SOFI TUKKER - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents SOFI TUKKER performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 5, 2023.
Songs:
Brazilian Soul
Jacaré
Sacrifice
Drinkee
Sophie Hawley-Weld - Guitar / Vocals
Tucker Halpern - DJ / Drum Machine / Sequencer
Skerik - Saxophone
Jimmy James - Guitar
Justina Heckard - Keys
Lucas Hive - Dancer
Kameron with a K - Dancer
Host: Darek Mazzone
Audio Engineers: Scott Cannon, Julian Martlew & Kevin Suggs
Audio Mix: Tucker Halpern
Audio Mastering: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Ettie Wahl
Editor: Carlos Cruz
sofitukker.komi.io
kexp.org

[@PewterBird]

during the interview Sophie reveals that Drinkee was born of her first ever attempt at playing electric guitar. there's something really profound and magical about such an admission. the guitar community itself is mired in this never-ending obsession with speed and shredding and tone. but when you look at the kind of music that actually moves culture and stands the test of time; it's astoundingly simple and bare. where one artist spends 10,000 hours attempting to master their instrument and craft their sound, another simply picks up a used axe and starts plucking away without any real plan or intention. and here she is, touring the world, inspiring millions of listeners. the key ingredient is passion and voice. no amount of time can make up for being passionate and having something to say.

[@ladanbigdeli8201]

Drinkee is a masterpiece. I can't believe that was the first song they wrote together. Truly love these two.... Full of talent

[@yodaa7100]

Sofi Tukker has probably done more to promote tourism in Brazil than the Brazilian ministry of tourism.

[@premiumindia5719]

00:53 brazillian soul 06:53 jacaré 10:30 sacrifice 13:28 drinkee LOVE SOFI TUKKER

[@paulbuerton8143]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kenhiett5266]

5:19 Midriff stretch marks are hot!

[@Aviation4life34]

Kllllpl look😅😅😅

[@DieselBarks]

Kudos as always to the audio engineers at KEXP for an excellent job.

[@mytubbie67]

Agree except on Sophie’s vocal microphone. Everything else is very good imho. On the first song.

[@ARLARAOFFICIAL]

Yes!

[@2bearnest]

@@mytubbie67 agree

[@user-jh2rh8cu6r]

@@2bearnest ßsßß

[@PhillipMakropoulos]

@@mytubbie67 i think that was an intenional filter on her vocals

[@Fwmassura]

This version of Brazilian Soul is simply awesome!

[@analuibfe]

The best I’ve heard so far!!!

[@robotubetwob]

One of the greatest songs of the last decade.

[@Karime.Flores]

A masterpiece 👌🏼

[@launeto]

soul que de brasileiro não tem nada kk (soul that has absolutely nothing to do with Brazil kk)

[@leticiasevero1081]

@@launeto não tem, mas valeu a tentativa! São lindos tentando passar a arte deles.

[@bobesponjadokctporra]

As a Brazilian living in the US, I'd never thought an American group would make me feel homesick! Thanks Sofi Tukker for this amazing performance

[@l.c.m4672]

Eles sao estadunidense? Ñ querdito 😱😱 pensava que eram brasileiros, seguramente com raizes brasileiras. Ese swing so nos temos?

[@mirelafernandez7593]

@@l.c.m4672 só a sofi tem parentes brasileiros pelo que sei

[@MissMoonAluna]

This comment is fire 🔥

[@wintermute101]

Jimmy James AND Skerik in the mix?!?! Hooboy! What a vibe!

[@patrickduterte2354]

With Jimmy James of True Loves. One of the finest funk guitarists.

[@cheztom33]

Not to forget DLO3

[@mortisvan]

@@cheztom33 I saw them live in Oct. 22. Freaking amazing show!

[@b.ohlenschlager8985]

This Guy ist everywhere...

[@ColetivoLunar]

They honour Brazil much more than a lot of acts from Brazil. I am immensely happy to see the language from my beloved country being used in such a beautiful way.

[@rogerbica6847]

as a brazilian this performance of brazilian soul made me cry. you’re guys are awesome ❤

[@tillist1]

Dude after all the times they’ve played Drinkee it still brings a huge smile and to their faces.

