<?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>New Music Alert – Live Music, Concerts & Music Events | Sofar Sounds</title> <atom:link href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/category/new-music-alert/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:43:29 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1</generator> <image> <url>https://sofar-blog-images.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.svg</url> <title>New Music Alert – 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, 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 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 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 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>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>New Music Alert: May</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-may</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-may#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 05:50:24 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Music Alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4042</guid> <description><![CDATA[If your playlists are due for a refresh, these new drops might do the trick—no algorithms needed. From quiet heartbreak to #diytourng to one-woman orchestras, this roundup covers ground in all directions. Settle in for your May New Music Alert. 1. Inzul’s been quietly shaping Peru’s indie pop scene for a while now, and their […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If your playlists are due for a refresh, these new drops might do the trick—no algorithms needed. From quiet heartbreak to #diytourng to one-woman orchestras, this roundup covers ground in all directions. Settle in for your May New Music Alert. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1.</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MOWxtx3qLM9FR0EVn4xGp?si=Ikg80eCTSz263wFe_bEk_g" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Inzul</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">’s been quietly shaping Peru’s indie pop scene for a while now, and their new single </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4PNl7TEDJpCI82Zh1j41pp" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Me Dejaste De Querer?” </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">might be one of their most emotionally dialed-in songs yet. The track, a collab with MC Aese, leans into soft melancholy without losing that signature smoothness fans know from </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7waGikjWoIeCQdlbGlOGnZ?si=tgkzesYaQkO9LnoUG4Vk8g" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subterráneo</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and earlier releases like </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3p4Qvqtyqhn40uziDa2Vjk?si=4d8bc879f9b649f2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“A + B.”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> It’s the kind of song that gently disperses. They’ll be </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIPr9YeuYak/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">playing in Lima this May</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—might be worth catching live while it’s still intimate.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Inzul, MC Aese - Me Dejaste De Querer (Video Oficial)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a0gEKqbTCuk?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>2. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BkwJOgvDgEMstRyoFWoai?si=fmjt8HbuRWmdsWP_yi3wPQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Topeka Clementine</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">’s third album,</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0x3S6H7cWxK8aq8G5PGTkS?si=FAzUO4zVSb-K5EJwKGD8IA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Topeka Clementine III</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, leans into thoughtful, slightly scrappy songwriting—the kind that reminds you of your Jack Kerouac collection. Tracks like </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4Ox8IhgJJnknjVJLQCdqGE?si=b617cd7cbf3e49b4" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Lady Love (take 2)”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6Mz2XJboKsIT7CXmrfxdDl?si=e1b7f73e7b2d410f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Oceanside Song (Live at Pour House)”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> feel lived-in, honest, and remind you to call your mom. He’s currently on his self-declared </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIoz4hivNzm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">#diytouring</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> trek, taking these songs on the road. </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIoz4hivNzm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Next stop, Oregon.</span></a></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Topeka Clementine - Lady Love" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oG8YVeSWK4A?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;"> 3. Victor Ray just dropped<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2BYVPJNyBUltJDH4rrxvwl?si=AVKAnwb2R-WbCV-P3r5HHA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <i>I WILL.</i></a>— acompact EP that dances with soul, R&B, and light hip-hop undercurrents. It’s reflective without being heavy, with tracks like<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1wvqFqy2sYYQN7Eyrnva2S?si=33f22102247a46b0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> “World At My Feet” </a>carrying the slow-build confidence he’s known for. And lucky us, he’s hitting <i>just</i> about everywhere on his global tour. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">F</span><a href="https://linktr.ee/victorrayy_?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafKnNxY-uqhGwlXCU5Pg7C5VZWsBVeNkxbHCt8CjU65psahZUz8QjOnTgQDeA_aem_yfVumeWADgX9lFKMYYM5ew" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ind a city near you!</a></span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Victor Ray - Hearts Break and People Change (Visualiser)" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7UyE8aXn31c?