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<title>SOFAR VOICES | MEET CASSIANNE: WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS COURAGE</title>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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 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>
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<title>Sofar Artist News: April</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[April is here, and your Sofar Artist News is bringing the goods. We’ll start with a look back at Teddy Swims, the Sofar alum whose covers could stop traffic and whose originals are now Grammy-nominated. And because we love good news, we’ve got festival-ready lineups, new albums, and fresh tour dates coming your way. Ready […]]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>April is here, and your Sofar Artist News is bringing the goods. We’ll start with a look back at Teddy Swims, the Sofar alum whose covers could stop traffic and whose originals are now Grammy-nominated. And because we love good news, we’ve got festival-ready lineups, new albums, and fresh tour dates coming your way. Ready to dive in?</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 20px;">1. Teddy Swims has mastered the art of turning covers into gold and originals into straight-up anthems. Since<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7nacKlk586eLRBSIsrk9DB?si=mJ0eKXbYQzqXUTkLsRnqmg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <i>I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy</i></a> dropped in 2023, he’s landed a Grammy nomination and owned the airwaves with <i>Lose Control</i>. Now, he’s keeping the momentum going with <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6kvSdLjli85tMwW4jlCN0o?si=45rgJ-U4Tz-VEOMjTpOkLA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy</i> (<i>Part 2)</i></a>, which includes new tracks like <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/68TlifACKo87EevLEQd1HV?si=cf987d7a4ef7401b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“She Got It” </a>with GloRilla and Coco Jones and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4WJ6n3hm5R5vOuDno4UqZv?si=9cee11e2a47e4076" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Your Kind of Crazy.</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oh, and he’s currently tearing it up on his </span><a href="https://www.teddyswims.com/#tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">North American tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, proving his live show is just as powerful as his records. But before all that, he took the </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_iqDEQOavA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sofar London</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> stage with Victor Ray and delivered an unreal cover of John Legend’s “Ordinary People.” Here are two of his most iconic covers—the ones that made us go, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wait, how is this better than the original?</span></i></p>
<p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4guQztGKAETkvuTekNeqBe?si=60f3f5f11cca4108" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">{Shania Twain Cover}</span></a></p>
<p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/66aMnwdhkEc1V0AAnyYchX?si=6b11a90afb1a4275" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">{The Weeknd Cover}</span></a></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Teddy Swims & Victor Ray - Ordinary People | Sofar London" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a_iqDEQOavA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>2. Midnight Generation is adding a little *spark* to the queue with <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6pEgvyMJnxFZHPhYJVHCFX?si=s512w5EZSEq8DKNuMAXONQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em data-start="49" data-end="62">Tender Love</em></a>, a synthy, disco-drenched album that feels like it was made for 2 AM kitchen dances. Their sound? Funk meets INXS- and if you haven’t heard <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/534EGeaDXZRKWociMKGZ8B?si=2acf886e5e0f42e4" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em data-start="259" data-end="274">Summer Nights</em></a> yet—warning: it might make you rewatch another John Huges film. Keep an eye out, they’re lighting up some of our favorite <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHoWpa8Rbef/?img_index=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Festival stages</a> this year!</p>
<p>3. <span style="font-size: 20px;">Mad Keys has shared his talent with us on yet <i>another</i> new album! The collaborative project with artist Heno., <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7kwEceYg2N03szp9ruQ8Pm?si=F4uDhzIQQhK-zvD8_fkoUQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Healing Out Loud</i></a>, has proven to be the right move. Blending hip-hop, jazz, and soul, the project explores <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/312iMxhnCKl3gYuZ0bbDtg?si=1500d531341348df" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Growing Pains,” </a>and the challenge of when things are<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/31CsiSQZDqcX0j37SRtu5U?si=edb4542e06cd4cbf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> “Easier Said Than Done.”</a> Fresh off collaborations with brands like Adobe and Jordan, he’s now taking his sound global with <a href="https://www.itsmadkeys.com/shows" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EU tour dates live and tickets on sale.</a> For Mad Keys, DC may be home, but right now, he’s got a world to play for!