Softee is Nina Grollman's stage name and it's not simply a satirical homage to the cheap, soft-serve juggernaut; it's also an earnest, albeit occasionally painful, description of the Brooklyn-based artist's attitude to both love and music. The artist found solace in her emotions and soothed herself in influences of R&B, funk, hip hop and the pure melodrama of 80s pop, not to mention... read full bio
The members of Softcult are the Arn-Horn twins Mercedes (guitar/vocals) and Phoenix (drums/vocals/production). The band started releasing singles and then, Year Of The Rat, their debut EP, was published. The band incorporates elements of shoegaze, grunge and dreampop into the riot grrrl movement, citing Bikini Kill as a major inspiration. The song, which is unmistakably feminist, addresses widespread problems such as mental... read full bio
In their early twenties, Laurie Vincent, the guitarist, and Isaac Holman, the drummer, founded the raw punk duo Slaves in the lush Kent town of Maidstone. Holman temporarily joined Vincent's band Bareface when they met on the concert circuit, but the two ultimately made the decision to separate ways and pursue other endeavors. Playing only one electric guitar and relying... read full bio
Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of Tainted Love" and platinum debut Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. In the UK, they had ten Top 40 hits, including "Bedsitter" (#4), "Say Hello,... read full bio
The Los Angeles band Soft Blue Shimmer set out on a US tour with Softcult and a few headline dates. The group's most recent album, Love Lives In The Body, which was published on Other People Records, will be supported by a tour. The group's dreamy and hazy sound shines on the album, which was recorded with Corey Coffman (Gleemer), paired with... read full bio
A Norwegian duo with a Berlin base is called Soft as Snow. According to The Wire, their music is a hybrid of club culture and disassembled pop, representing "electronic music pushed to the brink of collapse." Their incredibly immersive live performances blend multidimensional vocals, shape-shifting electronic experimentation, and glitchy sensuality. In combination with Guynoid's deformed, posthuman imagery, they create a realm... read full bio
Sofiane Pamart is a highly acclaimed French pianist based in Paris, known for his unique approach to classical piano that breaks traditional boundaries. Born in Hellemmes, a suburb of Lille, Pamart started his musical journey as a gold medallist at the Conservatoire de Lille. However, he decided to take a different path from the typical classical music route and embarked... read full bio
When hearing Sofa Valdés' music for the first time, the phrase "yearning" immediately comes to mind. The Panamanian singer-songwriter uses pop music as a kind of meditation and a way to make sense of the world. With emotional expressiveness, contemplation and an examination of her connection to her culture, Ventura, her first EP, examines the volatility of her emotions. With time, the... read full bio
Ground breaking vocalist, songwriter and producer Sofia Rei is considered one of the most passionate, and inventive musicians on the current New York music scene. Her music explores connections between the various traditions of South American folklore, jazz, world music and electronic sounds. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sofia ties together diverse influences in a program full of rhythmic complexity,... read full bio
The EP Fresia Magdalena by Berlin-based Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis was released on the Ninja Tune brand Technicolour. Following her breakthrough EP Sarita Colonia, which earned her recognition from The Observer, DJ, Mixmag, Gorilla Vs. Bear and inclusion in this year's NME 100, the EP continues to refine her distinct sound by combining well-chosen samples with a joyful sense of personality and... read full bio
Sofia Camara, a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, is all about music. The Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter started developing her gift by drawing inspiration from vocal powerhouses such as Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera, Adele, and Ariana Grande. Her early enthusiasm for music was inspired by the rock tunes of Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana that filled her West End Toronto... read full bio
EDM duo Sofi Tukker, which consists of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, received a nomination at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Dance Recording (“Drinkee”). The song is from their Soft Animals EP, which also includes the tracks “Matadora”, “Awoo”, “Déjà vu Affair”, “Moon Tattoo”, and “Hey Lion”. Sofi Tukker derived inspiration from a Mary Oliver poem for the... read full bio
Andre Dontrel Burt, better known as his stage name SoFaygo, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter from Grand Rapids, Michigan. SoFaygo began his musical career releasing music through SoundCloud and released his debut mixtape, “WAR,” through the musical application. This led him to gain several fans through SoundCloud and also led him to meet Lil Tecca and begin collaborating with... read full bio
Former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, Testament and Sadus bassist Steve Di Giorgio, Willowtree singer Joel Ekelof and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis comprised the founding lineup of Soen. Soen's Music has been characterized as "melodic, heavy and intricate" by founding member and percussionist Martin Lopez. Soen has never shied away from exploring and analyzing oneself or society as musicians or expressionists since Lopez and Joel Ekelof... read full bio
Sody has already accomplished a number of professional milestones that many musicians can only hope to reach. With a Glastonbury slot under her belt and more than 50 million streams, Sody has established herself as a rising talent that is now difficult to ignore. Unsurprisingly, the gifted singer/songwriter joined a host of other really brilliant musicians on Atwood Magazine's list of... read full bio
Ehren River Wright, known professionally as SoDown, is an up-and-coming instrumentalist and musical connoisseur. SoDown is a native to Colorado where his music is the most popular and goes to sell out shows all over the state. Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man, The Meters, Parliament, and James Brown are artists that influence SoDown. During a performance that he saw at the... read full bio
Social House is a pop style duo that consists of musicians, writers, and producers, Michael “Mikey” Foster and Charles “Scootie” Anderson. Apart from creating their own music, the duo has written and produced songs for huge artists like Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, DJ Khaled, and more. Before their success, Anderson and Foster found themselves couch surfing in Los... read full bio
The enduring L.A. punk band Social Distortion has overcome numerous personnel shifts, the demise of the Los Angeles hardcore scene that spawned them, and the heroin addiction of singer/guitarist/bandleader Mike Ness to achieve a measure mainstream acceptance for their rootsy, hard-hitting punk without compromise. Their music was often described as a punk version of the Rolling Stones. Their self-titled 1990... read full bio
The Social Club Misfits are breaking borders with my music. They claim, “We make music you’re not embarrassed to show your friends,” demonstrating their confident music souls. Hailing from Miami, the Social Club Misfits draw distinct sounds from their backgrounds to create quick-witted music. Their songs have hit the Billboard charts, redefining faith-based music. The Social Club Misfits have sold... read full bio
Sophie Allison, better known as her stage name Soccer Mommy, is an American singer-songwriter and guitar player that blends pop rock, indie rock, and lo-fi music together. Allison has been playing music since she was only 6 years old and later on in life attended Nashville School of the Arts where she studied guitar. After high school, she went on... read full bio
