{"id":2626,"date":"2023-07-29T00:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T00:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=2626"},"modified":"2024-08-09T19:25:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T19:25:09","slug":"sofar-artist-news-july-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/sofar-artist-news-july-2023","title":{"rendered":"Sofar Artist News: July"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofar artists are an ambitious, talented bunch, and we\u2019re continually in awe of how these artists continue to grow and expand into new creative territory. NPR debuts, headlining tours, new podcasts\u2014here\u2019s what these global artists have been up to in July.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Artist News July:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. It\u2019s extra special when two Sofar artists come together to collaborate, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/00x1fYSGhdqScXBRpSj3DW?si=MFuBMaEJS5-etMz4yjydPw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olivia Dean<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Sofar alum <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3qnGvpP8Yth1AqSBMqON5x?si=pcIEslvGS1KpTr02K6nRXw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leon Bridges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for this stunning (we repeat, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stunning<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) live performance of \u201cThe Hardest Part\u201d. When those voices come together for the chorus? We can\u2019t really do it proper justice, you gotta just hear for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Olivia Dean, Leon Bridges - The Hardest Part\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ujjf3nnIUCQ?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> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. After <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/jensen-mcrae-interview-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">talking with Jensen McRae back in March,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it was clear the artist is on a path bound for big creative things. So, we\u2019re extra excited to see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cu2cIFtyErH\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jensen\u2019s started a brand new podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whatwereyouthinkingpod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Were You Thinking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d a space for interviews, essays, and whatever creativity comes pouring out of the artist\u2014we\u2019re here for it. As we wait for more episodes to roll out, we\u2019re spending a little more time revisiting her Sofar Story from her recent residency in London.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sofar Stories:Jensen McRae's Love Letter to London\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uk-REx7vz78?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> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Fact: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2nE9x2JhbyjBVCaSnUGX3G?si=3PmSvxJbQyO1_dfTwaTyLQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoria Canal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is fully on fire this year. After winning the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/may-artist-news-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rising Star Award at the Ivor Novello Awards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and touring with fellow Sofar alum <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2FXC3k01G6Gw61bmprjgqS?si=vruJZaQTSsevrfO1GD3_2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hozier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the artist just announced she\u2019s got a string of headlining EU and UK dates, along with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">another<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> set of US shows opening for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/536osqBGKzeozje8BfcGsa?si=S_-ZL2pUTX6wkFcNUj3H5Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allen Stone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and fellow Sofar artist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3lFDsTyYNPQc8WzJExnQWn?si=R9GM_2RBSs2pJYep_ykuRw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sammy Rae & The Friends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While you wait for her to come to a town near you, revisit this gorgeous Sofar performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Victoria Canal - Not Afraid | Sofar NYC\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h0HHf7jrTLI?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> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Need some dreamy music in your life? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1DT11FntvMnaU47ZZWlTpB?si=BDkQZFNXTcCKqOUj0jH0Cw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brandee Younger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is giving us the ultra soothing harp tunes in her recent NPR Tiny Desk concert, lulling us into an peaceful space. Sit back, relax, and get into the calm vibes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brandee Younger: Tiny Desk Concert\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lW2cUz9Gz94?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> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Happy release month to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/16rCzZOMQX7P8Kmn5YKexI?si=CHBUmF5eRWWCiyNVrNvBBQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahalia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who just dropped her newest,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7bKq4j24ElIraQgGgitmTh?si=ExGOj2atTFWcDjKIIYIt4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRL<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a blend of woozy and wonderful pop neo-soul shaped into 13 pristine tracks. We love everything the artist does, including her Sofar performance from back in 2016, blending spoken word and jaw-dropping vocals into one seamless song.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mahalia - Back Up Plan | Sofar London\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o5bU146UtoE?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> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last up for July\u2019s artist news is <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3hJNrfFurTlGFglmBwyFFM?si=5KOoPinES6a3wp6gKSbZXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grace Weber<\/a>\u2019s performance on <em>COLORS<\/em>, sharing a new, jaw-dropping version of \u201cIntimate\u201d. Hear the new, gorgeous take below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Grace Weber - Intimate | A COLORS SHOW\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YfbBDNHAlZo?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> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoying the July Artist News and ready to discover artists in person? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore shows.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Words by Sofar Editorial Team <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sofar artists are an ambitious, talented bunch, and we\u2019re continually in awe of how these artists continue to grow and expand into new creative territory. 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