<?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>Videos – Live Music, Concerts & Music Events | Sofar Sounds</title> <atom:link href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/category/videos/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=6.9.4</generator> <image> <url>https://sofar-blog-images.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.svg</url> <title>Videos – 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>If These Walls Could Sing: Legendary Sofar Locations</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/legendary-sofar-locations</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/legendary-sofar-locations#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:56:53 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spaces]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4196</guid> <description><![CDATA[From London to Honolulu, our shows have found their way into venues with stories woven into the fabric of music history. These aren’t just stages; they’re places where icons lived, created, and reshaped culture. And when Sofar steps in, it’s like the past and present hit the same note. Aretha Franklin’s Estate | Detroit, Michigan […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From London to Honolulu, our shows have found their way into venues with stories woven into the fabric of music history. These aren’t just stages; they’re places where icons lived, created, and reshaped culture. And when Sofar steps in, it’s like the past and present hit the same note.</span></p> <h2><b>Aretha Franklin’s Estate | Detroit, Michigan</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Queen of Soul didn’t just bless us with songs that defined generations; she left her mark on the very walls of her Detroit estate. Hosting a Sofar show here felt like stepping into history, where every note carried the same power and grace that Aretha poured into her music. A stage doesn’t get much more iconic than this.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GdjaMUhw7_k?si=W8KMI2d7LDHctz5T" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>David Bowie’s Apartment | Berlin, Germany</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">David Bowie found refuge in Berlin when escaping the chaos of LA. The block became his sanctuary; he claims his time spent there “saved my life and my creativity.” It was here that he painted, reflected, and created some of his most iconic music. Hosting Sofar Berlin in Bowie’s old apartment wasn’t just a show; it was magic.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4199" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4199" style="width: 461px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4199" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4192.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="461" height="307" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4192.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/IMG_4192.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/IMG_4192.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/IMG_4192.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/IMG_4192.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1365&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4192.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4199" class="wp-caption-text">photo credit @sophia_carrara</figcaption></figure> <h2><b>Buckingham Palace, The Queen’s Gallery | London, UK</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Live music in Buckingham Palace? You read that right. The Queen’s Gallery in London has opened its doors to Sofar, giving audiences the chance to experience intimate performances in one of the most famous residences in the world. Between the art-lined walls and the weight of royal history, every note felt like it belonged to something much bigger.</span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4hvh0VSzpag?si=L3af0LLMQSysLbxX" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2><b>David Rockefeller’s Penthouse | New York City, NY</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Way above the hustle of Manhattan, David Rockefeller’s private penthouse office once looked out over the city he helped shape. Bringing Sofar to this sky-high perch wasn’t just about the view; it was about transforming a place of power into a place of music. A space once reserved for deals and decisions turned into one of the most unique concert settings imaginable.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4200" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4200" style="width: 497px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4200" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="497" height="331" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-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/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-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/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-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/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-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/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-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/20_Pine_St_PH50_Terrace_1_DK-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4200" class="wp-caption-text">Photo Courtesy of The Corcoran Group</figcaption></figure> <h2><b>Island Sound Studios | Honolulu, Hawaii</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This one’s got modern legend status written all over it. Island Sound Studios has hosted the likes of Beyoncé, Mac Miller, and John Legend, each leaving behind a little piece of their magic. Sofar’s night there was less about looking back and more about feeling part of a living, breathing creative legacy. </span><br /> <iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BhzaZunhUKY?si=u81aiz7axj_WxzF1" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready to explore venues legendary for live music and beyond? </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">See shows near you</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">!</span></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/legendary-sofar-locations/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>SOFAR VOICES | MEET CASSIANNE: WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS COURAGE</title> <link>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-voices-meet-cassianne</link> <comments>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-voices-meet-cassianne#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[cat.kiene]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:54:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar London]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sofar Voices]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/?p=4023</guid> <description><![CDATA[Before we dive in, we’re excited to introduce Sofar Voices, where we spotlight different members of the Sofar community — or the Sofam, as we like to call it. In each edition, you’ll get to know fans, artists, crew, curators… you name it. If they’re involved in creating the Sofar magic, they’ve got a story […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before we dive in, we’re excited to introduce Sofar Voices, where we spotlight different members of the Sofar community — or the Sofam, as we like to call it. In each edition, you’ll get to know fans, artists, crew, curators… you name it. If they’re involved in creating the Sofar magic, they’ve got a story to tell, and we’re here to share it. Enjoy! </span></i></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cassianne’s journey with Sofar started behind the scenes in London, where she first joined as a crew member and quickly became a fan of both the talent onstage and the team making the magic happen. Eventually, she stepped into the spotlight herself, bringing her fearless, genre-bending sound and undeniable presence to Sofar audiences across the city. Whether she’s MC’ing a show or performing a track off her upcoming album, Cassianne brings a sense of joy, power, and truth that’s impossible to ignore. From a birthday performance at one of Europe’s biggest festivals to an unforgettable wine-glass-drop moment during a Sofar show, Cassianne’s story is all about embracing the unexpected and showing up as your truest self.