</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Heno. & Mad Keys - "Get Me There" In-Studio Performance" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_xFpw1Zqfbk?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;">Diana Ezerex isn’t just making music—she’s making statements. Her latest EP, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5Bd6DSzH1TADVjytT1iiDC?si=sOaJ9DzvRD-Z2xHpvGXzEA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Identity (Ambivalence)</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> delivers four power-packed tracks that dive into belonging, acceptance, and the fight against injustice, all wrapped in her signature pop-soft rock sound. With every release, she’s proving she has a lot to say—and we’re here for it. She’s</span><a href="https://dianaezerex.com/shows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> currently on tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and with all these singles and EPs dropping, we can’t help but wonder: Is another full album on the horizon? Here’s to hoping!</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Diana Ezerex - Not The Same (live @ IDENTITY Show)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NGJfeA_KBdo?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. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Estonia’s own The Boondocks are back with their new album </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1AWW8bwtBSMiLRUCxJqiXg?si=f8Rc8dP0TbmAi-8EcP83sA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Silver Bu<span style="text-decoration: underline;">zz</span></span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and it’s everything you’d expect from this hard-hitting, guitar-driven four-piece. Their sound, a blend of British post-punk, pop melodies, and early R&B influences, creates a gritty yet polished rock vibe that’s tough to ignore. To celebrate the release, they’re throwing an </span><a href="https://fienta.com/et/the-boondocks-silver-buzz-albumiesitluskontsert-127042" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">album listening party on April 18th in Estonia</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—so consider flights booked! With a track record that includes awards like Best New Artist and Rock Album of the Year, bragging rights for ‘seeing them first’ is just a bonus.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Boondocks - As Good as It Gets (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2LZF-4u_k6g?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>
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<title>New Music Alert: April</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<title>New Music Alert: March</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Fresh sounds for a fresh month—the March New Music Alert is here! We’re spotlighting boundary-pushing artists, genre-blurring releases, and must-hear albums and EPs that deserve a spot on your playlist. Whether you’re into soulful storytellers, experimental beats, or something in between, this month’s picks have something for everyone. Dive in and discover your new favorites! […]]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh sounds for a fresh month—the March New Music Alert is here! We’re spotlighting boundary-pushing artists, genre-blurring releases, and must-hear albums and EPs that deserve a spot on your playlist. Whether you’re into soulful storytellers, experimental beats, or something in between, this month’s picks have something for everyone. Dive in and discover your new favorites!</span></p>
<p>[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4_SsHNp9R6ej3Lok4BN1T0HP3xc1NluL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LISTEN ON YOUTUBE</a>]<br />
[<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qjXrK9g78aj1CXHAVmD66?si=88f9dabca4f24ac3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LISTEN ON SPOTIFY</a>]</p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mad Keys | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Few MORE Ideas, Vol. 1 (Deluxe)</span></i></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Composer and producer, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/542FKpIX73UoqWHne4D2E2?si=NBAZqMWyShKH0fHhtYXiRQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mad Keys</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> released </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1jdE6DYYtHOtrDS7H6uhVr?si=WB9lYpDvS6OSwzecVYBsFw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Few MORE Ideas, Vol. 1 (Deluxe)</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and it’s an instrumental delight. The album blesses us with 12 tracks of swanky-soireè beats, infusing jazz, soul, and R&B. Catch Mad Keys in Europe beginning in April, on </span><a href="https://www.itsmadkeys.com/shows" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Good Fight Anniversary Tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">!</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Beats to work, study, and chill to | A Few Ideas, Vol. 1 (full album)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UIIOyXgugag?