- Grooving with vitality - Sofi Tucker's "Loaf of Bread"
With fresh, lively, and undeniably danceable tunes, the American dance-pop duo Sofi Tukker is aiming to build upon their past successes. Recently, they launched their third album "Bread," available now. Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern expertly blend house, Brazilian funk, drum and bass, bossa nova, pop, and Portuguese poetry on this album.
As Hawley-Weld shares with the German Press Agency, they've been working on this album for two years, going through numerous phases. "It definitely feels like the most complete album we've ever had," adds Halpern, who initially planned to release the album over a year ago but kept refining it.
Album Title's Secret Meaning
Interestingly, the album title isn't just the first track but also holds a special significance. "We named it 'Bread' because people from all around the world gather around bread to connect, share thoughts, and gain pure energy. That's what our music should do for people," explains Hawley-Weld. But that's not all – "Bread" is also an acronym for "Be Really Energetic And Dance" (or "Sei richtig energiegeladen und tanze" in German).
The sense of belonging, coupled with uplifting and danceable music, is evident in nearly all ten tracks on the album. "Guardian Angel," "Throw Some Ass," and "Spiral" are infectious, inviting you to dance. "Spiral" was also featured in the finale of "Germany's Next Topmodel" in June, with Heidi Klum in the music video alongside the duo.
Brazilian Influence
"Hey Homie," their favorite track, stands out a bit differently. "We both adore the same song. 'Hey Homie' touches our hearts. Though many of our songs are energetic, with this one, you can relax," Hawley-Weld explains. Despite showcasing their softer side with the song, "Hey Homie" still has strong potential to stick in your head.
Portuguese elements can also be detected on this album, like in "Jacaré" and "Cafuné." "We've spent a lot of time in Brazil, so there's a lot of Brazilian influence. The album contains a mix of English and Portuguese songs," says Hawley-Weld, who was born in Frankfurt am Main but grew up in Canada and Atlanta, and later lived in Brazil for some time, enabling her to speak Portuguese fluently and incorporate it into her songs.
German Concerts in November
Halpern, who is two years older than Hawley-Weld and had to abandon his basketball career due to illness, and Hawley-Weld met serendipitously during their studies. In 2014, they formed a music project called Sofi Tukker and released their debut single "Drinkee," which was nominated for a Grammy about a year later. After their debut album "Treehouse" (2018) and its successor "Wet Tennis" (2022), "Bread" is their latest achievement.
"We've put a lot of time and effort into this project. I believe we've become better songwriters," says Hawley-Weld. According to Halpern, the album's sound is "spot-on" after all the work they put into it. The duo claims the new album aims to inspire listeners to let go of fears and embrace life.
With their new tunes, Sofi Tukker will be performing two concerts in Germany in November, in Hamburg and Berlin, and supporting the Norwegian DJ and music producer Kygo in Cologne.
Sofi Tukker, hailing from the United States of America, will be performing two concerts in Germany in November, showcasing their new tunes in Hamburg and Berlin. In their third album "Bread," they incorporate Portuguese influences, a nod to their time spent in Brazil, whereas "Hey Homie" and tracks like "Jacaré" and "Cafuné" exhibit this change.
