✨ Getting into the Valentine’s mood, we’ve picked out some songs about love: its highs, its lows, and everywhere in between. Here’s your February New Music Alert, from our heart to yours. 💖

While Black History is to be celebrated all year long, February 1st in the US marks the official start to Black History Month. Throughout the month, we'll be celebrating the dynamic voices of Black artists in-person and online. 🔗 🎶

Our first Sofar Artist News of 2024 is here and it’s a packed one. This update features breakout singles, festival spots, warm layers (courtesy of Arc’teryx), and breathtaking performances. 🔗

Hello 2024 🎉 We can't wait for all the new music this year will bring! What's your 2024 anthem? 🎶 Drop it below and let's get this playlist going! ✨

New York-based singer/songwriter @mrjacksonlundy gently blends folk, jazz and R&B for his performances. You can see him perform live in LA twice before the year wraps. 📍 Dec 17 • Mar Vista 📍 Dec 20 • Santa Monica 🎟️

London-based musician Jonjan creates Flamenco-Funk fusion on his guitar, with an energy that feels undeniable. This weekend, you can catch him bringing these upbeat vibes to the Sofar stage in Bermondsey. 🗓️ Saturday, 16 December • 19:30 🎟️

This week in the Listening Room, Ugandan multi-instrumentalist @aliddeki_brian delivers an energetic performance. Tune in now! 📺:

RT @lillashymusic: LIVERPOOL, YOU ARE AWESOME ❤️‍🔥 what a night it’s been, one I’ll never ever forget. Thank you @sofarsounds for having me…

NYC native Yancyabril fuses Pop, Jazz, and R&B into her music. This Friday, she'll be bringing her sweet vocals to our Sofar show co-curated by our friends at Post Modern Club—a NYC based collective that involves modern creativity upon all mediums. 🎟️

We're always looking for exciting and unexpected locations to host shows. In 2023, we partnered with incredible hosts all around the world to create shows in jaw-dropping spots. 🏘✨ Tap the link to see some of Sofar's most beloved spaces for live music:

Los Angeles-based vocalist and producer Fi Sullivan's style is tranquil yet striking. Fi creates an intriguing balance between soothing melodies with heartfelt lyrics. See her live this Wednesday, Dec 13 for a special rooftop Sofar show in LA 🌅 🎟️

This Saturday in Chicago, we've got a special PRIDE show on the bill. This event will be held in queer-owned community space featuring a lineup of LGBTQ+ artists with genres including rock, soul, and R&B. 📹: @sincerelylogan_ 🗓 Sat, Dec 9 • 7:30 PM 🎟️

There's something special about seeing performers cover fellow Sofar artists at our events, and there's some performances that just stick with us forever. Especially this one from Jaime Woods & Daniel Woods covering "No Room For Doubt" by Lianne La Havas:

RT @ninacamillo_: Fotos lindas de morrer do @sofarsounds de São Paulo que participei no último domingo 🫠

Rwandan poet, singer, and musician @impakanizi joins to close out another great week in the Listening Room. TOMORROW @ 12PM ET / 5PM UK 📺:

In 2019, the members of @hidinginplaces met at UNC Chapel Hill’s radio station and managed to create magic remotely throughout the pandemic. This week they're bringing those magical vibes to the Listening Room. TOMORROW @ 12PM ET / 5PM UK 📺:

Each #TravelTuesday we highlight Sofar hosts you should know. House of Funk is a small batch brewery in Vancouver dedicated to the "funkier side of life and liquids" with their experimental brews. Join us for double the funk on stage & in our glass. 🍻🎟

Looking for some festive plans for you and your friends? Come down to one of our special Sofar holiday shows this year. 🎄🕎 We’ll have decorations, giveaways, some classic tunes and our Sofar elves ready to get you in the spirit. 🎟:

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It's been an incredible year for new music, to say the least! Before we bring 2023 to a close, we're back with one more batch of fresh releases for December's edition of the New Music Alert. 🎶🔔 🔗 Start listening: