{"id":3883,"date":"2025-01-25T05:56:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T05:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=3883"},"modified":"2025-01-24T15:38:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T15:38:03","slug":"sofar-artist-news-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/sofar-artist-news-january-2025","title":{"rendered":"Sofar Artist News: January"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the New Year unfolds, the music world is buzzing with exciting updates. Festival lineups, tour announcements, and fresh singles are setting the tone for an exciting 2025 music scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we\u2019re eager to share what lies ahead, we want to begin the year with a moment of reflection. Our hearts go out to our Los Angeles community impacted by the devastating wildfires\u2014friends, families, venue partners, and artists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our CEO and LA resident, Warren Webster, shared <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DE0E1NuSibu\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these words<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to our local community:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c[…] <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in the midst of this ongoing tragedy, we’ve heard from many of you expressing your desire to get together through Sofar. Some of you have even volunteered to host shows in your homes. Your support and kindness warms the heart\u2014we appreciate you. […]\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This display of community is powerful as we come together to support in the ways we can. Please consider joining us in the following efforts:<br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/musicares.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donate to MusiCares\u2014Relief for music professionals<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/local\/california\/los-angeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donate to The American Red Cross, LA Chapter<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-rosenthal-winery-staff-after-palisades-fire-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help long-time Sofar hosts Rosenthal Winery rebuild <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1tLN23Ens9S8wxl4A7fbN5ojQ_xCMRXfbxQw1JRGfYac\/edit?_kx=2p76PVpO03_GY3g-jt_FjQ.Ui2dEL&gid=0#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to LA-based artists<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ; <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1jyJ-NM2qP-iRk1LJ8l3dc7e0M3IhHlo3E7Agvo9JOAQ\/htmlview?gid=0%23gid%3D0%23&usp=gmail&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=B_S_OO_LA_EN_FireCommsfromWarren_30DayOp%2B2YrClick%2B60DLeadPurchase_01.13.25&_kx=2p76PVpO03_GY3g-jt_FjQ.Ui2dEL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the broader music community<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music has always been about community, and it\u2019s time to lean into connection more than ever. As we look forward, let\u2019s celebrate the artists, the music, and the moments that united us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Leave it to a fifth-generation Texan to perfect the country ballad. Rising star <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3mZYlwYjFmhMOxUIcbncHF?si=1l3F6iagTiCyVgkXVIlsNw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angel White<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dropped another banger with his latest single, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6n6wan0ltuxoELOOiNpM0j?si=c0435e3f77174fb1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSave Some for Me.\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Packed with passionate lyrics, layered instruments, and his effortlessly smooth voice, this track is best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEptcoWJv30\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">played loud\u2014<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and definitely don\u2019t call your ex<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while listening<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re thinking what we\u2019re thinking (this is a must-see-live artist), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/temple.fans\/angelwhite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angel\u2019s US tour kicks off this February<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with stops at Stagecoach and Cattle Country festivals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Angel White - SAVE SOME FOR ME (OFFICIAL VISUALIZER)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OjLa8ezPphU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Speaking of Texas, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/festivals\/music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the 38th SXSW<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> begins March 7th in Austin, and the lineup is stacked with Sofar artists. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5KrUt55R9EGl9ZMl8BL8kV?si=041b45ef749b4912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yasmin Williams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and her legendary strumming skills to high-energy Nashville band, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6ArhcOX0zzUe8GDzLTgBrK?si=9b0DLZpNReqBZq_lEU42Og\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Criticals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the talent is unmatched. Latin pop artist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0haZhu4fFKt0Ag94kZDiz2?si=WGbm-vPjT1621Y3PlvEaiQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofia Reyes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, genre-bending <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/1Tx4jnUDJvebppudtP0dEh?si=GjYBuDf-SMeJUHx-vX8ooA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer Pearl<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the sweet storyteller <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0iGCVyBwI59sh7Nejb8wrF?si=DmOMDYTqSLKm3e9csbMSWg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ken Pomeroy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> round out the list of 80+ Sofar artists joining the festival. Pregame for a jam-packed week with the official <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/04x7l4GDdYIJrvJDc4ajMC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SXSW Playlist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and hear the artists you may have caught first at a Sofar!