{"id":1494,"date":"2021-12-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofarsoundsblo.wpengine.com\/blog\/articles\/5-sofars-that-pair-best-with-family-and-friends\/"},"modified":"2022-10-09T11:16:21","modified_gmt":"2022-10-09T11:16:21","slug":"5-sofars-that-pair-best-with-family-and-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/5-sofars-that-pair-best-with-family-and-friends","title":{"rendered":"5 Sofars That Pair Best with Family and Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why does December always feel like it moves at warp speed? It\u2019s a quick one, and while you\u2019re wrapping up end-of-year projects and getting ready for what\u2019s ahead, hopefully there\u2019s time to pause and see some of your loved ones, whether they be family, friends, or community of any kind. Here are a few Sofars that pair best with hours spent with those good, <em>good<\/em> people.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Theon Cross &#8211; Candace of Meroe | Sofar London<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dinner party? While you\u2019re splitting your attention between the final touches on the entree and welcoming in guests, Theon Cross delivers an excellent Sofar to set just the right inviting vibe. The British artist not only gives us a solid song, but a conversation starter, because how often do you get to see a tuba player totally shred and lead a song?<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aB0sJttakwA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><strong>2. Leif Vollebekk &#8211; When The Subway Comes Above The Ground | Sofar NYC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Are you with your people, having one of those out-of-body moments where you feel so dang appreciative of your loved ones? There\u2019s something about Leif Vollebekk\u2019s Sofar performance\u2013\u00a0its chugging motion of brushy percussion and guitar, its sonic build, its harmonica solo, the band being so in it, the room being so into it\u2013\u00a0it embodies that very present feeling we get when we\u2019re in the right place, when we feel lucky.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RUL7gxeMgCI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><strong>3. PHOX &#8211; Kingfisher | Sofar London<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ok, maybe you\u2019ve reached that less gushy point in your visit, the one where the loved ones might be getting a hair on your nerves. Before you dive straight into being fully annoyed, take a look at PHOX\u2019s Sofar performance of \u201cKingfisher\u201d. Singer Monica Martin kicks this off by dedicating the song to anyone who\u2019s ever built mountains out of molehills. One listen through this dreamy tune where the band cradles Martin in harmony as she sonically dances, effortlessly, through the melody, and you\u2019ll be ready to forget about the small stuff and get back to the love.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a5H6kqcOoSA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><strong>4. Happy People &#8211; Home | Sofar Busan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As they say\u2013\u00a0home is where the heart is. With a soft hand-percussive ensemble and dreamy harmonies, this feel-good tune from the group of Happy People reminds us of the places we\u2019d like to be, and who we want to be there with. (Warning: this is smile-inducing music.)<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IBzesAW28Z4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><strong>5. Amy &amp; The Engine &#8211; Chasing Jenny | Sofar NYC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ok, you just want a full-on fun song to goof around with your people and feel cheery. Amy Allen knows how to deliver\u2013 she\u2019s written hits for Harry Styles, Selena Gomez, and Camila Cabello afterall. Here with her band as Amy &amp; The Engine, they deliver \u201cChasing Jenny\u201d, a song with the essence of your favorite \u201890s pop-rock jam. As they perform, the crowd\u2019s laying casually, up dancing, feeling it however they want. Put this on, and do your thing.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wEMZsFtLyXM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Photo credit: Happy People, image via YouTube<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why does December always feel like it moves at warp speed? It\u2019s a quick one, and while you\u2019re wrapping up end-of-year projects and getting ready for what\u2019s ahead, hopefully there\u2019s time to pause and see some of your loved ones, whether they be family, friends, or community of any kind. 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