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;"> 4. Amelia Day’s new single<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1mU2VnVlLuX39V6p4hnGhg?si=nn-1NVxZT7m_iSs8ZxkNmg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> “Mama”</a> carries the same disarming honesty that made her EP <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0QSZL8wrlJma3SykIyhgej?si=GgPrF7dbRUmEBLuR2y9OSw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Therapist’s Wet Dream</i></a>—which features the notably beloved track <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/730VuZCmpQ0TJCDuRHnqmq?si=481d5c18084840bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Skipping Down the Sidewalk”</a>—a standout. Folk-rock with an edge of intimacy, Amelia reflects on the. She just wrapped her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGTqjh6pQW-/?img_index=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">People Pleasing Tour</a>, and we hope this break includes another drop or two. </span></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">5. </span></i><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/19j6Vej4H6Hoqv4cnsERb0?si=87oYzG7VSAmrc9S0keKetA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Respira</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> marks Bia Nogueira’s return to full-length albums, with a collection that feels at home and invites us into her Brazilian pop roots. The track</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6RctZ4HGqZP0p5A69NueRt?si=56fe42217ace428b" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> “Calma”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> blends her melodic, vocal warmth, and suddenly, you’re in it. No shows announced for now, but it’s the kind of album that’ll hold you over on quiet mornings when you need that gentle boost.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Bia Nogueira feat. Djonga - Menino (Clipe)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3N02kX13NHw?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;"> 6. Maija Kauhanen teamed up with Johannes Geworkian Hellman to craft something that feels ancient and modern all at once: welcome, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1b4D8UAhMSugwftSXxGdXR?si=F_x1rDgyQlieR4I8DpXA8w" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Migrating</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. With kantele, nyckelharpa, and what can only be called “organic beats,” this new album wanders through earthy, chilled-out enchantment. Catch them live with <span style="text-decoration: underline;">s</span></span><a href="https://www.maijakauhanen.com/live" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">hows across Finland this summer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—a great excuse to pretend you had a trip to Helsinki in the works.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Maija Kauhanen - One Woman Orchestra from Finland" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T-OTQq3xt20?start=10&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;"> 7. Jordyn Simone’s single</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3XOFLRsIwG0Q5XrkETV3ZN?si=88af644da14247b7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> “HOLD ME”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has racked up plays since its release last year, and she’s not slowing down. She just gave her latest EP,</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2GJG3rAHNjdF1oABVqHl5v?si=EAAYcDmhTbS4TEYRCkc1rQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">REMEMBER WHEN</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the deluxe treatment (because feelings deserve extended versions, too). With new verses from </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5sKSpFLokcKSJsaj379qr6?si=ac5809dd8d5b4872" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ben Reilly</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4s0906ibTKLwc2p2JHvM90?si=94491e4042424702" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gemaine</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the project dives even deeper into the “we’re on a break” territory. Jordyn’s recent </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHZFK3Sy4vU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">release party </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">in LA was appropriately deluxe, including a</span><a href="https://jordynsimonellc.square.site/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> merch drop </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">that might outlive your last relationship. Fingers crossed more shows (or a tour…?) are on the horizon, brb refreshing for updates!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Jordyn Simone - Hold Me (Demo)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3JrOFF-wD5Y?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><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch these artists and others just like them at a Sofar show near you!</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-may/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>New Music Alert: April</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-april-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-april-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:05:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Music Alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cat ridgeway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chappell Roan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Charley Crockett]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dende]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ian Flanigan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[nicotine dolls]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4009</guid> <description><![CDATA[This lineup is stacked with fresh sounds that are about to take over your playlist. From re-mastered favorites to genre-blending anthems, these songs are bringing all the vibes—whether you’re in the mood to dance, cruise, or drop a hint to your situationship. Expect smooth storytelling, punchy beats, and a few tracks that might just become […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This lineup is stacked with fresh sounds that are about to take over your playlist. From re-mastered favorites to genre-blending anthems, these songs are bringing all the vibes—whether you’re in the mood to dance, cruise, or drop a hint to your situationship. Expect smooth storytelling, punchy beats, and a few tracks that might just become your new obsession. Don’t just take our word for it—here’s your April New Music Alert:</span></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qjXrK9g78aj1CXHAVmD66?si=e3a937758a6b4dc7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">[LISTEN ON SPOTIFY]</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4_SsHNp9R6ej3Lok4BN1T0HP3xc1NluL&feature=shared" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">[LISTEN ON YOUTUBE]</span></a></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Charley Crockett | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lonesome Drifter</span></i></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While we’ve repeatedly listened to </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/64lDGn2XUSnXAncXh9Zzow?si=TPla0dkDSIytnN3W4S6ohw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lonesome Drifter</span></i></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">since its debut, Charley Crockett has been listening to the comment section. The 2017 hit </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3QbLX9ij8b4ip2ohQN9CZi?si=5ff0d7fa2a9e4a10" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Jamestown Ferry”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has been re-released and added to the tracklist, just another treat from the now Grammy nominee! Catch a live version of Jamestown Ferry and other classics on Charley’s </span><a href="https://store.charleycrockett.com/pages/tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">US tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. See you there? </span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Charley Crockett - Jamestown Ferry (Live From The Ryman)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2W518UWuid0?