Today reminds us of love (and lust) in all shapes and sizes– longtime sweethearts, hot new flings, our amazing platonic buds, or even sometimes recent heartbreaks. However you plan to spend this February day, let’s fit some good music into it, shall we? Here are a handful of sweet ways Sofar artists have tackled the big L.O.V.E with joy and catharsis.
Jake Isaac – You and I Always | Sofar Milan
The London-born artist kicks us off with this modest, gorgeous performance of “You And I Always”, where Isaac professes bold love in his faintly raspy vocals, woven with the simplest fingerpicking. It’s the kind of song that speaks right to the ol’ ticker.
Courtnie – Heart’s Desire | Sofar NYC
Dim the lights. Courtnie gives us a stunning R&B performance that fills the room. In fact, it’ll transport you to that moment where you step into the perfect party and spot the one across the room that stops you in your tracks.
Gérald Toto – My Girlfriend | Sofar Paris
You’re gonna pick up on the lyrical gist of this one real quick. Gérald Toto delivers a smooth, (seriously, so smooth) performance that oozes seduction, love, and appreciation. Warning, it will get stuck in your head.
Horan – Love Song | Sofar Seoul
Horan gives us this stripped-down, sauntering tune, with a little rhinestone tambourine for some extra rhythmic (and visual) sparkle.
Van Tastik – Don’t Leave Me On Valentine’s Day | Sofar Edinburgh
Relationship on the rocks? The Scottish singer has the tune for you– an acappella dark bluesy tune that’s carried by a stomp, a clap, Van Tastik’s strong vocals, and the echo of the crowd. Everybody’s leaning into this one.
The Teskey Brothers – Crying Shame | Sofar NYC
Sometimes V-day inevitably reminds us of the ones we long for, and these Australian gentlemen put together a real saucy heartbreak jam here. It’s the sort of pleading love tune that feels like the kind where you slow dance with the one that got away, or you’re about to get back.
Lauren Bird – Platonic Love Song Number 1 | Sofar Belfast
We have not, and will not, forget about the power of platonic love. Lauren Bird reminds us of the deep connections to family and friends with this sweet pop, folky tune.
Photo credit: Gérald Toto, photo by Monomanies
