Sofar Stories
Sofar Stories: From a Room.
Bringing you the stories of the incredible artists who have performed at Sofar Sounds, and the inspiring stories that shaped their careers. Join us as we dive into the careers of the artists we love and how Sofar Sounds has played a role in their journey.
Episodes
12 episodes
Echoes of Emotion | Dominique Fricot – Ep. 12
Today we’re joined by Dominique Fricot, a soulful musician from British Columbia whose emotional songwriting has helped him process life’s hardships and connect deeply with others. In addition to his solo work, Dominique has performed with grou...
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Finding Rhythm and Purpose | Marvelin Ep. 11
Today, we’re joined by Marvelin, an electrifying beatboxer whose energy and talent light up every stage he touches. With a Third Place finish at the World BBX Championships and the title of German Beatbox Champion in 2022, Marvelin has cemented...
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Changing the World Through Music | Granda Boys - Ep. 10
Today, we’re joined by the Ganda Boys — an electrifying duo from Uganda who fuse Afrobeat rhythms with Western influences to create a sound that’s as powerful as it is unforgettable. From being commissioned as the band on a BBC show to collabor...
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Authenticity Through Adversity | Josh Whitehouse - Ep. 9
Today’s guest is Josh Whitehouse — a multi-talented musician, actor, and creative force. Though he first set out to be a painter, Josh found early success with his band More Like Trees, performing intimate sets in the early days of Sof...
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1:39:11
From the Streets to the Podium | El Grande - Ep. 8
Today, we are joined by El Grande. An incredibly talented beatboxer from Peru, currently residing in Berlin. El Grande started his career by performing on the streets and capturing everyone's attention. He has honed his craft, which has led him...
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Episode 8
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Finding a Home On the Stage | Will Church-Ep. 7
Today, we are joined by Will Church, an incredibly talented Berlin-based singer-songwriter. In his career, he has worked with major artists like Paradigm and James Carter, gained over 120 million Spotify streams, and was part of The Voice of Ge...
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1:34:48
Freedom Through Rhythm | Michael Sebastian – Ep. 6
Today we’re joined by Michael Sebastian, a talented musician and live dance artist from South Africa. Known for his electrifying performances, Michael blends electronic, world, and jazz influences to craft a sound that’s both vibrant and unforg...
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1:11:11
Building Resilience Through Beatboxing | Footbox G - Ep. 5
Today, we are joined by Footbox G, an inspiring beatboxer from Belgium. From growing up small town to performing on some of the biggest beatbox stages, Footbox has brought his unique style to the beatboxing community. Footbox has taken his fail...
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Episode 4
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1:31:57
Using Identity to Build Community | Kevin Ahn Kwang Soo Groen - Ep. 4
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kevin Ahn Aweng Woo Ghoen, a spoken word artist and behavior change expert who uses the power of language to challenge, inspire, and spark reflection. Adopted from Korea and raised in the Netherlands, Kevin d...
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Episode 4
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1:34:53
Building New Connections to Music | James Ghareeb - Ep. 3
We are joined by James Ghareeb, a dynamic artist originally from south of Chicago and now based in Los Angeles. With a sound that weaves together elements of folk, rock, and pop, James creates music that explores themes of self-discovery and lo...
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More Than Just Music | Mulay - Ep. 2
Today, we are joined by Mulay, a Berlin-based singer-songwriter and producer. From her schooling in the Netherlands to her work on her most recent album in Berlin, she is always looking for new ways to elevate her music. By combining her ...
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Episode 2
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1:12:09
Busking Without Borders | Scott and Lila - Ep. 1
We are joined today by Scott and Lila, a dynamic duo who have brought their music all around the world. Though Scott hails from Chicago and Lila was born in Paris, they met while Scott was busking in Berlin. Since then, they have brought their ...
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