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> </p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ian Flanigan | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Man Mama Raised</span></i></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keeping it country—fresh out of Nashville, TN, Ian Flanigan just dropped his sophomore album, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5SlDID1GKGX6ECmHXmlXgO?si=D8xFWxTmQbKlROIz-wi9Yw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Man Mama Raised</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jumping into his Americana blend of country and folk, Ian stays rugged yet smooth, creating an easy no-skips listening session. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Man Mama Raised </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">includes gentle ballads like </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3zhK1RnwKNhqBihXGVFcKD?si=84ab4510da9a443d" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“All Of You”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, but for a honky-tonk bop, give </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6WaedH6k4VPVXu81E7X4ZB?si=685ab6eefc1d4b07" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Gimme Cash”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> a listen. Consider us subscribed for updates on more show dates!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Ian Flanigan - The Man My Mama Raised (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y65a4VsweK8?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> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nicotine Dolls | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">An Attempt at Romantic</span></i></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nicotine Dolls just dropped </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">An Attempt at Romantic, </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">an album</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> packed with their nostalgic, indie-rock sound. The album’s 12 tracks highlight the New York natives’ ability to stay consistent with vibe-providing albums. </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4jzoGvY4P8zuSNDbU3IKPa?si=a85e41d892b64783" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I Need Love”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is your late-night drive track, with punchy, 80s pop beats, while the Dolls slow down and get vulnerable on </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3oYkrTi8Jd4wDhMRyH9TDs?si=0923ad4831094176" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Still Saying Goodbye.”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Be sure to vibe out with the Nicotine Dolls on their </span><a href="https://nicotinedolls.komi.io/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaUH9e9YEOu0yPqJAmtg6TbUsE6ilBkFxtugYn89AwDfpI970Byh4uwJy4_aem_l4Y9uhzbnlA_FbO5NXSMcg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">North American Tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, *manifesting* a show date near you!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Nicotine Dolls - I Need Love (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3g0A74TSIPk?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> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chappell Roan | “The Giver”</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s been hard to keep up with Sofar Alum Chappell Roan because she keeps on giving! From </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.iamchappellroan.com/tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">touring globally</span></a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to her Grammy wins, Chappell still made the time to drop her latest single, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7GicDmV1udDFss8K0QY1v1?si=FudRhUubSmWqg5o_u3zYgQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The Giver.”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Chappell delivered a country-pop anthem, dance routine included.</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> *Please note, this might become your top song of 2025!</span></i></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Chappell Roan - The Giver (Official Lyric Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DubtPdXXjew?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> </p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cat Ridgeway | “What If?”</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Folk meets dream-pop with Cat Ridgeway, and it’s a genre-blend you didn’t know you needed. Cat dropped the epic teaser, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0yL1cJnu4DDBv7xWxrOr6J?si=d91dbf1ee35445e7" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“What If?”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a groovy single off her upcoming album, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/5F0l0mdQ8307VloplGoQ9T?si=8ddb410d9a764f14" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sprinter</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. With dancey, high-energy and layered beats, Cat is a notable festival artist for a reason. Hear Cat and more from </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sprinter</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> on her</span><a href="https://www.catridgeway.com/spring-tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> upcoming tour!</span></a></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Cat Ridgeway - Sprinter (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HoKfkL8vbCQ?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> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dende | “Need U Like”</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dim the lights and get the candles out for this one. </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6kpOKxfq6OS16y54LIEqcE?si=ba5c0f1adac54645" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Need U Like”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is the latest sexy cool single off Dende’s upcoming album</span><a href="https://tr.ee/I7xvIpWbx-" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">i am, because you are…</span></i></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Oh, and IYCMI, his February release of </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3RJV3Qrx3FTeuGWPCevZ2E?si=X6yhkvrCROmPWtuMEgmfjA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The Louvre (feat. LUCIIA)”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> matches the energy of iconic 90s R&B duet ballads (ahem, “My Boo” anyone?!) Now hear us out: Can we get more</span><a href="https://tr.ee/20GlqaBtZq" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> cities on the listening party list?