to Sundance. The film went on to win Best Cinematography and earned praise from </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Village Voice</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (“The one movie about the East Village that gets it right.”). But Two Boots pizza took off faster than expected and soon demanded all our time. Over the years, we’ve sold over 60 million slices, and I’ve still managed to write and direct two feature films. To feed our love of cinema, we also opened Two Boots Video and the Two Boots Pioneer Theater.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4077" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4077" style="width: 295px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-4077" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1966-scaled-e1747772404734.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=285&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="295" height="280" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1966-scaled-e1747772404734.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=285&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1966-scaled-e1747772404734.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=973&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1966-scaled-e1747772404734.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=730&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1966-scaled-e1747772404734.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1460&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1966-scaled-e1747772404734.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1657w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4077" class="wp-caption-text">Photo Courtesy of Two Boots Pizza</figcaption></figure> <p><b>How did Two Boots first get involved with Sofar Sounds?</b></p> <p><b></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Great music has always been part of the Two Boots DNA—not just the sounds of New Orleans, but folk, blues, country, jump, jazz, Americana, punk, and pop. All three of our founders’ kids are musicians, and two of them—Odetta Hartman and Camellia Hartman—have active careers as touring artists. They’ve performed at Sofar shows and also help coordinate live music events at our stores. So, partnering with Sofar was a natural fit.</span></p> <p><b>Any fun or memorable moments from a Sofar event?</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We had a blast catering the Halloween 2024 Sofar event. Odetta designed a themed pie called </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Ghost Note</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">—a spooky spiderweb pizza that looked incredible and fit the vibe perfectly, especially when served by the haunted Sofar crew.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4078" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4078" style="width: 266px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4078" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0484-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=225&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="266" height="355" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0484-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=225&wpsize=medium 225w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0484-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0484-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1152&wpsize=1536x1536 1152w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0484-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=2048&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=2048x2048 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0484-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4078" class="wp-caption-text">From Sofar NYC Halloween Party with Two Boots Pizza</figcaption></figure> <p><b><i>Quickfire Round!</i></b></p> <p><b>What’s one thing about Two Boots most people don’t know?</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Even some of our longest-time fans don’t know what our name means! The “Two Boots” represent Italy and Louisiana, because we serve pizza with a Cajun twist.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4079" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4079" style="width: 339px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-4079" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5526-scaled-e1747772972682.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=272&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="339" height="254" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4079" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar NYC show with Two Boots</figcaption></figure> <p><b>What’s been one of your wildest pizza creations?</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Every Mardi Gras, we roll out </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Swamp Witch</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which features alligator sausage. People say it “tastes like chicken,” but it’s definitely for the adventurous eaters.</span></p> <p><b>If you could create a limited-edition Sofar x Two Boots pie, what would be on it?</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’ve created a lot of music-inspired pies over the years—The Meg (Meg White), Radiation Vibe (Fountains of Wayne), Animal Collective, and Buckminster (inspired by Dr. Dog, who requested a Philly-style “top-sauce” pizza). We’ve also honored legends like Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Charlie Parker, and CBGB itself. So maybe we’d do a mash-up: </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Animal Vibe Queen</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">—a “sampled” pizza pulling ingredients from all those pies.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4080" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4080" style="width: 359px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4080" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5547-scaled.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=225&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="359" height="269" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5547-scaled.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=225&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5547-scaled.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=768&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5547-scaled.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5547-scaled.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5547-scaled.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5547-scaled.jpeg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4080" class="wp-caption-text">Sofar NYC with Two Boots Pizza</figcaption></figure> <p><b>Big thanks to Two Boots for being a longtime friend of the Sofar community and a champion of music, creativity, and great pizza. Our shows wouldn’t be possible without incredible local venue partners like Phil! Want to catch a Sofar night near you?</b><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><b> Explore upcoming shows near you!</b></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-voices-two-boots-pizza/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sofar Artist News: May</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-artist-news-may-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-artist-news-may-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 05:52:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Round-up]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4065</guid> <description><![CDATA[We have a lot to catch up on for May’s Sofar Artist News, so let’s lock in. From dreamy debuts to fresh albums and tours, these artists are booked, busy, and blessing our ears. Here are the viral covers, international tours, and yes, one song about cheese- that Sofar artists have been cooking up this […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have a lot to catch up on for May’s Sofar Artist News, so let’s lock in. From dreamy debuts to fresh albums and tours, these artists are booked, busy, and blessing our ears. Here are the viral covers, international tours, and yes, one song about cheese- that Sofar artists have been cooking up this month.