{"id":2496,"date":"2023-06-21T20:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T20:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=2496"},"modified":"2023-06-21T14:57:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T14:57:57","slug":"7-artists-you-need-to-know-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/7-artists-you-need-to-know-this-summer","title":{"rendered":"7 Artists You Need to Know This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer is finally here, the season of balmy backyard soir\u00e9es, sizzling rooftop barbecues, and poolside parties. But what would a summer making memories be without the perfect soundtrack? Here are seven artists you need to know this summer for your sun-soaked adventures. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. KAMAUU<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3IAQ6JspwRCPY06WXnaguc?si=vvb4ZHJkT7W_3PIqM_BFXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KAMAUU <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a Brooklyn-based musician renowned for his unique fusion of rap, poetry, and thought-provoking lyrics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaming up with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5RRfTrwXUGYiBB0DMV4hyh?si=9USxYalQTYOtxiGxQQcksA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adi Oasis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, KAMAUU\u2019s track “<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Zw_y3Kj_Sa8&ab_channel=KAMAUU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MANGO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d is the ultimate summer anthem, capturing universal feelings of love, selflessness, and the power of compassion.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The track draws inspiration from the ’90s and ’70s, two golden eras of R&B, soul, and funk, which KAMAUU combines to create an irresistible groove that will make even your most dance-aversive friends break out into a side shuffle this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KAMAUU - MANGO (feat. Adi Oasis) [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zw_y3Kj_Sa8?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>\n<h4><strong>2. NEONE the Wonderer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next up on a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rtists you need to know this summer? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/72RMKo8u5oIuTtyE8HAv5E?si=80h5jO97TO-mgGkHThJRCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEONE the Wonderer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an innovative musician blending genres and experimental beats to create captivating narratives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t forget to add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iH4vxcMGVHs&ab_channel=NEONEtheWonderer-Topic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“RagJazz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” to your summer playlist. This road trip anthem combines soft-spoken verses (ideal for a group singalong) with soothing reggae vibes and the soulful melodies of a saxophone. Its steady and simple rhythms make it the perfect sonic backing as you cruise down scenic highways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RagJazz\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iH4vxcMGVHs?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>\n<h4><strong>3. Ax and the Hatchetmen<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5WJCUSIw2Td5IEfa3LXCo9?si=eHrQivBPRWyUvtshhxwn4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ax and the Hatchetmen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Chicago-based, seven-piece rock and roll band who make the kind of music that captures the essence of nostalgia, tranquility, or those fleeting summer dalliances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its infectious melody, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ujjaCTqI9T8&ab_channel=AxandtheHatchetmen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Peach Trees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” is the perfect tune for those reflective summer afternoons, whether reminiscing about a lost love or daydreaming under a tree.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ax and the Hatchetmen - Peach Trees\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ujjaCTqI9T8?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>\n<h4><strong>4. Swimming With Bears<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7fvjtxGJoVNFZf1rGddHSD?si=45P7L7-2RNmpTu5fe3ZUTw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming With Bears<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a soulful alternative rock band from Texas. Their music revolves around celebrating the good times, and the song <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=akZJttiz-vk&ab_channel=SwimmingWithBears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Keep Smiling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” does just that. With its sassy, sing-along melody and toe-tapping beat, this one will keep you grinning from ear to ear. It’s the perfect tune to kick-start any party and keep it alive well into the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Swimming With Bears "Keep Smiling" (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/akZJttiz-vk?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>\n<h4><strong>5. Suzy Jones<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/09LV3PoRCBuphbxYFEx8eh?si=W79nGjg9SxOoe6E7Z2u62g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suzy Jones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a singer-songwriter that captivates listeners with commanding vocals and lyrics laden with sentimental themes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her empowering songs touch on themes of breakups, make-ups, and feminism. This summer, add Suzy\u2019s \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=REUU3-GZ7PI&ab_channel=SuzyJones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Piece\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your playlists for personal introspection and singalongs with your nearest and dearest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Suzy Jones - Final Piece [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/REUU3-GZ7PI?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>\n<h4><strong>6. Remy Reilly<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3287UtPhLNwVUUIz1cOZuz?si=cF8i3UbhTZewil1ADQb36w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remy Reilly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Dallas-based indie pop singer who draws inspiration from the likes of Norah Jones, and The Cure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you’re seeking guitar-heavy rock anthems or nostalgic tales of young love, Remy’s music serves as the perfect companion for wherever you get your summer on. If you\u2019re in the mood for something edgier, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yoiL0oc_1Tc&ab_channel=RemyReilly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d is a feminist anthem to belt out while dancing around your bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Burn by Remy Reilly Feat. Vandoliers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yoiL0oc_1Tc?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>\n<h4><strong>7. Jae Luna<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0z1uYQ5NabhwzkRMHfUipU?si=ZQD22HQqQcSaj_-DsmzPXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jae Luna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an artist from Orange County, California, who pushes the boundaries of genre with his unique fusion of Lo-Fi, Hip-Hop, and electronic music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you’re looking for a chilled-out poolside tune or an infectious groove for your beach party, Jae Luna\u2019s adaptable music sets the ambiance for all outdoor escapes.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Enter “<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tAVkqJYq-sQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summertime 2016<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“, a track with trippy and synthy vibes that truly creates a kaleidoscopic experience for the ears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jae Luna - Summertime 2016 (Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tAVkqJYq-sQ?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>\n<p>Ready to discover new artists live? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Browse shows.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Words by Laura Woods<\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: Jae Luna, photo by Connor Gaskey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is finally here, the season of balmy backyard soir\u00e9es, sizzling rooftop barbecues, and poolside parties. 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