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tarune | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">let him cry</span></i></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the title suggests, this album just dropped with an invitation to go deep. </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tIerRKCwa3Zz1oVBDOUlq?si=PA-FYaG-S8K7iAf54yOHBg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tarune</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> gets intimate with tracks like </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4YUHttj2NiiOXSl60ZBEys?si=43afde6c82224834" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“heart reasons”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2daoYz96pWejWDNqie6EVr?si=925154abcf8a495b" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“time to go”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, cementing the vulnerable vibe of his artistry. Set some time for your feelings, and enjoy the poetry and soft strumming of </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7hqk8pRFpSOR3dAIdODu39?si=2vkyhqPmRwqX4ZOzvkvUGw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">let him cry</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></i></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tarune - ma (official lyric video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hxNHRnUd5_o?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bre Kennedy | “Before I Have a Daughter” (Reimagined)</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In true Nashville form, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/61oqMHI8QuFrE5Qt91uJAj?si=6al4r-puSC2RCwkSl6IEGw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bre Kennedy</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> beautifully blends country, folk, and pop with her newest single, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5OXF1puq69MzlERnUOZ9hN?si=7mBd8IcZTaGXoNQhe-5ziw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Before I Have a Daughter (Reimagined)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">”. Reworked alongside Lori McKenna, the song shifts perspectives from mother to daughter, adding new depth to its already heartfelt storytelling. Along with this release, Bre stays reflective with another coming-of-track, “</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3xXstzcXKqJA66oponuC0W?si=8bf233405f59481f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Twenty Something</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.” Be prepared to get nostalgic, and text your mom.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Bre Kennedy & Lori McKenna - "Before I Have a Daughter (Reimagined)" (Official Audio)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zeNTy2sMK4s?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Formz | “You Did It First (acceptance)”</span></h2>
<p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MOq2dr6KzKLFcRtmTFEXd?si=FNB50cwxTqawxQDEsHYHfg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Formz</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> held nothing back with his latest single, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0U54yPf48EOP1K6Ce8oFnH?si=x2BZBsYbSjKSc9af06Kzyw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“You Did It First (acceptance).”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The UK pop-hip-hop-rapper, created the ultimate break-up anthem, declaring, “the heartbreak era is here.” Not in your heartbreak era? The punchy energy will still have you hooked!</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="You Did It First (acceptance)" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YY4m6laOKJ4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">CLOVER | “Used To It”</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">New Jersey native and rising soulful indie-pop artist </span><a title="CLOVER" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DAReYeYUzQh9YOSqvPYyo?si=mQX_U-rITtG2CYTCfAkzRg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CLOVER</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> just graced our radar with her new single. “Used To It” teases the upcoming debut of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Atlas, </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">the first EP from CLOVER, set to release May 30th. CLOVER’s sentimental influences of Carole King and Bonnie Raitt shine with her rich vocals, leaving us wanting more! Fingers crossed she performs </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Atlas </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">at her </span><a href="https://cloveronthemic.com/shows" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">upcoming show dates</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, but we’ll happily take more </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE5lMGcS07g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">epic covers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">!</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="CLOVER - "Used to It" (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4AMbCGKTE0U?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Featurette |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Panic Pills</span></i></h2>
<p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1dXOeZoYJd26s5dDuFSBAv?si=S1nVcd1rQaGSZ2aUHlvthw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Panic Pills</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is your late-night synthy dreamscape—even with the lights on. The genre-bending group </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/53LcgV1grfplFF71oaW3E2?si=-D7FXUNaQ92CqTLF4wcdOg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Featurette</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> delivers pulsating electronic energy with a touch of insomnia, and their latest album is no exception. It all comes to halt with the track </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6WstoP8kOH4Os99OHvbOXc?si=87e9a7662cc64d74" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Golden Hour,”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> a track that signals the transition from night to day—proof this was made for after-hours. Ready to get addicted?</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="FEATURETTE - Next Life [Official Video]" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cz4RTt_Hcso?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch these artists and more just like them at </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">a Sofar near you!</span></a></p>