[@j2362482b]

So true. As long as they leep feeling it, we do too.

[@bezciecia.5041]

My Chanel od cool.

[@milanmitrovic2650]

U cant see mine, blv it its a pure joy, several times around the head and it lasts for a long...

[@sigrice]

Yeah that out of tune guitar really brings in the flavor

[@tlua]

It's just that good of a tune! And also, it can't get boring if they switch it up just a bit every time...

[@WilEngelen]

As a Dutchman I don't miss a single concert at KEXP, special how you keep surprising me with great music. And then the high-quality sound, sublime. And Sofi Tukker, what a fantastic innovative music, beautiful the new Brazilian dance song, wonderful to let me go at 67. Thank you all for the fantastic moments that I get for free again and again.

[@enovasia]

Truly exceptional duo that I've followed since the early days. Easily one of the most exciting artists coming into 2024.

[@amandaforster9099]

They give me goosebumps!!!! Cannot waits to see them take over

[@dodojoefish]

What blows my mind is that this is not a group that tours together. 3 musicians sit in and this is what you get? All the feels. How much did they get to rehearse for the set? The talent is just oozing off the stage from every corner.

[@likearollingstone007]

🤣 This music is really easy to play

[@krustyleclown]

Hmmm the dancer in pyjama... 🤔😂

[@scrillabrilla]

​@@likearollingstone007 damn, shame you never played it and got paid

[@josephcruz7959]

What a tool

[@92poophatch]

Its because its Skerik and Jimmy J ❤

[@arsenicohq]

when u see Jimmy James, u know this gonna be cool

[@404tita]

as an brazilian i fuck love how they put the references of the elements of bossa nova and the brazilian roots culture at their songs, they don't make it sounds obvious

[@thriversoffset]

KEXP should be treasured like gold! this is like gatekeeper of golden music

[@dougvelliquette7655]

Happy people make me smile! Thank you for sharing to help beings be happy too!

[@Nagi40]

A girl that born in Frankfurt, grow up in Canada and Atlanta and sing in Portuguese ??? WOW I'M IN LOVE....

[@jenniferdennison8315]

Me too

[@AnaLuizaZara]

Sou Brasileira e não acredito como é possível que o sotaque seja tão nosso! Voz da Céu! Afff

[@viesulis]

This, THIS exact version of Sacrifice has to be the best one yet. While those collabs are great, this is on a completely in a dimension of it's own, therefore, would love to hear this single as it is here, since it was simply amazing 😵 If others feel the same way, thumbs up n spread the message towards SOFI TUKKER to be noticed ✌🏼

[@SailingJasine]

That opening tune is one of the best I've ever seen on KEXP and I've seen a lot after so many years! Love at first sight.

[@midwest_dude]

i agree....a few years back i saw on kexp a similar artist amazing artist Bomba Estereo....kepx is on a whole different level.

[@JonathanHStone]

Jimmy James!!!!! My favorite guitarist working today! He was magical with the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, happy to see him working.

[@sarwarsuman]

your sound engineer deserves big hug.

[@Joshualacruz]

Everytime a song ends I have a a moment where I realise I am not a cosmic entity that's flying around. I am merely a mortal, buying some groceries.

[@CaptainPhilosophical]

Innocent people are convicted all the time because of compelling stories backed by "evidence". Don't cut yourself short and believe the story. You are the Cosmos.

[@abigailsundara]

You are both otherwise you would not feel it ❤

[@jenniferdennison8315]

Right I totally jump a few dimensions with this playing... u have to to feel it for real the vibration is such a high frequency.. hench the goose bumps repeatedly... its heart... they sing thru the heart..

[@Tom_Coppola]

Jimmy James from The True Loves, what a treat and so glad he's joining this project!

[@snoweh1]

I love this video. They should release a KEXP live album, because these songs deserve to be heard by everyone forever.

[@krisartfox83]

that´s what i thought too :)

[@llcinbound5721]

I wonder why KEXP live gigs are usually better than studio works.