</span></a></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Dende, LUCIIA - The Louvre (Lyric Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OI9uCuHcUSQ?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><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch these artists and others just like them at a Sofar show near you!</span></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-april-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>New Music Alert: March</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-march-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-march-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:59:09 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[New Music Alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bre kennedy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CLOVER]]></category> <category><![CDATA[featurette]]></category> <category><![CDATA[formz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mad keys]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tarune]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=3952</guid> <description><![CDATA[Fresh sounds for a fresh month—the March New Music Alert is here! We’re spotlighting boundary-pushing artists, genre-blurring releases, and must-hear albums and EPs that deserve a spot on your playlist. Whether you’re into soulful storytellers, experimental beats, or something in between, this month’s picks have something for everyone. Dive in and discover your new favorites! […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh sounds for a fresh month—the March New Music Alert is here! We’re spotlighting boundary-pushing artists, genre-blurring releases, and must-hear albums and EPs that deserve a spot on your playlist. Whether you’re into soulful storytellers, experimental beats, or something in between, this month’s picks have something for everyone. Dive in and discover your new favorites!</span></p> <p>[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4_SsHNp9R6ej3Lok4BN1T0HP3xc1NluL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LISTEN ON YOUTUBE</a>]<br /> [<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qjXrK9g78aj1CXHAVmD66?si=88f9dabca4f24ac3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LISTEN ON SPOTIFY</a>]</p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mad Keys | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Few MORE Ideas, Vol. 1 (Deluxe)</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Composer and producer, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/542FKpIX73UoqWHne4D2E2?si=NBAZqMWyShKH0fHhtYXiRQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mad Keys</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> released </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1jdE6DYYtHOtrDS7H6uhVr?si=WB9lYpDvS6OSwzecVYBsFw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Few MORE Ideas, Vol. 1 (Deluxe)</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and it’s an instrumental delight. The album blesses us with 12 tracks of swanky-soireè beats, infusing jazz, soul, and R&B. Catch Mad Keys in Europe beginning in April, on </span><a href="https://www.itsmadkeys.com/shows" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Good Fight Anniversary Tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Beats to work, study, and chill to | A Few Ideas, Vol. 1 (full album)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UIIOyXgugag?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><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tarune | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">let him cry</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the title suggests, this album just dropped with an invitation to go deep. </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tIerRKCwa3Zz1oVBDOUlq?si=PA-FYaG-S8K7iAf54yOHBg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tarune</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> gets intimate with tracks like </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4YUHttj2NiiOXSl60ZBEys?si=43afde6c82224834" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“heart reasons”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2daoYz96pWejWDNqie6EVr?si=925154abcf8a495b" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“time to go”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, cementing the vulnerable vibe of his artistry. Set some time for your feelings, and enjoy the poetry and soft strumming of </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7hqk8pRFpSOR3dAIdODu39?si=2vkyhqPmRwqX4ZOzvkvUGw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">let him cry</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></i></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tarune - ma (official lyric video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hxNHRnUd5_o?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><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bre Kennedy | “Before I Have a Daughter” (Reimagined)</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In true Nashville form, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/61oqMHI8QuFrE5Qt91uJAj?si=6al4r-puSC2RCwkSl6IEGw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bre Kennedy</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> beautifully blends country, folk, and pop with her newest single, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5OXF1puq69MzlERnUOZ9hN?si=7mBd8IcZTaGXoNQhe-5ziw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Before I Have a Daughter (Reimagined)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">”. Reworked alongside Lori McKenna, the song shifts perspectives from mother to daughter, adding new depth to its already heartfelt storytelling. Along with this release, Bre stays reflective with another coming-of-track, “</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3xXstzcXKqJA66oponuC0W?si=8bf233405f59481f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Twenty Something</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.” Be prepared to get nostalgic, and text your mom.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Bre Kennedy & Lori McKenna - "Before I Have a Daughter (Reimagined)" (Official Audio)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zeNTy2sMK4s?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><span style="font-weight: 400;">Formz | “You Did It First (acceptance)”</span></h2> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MOq2dr6KzKLFcRtmTFEXd?si=FNB50cwxTqawxQDEsHYHfg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Formz</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> held nothing back with his latest single, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0U54yPf48EOP1K6Ce8oFnH?si=x2BZBsYbSjKSc9af06Kzyw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“You Did It First (acceptance).”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The UK pop-hip-hop-rapper, created the ultimate break-up anthem, declaring, “the heartbreak era is here.” Not in your heartbreak era? The punchy energy will still have you hooked!