{"id":3725,"date":"2024-11-09T06:48:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T06:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=3725"},"modified":"2024-11-08T14:20:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T14:20:23","slug":"noteworthy-artists-sofar-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/noteworthy-artists-sofar-part-3","title":{"rendered":"Noteworthy Artists Who Have Played a Sofar: Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may have grassy roots, but we\u2019re no strangers to star power. Artists like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/noteworthy-artists-who-have-played-a-sofar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teddy Swims<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/11-artists-who-played-sofar-before-they-were-famous1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leon Bridges<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/7-artists-we-got-to-see-before-they-took-off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khruangbin<\/a> have all graced the Sofar stage. From indie geniuses to soon-to-be legends, the Sofar history books are packed with big names that might make you go, \u201cWait\u2026 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> played a Sofar show?\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full disclosure: we sometimes have to pinch ourselves, too, here are some more unforgettable performances by artists you may already know and love.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chappell Roan | Sofar Los Angeles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of unforgettable, we couldn’t pass up the chance to spotlight the rise of Midwestern Princess, Chappell Roan. From playing her first Sofar shows in 2019\u2014at a cozy coffee shop in Orange County and a house show in LA (pictured below!)\u2014to commanding a record-breaking crowd at Austin City Limits, we\u2019ve been cheering her on every step of the way. With her #1 hit \u201cGood Luck Babe\u201d released this year, Chappell has quickly amassed over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7GlBOeep6PqTfFi59PTUUN?si=-oY5Vc4zRKCg6W7I7N_JEQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44 million monthly listeners on Spotify.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In case you haven\u2019t caught up on her debut album, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we suggest a no-skips listening session, especially before what we predict to be a successful Grammy nomination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3726 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08174.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Chappell Roan performing at a Sofar show\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08174.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08174.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08174.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08174.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC08174.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>FINNEAS – Heaven | Sofar NYC<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We teased some indie geniuses, and we deliver\u2026 LA native, FINNEAS. About two years after <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fwC30E1IVKQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">his Sofar LA performance (which featured his sister, Billie Eilish)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, FINNEAS played Sofar NYC with one of his rarer songs, \u201cHeaven\u201d. The performance showcased his vocal range, songwriting abilities, and raw talent. Since his Sofar debut, FINNEAS has continued to make a name for himself. With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Grammys and 17 career nominations, he\u2019s a certifiable Sofar legend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FINNEAS - Heaven | Sofar NYC\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4jz3eoAZQI4?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 Beaches – Loner | Sofar NYC<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ex-boyfriends beware: Toronto\u2019s own The Beaches are taking major festival stages and the charts. The Beaches started bringing their infectious mix of rock, punk, and pop to the Sofar stage back in 2015. Known for high-energy performances and lyrical content with an edge, they\u2019ve built a loyal fanbase and scored a major hit with “<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6twjuBZfRJIZnoHrghzWLk?si=6ec09ba1f6814387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blame Brett<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.” With electric guitar riffs and bold vocals, The Beaches are here to keep things loud, unapologetic, and unforgettable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Beaches - Loner | Sofar NYC\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jx8Igmd6KQQ?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;\">Brent Faiyez – Poison | Sofar Los Angeles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brent Faiyaz has been bringing his soulful R&B sound to new heights since his 2017 Sofar show in LA. Often compared to the likes of Frank Ocean and Daniel Caesar, he\u2019s known for smooth, introspective tracks that resonate with millions\u2014literally, with over 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Brent\u2019s album <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/3vi20DRHkqv4HyVg9Rt9wC?si=9hbgjN6aRnOZTNomPNC9iw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F**k the World<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was a huge hit, blending vulnerability and attitude in a way that\u2019s timeless R&B.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brent Faiyaz - Poison | Sofar Los Angeles\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QYPzJOYElIA?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;\">Karen O – Rapt | Sofar NYC<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeah Yeah Yeahs legend Karen O appeared at Sofar NYC in 2014 to play the single from her debut (and only) solo album, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crush Songs<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She had the crowd, well\u2026 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rapt<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during her performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this video, you\u2019ll also see Moses Sumney on stage but he didn\u2019t join Karen O for this particular performance. For your Sumney fix, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j0itX7raD8s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check out his performance of \u201cPlastic\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, filmed at a Sofar just a few months later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Karen O - Rapt | Sofar NYC\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/arlbbwRnTto?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;\">Lianne La Havas – Green & Gold | Sofar London<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pure magic is found with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2RP4pPHTXlQpDnO9LvR7Yt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lianne La Havas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who mixes R&B, folk, and jazz into a sound that\u2019s all her own. Her 2016 Sofar London performance of \u201cGreen & Gold\u201d proves it. Effortlessly cool with vocals that make every note go straight to the soul, she\u2019s one of those artists who needs to be on everyone\u2019s intimate soir\u00e9e playlist. With \u201cGreen & Gold\u201d still a fan favorite, there\u2019s no better time to catch her live: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liannelahavas.com\/tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See if she\u2019s touring in a city near you!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lianne La Havas - Green & Gold | Sofar London\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tjvCWtbtDmg?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><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which artist will be featured in the next Noteworthy round-up? Find out at a Sofar show near you!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We may have grassy roots, but we\u2019re no strangers to star power. Artists like Teddy Swims, Leon Bridges, and Khruangbin have all graced the Sofar stage. From indie geniuses to soon-to-be legends, the Sofar history books are packed with big names that might make you go, \u201cWait\u2026 they played a Sofar show?\u201d Full disclosure: we […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":3727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,3,27,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-artists","category-video-round-up","category-videos"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3725"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3725\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}