[@snoweh1]

@@llcinbound5721 I know next to nothing about producing music, but what I do know is that KEXP makes music sound better than the album version, so why don't artists use KEXP to record their albums? Maybe KEXP don't offer this kind of service, but they definitely should. Or maybe they already do and I just don't know.

[@midwest_dude]

bbc radio one studio also does an amazing job...kexp is a great vibe.@@llcinbound5721

[@xcountrycowboy]

Brazilian Soul is one of the best recent songs played in the studio by far.

[@sashakovalenko5872]

Saxophone and bass guitar in Brazilian Soul is so perfectly matched 😍

[@mikesyverson584]

Have you listened to Milk n Blues? If not, check them out. And, if you appreciate a good harmonica player, you'll fall in love with them!

[@1Shadowz]

i love them so much. one of my favorite things about them is that they're so humble, and so appreciative of what they have. not to mention you can tell they're genuinely friends. not just bandmates.

[@valshiro515]

Yes, I met them 6 years ago at a Grammys celebrity gifting lounge in Beverly Hills. Down to earth, a bit shy.

[@amandaforster9099]

And it seems like they’re actually in love 🥰

[@wackygoose1]

I cant imagine my life without KEXP anymore. Thank you once again for an amazing discovery

[@paulsutphin7813]

Serious grooves, great musicians , Sophie's soaring vocals (and Epiphone guitar!), and Jimmie James on guitar-- how can this not be great?? Favorite KEXP performance in many months.

[@elisavieira737]

Her voice is beautiful

[@davidfrench7]

Always love Jimmy James' nonchalant grooves that sit right in the pocket. Awesome work as always!

[@DepressedCapitalist]

Jimmy James can play any style with elegance, groove and good taste. Amazing musician!

[@The-KP]

And what a nice surprise to find him playing with Sofi Tukker! I didn't know they played together, so when the camera was on him I was like, "Huh? Waitasec.. is that Jimmy James?!!!!" Lo and behold, it was he. Made this performance all the better, as I love them both.

[@paulpiazza6926]

Love it! And happy to see Skerik and Jimmy James onboard!!

[@MiguelCedenoLozano]

They came to perform stadium music in a way that suits the organic studio vibe so perfectly. They understood the assignment. 👌🏽

[@The-KP]

What a nice surprise to find Jimmy James sitting in with Sofi Tukker! He's Seattle-based, so it kind of makes sense, but now I wonder how long he's been playing with Sofi.

[@BoscoWiggins]

Some more awesome "new to me" music from KEXP. ...SOFI TUKKER...NICE!!! It was awesome to see Jimmy James on electric guitar! He drives several great bands from Seattle. He's a treasure!

[@hellostckhlm1419]

I love these guys. Spent a couple of hundred pounds travelling to London to see them and, let me tell you, it was worth every penny. Infectious positivity and amazing tunes!

[@saskiaverschoor9168]

60 years old and simply loving this music - stylish with cool beats!

[@BoscoWiggins]

I have you beat by 10 years ("70"). KEXP is such a great source for new music for me.

[@IdrisFashan]

It’s breezy. Elemental…

[@user-fu8ub2rj6q]

59 here and totally LOVING this!!!!🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@leprosinaandco]

Omg!! This is so amazing!! That relaxing freedom vibes only Sofi Tukker can create is amazing!! Can you imagine a collab with Sofi Tukker and London Grammar???? That would be mind blowing!! 🤯🤩

[@KevinWilson-cc7lj]

I love KEXP studio shows and I love Sofi Tukker, so as soon as I saw this I was all over it. Rightfully so.

[@loucat2779]

Man, Sophie's eyes just sparkle with life. What a Beauty!

[@carologrady]

This why I came back from COMA - just to experience this too. I´m nearly 70yrs.old and your stuff Rocks, cool with it.! Do your thing.😎

[@kessetana]

Extraordinary live performance and beautiful interview, thanks so much KEXP! I I discovered Sofi Tukker years ago and I am amazed at every song and dj set. Happy to have enjoyed the dj set at Cruïlla BCN 2022, we'd love to see them more in Europe!

[@lazylion420]

it's not Jimmy James first time on KEXP either; the man is a legendary guitar player who can also be seen with The True Loves and Delvon Lamarr's Organ Trio awesome to see him here playing along with Sophie and Tuck

[@telaw1927]

Pretty sure I am in love with Sofi. I'm feeling something. Not sure what it is yet.

[@stevecavarello3432]

This band just makes u wanna be happy and dance. Thats it. Period. People Dancing(lol) their chemistry is one of a kind

[@russ99a]

Wow, this is lit. Please tour with these backing musicians.

[@qiai1750]

I really love that song, "Sacrifice." I totally get that. I feel exactly on page with that. Great Show! Thank you, Sofi Tukker and Thank you, KEXP.

[@PauletteParent]

This Duo just keeps getting better and better. They are so talented and fun, what a combination! And this performance is AMAZING!

[@littlem1ss]

saw them live at the Paramount. was truly one of the best shows I've seen. they bring so much positive energy into a room - much love Sofi Tukker

[@hasancagfiliz]

Jacaré brought me here, it’s so sick 🎉 6:52 Thank you Sophie and Tucker :)

[@costynas]

I really hope they will release the song.

[@jessesoby7130]

Sofi Tukker make real music! Wow very good live. Love these two!

[@luceforma2256]

F! this is superb! absolutely scrumptious. every sound. thank you

[@katemccrew]

Wow! Changed my energy fiekd, THANK YOU!

[@flyingcheff]

I've had this amazing group on repeat since I first heard them. What a luscious ear treatment! And the dance, yes, I feel it! Thank you, KEXP!

[@kasingchan2952]

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[@kasingchan2952]

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[@cyclonasaurusrex1525]

Stunning. Everything about this is stunning.

[@michelpaiva3630]

PQP!!! O q acabei de ouvir?! Em q planeta q eu estava? Essa primeira música bateu em mim como um asteroide estágio protoplaneta . . . Q som foooooooooooooood, q voz, q letra, q arranjos, q artista!!! Como eu gosto de forma totalmente despretensiosa e súbita, descobrir músicas q mexem comigo! Essa vou ter q mandar pra minha gatinha!

[@newageancient8592]

Skerik! -- Dang dood I havent seen you in half a lifetime! Yer lookin good ol boy! Maybe Ill bump into you somewhere out on that endless road one of these days. Maybe on Frog Brigade tour??? 😊 Best, Candice

[@14nightwolves]

Wow, blown away by Sacrifice. Totally sounds like it could be an intro song to a James Bond film! 🖤

Brazilian Soul is beutiful

[@larabrekken]

Can’t explain how much I love these two! I was one of the Freak Fam that joined them on their daily live streams. It was such a gift! ❤❤❤❤

[@millheif]

Freakfam represent! Those streams saved me mentally, no lie.

[@larabrekken]

@@millheif 💯

[@leighreadey6417]

Freak Fam for life :)

[@tonypatrick1281]

I wasn't a 'follower', but I was hugely impressed with the attitude. A genuine vocation and talent.

[@wphiggi]

Seeing Sofi Tukker at Red Rocks on April 21, 2023. Can’t wait to experience them live. They are extremely talented and happy! What a great video.

[@amandaf942]

Beijos do Brasil 🇧🇷 ❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@juandavidromerobetancourt1379]

VI A SOFFI TUKKER EN EL FESTIVAL ESTEREO PICNIC 2023--- FUE AMOR A PRIMERA VISTA ... SON MÚSICOS EXCELENTES

[@aqamarina3750]

so cool to see jimmy james sound blended on this project, check their sessions if you have time.

[@ibrewalot]

Totally agree...I remember him from a KEXP DLO3 video. Definition of cool.

[@jin6000]

Holy SHIT this version of Brazilian soul was enchanting! Amazing!

[@AnaLuiza-nx2id]

This version of "Brazilian Soul" is the definition of brazilian music ( and coming from an international duo)! Amazing, I cried!

