<?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>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:30:28 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1</generator> <image> <url>https://sofar-blog-images.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.svg</url> <title>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>5 classic covers by sofar artists</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/5-classic-covers-by-sofar-artists</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/5-classic-covers-by-sofar-artists#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 06:15:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Round-up]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4226</guid> <description><![CDATA[When Sofar artists put their spin on the classics, the result isn’t karaoke– it’s magic. Think fresh interpretations that honor the original, while reminding us why these tracks remain timeless. From stadium anthems to power ballads, here are 5 covers from Sofar artists that reimagine (legendary) songs you’ll fall in love with all over again. […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When Sofar artists put their spin on the classics, the result isn’t karaoke– it’s magic. Think fresh interpretations that honor the original, while reminding us why these tracks remain timeless.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From stadium anthems to power ballads, here are 5 covers from Sofar artists that reimagine (legendary) songs you’ll fall in love with all over again.</span></p> <h2><b>Lily Allen – </b><b><i>I Want to Break Free</i></b><b> (Queen Cover)</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Queen gave us the anthem. Lily Allen gives it intimacy. Stripped down and with added tenderness, her Sofar performance takes the epic stadium hit and brings it straight into your living room, making every lyric resonate with recognition.</span><br /> <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MpMPkfOXP84?si=uDDadIjEpbJCa2LC" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>Cameron Calloway – </b><b><i>Landslide</i></b><b> (Fleetwood Mac Cover)</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Few songs capture bittersweet change like Fleetwood Mac’s </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Landslide</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Cameron Calloway’s soulful take adds velvet edges to the classic, reminding us why it’s the kind of song you </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">never</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> skip.</span><br /> <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DMBUNkSxbQs?si=3hsWIeNRaluamfN0" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>Benjamin Longman – </b><b><i>Graceland</i></b><b> (Paul Simon Cover)</b></h2> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Graceland</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a journey, reflecting the genius of Paul Simon’s path. Benjamin Longman keeps the spirit of adventure alive but with an indie-folk twist that feels both nostalgic and brand new. </span><br /> <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ecjIZJrC6go?si=AuMMvPUQgqJlKk4k" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>PitchBlak Brass Band – </b><b><i>Killing Me Softly</i></b><b> (The Fugees Cover)</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Fugees made it iconic, but PitchBlak made it a brass-fueled banger. With bold horns and irresistible energy, this version transforms the track into an instrumental celebration that’ll give you goosebumps.</span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yYhh8aUp4rU?si=l2GlpbUWUYPHm0ga" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>Arlissa – </b><b><i>Lover, You Should Have Come Over</i></b><b> (Jeff Buckley Cover)</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jeff Buckley’s ballad is no easy feat, but Arlissa delivers with haunting beauty. Her Sofar performance feels timeless, drenched in longing and emotion, proof that some songs don’t just get covered, they get reborn.</span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DczbdnhnzmE?si=l37ocUStcVILCOHV" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">These Sofar covers prove that legends never fade; find new voices (and friends and venues!) at a Sofar show near you! </span></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/5-classic-covers-by-sofar-artists/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sofar, So Long, Summer Setlist</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-summer-setlist</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-summer-setlist#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:27:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Music Alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Round-up]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4202</guid> <description><![CDATA[Summer may be winding down, but these fresh drops from Sofar artists prove the show must go on. Some tracks pulse with energy, others go deep into the feels, and yet, they all capture that end-of-August vibe. Consider this your seasonal send-off. Let’s get into it! Olivia Dean | “Man I Need” London’s own Olivia […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Summer may be winding down, but these fresh drops from Sofar artists prove the show must go on. Some tracks pulse with energy, others go deep into the feels, and yet, they all capture that end-of-August vibe. Consider this your seasonal send-off. Let’s get into it!