Never Enough by Daniel Caesar
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1st October 2024Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern — better known by their stage name Sofi Tukker — earned great exposure after their Drinkee song appeared in an Apple Watch commercial. Soon thereafter, Sofi Tukker became popular dance duo headlining clubs and festivals throughout North America as well as making waves on the electronic music scene.
Sofi and Tucker live stream daily, playing DJ sets for their audience of fans. I caught up with them prior to their performance at Baby’s All Right in New York City.
The Story
Sofi Tukker brought an exciting energy to the Miller Lite Oasis during Summerfest 2018. As a duo’s inaugural visit to Milwaukee, they gave an unparalleled show.
Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern are best known for their song, “Best Friend,” which appeared in Apple’s iPhone X commercial. While this song does capture their music beautifully, it doesn’t truly represent all their worldly sounds and influences.
Sofi Tukker blends elements of house, rock, dance and jazz music with Latin and African rhythms to craft their distinct sound. Collaborating with artists such as Nervo, Alok and The Knocks add depth and energy to their infectious rhythms; their energetic yet captivating rhythms encourage fans to move and groove; no wonder companies like Apple and Peloton have chosen Sofi Tukker for their campaigns!
Albums
Sofi Tukker’s lively dance-pop can only be enjoyed when consumed immediately; yet its taste remains delightful when listening on headphones at home or among thousands of adoring fans at live shows. That’s because North American duo (Sofi Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern) are masters at seamlessly incorporating all the sounds and influences that made WET TENNIS such an eclectic album, such as Spanish guitars, 00s pop, Brazilian brass rhythms, classic Europop melodies etc.
And Sofi Tukker stands out from other EDM acts with its short tracks that feel distinct, thanks to Hawley-Weld and Halpern’s vocals encapsulating each song’s individualities – most evident on “Larry Bird,” where former division one basketball player dad provides an imitating sports commentator interlude, turning what could have been an amusing joke into pure serotonin release. Such attention to detail and personality make Sofi Tukker unique among EDM peers; their third album BREAD invites partygoers along for ride with every track designed specifically designed to maximize enjoyment!
Tours
Sofi Tukker have spent much of this year touring North America, spreading their bottomless dance party. A blend of Portuguese poetry, dance beats, Brazilian funk and drum and bass combined with Sophie’s jazzy bossa nova vocals and Tucker’s DJ expertise, Sofi Tukker make for a potency sound that makes them hard to ignore.
Their stop at the Miller Lite Oasis was no different, opening with Bob’s Dance Shop who provided lively choreographed movements synchronized to their infectious grooves.
Sofi Tukker made their presence felt immediately upon taking to the stage; their energy was infectious and instantly electrified the audience. Working throughout their set to interact with fans and share hugs in the front row was never dull: choreographed dancing sessions to inviting individuals onstage for last dances meant there was never a dull moment!
Social Impact
GRAMMY-nominated duo Sofi Tukker (Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern) has planned an exciting dance party for fans this summer! In anticipation, they have livestreams available of their performances every day to bring you all their energy!
Genre-defying duo The genre-defying duo blends pulsating beats with mesmerizing melodies to create an immersive tropical getaway experience, winning them widespread acclaim as a beloved global act that celebrates inclusivity for LGBTQ community members as well as self-expression through their shows.
Novo Fogo Caipirinha in hand and prepare to dance your body to their latest track “Jacare”, Novo Fogo is on tour across America to bring its infectious brand of danceable beats. Tickets are now available through official channels – proceeds will benefit The Un-Endangered Forest project that restores 50 species of endangered native trees.
