Liner Notes

One of the most rewarding things about what we do is being there for the start of a beloved artist’s music journey. Ever wondered what it was like to see Billie Eilish, Moses Sumney, or Soccer Mommy before their rise to fame? A few lucky Sofar audience members can tell you about it. Check out […]

We’ve got thousands of videos of incredible performances from Sofars around the world on our YouTube channel. These performances take place in backyards, on boats, in landmarks, and more. Don’t have time to watch them all? We’ve got you covered —  check out this roundup of the “on fire videos” trending on our channel and […]

Sofar shows are returning around the world and we’re thrilled to welcome and reconnect with our community of hosts! Your spaces — breweries, galleries, boutiques, libraries, backyards, rooftops, the list goes on! — have hosted some of Sofar’s best moments. You’ve been there for first dates, friend reunions, engagements, future Grammy winners and local showstoppers, […]

Nearly a year ago, the pandemic threw live music (and the world) into crisis, just as we were making big changes to the Sofar artist experience. We know how many Sofar artists rely on playing shows to connect with fans and make a living, and we wanted to do whatever we could to support the […]

Back in December, we shared a detailed breakdown of how money works at a Sofar show, and hinted at some of the improvements for artists we were starting on this year. We received countless responses from artists in our community, and want to say thanks to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts—it’s […]

Check out our update from February 2020 for more information on changes to artist payments. We’ve been talking to many of our Sofar artist alumni in the past year, gathering feedback and input to help us prioritize the tools and resources we’re building to make sure we’re focused on the things most important to our […]