<?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>Playlists – Live Music, Concerts & Music Events | Sofar Sounds</title> <atom:link href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/category/playlists/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:04:04 +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>Playlists – Live Music, Concerts & Music Events | Sofar Sounds</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Sounds to Celebrate: Pride Month</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/pride-month-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/pride-month-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:37:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Black History Month]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Black Music Month]]></category> <category><![CDATA[JuneteenthBlack Music Month]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pride]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pride month]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4096</guid> <description><![CDATA[Sofar Artists are the heart of our community. Their contribution is the sound of the sofar heartbeat, and we’re always eager to highlight, celebrate, and share artists’ work globally. As we enter June and Pride Month, we’re featuring the work of our phenomenal community of LGBTQIA+ voices. Get a preview with a playlist we’ve put […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar Artists are the heart of our community. Their contribution is the sound of the sofar heartbeat, and we’re always eager to highlight, celebrate, and share artists’ work globally. As we enter June and Pride Month, we’re featuring the work of our phenomenal community of LGBTQIA+ voices. Get a preview with a playlist we’ve put together for you below.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us in celebrating Pride Month with </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/lists/pride"><span style="font-weight: 400;">shows & events honoring queer artists around the globe</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—there’s a seat (and a song) waiting for you.</span></p> <p><iframe style="border-radius: 12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/1MVlNlaLqk1BwrPIX634YX?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/pride-month-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>New Music Alert: June</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-june-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-june-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 05:38:17 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Music Alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Round-up]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4086</guid> <description><![CDATA[It’s been a busy year for Sofar artists, and we’re only halfway through 2025(!). June is jam-packed with new releases and new artists to watch. We have New Yorkers cultivating community, artisan skincare at the merch table, and a rebrand for the Y2K bubblegum idea of a “Popstar.” It’s all too good to gate-keep. Here’s […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s been a busy year for Sofar artists, and we’re only halfway through 2025(!). June is jam-packed with new releases and new artists to watch. We have New Yorkers cultivating community, artisan skincare at the merch table, and a rebrand for the Y2K bubblegum idea of a “Popstar.” It’s all too good to gate-keep. Here’s your New Music Alert!</span></p> <h2> 1. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Blake Anthony | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">BDE</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blake Anthony’s artistry cannot be put into a box (unless it’s a box with his sold-out skincare, of course). Blake is a multifaceted creator, getting inspiration for album art from anime and making </span><a href="https://www.blakeanthony.shop/product-page/honey-mask-blake-s-body-butter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">artisan body butter</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by hand. The Twitch Streamer and Seattle-based hip-hop artist just dropped his latest album, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5KrkOqUO5pNPWMqWMaoq13" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">BDE</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—a refreshing compilation of clean, classic hip-hop and R&B. While giving us smooth, soon-to-be-classics, Blake keeps it Blake on tracks like </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1txaMCF60EFbKuQWAFankl?si=bf75fe6394ef4496" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Sailor Moon”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0s1mQqCGTffdBmZ8SQxonw?si=cd8f2c34c8b14d75" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Grand Kai-”, </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">shouting out homages to anime and his Twitch community. If you can’t catch him on his next livestream, maybe you can at an upcoming show. (Sofar Seattle—we’re looking at you!)!</span></p> <p><iframe 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 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>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: 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>International Women’s Day | Celebrating Female Voices</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/international-womens-day-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/international-womens-day-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:02:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=3955</guid> <description><![CDATA[Women’s voices have always been at the heart of Sofar, and this International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating them loud and clear. From intimate Sofar shows spotlighting incredible female artists to curated Spotify and YouTube playlists amplifying their music, we’re honoring the talent, creativity, and impact of women in music worldwide. Join us at an IWD […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Women’s voices have always been at the heart of Sofar, and this International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating them loud and clear. From intimate Sofar shows spotlighting incredible female artists to curated</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4S4GJ2YeCpCyQ4TNfecWCk" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <b>Spotify</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and</span><b> </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4_SsHNp9R6flp_q3RjeUorieR0td4yCg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>YouTube</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> playlists amplifying their music, we’re honoring the talent, creativity, and impact of women in music worldwide.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us at an </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/lists/international-women-s-day" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>IWD Sofar show</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to experience these artists live, or tune in from anywhere and let their voices inspire you:</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe loading="lazy" style="border-radius: 12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/4S4GJ2YeCpCyQ4TNfecWCk?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/international-womens-day-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> </channel> </rss>