</span></p> <h2><b>Olivia Dean | </b><b>“Man I Need”</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">London’s own Olivia Dean is known for her cozy, soul-pop storytelling, and we’re among the many who have been waiting for her next drop. </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1qbmS6ep2hbBRaEZFpn7BX?si=2a1ae9ca95474206" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Man I Need”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> hits that bittersweet spot between braving heartbreak and embracing newfound freedom. Olivia didn’t just stop there; besides </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0Bv6OJO0L5gcf20DMww54a?si=xNIRW-PZRpieLiLRYItJYA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">dropping two additional tracks</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> teasing her upcoming album,</span> <a href="https://www.oliviadeano.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafAdYbgO1-eoM7sgpR6fsBOC2BtXJBR6T-Abe6xx5OaGw4s89aPIfv-f3fM8Q_aem_6tcS_p92UnZsJRhi-6eegA#tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">she’s on tour,</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> including dates opening for Sabrina Carpenter, and hitting festivals until next summer! </span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oIv_Y2RPQ_A?si=IzaYiLZXveDWXsm1" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>Cool Company | “Hip 2 Hip Hypnosis”</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cheeky meets addictive with </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7wweXc51MLp0BLoGMNCjJR?si=HIUPLiMATAmMMwQqVmAxHQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Hip 2 Hip Hypnosis,”</span></a> and likely why the <span style="font-weight: 400;">Brooklyn duo is, in fact, cool company. The groovy track features Durand Bernarr, cementing their credibility of cool, futuristic R&B music. Warning: side effects may include dancing in public, which you can do live at one of </span><a href="https://www.songkick.com/artists/7031174-cool-company?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAada0F2h5CQGPPOHVupjZ-ZrXW0yv_iv_0_Z3sTOp1M11f0nCvmhjiGerUf7dg_aem_caC2CZBtMdvXoIfz7Ur4IA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">their upcoming shows!</span></a></p> <h2><b>Scarlett Rose | “West Coast X Billie Bossa Nova”</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scarlett Rose has had Sofar shows, (very) viral hits, and covers we didn’t know we needed. The </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/05nj2FXPTBMnGSFsiHHGcH?si=816d244d04674b31" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Dark Times”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> artist is serving up more of her ethereal sad-girl sound. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dropping a sultry spin on Sofar Alum, Billie Eilish’s </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bCMlnbje6Gh6lbrSI8WpK?si=gM1srzT6TYaH2iZRQ-tI4g" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Billie Bossa Nova,” featuring Lana Del Rey’s “West Coast,”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is just what we needed from the mysterious, emerging Spanish star.</span></p> <h2><b>Daisha McBride | “Can’t Stop This” </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With unapologetic flair, Daisha McBride brings her energizing confidence to what can only be described as a </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">banger</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Her new single, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5KvwAp4O37uULAaqSlXHVB?si=8lfXN64QQ5qIOO245lT8QQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Can’t Stop This,” </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">is a Missy Elliot era resurrection, bound to be a club hit. Catch the energy live at one of her upcoming show dates!</span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kq5DXlOZrR0?si=3Jg0iW57KoX4Hgcc" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>Sam </b><b>Drysdale |</b><b> “Cold Water” </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Drysdale cools things down with</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/75VpXo7umgZLY6lIF9I3eW?si=V8eodGWYQ0KB6_mfD_zi-Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> “Cold Water,”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> a ballad that feels like a deep breath after the chaos of summer. His haunting vocals and delicate guitar work hit with that perfect late-night, last-call kind of stillness. It’s the perfect track for a seasonal shift.</span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CuHZLzdcvc0?si=sjymJecMX1JW0UqL" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>AJ McQueen | “Touch Grass”</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Everyone needs a reminder to stop and slow down, and AJ McQueen delivers it with </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5ewDTRmOqHBA51iNs2gFON?si=385d98495c45468f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Touch Grass.”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Equal parts reminder and mantra, the track gives ‘oldest sibling’ wisdom. When the summer haze gets heavy, AJ keeps us grounded.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CI3sL1gHPYY?si=NE2Nk-141rTizrms" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>Chappell Roan | “The Subway”</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of us have been replaying clips of live performances of </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7GlwcUYHB99l7k13I2Hira?si=wMkmju2UTfGI5M4RRtou3w" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The Subway”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for the last year, and finally, it’s here. When vulnerability meets theatre drama, Chappell Roan enters the chat. With upcoming projects, Grammy wins, and </span><a href="https://www.chappellroanshows.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacADhGlPZoMzsJMX12SzQnN4864TpmCdu0VKGBr2YwZSZVTsIYDFmhyanvF8Q_aem_HYBHlhnhUxKWjt7zQPMH9A" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">non-stop show dates</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, somehow she found the time to record and release this treasure.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/woLfAvD5iXI?si=m5Q_XvXitOz_MMwd" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch these artists and more just like them at </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">a Sofar near you!