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<title>Fresh tracks for fans of Leon Bridges, Remi Wolf, & more</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Every Sofar fan has that special “early adopter” quality — you kind of have to if you’re going to willingly attend a show with a mystery lineup at a mystery venue. All you know is that Sofar’s got your back: we’re going to introduce you to some kickass up-and-coming talent in cool, unexpected venues. Well […]]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every Sofar fan has that special “early adopter” quality — you kind of have to if you’re going to willingly attend a show with a mystery lineup at a mystery venue. All you know is that Sofar’s got your back: we’re going to introduce you to some kickass up-and-coming talent in cool, unexpected venues.</p>
<p>Well it doesn’t stop there. With this post, we’re bringing you fresh tracks that match the energy of your favorite big-name acts. From smooth R&B to genre-blending sounds, these emerging artists will fit right into your playlist.</p>
<p>So… do you trust us?</p>
<h5><strong>If you love Leon Bridges | Listen to:</strong></h5>
<p><strong>Abraham Alexander – “Tears Run Dry”</strong><br />
Think Sam Cooke meets Steve Lacy. Abraham Alexander’s music blends vintage R&B charm with a fresh twist, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and new. Give “Tears Run Dry” a listen, you’ll see what we mean.</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Abraham Alexander - Tears Run Dry (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TzALJGwDTc8?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><strong>Angel White – “Villain”</strong><br />
From Dallas, Texas, Angel White brings a rugged, soulful energy with a hint of alternative rock. His music feels raw and heartfelt, blending folk-rock influences with a deeply soulful core. His track “Villain,” from Ghost of the West: Volume 1, is a powerful listen that’s as gritty as it is smooth… What else would you expect from Texas?</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Angel White - VILLAIN (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QlST5lDlEcw?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>Madeline Edwards – “Mama, Dolly, Jesus”</b><br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Madeline Edwards is breaking boundaries by mixing country, soul, and jazz into a unique blend of sounds. Rooted in country but layered with rich soul and a modern twist, her music feels like both a throwback and a fresh take. “Mama, Dolly, Jesus” is the perfect introduction to her one-of-a-kind sound.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Madeline Edwards - Mama, Dolly, Jesus (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6KIbmVyQXAA?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>
<h5><b>For Fans of Remi Wolf & Charli XCX | Listen to:</b></h5>
<p><b>G Lune – “Michelle”</b><br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re looking for something mellow yet fresh, G Lune’s lo-fi indie sound is the answer. Her song “Michelle” blends dreamy electronic beats with silky vocals, making it perfect for late-night hangs or chilled-out moments. It’s the kind of song that hits deep but stays light.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="G Luné - MICHELLE (Official Video)" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qCr1lCfGrZ8?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>Bronze Avery – “Softshell”</b><br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re into contemporary pop, meet Bronze Avery. There’s a playful, yet emotional energy to his songs, often exploring themes of love, identity, and self-expression. With catchy pop melodies, an R&B groove, and a dash of electro-pop flair, his sound feels vibrant and stylish. Need we say more? </span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="BRONZE AVERY - SOFTSHELL (Official Lyric Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7hi11tuUK7g?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>
<h5><b>If you love Jazmine Sullivan, Ezra Collective, & The Weeknd | Listen to:</b></h5>
<p><b>NEONE the Wonderer – “Headphones On”</b><br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">NEONE the Wonderer crafts a blend of hip-hop and alternative R&B with a dreamy, spacey vibe. His tracks take you on a journey of self-discovery, layered with beats that create a mystical atmosphere. “Headphones On” is the perfect track to tune into when you want to escape the noise and get lost in his world.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="NEONE the Wonderer - Headphones On | Sofar London" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QHwRrDRhYuo?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>Latir – “Whispers in the Wind”</b><br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Latir blends smooth R&B, dreamy pop, and indie elements into songs that feel intimate and poetic. His laid-back melodies and soft vocals make for the perfect late-night vibe. “Whispers in the Wind” is an ideal introduction to his romantic, soulful energy.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Whispers In The Wind" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mdFVpGXEmGc?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>
<h5><b>For fans of H.E.R & Ella Mai | Listen to:</b></h5>
<p><b>Archana – “Heat”</b><br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">With smooth vocals and beats that hit just right, Archana creates a perfect blend of relaxed yet bold energy. Her track “Heat” is the kind of song you’ll want to keep on repeat, with its late-night, windows-down vibe. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">P.S. Don’t sleep on the </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnjKVWvSxLo" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wonder Edit</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of this song!</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Archana - Heat (Official Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8kuJCOMV20I?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>Synead – “Phase”</b><br />
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Synead’s ethereal sound feels like drifting through a dreamy moment. Her single “Phase” layers soft beats and moody, atmospheric energy, creating an immersive track that pulls you in and doesn’t let go. Perfect for a moment of introspection or to just let your mind wander.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Synead - Phase" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7iWMFoAX2bY?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>
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<description><![CDATA[New month, new music, new favorites. February’s New Music Alert is brimming with soulful releases from rising stars and beloved artists alike. From stripped-back acoustics to velvety R&B, it’s the playlist refresh you didn’t know you needed. Hit play and let these tracks carry you through the shortest month with the deepest feels. [LISTEN ON […]]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">New month, new music, new favorites. February’s New Music Alert is brimming with soulful releases from rising stars and beloved artists alike. From stripped-back acoustics to velvety R&B, it’s the playlist refresh you didn’t know you needed. Hit play and let these tracks carry you through the shortest month with the deepest feels.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4_SsHNp9R6ej3Lok4BN1T0HP3xc1NluL" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LISTEN ON YOUTUBE</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">]<br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">[</span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qjXrK9g78aj1CXHAVmD66?si=88f9dabca4f24ac3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LISTEN ON SPOTIFY</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">]</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">flipturn | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Burnout Days</span></i></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From house parties to Lollapalooza, flipturn’s journey culminates in </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/3MbG43xWFPfNJO7kCwY8bQ?si=6d50c01fb2c74301" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Burnout Days</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, their highly anticipated sophomore album. Packed with new wave vibes and alt-pop grooves, it captures the band’s highs, lows, and everything in between. While you’re listening,</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> snag tickets to their </span><a href="https://flipturn.band/pages/tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">US tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="flipturn - Juno (Official Music Video)" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RHayQOl9zzg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mandolin |</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> For Me</span></i></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If silky, soul-soaked tunes are your thing, Mandolin’s latest singles are a must-listen. </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6LVRefKqRGXxoxWqaguGQA?si=r401sSv5ShKKSbpUnALRbg&nd=1&dlsi=c1ecbb55dc064b1f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Stronger”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a soft, introspective ballad, while </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3SI9uiUSEn3AGVPqRFt9zL?si=e34ad5b9f089407f&nd=1&dlsi=0211262fe8384940" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Time for Me”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> brings upbeat, energized soul to the table. These tracks perfectly showcase her ability to blend heart and groove. Add them to your playlist now, and thank us later when you’re hooked.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Mandolin - Lie To You (Official Video)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RM_tEpaMZWw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Baerd | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Can I Hold on to a Flame</span></i></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Baerd’s new EP,</span> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0X8Ff9iM5EY2pHsAnzBDOI?si=N2izhmSTQByDHV0-_I7VeA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Can I Hold on to a Flame</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, is indie folk for anyone who’s ever laid under the moon and pondered life’s ‘what-ifs’. With his intimate allegories and soft-smokey voice, this is progressive folk at its finest. Dive in, and if you’re near </span><a href="https://dice.fm/partner/spotify/event/bbbw3k-good-good-fest-7th-feb-the-blue-room-nashville-tickets?clickref=1100lA2s7T7z&dice_source=spotify&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nashville on February 7th, grab tickets to see him live!