{"id":3611,"date":"2024-08-31T06:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T06:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=3611"},"modified":"2024-08-29T13:01:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T13:01:41","slug":"new-music-alert-september-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/new-music-alert-september-2024","title":{"rendered":"New Music Alert: September"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you can predict your random shuffle, it\u2019s time to transcend. This month\u2019s New Music Alert is flush with dreamy, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">psychedelic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and dare we say (?) ~breathtaking~ new tracks. Break free from your app\u2019s suggested playlist and dive into the great unknown. Here\u2019s your specially curated New Music Alert for September.<\/span><\/p>\n<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>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL4_SsHNp9R6ej3Lok4BN1T0HP3xc1NluL&amp;feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[LISTEN ON YOUTUBE]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ravyn Lenae | <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird\u2019s Eye<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5RTLRtXjbXI2lSXc6jxlAz?si=HnZS5q5XSi2J61YT0h5MJg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ravyn Lenae<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes dreamy, atmospheric R&amp;B, as is evident on her latest release, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/1uE3dRPe3SrGdNhd1nWlSa?si=Zvdc_0UbQyCpw_twjSjlvw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird\u2019s Eye<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The new album, her second full-length, is tinged with psychedelia and honey-sweet vocals, and is the perfect culmination for an artist who released three musically diverse EPs in the latter half of the 2010s. The tracks explore love and forgiveness, devotion, and heartbreak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights include the dreamy \u201cOne Wish\u201d (which features a certain global superstar called Childish Gambino), and the hypnotic \u201cDream Girl\u201d, featuring Ty Dolla $ign.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to see Lenae live? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ravynlenae.com\/tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She\u2019s hitting the road in October<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with Sofar VIP packages currently on sale: your chance to catch a pre-show soundcheck performance by Ravyn Lenae.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ravyn Lenae - One Wish feat. Childish Gambino (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4oNYTgzNEPQ?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<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magdalena Bay | <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imaginal Disk<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand new album from LA\u2019s prog-pop duo, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1oPRcJUkloHaRLYx0olBLJ?si=KzcEUlGXSfKsroD1x1m4Kw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magdalena Bay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/4HTy9WFTYooRjE9giTmzAF?si=yjBd037WTrWzGEYSbNJvnA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imaginal Disk<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a sprawling synth odyssey that touches on elements of electronic, dance, house, drone, and disco. It comes in the wake of their 2021 debut LP, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercurial World<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it\u2019s immediately clear that there\u2019s no sophomore slump here. The new album is just as strong, with Mica Tenenbaum\u2019s voice echoing pop stars like Lana Del Rey and Britney, and Matthew Lewin\u2019s work on the keys giving the band a fresh sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/imaginaldisk.world\/tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catch Magdalena Bay on the road later this year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, starting at the Fillmore in San Francisco on September 3. Sofar VIP packages are available, which include a 1-2 song performance by the band and a Q&amp;A session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Magdalena Bay - Image (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DfcWOPpmw14?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<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Descendent &amp; Dupes | <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convergence<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> EP<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new single from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1ZzVAmfZQt50rKuXZ5ZvhP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Descendent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7DcPKtbfTlGnBFIqS4Tlu2?si=8ql-d7L9Snm4S8SQzSShGw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dupes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is \u201cAnything\u201d, and it expresses the extent to which love can go to explore the depths of relationships. \u201cAnything\u201d is infused with soulful R&amp;B and passionate rap verses, capturing the essence of devotion and commitment. It\u2019s just one of five dynamic songs on the duo\u2019s new EP, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/descendent.bandcamp.com\/album\/convergence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convergence<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This project masterfully blends hip hop, rap, R&amp;B, and Soca, creating a rich sound that speaks to the heart and soul. These tracks explore themes of social justice, relationships, life\u2019s journey, and the pursuit of good vibes, offering a sonic experience that is both thought-provoking and uplifting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Descendent &amp; Dupes - Anything\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hyJdJ2bmCnw?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<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bygones | <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bygones<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From one duo to another, let\u2019s talk about The Bygones\u2019 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/3PUhTRLge0lzGfFKALhJDk?si=nk6YcaxaRtmPvtrjMd6mwA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self-titled debut album<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You may know each half of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4s6JGYfrcfIYMvwY6oMMvY?si=MHUNw7tlQiC0LXDXx22DpA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bygones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Allison Young and Josh Turner \u2013 for their individual work on their respective YouTube channels, where they cover popular music and appear in each other\u2019s original songs. Now the pair has released a collection of original songs in the form of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bygones<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The album is an unexpected mix of traditional jazz, 70\u2019s singer-songwriter, classic country, bossa nova, garage, and indie rock. Turner brings his classical guitar background and ear for vocal harmony, while Young\u2019s powerful songwriting and nostalgic voice add accessibility and a fresh tone to every track.