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="You Did It First (acceptance)" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YY4m6laOKJ4?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><span style="font-weight: 400;">CLOVER | “Used To It”</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">New Jersey native and rising soulful indie-pop artist </span><a title="CLOVER" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DAReYeYUzQh9YOSqvPYyo?si=mQX_U-rITtG2CYTCfAkzRg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CLOVER</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> just graced our radar with her new single. “Used To It” teases the upcoming debut of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Atlas, </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">the first EP from CLOVER, set to release May 30th. CLOVER’s sentimental influences of Carole King and Bonnie Raitt shine with her rich vocals, leaving us wanting more! Fingers crossed she performs </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Atlas </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">at her </span><a href="https://cloveronthemic.com/shows" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">upcoming show dates</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, but we’ll happily take more </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE5lMGcS07g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">epic covers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="CLOVER - "Used to It" (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4AMbCGKTE0U?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><span style="font-weight: 400;">Featurette |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Panic Pills</span></i></h2> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1dXOeZoYJd26s5dDuFSBAv?si=S1nVcd1rQaGSZ2aUHlvthw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Panic Pills</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is your late-night synthy dreamscape—even with the lights on. The genre-bending group </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/53LcgV1grfplFF71oaW3E2?si=-D7FXUNaQ92CqTLF4wcdOg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Featurette</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> delivers pulsating electronic energy with a touch of insomnia, and their latest album is no exception. It all comes to halt with the track </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6WstoP8kOH4Os99OHvbOXc?si=87e9a7662cc64d74" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Golden Hour,”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> a track that signals the transition from night to day—proof this was made for after-hours. Ready to get addicted?</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="FEATURETTE - Next Life [Official Video]" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cz4RTt_Hcso?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/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">a Sofar near you!</span></a></p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-march-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>New Music Alert: February</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-february-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-february-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:27:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Music Alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[baerd]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Flipturn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Juice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[madeline]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mandolin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rich]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tamzene]]></category> <category><![CDATA[willow avalon]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=3891</guid> <description><![CDATA[New month, new music, new favorites. February’s New Music Alert is brimming with soulful releases from rising stars and beloved artists alike. From stripped-back acoustics to velvety R&B, it’s the playlist refresh you didn’t know you needed. Hit play and let these tracks carry you through the shortest month with the deepest feels. [LISTEN ON […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">New month, new music, new favorites. February’s New Music Alert is brimming with soulful releases from rising stars and beloved artists alike. From stripped-back acoustics to velvety R&B, it’s the playlist refresh you didn’t know you needed. Hit play and let these tracks carry you through the shortest month with the deepest feels.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4_SsHNp9R6ej3Lok4BN1T0HP3xc1NluL" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LISTEN ON YOUTUBE</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">]<br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">[</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qjXrK9g78aj1CXHAVmD66?si=88f9dabca4f24ac3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LISTEN ON SPOTIFY</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">]</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">flipturn | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Burnout Days</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From house parties to Lollapalooza, flipturn’s journey culminates in </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/3MbG43xWFPfNJO7kCwY8bQ?si=6d50c01fb2c74301" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Burnout Days</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, their highly anticipated sophomore album. Packed with new wave vibes and alt-pop grooves, it captures the band’s highs, lows, and everything in between. While you’re listening,</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> snag tickets to their </span><a href="https://flipturn.band/pages/tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">US tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="flipturn - Juno (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RHayQOl9zzg?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><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mandolin |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> For Me</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If silky, soul-soaked tunes are your thing, Mandolin’s latest singles are a must-listen. </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6LVRefKqRGXxoxWqaguGQA?si=r401sSv5ShKKSbpUnALRbg&nd=1&dlsi=c1ecbb55dc064b1f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Stronger”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a soft, introspective ballad, while </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3SI9uiUSEn3AGVPqRFt9zL?si=e34ad5b9f089407f&nd=1&dlsi=0211262fe8384940" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Time for Me”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> brings upbeat, energized soul to the table. These tracks perfectly showcase her ability to blend heart and groove. Add them to your playlist now, and thank us later when you’re hooked.