</span></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-summer-setlist/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sounds to Celebrate: Pride Month</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/pride-month-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/pride-month-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:37:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Black History Month]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Black Music Month]]></category> <category><![CDATA[JuneteenthBlack Music Month]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pride]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pride month]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4096</guid> <description><![CDATA[Sofar Artists are the heart of our community. Their contribution is the sound of the sofar heartbeat, and we’re always eager to highlight, celebrate, and share artists’ work globally. As we enter June and Pride Month, we’re featuring the work of our phenomenal community of LGBTQIA+ voices. Get a preview with a playlist we’ve put […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar Artists are the heart of our community. Their contribution is the sound of the sofar heartbeat, and we’re always eager to highlight, celebrate, and share artists’ work globally. As we enter June and Pride Month, we’re featuring the work of our phenomenal community of LGBTQIA+ voices. Get a preview with a playlist we’ve put together for you below.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us in celebrating Pride Month with </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/lists/pride"><span style="font-weight: 400;">shows & events honoring queer artists around the globe</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—there’s a seat (and a song) waiting for you.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" style="border-radius: 12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/1MVlNlaLqk1BwrPIX634YX?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/pride-month-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>New Music Alert: June</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-june-2025</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-june-2025#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 05:38:17 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Music Alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Playlists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Round-up]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4086</guid> <description><![CDATA[It’s been a busy year for Sofar artists, and we’re only halfway through 2025(!). June is jam-packed with new releases and new artists to watch. We have New Yorkers cultivating community, artisan skincare at the merch table, and a rebrand for the Y2K bubblegum idea of a “Popstar.” It’s all too good to gate-keep. Here’s […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s been a busy year for Sofar artists, and we’re only halfway through 2025(!). June is jam-packed with new releases and new artists to watch. We have New Yorkers cultivating community, artisan skincare at the merch table, and a rebrand for the Y2K bubblegum idea of a “Popstar.” It’s all too good to gate-keep. Here’s your New Music Alert!</span></p> <h2> 1. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Blake Anthony | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">BDE</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blake Anthony’s artistry cannot be put into a box (unless it’s a box with his sold-out skincare, of course). Blake is a multifaceted creator, getting inspiration for album art from anime and making </span><a href="https://www.blakeanthony.shop/product-page/honey-mask-blake-s-body-butter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">artisan body butter</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by hand. The Twitch Streamer and Seattle-based hip-hop artist just dropped his latest album, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5KrkOqUO5pNPWMqWMaoq13" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">BDE</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—a refreshing compilation of clean, classic hip-hop and R&B. While giving us smooth, soon-to-be-classics, Blake keeps it Blake on tracks like </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1txaMCF60EFbKuQWAFankl?si=bf75fe6394ef4496" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Sailor Moon”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0s1mQqCGTffdBmZ8SQxonw?si=cd8f2c34c8b14d75" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Grand Kai-”, </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">shouting out homages to anime and his Twitch community. If you can’t catch him on his next livestream, maybe you can at an upcoming show. (Sofar Seattle—we’re looking at you!)!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="PINK LACE by BLAKE ANTHONY prod. by PHESO ft. Dont3 (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ba2kJExgFbA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2> 2. <span style="font-weight: 400;">La Lulu |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Lululandia</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check the temps, because this album drop is hot. La Lulu, the Colombian-born, Brooklyn-raised artist, just released </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3lJ6Y0lsXhrwv4BVfd6F8O?si=BBewydPhTWOcrKDysvVYPA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lululandia</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, her first nearly self-titled album. The Latin Grammy-winning violinist isn’t shy with her experimental style. La Lulu smoothly blends her Latin roots with New York influences, creating the heat we’re talking about.