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can see the duo <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thebygonesband.com\/Shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live in concert<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout Europe in September and October, before they return to the U.S. for dates in November and December. Don\u2019t miss exclusive Sofar VIP packages for the U.S. tour, which offer you an acoustic performance and Q&amp;A session with the band.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Whatever That Is - The Bygones (Official Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vaq2yF86L1U?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<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lewis McLaughlin | <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Hope In Fear\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scottish singer-songwriter <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6Th5PnKHXHqchkCl7pXeHz?si=iihkWO4TQQy36H7jlDx2iw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lewis McLaughlin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s latest album is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/5ydNx1vFytputhtyaX6Viw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Hope In Fear<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a beautiful blend of folk, pop, and shoegaze \u2013 equal parts Paolo Nutini, Chris Martin, and something else entirely. The new songs are daring and audacious, crafting a cohesive sound that embarks into fresh territory but remains true to McLaughlin\u2019s introspective and narrative-driven songwriting style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lewis McLaughlin - Human Beings (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vCPLba5VyGw?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<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blind Pilot | <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6qiGjRyN7TJ1GA2nXF68Hi?si=UO_UMv0ETbSV8qFklVUDzg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blind Pilot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s new album is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/6tOJnr4iithYzoOLec7g0p?si=-sHpMYbJShOmjMSj0YDAYQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a shimmering collection of autobiographical songs about love, life, and art. The album comes after an eight-year dry spell, where frontman Israel Nebeker just couldn\u2019t create.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI went through a few years where I wasn\u2019t able to write\u2014I tried therapy, I read books on writer\u2019s block, I went on writing trips, but nothing was helping,\u201d says Nebeker. He then challenged himself to ignore the critical voice in his head and write an album in just one month. The result is a musical revelation for the band, with tracks echoing other great contemporary bands like The War on Drugs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindpilot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The band hit the road in November<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with VIP packages available (including a private acoustic performance and group photo with the band) and selling out fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blind Pilot - Just a Bird (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pU5fgac-4-A?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<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monarch. | \u201cGotta Get To Know Ya\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new single from NYC\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0nbVikIetL72tInsAhDkq7?si=gODWMY5NR36i_P5-mN8UgQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monarch.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a funky power anthem that perfectly embodies that feeling of seeing someone from across the room and wanting, um, to get to know them. It\u2019s fittingly called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/62IzvMIU42MrHQTlgk9p0C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGotta Get To Know Ya\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and it showcases singer Sarah Hartstein\u2019s velvety vocals and a backing band that\u2019s as tight as they are funky \u2013\u00a0which is a lot of each.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"monarch. - Gotta Get to Know Ya Official Music Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iOv1OOISqRQ?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<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jackson Rouse |\u00a0\u201dWhat Don\u2019t I Have\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London-based artist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6UQzX8hAP7xeLffpsBUmoC?si=dF3YDdfUQTibMmzjHRDG2g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jackson Rouse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has built a strong track record of gorgeous pop singles and his latest, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3Hx4EiuyUTsUEm99p8GmMJ?si=7ac3a6c30679448a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat Don\u2019t I Have\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has been on repeat in our London office. It\u2019s a song about freewheeling jealousy, about comparing oneself to the desires of our desires: \u201cWhat don\u2019t I have that she\u2019s got, that she\u2019s got,\u201d sings Rouse over a powerful backing track of glimmering harmonies with gospel and 90s R&amp;B influences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Don&#039;t I Have\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xiXm6edCTIo?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<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Svetlana | \u201cSpare Just You (ft. Sanity)\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jazzy yet biting, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1xwunlUU6cREdOkHGFxQts?si=eX5SpXt6RrS87eCC_RZNTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Svetlana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s new single is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5RlLhgikXT0vQCWQF1X3VD?si=1ded732b6ecd4d46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSpare Just You\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a song about power and the high road, about knowing someone\u2019s deepest secrets but not revealing them to that person\u2019s romantic interests. The track blends R&amp;B and rock elements, in a way that\u2019s only possible when someone\u2019s influences include Billie Holliday, Miles Davis, and modern rock and pop music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh, and Sanity\u2019s verse is fire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spare Just You\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TuM-Dwk6t5o?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><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>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you can predict your random shuffle, it\u2019s time to transcend. This month\u2019s New Music Alert is flush with dreamy, psychedelic, and dare we say (?) ~breathtaking~ new tracks. Break free from your app\u2019s suggested playlist and dive into the great unknown. Here\u2019s your specially curated New Music Alert for September. 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