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Mandolin - Lie To You (Official Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RM_tEpaMZWw?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><span style="font-weight: 400;">Baerd | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Can I Hold on to a Flame</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Baerd’s new EP,</span> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0X8Ff9iM5EY2pHsAnzBDOI?si=N2izhmSTQByDHV0-_I7VeA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Can I Hold on to a Flame</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, is indie folk for anyone who’s ever laid under the moon and pondered life’s ‘what-ifs’. With his intimate allegories and soft-smokey voice, this is progressive folk at its finest. Dive in, and if you’re near </span><a href="https://dice.fm/partner/spotify/event/bbbw3k-good-good-fest-7th-feb-the-blue-room-nashville-tickets?clickref=1100lA2s7T7z&dice_source=spotify&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nashville on February 7th, grab tickets to see him live!</span><b></b></a></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Juice | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Becoming a Stranger (Acoustic Version)</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Juice’s </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4LHUn9Lqi4Exyr1wVjzQj3?si=2qKwW2mIQvuAJtkZ9aSAAA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Becoming a Stranger (Acoustic Version)</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is here, and it’s as intimate as swapping secrets at 3 a.m. With hauntingly beautiful acoustic reimaginings and a remix featuring Shallow Alcove, this EP proves that stripped-down doesn’t mean held back. </span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Juice & Shallow Alcove - Becoming a Stranger (Acoustic Version)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ihMYCVf_d0?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><span style="font-weight: 400;">Willow Avalon | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Willow Avalon’s debut album, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1WYlyS9peUWJQTbUnFyqRD?si=ND5h5Z8qSyunOx7SWHdZjw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, might not be self-titled, but it’s clearly inspired by her personal experiences. As Willow shared, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDhyBiwOHVP/?img_index=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I got arrested, and now the mugshot is my album cover,”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> setting the stage for the heartfelt track </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3bwzHX4Ov8ZCWGKBBJkfnR?si=c6a1b8a615064a31" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Something We Regret.”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The rising Georgia native combines country-folk roots with impeccable storytelling—and she’s hitting the road so you can experience it live. </span><a href="https://www.willowavalonmusic.com/#tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch her on tour in the US and UK this year</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and maybe snag a Sofar VIP meet-and-greet while you’re there.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Willow Avalon - Homewrecker [Official Audio]" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qAaFtQC22-Y?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><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rich | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">me + u</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rich’s new EP, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1gKZ6kvUqbOC14srZS00f0?si=DPLCwr2sQ86RwvXNQ08FNg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">me + u</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, just dropped, and sure enough, it’s got something for both me and you. This EP’s for the R&B romantics and the indie introspectives. Perfect for slow mornings, late nights, and everything in between, having you feel some type of way. If you’re in </span><a href="https://dice.fm/partner/dice/event/6dpe22-rich-3rd-apr-genghis-cohen-los-angeles-tickets?dice_id=4725038&dice_channel=web&dice_tags=organic&dice_campaign=DICE&dice_feature=mio_marketing&_branch_match_id=1336077362465182369&utm_source=web&utm_campaign=DICE&utm_medium=mio_marketing&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1U9KTExMTk41tEgzSLavK0pNSy0qysxLj08qyi8vTi2yDU5MSyzKBAAtlXSaOwAAAA%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LA this April, catch Rich live</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—it hits different.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tamzene | “Blue”</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tamzene’s soulful vocals steal the spotlight in her latest feature on Dan Whitlam’s single </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5pYY6RqmUFW9qmgWNF1JWh" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Blue”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The indie-pop and R&B powerhouse adds depth to this stunning tune, proving why her 2024 album </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7JVbiQvA7MlTyLUPVYAltK?si=o4f6_k-WQIqte8RiLnmjbA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Any Weather</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was such a hit. If you can, snag </span><a href="https://tamzene.co.uk/tickets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">tickets to see her live on tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in the UK and Amsterdam.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Dan Whitlam - Blue (feat. Tamzene) [Official Video]" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tQ7K85Lr8FE?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><span style="font-weight: 400;">Madeline. | “Ugly Feeling”</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Madeline.’s </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3L0DvZKG6HGir3A8qtXGT6?si=sh7OC0qiRuqJiJ8gmR-mBQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Ugly Feeling”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is the kind of song you’ll want to wallow in. Crafted during a late-night London session, it’s raw, reflective, and completely captivating. The LA-based artist is proving she knows how to turn vulnerability into art—and she’s just getting started.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Ugly Feeling" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rvIobfdhp4g?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 incredible artists and so many more just like them </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">at a Sofar show near you</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">!</span></p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-february-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>