</span></i></p> <p><span style="font-size: 20px;"> 1. Fresh off a Sofar London set and a<i> (tender!) </i><a href="https://conferences.ted.com/ted2025/speakers?utm_campaign=speakers-network&utm_content=yijiatu&utm_medium=social&utm_source=speaker&ltclid=e8856e46-4afc-4559-8825-d5e1b6bb65f6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TED Talk</a>, Yijia released her single, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1J7TrS5y4muqxtw6beDa0h?si=472b4a62af164fdc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Lullaby”</a>—and it’s exactly what it sounds like. Yijia blends Chinese folk with indie-pop, and the result is a melodic dreamscape. If you haven’t yet, check out her EP <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7oFvoxrzHCNk2WElpbY4Ru?si=GtFBcQXSQGuxAZp75698hg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Chinese Whisperer</i></a>—and <a href="https://linktr.ee/yijia_music?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafbUY0jTqP84VxTmvULLNj9JpDE010Nw4omafoA-t-cQGWv2I2rT6_9rSDJ-A_aem_dDqYSHUAHX1J4w4Tfe97hg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stay tuned</a> to see what stage she takes next!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Yijia - One of Me | Sofar London" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eO7ye2ipwHs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p><span style="font-size: 20px;"> 2. The idea of a pop princess has transformed a generation, and right now, Nia Ashleigh is emerging royalty. Her latest single, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7FhiN6Gcmj8iQzQU3pIuTL?si=28b2f3df066743d8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“All the Same,”</a> is a vulnerable and controlled anthem that complements a smooth jazz and R&B vibe. Catch her<a href="https://www.trousdalemusic.com/#tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> on tour opening for Trousdale</a>. (You might even spot Nia’s fans Lady Gaga and SZA in the crowd!)</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Nia Ashleigh - All the Same (Official Lyric Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-I2I7t1YRTw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>3. <a href="https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/dancing-brain" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Research shows</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> dancing can help get those happy brain receptors moving, and we have just the thing for when you need to dance </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">it</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> out. </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4jhL9VYjPbn7hfiVC8m5Zm?si=BW4kN2KqTF2xqeG2-3KA9A" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Desire! </span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">is the third album from Friend of a Friend, featuring the impossibly catchy </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4FzbCxQCNdEXqKJvO1jMtt?si=1efa755d11664d22" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Oasis”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and all the hypnotic indie-rock they’re known for. See FOAF on their </span><a href="https://linktr.ee/FOAFONTOUR2025?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadKQKCk2A10d74m7LgBF3VbmOE8rBj7csYws3aGyZRZumu00i2VAHz3_P4qpA_aem_EsllkOQnr1iSj6VBUhU4AA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">U.S. tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and, yes, consider wearing your dancing shoes.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="oasis (music video - Friend of a Friend)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VAU0GlMnGiU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>4. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Bryan Elijah Smith’s cover of Chris Isaak’s </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5QeOCXGt5FQATz7M1S5UNo?si=4dmkVT3iS7iH9FoqcBM6XQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Wicked Game”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> brings the right amount of spook for your spring. Country-folk fans may recognize Bryan from his viral hit </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/05Ue7NlY1Eq8PGKo6tFeb5?si=f1f153671357470f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“One Shot,”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and with a suitcase full of heartbreak and harmonicas, he’s back on the road for more crooning. Catch him on stage with </span><a href="https://www.bryanelijahsmith.com/tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">summer dates across the U.S. and Canada!</span></a></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Bryan Elijah Smith - One Shot" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CTdC4oYXTxM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>5. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7hFRv4DCCSY3wtndkZiDAi?si=7f69a79f6b5943ae" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Chasing Cheese”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a genius Broadway-worthy drop by one-man show, Spence Hood. In it, Spence mixes theatre camp charm with Taylor Swift storytelling, and he has us begging for a part II. </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@spencetok" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow his TikTok</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for upcoming show dates or enjoy a </span><a href="https://spencehood.com/houseconcert" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“House Concert”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> set! Choose <em>your</em> show date for Spence to serenade your party!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Spence Hood - She | Sofar Seattle" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NwLlva0R4TI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>6. <span style="font-weight: 400;">With a voice that sounds like it’s echoing from a cabin deep in the woods, Charlie Bishop just released</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/298wASJUdUgW0e9oN2fb0u?si=wSFeGjOCQRWYWNHzdVSIUw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Far Away</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, an album that blends Northeastern folk and Western country for an overall Americana feel. The album flows with poetic, stripped-down lyrics that can feel close to home. Wanna catch Charlie on stage? </span><a href="https://charliebishop.net/shows" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">He promises more show dates are coming!</span></a></p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAR3ejzyySU/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <p> </p> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"></div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"></div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"></div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"></div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div> </div> <p> </p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAR3ejzyySU/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Sofar Sounds Bay Area (@sofarsoundssf)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p> <p>7. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Claire Ernst’s debut album, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0PelhWEycAMaDEvbYxcuJ8?si=pD-s5bmgQGm0RRdzNYpsMg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oh, Hello!</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a delightful intro to her genre-blending style. She’s mastered the ‘Shania Twain’ country-pop hooks, with a seamless mesh of timeless R&B. The track </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5KoF1ogZo5BNZRNwgz71gl?si=bc62944b8f5745b8" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Me at the Moment”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is as catchy as it is clever, and lucky us, she’s </span><a href="https://www.claireernst.com/tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">teasing even more shows for the summer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. (Starting in Nashville, naturally).</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Funny Now by Claire Ernst (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XPlpz8fzkZA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" 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-artist-news-may-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>