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="La Lulu - Poppin | Sofar NYC" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uuLR1f1HolE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2> 3. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Benicio Bryant |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Popstar</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Benicio Bryant has arrived to your dance playlist, and a VMA can’t be too far behind. His latest hit, “</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0RtnJn4LQKCUUfcPeB8kKE?si=mhr4aEU5TZuodxTlSUzQsQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Popstar”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, throws punchy hooks alongside a level of “this-must-be-viral” vocal control. At 20, he’s already serving arena-ready performances with the ease and commitment of someone who’s been doing this for decades. Oh, and he’s</span><a href="https://beniciobryant.com/#tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> teasing a tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">? Maybe then we can clear up the time-traveling rumors, Benicio!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Benicio Bryant - POPSTAR (Official Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mMD0s7_xosQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2> 4. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Netam |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> iki</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Netam is back—and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7lHi1zx8H7vDVocim9grLm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">iki</span></i></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a deep dive into texture, rhythm, and cinematic electronics. With layers of (his!) trumpet, house, and a heartbeat that feels almost elemental, this latest release is tailor-made for thinking, moving, or taking yourself a little mental walk. If you’re in </span><a href="https://2025.daad.hu/highlights/whomadewho/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hungary for DAAD Gathering </span></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/concert/2KJdo2Nhx0jYP7ZMc6HAJL?si=72612c7a494349ba" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">on June 18th</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, you won’t want to miss this set!</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Netam ft. Damla Temel - Toprak | Sofar Ankara" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PHE1oPYOjng?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2> 5. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Steff Reed |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Into The Wilderness</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Steff Reed doesn’t just write songs—he creates frameworks for social change. His latest project, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/16a13fzWtvAq7lgzZzlWEq?si=fiFCDUtBTS283WndDa08Dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Into the Wilderness,</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">balances bold vulnerability with grounding softness. The album is rooted in years of education, activism, and unflinching self-reflection. Ever since Steff’s 2018 standout track, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1LWEr9h2xZPHItwsc9itQI?si=c75091bb34c14b72" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Power of Love”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, his music has been doing more than just sounding good: it connects, empowers, and makes us feel good, too. </span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Steff Reed - Power of Love (Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TtthBB5kGvs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2> 6. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Rebecca Porter |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Payday Loans</span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Raised in the Shenandoah Valley (yes, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">the</span></i> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1YYhDizHx7PnDhAhko6cDS?si=f1ecada43b0c4f6d" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Country Roads”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">), Rebecca Porter embodies all its wise-mountain magic—allith a fresh honey-like voice, sharp pen, and the kind of storytelling that’d make Dolly proud. Her new EP, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1m1xPQ6j3PlGFqZy65hrMX?si=jpLj5mqDREWBwyOE70BE6A" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Payday Loans</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, puts working-class grit front and center, weaving regional folk with delicate country harmonies. Her debut album is set for release in August, but in the meantime, catch new tracks live at one of her </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaportermusic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">upcoming festival sets!</span></a></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Payday Loans" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eWC7vrfGdIU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <article id="post-4009" class="post-4009 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-artists category-community category-new-music-alert category-playlists category-videos tag-cat-ridgeway tag-chappell-roan tag-charley-crockett tag-dende tag-ian-flanigan tag-nicotine-dolls"> <div class="entry-content single-content-width text-20"> <p><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/">Catch these artists and others just like them at a Sofar show near you!</a></p> </div> </article> <div class="container mx-auto footer-divider text-center"></div> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/new-music-alert-june-2025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>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> </channel> </rss>