Sophisti-pop releases, week 37

This week in sophisti-pop, new interpretations and retrospectives highlight the genre's enduring influence. Bon Iver’s playful jingle for a Minnesota bar’s meatloaf dippers contrasts with deeper revisits, such as The Rasmus’ take on Alphaville’s 'Forever Young' and Green Gartside’s evolution with Scritti Politti’s 'Wood Beez'. Releases like Jorja Smith’s 'What Are The Odds' mark a shift toward electro-infused sound, while anniversary tributes to Bryan Ferry, Dire Straits, and Alphaville’s 'Salvation' underscore the genre’s lasting legacy.

1. 01

   Bon Iver, Meat Loaf

   Bon Iver creates jingle for Minnesota bar's meatloaf dippers

   Sep 12 · 3 outlets

2. 02

   Myrath, Sting

   Myrath sort 'Shape Of My Heart' et annonce la seconde partie de sa tournée européenne

   Sep 12 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   The Rasmus, Alphaville

   THE RASMUS Shares Cover Of ALPHAVILLE's '80s Classic 'Forever Young'

   Sep 10 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   Phil Collins, Scorpions, Queen

   Tribute bands : pourquoi ces groupes qui imitent Phil Collins, Scorpions ou Queen cartonnent auprès du public ?

   Sep 11 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Green Gartside, Scritti Politti

   Green Gartside et Scritti Politti : du post-punk militant à la new wave avec "Wood Beez"

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Steely Dan

   Remembering When a College Football Team Worked Its Way Into a Famous Steely Dan Song in 1977

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Bryan Ferry

   Bryan Ferry Released “Let’s Stick Together” 50 Years Ago Today

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Dire Straits

   Dire Straits Released Final Album “On Every Street” 35 Years Ago Today

   Sep 9 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Jorja Smith

   Album Review: Jorja Smith – What Are The Odds

   Sep 9 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Alphaville

    Alphaville’s ‘Salvation’ turns 29 on 8 September

    Sep 8 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Jorja Smith

    Dix ans après le tube 'Blue Lights', Jorja Smith effectue une mue électro avec 'What Are The Odds'

    Sep 7 · 1 outlet

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