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u00a03. We told you the festival line-ups were hot with Sofar artists this year, and Tennessee’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonnaroo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonnaroo<\/a> is no exception. Indie-rock favorites <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7FKTg75ADVMZgY3P9ZMRtH?si=_AS4t1zmTJSDF-jP2VhLew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flipturn<\/a> are set to play, as well as the esteemed <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/2262bWmqomIaJXwCRHr13j?si=6cb6d16b8e8d493d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cSailor Song\u201d<\/a> artist, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1iCnM8foFssWlPRLfAbIwo?si=NR2XR__4QKGWWQtmY52wUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gigi Perez<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0NB5HROxc8dDBXpkIi1v3d?si=KkQs2G1vRHqs5nygUnfnww\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Remi Wolf<\/a> isn\u2019t just a major headliner\u2014she\u2019s hosting a 70\u2019s pool party super jam! Consider this our RSVP because that is a party we don\u2019t want to miss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">4. Lola Young is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/5-artists-to-watch-in-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on a roll<\/a> and not slowing down. The <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3SKH53SPQbEnZR4cJPVaz2?si=f80d4fa0ac42430d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cMessy\u201d<\/a> artist is wrapping up her <a href=\"https:\/\/lolayoung.tix.to\/twmfyatour#music-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>this wasn\u2019t meant for you anyway<\/i><\/a> tour with a February finale of back-to-back European shows\u2014but she\u2019s far from done. With more dates lined up across Europe and the UK, plus her first-ever Coachella performance on the horizon, now\u2019s the time to catch her live\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lola-young.com\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grab your tickets<\/a> while you can!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/34c3b95E9ZQPMPapPOv8RW?si=x7mf0d_kRYWXzYfm6N5wbg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hohnen Ford<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s new single has us hooked. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/0TalkBjr8BLBQdfDYPgbMh?si=X7ZOfosTRXOVnWrX3dLYYA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI Get Along Without You Very Well\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights her notable lyrical style and Nico-esque vibe. Fingers crossed this single makes the setlist for her tour with fellow Sofar alum, Grammy winner, and producer, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/37M5pPGs6V1fchFJSgCguX?si=6sT5F2XWTRuZ-1RrPEfwqg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FINNEAS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hohnenford.os.fan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a tour you (we) don\u2019t want to miss!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">6. Lala\u2019s star is rising, and we\u2019re here for it. The Broadway veteran and Netflix star just dropped <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/0EzIwLy1vMsLbgE6StspQ1?si=1d713974caf44387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cPretend,\u201d<\/a> blending pop and R&B in a way that keeps us hitting repeat. Her Sofar NYC performance left a lasting impression, and we\u2019re eagerly waiting for more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">7. Alt-indie-folk-artist <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/47SdHNONqDSmD5ngfUCLFW?si=FXxnxwHKRlec-ghma4JgvA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shelby Natasha<\/a> just dropped <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/4A8IgG7YxmP96L7Rnmv1Z9?si=6da49db7b12e4951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201csalmon song\u201d<\/a>, which reflects the track\u2019s title with immersive soundscapes and gentle bridges. The Seattle native has played over 100 Sofar shows and has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/events\/58987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">another one on the books<\/a> at the end of the month. (Don\u2019t tell our boss we told you.) Can\u2019t make it? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/events\/58020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catch her at a Sofar in Portland, OR on February 7th<\/a> (oops, we did it again). In the meantime, enjoy her performance of \u201cHemingway,\u201d an unreleased track she\u2019s saved for the stage:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shelby Natasha - Hemingway | Sofar Seattle\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z8LcFa55tl4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catch these artists and more just like them at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a Sofar near you!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the New Year unfolds, the music world is buzzing with exciting updates. Festival lineups, tour announcements, and fresh singles are setting the tone for an exciting 2025 music scene. While we\u2019re eager to share what lies ahead, we want to begin the year with a moment of reflection. Our hearts go out to our […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":3884,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,26],"tags":[505,750,87,466,751],"class_list":["post-3883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artists","category-news","tag-angel-white","tag-flipturn","tag-hohnen-ford","tag-lola-young","tag-shelby-natasha"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3883"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3883\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}