{"id":4009,"date":"2025-04-05T06:05:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T06:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=4009"},"modified":"2025-03-31T20:09:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T20:09:00","slug":"new-music-alert-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/new-music-alert-april-2025","title":{"rendered":"New Music Alert: April"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This lineup is stacked with fresh sounds that are about to take over your playlist. From re-mastered favorites to genre-blending anthems, these songs are bringing all the vibes\u2014whether you’re in the mood to dance, cruise, or drop a hint to your situationship. Expect smooth storytelling, punchy beats, and a few tracks that might just become your new obsession. Don\u2019t just take our word for it\u2014here\u2019s your April New Music Alert:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/7qjXrK9g78aj1CXHAVmD66?si=e3a937758a6b4dc7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[LISTEN ON SPOTIFY]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL4_SsHNp9R6ej3Lok4BN1T0HP3xc1NluL&feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[LISTEN ON YOUTUBE]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charley Crockett | <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lonesome Drifter<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we\u2019ve repeatedly listened to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/64lDGn2XUSnXAncXh9Zzow?si=TPla0dkDSIytnN3W4S6ohw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lonesome Drifter<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">since its debut, Charley Crockett has been listening to the comment section. The 2017 hit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3QbLX9ij8b4ip2ohQN9CZi?si=5ff0d7fa2a9e4a10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cJamestown Ferry\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been re-released and added to the tracklist, just another treat from the now Grammy nominee! Catch a live version of Jamestown Ferry and other classics on Charley\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/store.charleycrockett.com\/pages\/tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. See you there?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Charley Crockett - Jamestown Ferry (Live From The Ryman)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2W518UWuid0?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> <\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ian Flanigan | <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Man Mama Raised<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping it country\u2014fresh out of Nashville, TN, Ian Flanigan just dropped his sophomore album, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/5SlDID1GKGX6ECmHXmlXgO?si=D8xFWxTmQbKlROIz-wi9Yw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Man Mama Raised<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumping into his Americana blend of country and folk, Ian stays rugged yet smooth, creating an easy no-skips listening session. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Man Mama Raised <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">includes gentle ballads like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3zhK1RnwKNhqBihXGVFcKD?si=84ab4510da9a443d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAll Of You\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but for a honky-tonk bop, give <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6WaedH6k4VPVXu81E7X4ZB?si=685ab6eefc1d4b07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGimme Cash\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a listen. Consider us subscribed for updates on more show dates!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ian Flanigan - The Man My Mama Raised (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y65a4VsweK8?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<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicotine Dolls | <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Attempt at Romantic<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicotine Dolls just dropped <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Attempt at Romantic, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an album<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> packed with their nostalgic, indie-rock sound. The album\u2019s 12 tracks highlight the New York natives\u2019 ability to stay consistent with vibe-providing albums. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/4jzoGvY4P8zuSNDbU3IKPa?si=a85e41d892b64783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI Need Love\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your late-night drive track, with punchy, 80s pop beats, while the Dolls slow down and get vulnerable on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3oYkrTi8Jd4wDhMRyH9TDs?si=0923ad4831094176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cStill Saying Goodbye.\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be sure to vibe out with the Nicotine Dolls on their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nicotinedolls.komi.io\/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaUH9e9YEOu0yPqJAmtg6TbUsE6ilBkFxtugYn89AwDfpI970Byh4uwJy4_aem_l4Y9uhzbnlA_FbO5NXSMcg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North American Tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, *manifesting* a show date near you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nicotine Dolls - I Need Love (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3g0A74TSIPk?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<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chappell Roan | \u201cThe Giver\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s been hard to keep up with Sofar Alum Chappell Roan because she keeps on giving! From <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamchappellroan.com\/tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">touring globally<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to her Grammy wins, Chappell still made the time to drop her latest single, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7GicDmV1udDFss8K0QY1v1?si=FudRhUubSmWqg5o_u3zYgQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Giver.\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chappell delivered a country-pop anthem, dance routine included.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> *Please note, this might become your top song of 2025!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chappell Roan - The Giver (Official Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DubtPdXXjew?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> <\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat Ridgeway | \u201cWhat If?\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folk meets dream-pop with Cat Ridgeway, and it\u2019s a genre-blend you didn\u2019t know you needed. Cat dropped the epic teaser, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/0yL1cJnu4DDBv7xWxrOr6J?si=d91dbf1ee35445e7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat If?\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a groovy single off her upcoming album, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/prerelease\/5F0l0mdQ8307VloplGoQ9T?si=8ddb410d9a764f14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinter<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With dancey, high-energy and layered beats, Cat is a notable festival artist for a reason. Hear Cat and more from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinter<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on her<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catridgeway.com\/spring-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> upcoming tour!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cat Ridgeway - Sprinter (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HoKfkL8vbCQ?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<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dende | \u201cNeed U Like\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dim the lights and get the candles out for this one. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6kpOKxfq6OS16y54LIEqcE?si=ba5c0f1adac54645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNeed U Like\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the latest sexy cool single off Dende\u2019s upcoming album<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tr.ee\/I7xvIpWbx-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">i am, because you are\u2026<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh, and IYCMI, his February release of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/3RJV3Qrx3FTeuGWPCevZ2E?si=X6yhkvrCROmPWtuMEgmfjA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Louvre (feat. LUCIIA)\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> matches the energy of iconic 90s R&B duet ballads (ahem, \u201cMy Boo\u201d anyone?!) Now hear us out: Can we get more<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tr.ee\/20GlqaBtZq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cities on the listening party list?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dende, LUCIIA - The Louvre (Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OI9uCuHcUSQ?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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catch these artists and others just like them at a Sofar show near you!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This lineup is stacked with fresh sounds that are about to take over your playlist. From re-mastered favorites to genre-blending anthems, these songs are bringing all the vibes\u2014whether you’re in the mood to dance, cruise, or drop a hint to your situationship. Expect smooth storytelling, punchy beats, and a few tracks that might just become […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":4010,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4,7,28,5],"tags":[784,476,245,259,786,785],"class_list":["post-4009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artists","category-community","category-new-music-alert","category-playlists","category-videos","tag-cat-ridgeway","tag-chappell-roan","tag-charley-crockett","tag-dende","tag-ian-flanigan","tag-nicotine-dolls"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4009","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=4009"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4009\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4010"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}