2024: The year of genre blends and rising stars. Before we wave goodbye, here’s a New Music Alert loaded with dreamy vocals, reimagined pop bliss, and soul in all forms. Queue up our final picks for the year and savor the best of a genre renaissance!
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Oh He Dead | Ugly
Oh He Dead has been turning heads with their soulful, genre-blending sound, and their latest album Ugly has only upped the stakes. CJ Johnson’s powerful vocals have drawn comparisons to Stevie Nicks and Tracy Chapman. NPR praises their “sublime instrumentation,” while the Washington Post calls their sound “infectious and soulful.” This close-knit band has a rep for unforgettable live shows, and lucky for us, they’re touring until March 2025. Sold yet? See the hype live in a city near you!
Medium Build | Marietta
Medium Build, the indie rock-meets-alt-country project of Nick Carpenter, has listeners hooked on Marietta, a fresh EP inspired by his hometown near Atlanta, GA. Featuring the standout track “Yoke” with Grammy-winner and Sofar alum Julien Baker, the EP reflects on family, faith, and growth while closing out Carpenter’s “Country” era. Don’t miss his 2025 tour across New Zealand, Australia, and North America—grab your tickets now!
State Champs | State Champs
State Champs’ new self-titled album was released this year, packed with punchy riffs, catchy hooks, and pure adrenaline anthems like “Silver Cloud” and “Too Late to Stay.” This might be old news for pop-punk fans, given the streams it’s already racked up. If you’re up for an epic night—grab a Sofar VIP package on their North American tour.
Honey Marmalade | “Tectonic”
This just in: the rumors are true! We’ve had Honey Marmalade’s single, “Vice,” on repeat since its debut last month, eagerly hoping for more—and she delivered. The Nebraska native just released another banger, “Tectonic,” as an official countdown for the release of Over Before It Started—the first of what we hope to be many albums to come.
Beckah Amani | Free Fall
You may be familiar with the thought-provoking hit “STANDARDS,” and this year has brought us even more from the praised artist, Beckah Amani. Her newest single, “Free Fall,” offers a glimpse of her upcoming debut album This is how I remember it. If you’re into soothing folk, soul-infused pop, and emotionally resonant tracks, this one’s for you.
Gigi Perez | “Fable”
“Fable,” just dropped—and so did the feels. From gentle acoustic beginnings to a dramatic, multi-layered pop composition, this personal track explores Perez’s exploration of love, loss, and existential doubts. If you missed her tour, fear not—2025 already promises to bring Perez back on stage!
Sabrina Song | You Could Stay In One Spot, and I’d Love You The Same
Sabrina Song is back with the deluxe edition of her debut album, You Could Stay In One Spot, and I’d Love You The Same, packing in her signature indie-pop flair. Her intimate and refreshingly relatable sound captures the rollercoaster of young adulthood in every track. Don’t miss her on tour to catch the vibe in person!
Trudy and the Romance | Blue Thunder
Trudy and the Romance, purveyors of “mutant pop,” just released Blue Thunder—a cinematic mix of swoony ’50s vibes and indie charm that feels straight out of a ’90s rom-com. Featuring the hit track “Angel,” already boasting over a million streams, it hints at a 10/10 album listening sesh. Londoners, don’t sleep on their December 7th show.
Catch these artists and others just like them at a Sofar show near you!