[@simongobmeier5354]

JIMMY JAMES 😍

[@RooseveltCoopling]

Sofi Tukker is an electronic music duo, consisting of Sophie Hawley-Weid and Tucker Halpern, who live in New York. Sophie is originally German but considers herself a Brazilian at heart, because of her passion for Latin and African rythyms. Source: TheVogue

[@Espacemtl]

Love it. Sublime.

[@mcsmith732]

Beautiful music. Fabulous musicians. Love the joyful dancers!

[@alesfulin3950]

This is music! Thanks for great discovery KEXP, made my day beautiful! The world today needs more and more such a positive lovely vibe as it comes out of this band. Thanks for having you!

[@erhanklcay]

Brazilian Soul. I like it very much, great rhythm, great harmony and success

[@jaredlesar]

No matter what you do in life, you will never be as cool as the bro playing the sax with shades on 😅

[@EshockT]

Skerik so smooth and low volume, most versatile sax man around.

[@FromtheSoultotheFretboard]

Didn't know Jimmy James was involved, new fan from DLO3!!

[@leighreadey6417]

love love love Jimmy James. He just left DLO3, presumably to concentrate on The True Loves and had some life stuff last year

[@FromtheSoultotheFretboard]

Really, I had no idea he had left DLO3. The True Loves are a favorite of mine too!! I appreciate the lookout and the update. Be safe and blessed

[@markuserikssen]

What a fantastic live performance!

[@GIOKaliAutogio]

Last five months, my son (9 months old now) falls asleep with any version of Brazilian Soul. Now he has a new version of this extraordinary song 😊. Thank you ST 🙏

[@sebastianluppolo]

thx KEXP! Awesome Band!

[@nillam95]

Brasileiro aqui!! Não conhecia a banda, ouvi pela primeira vez e simplesmente explodiu a minha mente... Músicos absurdamente incríveis e uma voz apaixonante, vocês são demais!!!!

[@lindberglol]

this version of brazilian soul might be one of the best songs ive ever heard, actually an incredible performance

[@deltroid]

..aaaaaand I just LOVED to see The True Loves' lead guitarist and singer playing with Sofi Tukker, doing THIS kind of music! Just jolted my respect for him way up there! That was such an unexpected amazing joining of styles. You guys sound SO good! It's like music to my ears! 😁

[@Flushmaster0312]

Sofi Tukker's music was love at first sight for me.

[@Ak-fg2gr]

Awesome team - saw them in concert in San Diego few years back. KEXP is also great - everything they show is bomb!

[@superspotter]

Sofi & Tukker at their very best! That was awesome!!

[@chrgordon27]

Watching for the third time today... It's Friday afternoon, and this music just works.

[@galielkarmi995]

Amazing Just remembered this band and searched them after a long time

[@leticiasevero1081]

Lindos! Adoro como vocês misturam o português com o inglês fazendo uma arte maravilhosa! Viva a alegria do Brasil! 🇧🇷

[@aristidespires8362]

hugs from Brazil pra vc rsrs

[@friendlydesktop3440]

Love this video! Can I just send immense love to the dancers? Absolutely loved your parts!!!!

[@caioo82]

Was a great finding! Love Sofi Tukker, the energy/vibe is amazing!

[@matheusrodrigues-kr1qg]

Sensacional !!!!! I from Brazil !!!

[@caiocamargo9774]

Alma brasileira valeu Sofitukker , grande homenagem ao Brasil

[@leszekk1435]

OMG, what a discovery! Yet another KEXP instant hit, I'm so in love.

[@chillipalmer6112]

Brazillian soul...omg..Sofi and Tukker, your performance is a burst of energy, you play and sing from your soul, it is amazing..don't ever stop doing that, be yourself and keep creating beautiful music. Sofi's smile can move mountains.. :) 🤗👏👏🎶💙🎹

[@picklesdeluxe]

great to see Jimmy James!

[@alir.9894]

What an amazing voice!

[@dafne_rdz]

thank you for this, it felt like soul candy! 😍😍

[@thesoundboardstudio]

Amazing!! I love to see a flying V in electronic music!

[@christophes.1231]

Sofi Tukker un jour, Sofi Tukker TOUJOURS ! 🤩😍💞😘