As people settle into those darker winter months in the Northern Hemisphere, those of us in the South are enjoying summer. To lighten everyone’s spirits up a bit, we’ve gathered a few great tunes from some amazing Aussie and Kiwi artists who have hit our Sofar spaces down here.
Stephen Chikazaza – My Good Things | Sofar Sydney
If you’re feeling blue and your day might not be going as planned, Stephen Chikazaza is here to brighten your day. All you need to do is sit back, relax and let his soulful performance of My Good Things at Sofar Sydney put a smile on your face.
Keaper – Red/Come & Go | Sofar Melbourne
Reminiscent of warm summer evenings and late night drives, Keaper deliver dreamy shoegaze vibes. Their performance at Sofar Melbourne takes on new heights as soon as the atmospheric instrumentation meets the lead singer Ameya’s soothing voice.
Grains – Succession | Sofar Wellington
Get ready to be taken on an epic journey by the Kiwi prog-electronica band Grains. This 5-piece band creates music that captures the essence of nature with its meditative, energetic and surprising elements. Filled with lush instrumentation and ethereal vocals, their performance of Succession at Sofar Wellington is not to be missed.
Hassall – Hot Girls, Rock Bands, Star Wars | Sofar Melbourne
Raw and authentic in her storytelling, Hassall captivates her audiences in ways rarely anyone can. She shares her heartbreaking song Hot Girls, Rock Bands, Star Wars with the Sofar Melbourne audience, a song about leaving someone you still love.
Emily Muli – All On Me | Sofar Auckland
Combining soul, jazz and R&B and embracing her Tongan roots, Emily Muli delivers a beautiful acoustic rendition of her song All On Me at Sofar Auckland. A single instrument and three beautiful voices create a soulful experience that reminds us of the simple things in life.
James Abberley – Kings & Conquerors | Sofar Perth
James Abberley is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Western Australia, fusing elements of folk, roots, soul and hip-hop into his music. He’s been making a name for himself over the last few years and is definitely one to watch for the future. He delivered a powerful performance of Kings & Conquerors at a Sofar Perth show.
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Words by the Sofar Editorial Team
