<?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>News – Live Music, Concerts & Music Events | Sofar Sounds</title> <atom:link href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/category/news/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:01:53 +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>News – Live Music, Concerts & Music Events | Sofar Sounds</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <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 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 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 fetchpriority="high" 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="(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>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 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> <item> <title>Unexpected and Stunning Sofar Venues to Visit This Spring</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-venues-spring-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-venues-spring-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 05:10:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Venues]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Unique Music Venues]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4056</guid> <description><![CDATA[Spring is doing its thing—and we’ve got the venues to match. From a rooftop vineyard to an origami studio, Sofar shows are popping up in spaces that are almost too clever to be real (almost). Here’s a peek at some of the spots we’re extra excited about right now. 1. Blossom Flower Bar | Lakewood, […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spring is doing its thing—and we’ve got the venues to match. From a rooftop vineyard to an origami studio, Sofar shows are popping up in spaces that are almost too clever to be real (almost). Here’s a peek at some of the spots we’re extra excited about right now.</p> <h2>1. Blossom Flower Bar | Lakewood, OH, US</h2> <p>Yes, you can build your own bouquet and catch a show in the same place. <a href="https://www.blossomflowerbar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blossom Flower Bar</a> in Lakewood is as cute as it sounds—a floral DIY dream-meets-gift shop with spring energy for days. It’s an ideal backdrop for acoustic sets and snapping a post-show selfie with your handmade bouquet. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blossomflowerbar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Follow them here</a> to keep up with events and epic bouquet inspo.</p> <figure id="attachment_4057" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4057" style="width: 398px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4057" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Blossom_flower_Sofar2.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=282&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="398" height="374" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Blossom_flower_Sofar2.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=282&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Blossom_flower_Sofar2.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=963&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Blossom_flower_Sofar2.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=722&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Blossom_flower_Sofar2.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1445&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Blossom_flower_Sofar2.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1926&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Blossom_flower_Sofar2.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1346w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4057" class="wp-caption-text">Photos from Lauren at @observer.studios</figcaption></figure> <h2>2. The Point Paddington Rooftop | London, UK</h2> <p>A rooftop with serious main character energy? That’s <a href="https://thepointpaddington.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Point</a>. Tucked in the London district of Paddington, it holds everything you need for a rom-com backdrop: city views, good angles, and just enough breeze to keep things a little cozy. It’s everything you need for a spring date night with your boo or bestie.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-4060 alignleft" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Gabrielle_Sey_The_Point_London_Tom_Burman_23_05_2024_08.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="349" height="349" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/Social_Universal-Gabrielle_Sey_The_Point_London_Tom_Burman_23_05_2024_08.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-Gabrielle_Sey_The_Point_London_Tom_Burman_23_05_2024_08.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-Gabrielle_Sey_The_Point_London_Tom_Burman_23_05_2024_08.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-Gabrielle_Sey_The_Point_London_Tom_Burman_23_05_2024_08.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-Gabrielle_Sey_The_Point_London_Tom_Burman_23_05_2024_08.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-Gabrielle_Sey_The_Point_London_Tom_Burman_23_05_2024_08.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-Gabrielle_Sey_The_Point_London_Tom_Burman_23_05_2024_08.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-Gabrielle_Sey_The_Point_London_Tom_Burman_23_05_2024_08.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px" /></p> <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <p> </p> <h2>3. ARTime Barro | Costa Mesa, California, US</h2> <p>Just outside the buzz of LA, <a href="https://www.artimebarro.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARTime BARRO</a> in Costa Mesa is a pottery studio that doubles as a perfect spot for an intimate show. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG4kxWlsCsq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Surrounded by shelves of handmade ceramics</a>, the earthy, chill vibe welcomes creativity and community. You might come in for the music, but leave with a new favorite hobby.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4059 alignleft" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/artimebarro_1741320113_3582775148017627892_7564740191.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=225&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="402" height="302" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/artimebarro_1741320113_3582775148017627892_7564740191.jpg?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/artimebarro_1741320113_3582775148017627892_7564740191.jpg?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/artimebarro_1741320113_3582775148017627892_7564740191.jpg?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/artimebarro_1741320113_3582775148017627892_7564740191.jpg?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/artimebarro_1741320113_3582775148017627892_7564740191.jpg?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/artimebarro_1741320113_3582775148017627892_7564740191.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1440w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2></h2> <h2>4. Origami Studio | Toronto, CA</h2> <p><a href="https://www.origamieventstudio.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafPS0EDEl9uF8Klz6cKnoZ2QDBYGXGZT78Qlp_flJpL2P62mASkDzjRV61Hiw_aem_Hwsamz32C8gZ3YlS9wArOw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Origami Studio</a> is where art folds into paper cranes, sushi, or Sofar sets. Opened by the team behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rollthiswaysushi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roll This Way Sushi</a>, this Toronto space flips from sushi workshop to intimate Sofar venue with serious flair. It’s unexpected, a little offbeat, and somehow exactly the right setting to discover your next favorite artist.</p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Seyblu - Honest | Sofar Toronto" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CI4PNuvi3DI?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. Rooftop Reds | New York City, NY, US</h2> <p><a href="https://www.rooftopreds.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rooftop Reds</a>: the only vineyard in NYC and the only rooftop vineyard in the world (allegedly). Yes, it’s as cool as it sounds. You get Brooklyn views, rows of grapes, and the thrill of drinking wine made from vines closer to the Sofar artists. Music tastes better with wine anyway (allegedly).</p> <figure id="attachment_4058" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4058" style="width: 431px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4058" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/RooftopReds_NewYork_EricZeng_31_07_2022_10-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="431" height="287" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/RooftopReds_NewYork_EricZeng_31_07_2022_10-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/RooftopReds_NewYork_EricZeng_31_07_2022_10-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/RooftopReds_NewYork_EricZeng_31_07_2022_10-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/RooftopReds_NewYork_EricZeng_31_07_2022_10-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/RooftopReds_NewYork_EricZeng_31_07_2022_10-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1366&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/RooftopReds_NewYork_EricZeng_31_07_2022_10-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4058" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Eric Zeng</figcaption></figure> <p>Want to see a Spring Sofar show near you? <a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/">Check out upcoming shows in your city!</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-venues-spring-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/aanhpi-month-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/aanhpi-month-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 19:58:44 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[AANHPI Heritage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[AAPI]]></category> <category><![CDATA[artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[playlists]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4040</guid> <description><![CDATA[As we honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we’re highlighting music from Sofar Artists that speaks for itself. Spanning languages and genres: from folk to ambient pop experimentation, the voices across Sofar artists carry more than tunes— they carry memory, movement, and cultural legacy. Our Spotify playlist is packed with […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As we honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we’re highlighting music from Sofar Artists that speaks for itself. Spanning languages and genres: from folk to ambient pop experimentation, the voices across Sofar artists carry more than tunes— they carry memory, movement, and cultural legacy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our Spotify playlist is packed with fresh performances that will linger. Whether you’re looking for something meditative, moody, or danceable, this is your sign to hit play.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" style="border-radius: 12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/7uYBUIF10drWwIO42mANL4?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/aanhpi-month-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> </channel> </rss>