{"id":3695,"date":"2024-10-26T06:30:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T06:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=3695"},"modified":"2024-10-25T15:06:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T15:06:15","slug":"sofar-artist-news-october-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/sofar-artist-news-october-2024","title":{"rendered":"Sofar Artist News: October"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This October is packed with news from Sofar artists, featuring fresh singles, upcoming EPs, and a slew of VIP tour dates. From familiar favorites to rising stars, there\u2019s a little something for every fan. Grab your headphones (and maybe a calendar)\u2014here\u2019s everything you need to know this month!<\/p>\n<p>1. Boston locals <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4boX3IB2STKtAEQfzhMOfn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Otis Shanty<\/a> have just released their sophomore album<a href=\"https:\/\/otisshanty.bandcamp.com\/album\/up-on-the-hill-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> Up on the Hill<\/em><\/a>. This blend of indie rock and alternative folk sets an easy-listening stage for coming-of-age reflection, with mentions of life\u2019s highs, lows, and everything in between. With catchy guitar riffs and <a href=\"https:\/\/soundofboston.com\/album-review-up-on-the-hill-by-otis-shanty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rave reviews<\/a>, we\u2019re confident you\u2019ll enjoy the album without skips.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Otis Shanty - Nobody's Party (Live @ Big Nice)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pFBbkhJJnzI?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>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4jRq9On9S1F6JkTebaZHqE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nell Mescal<\/a> is an emerging artist you\u2019ll want to keep on your radar, especially after her song <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nellmescal\/reel\/DAs8lhlNOny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">“In My Head” landed in the show <em>Heartstopper<\/em><\/a>. The track\u2019s haunting, dreamy energy perfectly captures her emotional, introspective sound. With new music, including EPs and singles from earlier this year, she\u2019s been on a serious roll.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/events\/58529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psst\u2026 if you’re in London, catch her live on November 15th!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nell Mescal - In My Head (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tXCoYI1KfhI?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>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5yQzq87Fu3ZTADxVWwWoj7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AJ McQueen<\/a> just dropped his new single “Don\u2019t Settle Down,” blending sharp lyrics and powerful energy with his signature hip-hop style. You\u2019ll want this on your morning motivation playlist. He\u2019s also heading out on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ajthegreat.com\/tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sit Yuh Self Down tour<\/a>, kicking off in Los Angeles on November 1st. If you’re into hard-hitting hip-hop with a touch of 90\u2019s nostalgia, this is one tour you don\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AJ McQueen - Don't Settle Down\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YSbkENjO84Y?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>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3C6wmSgnZuqxVQyBWujBsn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medium Build<\/a> has been racking streams with his new single “Triple Marathon.\u201d His unique blend of indie-pop, alt-rock, and a hint of country provides a glimpse of what\u2019s to come in his fresh EP, set to drop on November 15th. He\u2019s currently on an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediumbuildmusic.com\/tour\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">international tour<\/a> \u2014 we recommend catching him if he\u2019s in a city near you!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Medium Build - Triple Marathon (Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3bam4wQJcVI?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>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2ts6M8dSQ1GYdVF2ZeCyy6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BEL<\/a>, an up-and-coming favorite, lends her dreamy indie-pop sound to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7I3bkknknQkIiatWiupQgD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Weather\u2019s<\/a> latest single, “Dead Beat Blues,” adding a smooth, airy touch to the track. She\u2019s been making waves on her solo tour, which just wrapped up on October 21st. Let\u2019s just say we wouldn\u2019t be mad at more tour dates\u2026 Until then, give her a listen below:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beach Weather - Deadbeat Blues (Lyric Video) ft. BEL\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-N-NhQyLDII?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>6. NYC-artist <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2opJKM6rI4awJwWFYqv08d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sarah Michelle Lee<\/a> just released her track, “The Whole Sea,” marking her first song as a solo artist. She may sound familiar to anyone who attended one of the 19(!) Sofar shows with her band monarch. Lee brings a delicate and distinctive blend of alt-pop to the cool, sad girl genre. You don\u2019t need to be sad to put this single on repeat\u2014just ask Billie Eilish and Boygenius fans. Check out her music video for \u201cThe Whole Sea.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sarah Michelle Lee - The Whole Sea (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/chZjBFTA2Qg?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>7. Get your glass of whiskey ready for this one\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/683fCYg90AUTt5EjdqAitw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simeon Hammond Dallas<\/a> is gearing up to release a new EP, now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simeonhammonddallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">available for pre-order<\/a>. Following the success of her single “Do I Die?” earlier this year, we\u2019re ready to hear her effortless style of country, blues, and folk when she opens for Sofar alum\u2019s Wandering Hearts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simeonhammonddallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this December<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Do I Die? (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b43BavXiHD4?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>8. Who doesn\u2019t love a show that inspires a little dancing? <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/10w5M1sAvsWA2BewJX1Blt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Sebastian<\/a> is hitting the road for his Move tour, bringing his smooth mix of funk, soul, and R&B to stages across the UK. Get ready to groove\u2014his shows are known to get you on your feet! <a href=\"https:\/\/beacons.ai\/bastiancreations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out tour dates<\/a> and snag your ticket.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Find it - Michael Sebastian - Dance Film\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S082jzSri6o?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>9. Lastly, but certainly not least, let\u2019s talk Sofar VIP tours!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Magic City Hippies kick off their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccityhippies.com\/tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enemies tour<\/a> in Nashville, blending rock and soul.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Cameron Whitcomb also launches his <a href=\"https:\/\/thecamwhitcomb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quitters tour<\/a> in Nashville, promising an unforgettable experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Matt Nathanson is <a href=\"https:\/\/mattnathanson.com\/tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">touring the US in early 2025<\/a>. Act fast\u2014his first show\u2019s already sold out!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">flipturn brings their infectious energy on the <a href=\"https:\/\/flipturn.band\/pages\/tour?srsltid=AfmBOopz1UipYBUtIn-xrl0nVuesTU2QZNxkufz7wVpHoV6-GkEvAsXx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burnout Days tour<\/a> starting January 2025 across North America.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Remi Wolf will perform at the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redrocksonline.com\/events\/remi-wolf-719735\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Rocks Amphitheatre<\/a> in April 2025\u2014a show sure to make core memories!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">K.Flay is also planning her American tour,<a href=\"https:\/\/kflay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Mono: I\u2019m Making Friends with the Silence<\/a>, with a portion of ticket sales supporting climate activism through Earth Percent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Last but not least, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mihalimusic.com\/live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mihali\u2019s tour<\/a> wraps up in December, with Sofar VIP packages still available!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And that\u2019s a wrap! We have something for everyone nearly everywhere. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a Sofar show near you.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This October is packed with news from Sofar artists, featuring fresh singles, upcoming EPs, and a slew of VIP tour dates. From familiar favorites to rising stars, there\u2019s a little something for every fan. Grab your headphones (and maybe a calendar)\u2014here\u2019s everything you need to know this month! 1. 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