</span><b></b></a></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Juice | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Becoming a Stranger (Acoustic Version)</span></i></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Juice’s </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4LHUn9Lqi4Exyr1wVjzQj3?si=2qKwW2mIQvuAJtkZ9aSAAA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Becoming a Stranger (Acoustic Version)</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is here, and it’s as intimate as swapping secrets at 3 a.m. With hauntingly beautiful acoustic reimaginings and a remix featuring Shallow Alcove, this EP proves that stripped-down doesn’t mean held back. </span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Juice & Shallow Alcove - Becoming a Stranger (Acoustic Version)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ihMYCVf_d0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Willow Avalon | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell</span></i></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Willow Avalon’s debut album, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1WYlyS9peUWJQTbUnFyqRD?si=ND5h5Z8qSyunOx7SWHdZjw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, might not be self-titled, but it’s clearly inspired by her personal experiences. As Willow shared, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDhyBiwOHVP/?img_index=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I got arrested, and now the mugshot is my album cover,”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> setting the stage for the heartfelt track </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3bwzHX4Ov8ZCWGKBBJkfnR?si=c6a1b8a615064a31" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Something We Regret.”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The rising Georgia native combines country-folk roots with impeccable storytelling—and she’s hitting the road so you can experience it live. </span><a href="https://www.willowavalonmusic.com/#tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch her on tour in the US and UK this year</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and maybe snag a Sofar VIP meet-and-greet while you’re there.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Willow Avalon - Homewrecker [Official Audio]" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qAaFtQC22-Y?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rich | </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">me + u</span></i></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rich’s new EP, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1gKZ6kvUqbOC14srZS00f0?si=DPLCwr2sQ86RwvXNQ08FNg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">me + u</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, just dropped, and sure enough, it’s got something for both me and you. This EP’s for the R&B romantics and the indie introspectives. Perfect for slow mornings, late nights, and everything in between, having you feel some type of way. If you’re in </span><a href="https://dice.fm/partner/dice/event/6dpe22-rich-3rd-apr-genghis-cohen-los-angeles-tickets?dice_id=4725038&dice_channel=web&dice_tags=organic&dice_campaign=DICE&dice_feature=mio_marketing&_branch_match_id=1336077362465182369&utm_source=web&utm_campaign=DICE&utm_medium=mio_marketing&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1U9KTExMTk41tEgzSLavK0pNSy0qysxLj08qyi8vTi2yDU5MSyzKBAAtlXSaOwAAAA%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LA this April, catch Rich live</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">—it hits different.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tamzene | “Blue”</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tamzene’s soulful vocals steal the spotlight in her latest feature on Dan Whitlam’s single </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5pYY6RqmUFW9qmgWNF1JWh" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Blue”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The indie-pop and R&B powerhouse adds depth to this stunning tune, proving why her 2024 album </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7JVbiQvA7MlTyLUPVYAltK?si=o4f6_k-WQIqte8RiLnmjbA" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Any Weather</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was such a hit. If you can, snag </span><a href="https://tamzene.co.uk/tickets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">tickets to see her live on tour</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in the UK and Amsterdam.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Dan Whitlam - Blue (feat. Tamzene) [Official Video]" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tQ7K85Lr8FE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Madeline. | “Ugly Feeling”</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Madeline.’s </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3L0DvZKG6HGir3A8qtXGT6?si=sh7OC0qiRuqJiJ8gmR-mBQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Ugly Feeling”</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is the kind of song you’ll want to wallow in. Crafted during a late-night London session, it’s raw, reflective, and completely captivating. The LA-based artist is proving she knows how to turn vulnerability into art—and she’s just getting started.</span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Ugly Feeling" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rvIobfdhp4g?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch these incredible artists and so many more just like them </span><a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">at a Sofar show near you</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">!</span></p>
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