</span></i></p> <figure id="attachment_4033" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4033" style="width: 388px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4033" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/89DB9ABE-9BD5-4EAB-82F7-B185B81AE830-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=225&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="388" height="517" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/89DB9ABE-9BD5-4EAB-82F7-B185B81AE830-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=300&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=225&wpsize=medium 225w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/89DB9ABE-9BD5-4EAB-82F7-B185B81AE830-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=769&wpsize=large 769w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/89DB9ABE-9BD5-4EAB-82F7-B185B81AE830-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1023&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/89DB9ABE-9BD5-4EAB-82F7-B185B81AE830-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1153&wpsize=1536x1536 1153w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/89DB9ABE-9BD5-4EAB-82F7-B185B81AE830-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=2048&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1538&wpsize=2048x2048 1538w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/89DB9ABE-9BD5-4EAB-82F7-B185B81AE830-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1922w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4033" class="wp-caption-text"><em>Casiannne at Sofar London, photo by James Adigun</em></figcaption></figure> <p><b>Tell us about your connection to Sofar!</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I was a crew member first, and I became a huge fan just by witnessing the talent and the dedication of the crew behind producing and organizing every show to perfection. I became a fan of both the crew and the artists alike. It’s not an easy task to curate events that people want to keep coming back to time and time again. Seeing how the audience leaves feeling elated every time I MC and knowing they feel like a part of the event brings me so much joy. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I then started performing with Sofar, and being able to connect authentically with a crowd of people is such a beautiful experience. Sofar allows artists to be their authentic selves, and that is all an artist could ask for.</span></p> <p><b>Love how your path with Sofar has unfolded—being part of the team and now inspiring from the stage. Describe your sound in one sentence.</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My music is eclectic, a fearless fusion of raw lyricism, hypnotic rhythms, and genre-bending soundscapes that challenge norms, ignite emotions, and celebrate authenticity; my music creates rebels.</span></p> <p><b>That’s incredible! Since you’ve lived in a few different places, what’s something that truly surprised you when you moved to London?</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The biggest culture shock was how expensive it is. I knew because people told me, but I didn’t know—lol. Another shock was how vast London is. It’s massive! I love exploring, going on little walks, and discovering hidden gems—secret streets, hideaways, or a mom-and-pop restaurant nestled in a corner. It’s a magical place. Living here feels like being in my little show, like The Good Place or The Truman Show—only it’s the matrix, and I’m fully aware I’m in it but enjoying it nonetheless—haha.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_4034" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4034" style="width: 495px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-4034" src="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/9B389E9C-7D0C-4CDF-A8EF-EABFE392D286-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=225&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium" alt="" width="495" height="371" srcset="https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/9B389E9C-7D0C-4CDF-A8EF-EABFE392D286-1-scaled.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/9B389E9C-7D0C-4CDF-A8EF-EABFE392D286-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=769&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/9B389E9C-7D0C-4CDF-A8EF-EABFE392D286-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=577&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/9B389E9C-7D0C-4CDF-A8EF-EABFE392D286-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1153&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/9B389E9C-7D0C-4CDF-A8EF-EABFE392D286-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1538&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https://sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/9B389E9C-7D0C-4CDF-A8EF-EABFE392D286-1-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4034" class="wp-caption-text"><em>Sofar London with Cassianne, photo by James Adigun</em></figcaption></figure> <p><b>Love that you’ve turned the city into your adventure. What advice would you give someone who’s trying to rebuild their life and career in a brand new place?</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just do the damn thing because you’ll never know unless you take a Leap of Faith—title of a track off my next album, lol. But also, make sure you have some savings first because, unfortunately, we live in a world where cash rules everything around us—yeah, dollar dollar bills, y’all.</span></p> <p><b>The music world gets labeled as competitive a lot—what’s been one of your biggest challenges as an artist?</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gatekeepers! I don’t think the industry is competitive at all. I think the music industry tricks us into believing it is by letting in only a few and making it seem inaccessible. Then they dangle record deals and celebrities in our faces, giving us something to aspire to. But true lovers of music know that everyone is different and unique in their way. Even if artists are inspired by others, we each have our own beautiful interpretations of what music sounds like, feels like, and how it’s expressed, uniquely to us.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This renders the idea of competition null and void because true competition only exists when people are doing the same thing, like in sports, where the goal is to win by running a race or playing a game to reach the same target. But music, art, and creativity? They are all vastly different depending on the individual, and the only goal there is, is the one we set for ourselves to grow and evolve into better versions of us through our art. Or at least I hope so. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yet, because the music industry is driven by money, it tricks artists into thinking they compete with one another, fighting for a nonexistent “top.” Not me, though. I just want to create. I’ve always wanted to create. And I do create music that touches lives, liberates people, and allows them to be free in who they are. Music that lasts lifetimes and breaks through generations. </span></p> <p><b>This is such a powerful perspective. Love the way you framed music as a space of freedom and evolution. Has there been a moment in your journey where you thought, “This is why I do this”?</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yes! When I performed at my first big festival in Lärz, Germany, with my band, it was at Fusion Festival—one of the most incredible places I’ve ever experienced. It was pure magic.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I was booked to perform twice on my birthday. I opened the day at 2 a.m. with a crowd of over 700 people who were going wild with me, and then I closed the day at 11 p.m. with just about the same number of people. Everyone was free, being themselves, allowing themselves to be fully immersed in the music. It was magical.</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Caxxianne - Lemon Taste | Sofar London" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rT_w60NtMek?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><b>Funniest or weirdest thing that’s happened at a Sofar show you worked or played?</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The funniest moment was at my Sofar </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">High Key</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> show at Buffini Chao Deck. I called an audience member, who was talking while I was performing, up on stage with me. I started singing to him, and the moment I locked eyes with him, his wine glass slipped right out of his hand and shattered… all while I was in the middle of singing a new track called </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Delulu</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">—lol</span></p> <p><b>Iconic! And finally, if you had to describe Sofar in three words, what would they be?</b></p> <p><b> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fun, Encouraging, Freeing </span></p> <p><b>Thank you, Cassianne, for sharing your story, your truth, and your joy with us. Your energy is magnetic, and we’re so grateful to have you as part of the Sofar fam. Excited to see where your journey takes you next! </b></p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.sofarsounds.com/blog/articles/sofar-voices-meet-cassianne/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>