sofar sounds ( an acronym for songs from a room ) is a music events startup company , based in shoreditch , founded in 2009 .

the company calls itself a global community where guests and artists come together to experience music in an intimate and respectful setting at a secret concert .

sofar sounds

benin city , fronted by joshua idehen play at a sofar sounds gig . photograph : sofar sounds
leah siegel of firehorse performs at a sofar sounds concert in new york city in 2013 . ( photo courtesy of sofar sounds )
you can subscribe to the sofar sounds channel here , and you can stream citr favourites no for their sofar sounds session below .
separate terms apply to your use of the sofar sounds website . see urltoken .
you’ve likely never heard of her , and that’s exactly how sofar sounds planned it .
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sofar sounds is reimagining the live event experience through curated , intimate performances in 412 cities around the world .
new york band city of the sun performs in a sofar sounds dc concert . photo by henry gallagher .
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it’s not quite accurate to say that the first rule of sofar sounds is that you don’t talk about sofar sounds . it is almost like a secret society — shrouded in mystery , highly selective , and fueled by a revolutionary mentality — but for music lovers .
sofar is currently active in more than 350 cities around the world . if you don’t see a page for your city , you can apply to bring sofar sounds to your city .
sofar sounds has a shaky history in washington . three years ago , the community of pop - up concerts hosted a few shows here before shutting down . in january , dc native fitz holladay brought the concerts back . but after a handful of gigs , sofar sounds went on hiatus again .
rafe offer launched sofar sounds in london in 2009 with rocky start , a former london dj , and dave alexander , a singer - songwriter from belfast who played the first sofar concert , a solo acoustic performance for an audience of eight at his home . a house show is nothing new , but the guidelines people followed were what made sofar sounds different .
the intimate gig was organised by sofar sounds and took place in stoke newington , east london in support of young ' s sixth studio album 85 % proof .
details are slim for next week’s gig , but a spokesperson for sofar sounds promises one thing : it’ll feature an “exciting” lineup of well - known indie artists .
to win tickets to the event , people are being encouraged to share a sofar sounds post on their facebook page . “whoever generates the most sign - ups to the sofar sounds community will win two tickets to the show , ” the website states . “whether or not you enter this competition , please remember to vote ! ”
host and curate your own sofar night anywhere in the world with the help and support of the international sofar team .
the chicago sofar sounds team pulled together a playlist of some of their favorite music of the moment . check them out . learn about new bands . and go tell your friends .
sofar sounds , which pulls together intimate , secret shows with cutting - edge bands in about 180 cities around the world , knows what’s hot in music . founded in london in 2009 , sofar sounds describes their events as not “a party with live music , but an interactive listening experience for people who want to discover new music and meet like - minded people . ”
inspired by curating intimate shows in small venues and bringing people back into live the music scene , sofar sounds has been the jump off for many up and coming musicians from london , paris , new york and los angeles . expanding their reach to tons of major cities through word of mouth and social media , sofar sounds is cementing themselves as a top music event producer . whether it ' s artists like hozier , thylacine , or we were evergreen , sofar sounds sets these artists up in living rooms , galleries and warehouses for fans to enjoy and discover new acts .
any references to “us” , “we” and “our” shall be references to sofar sounds limited ( sofar ) ( company number 07561876 ) incorporated in england and wales with registered office at 2nd floor , 35 - 47 bethnal green road , london e1 6la , uk .
this unpermitted , homespun gig probably sounds familiar to participants in independent music . unusually , though , it was coordinated by a start - up underwritten by millions in venture capital , sofar sounds . and though each attendee paid $ 15 - $ 30 to attend , the artists will be compensated with some footage of their performance .
however before we get to that , for those of you who are unaware of sofar sounds , often referred to as ‘sofar’ online , it is an organisation based in bethnal green which curates secret gigs in volunteers’ living rooms in more than 30 cities across 6 continents .
sofar sounds organise intimate shows all around the world and they are an effective way for new artists to play to new faces . you are guaranteed an attentive audience and i love playing sofar shows so much that i ' ve now played 43 sofar shows worldwide . even though you ' re playing to less people in living rooms , you are playing to more attentive ears and the experience is more enjoyable for both artist and audience . that ' s what inspired me to dedicate my tours in fans ' homes and with sofar sounds .
organised by sofar sounds , who specialise in putting on “intimate gigs across the world” , the event will also see appearances from former footballer rio ferdinand , spoken word poet suli breaks and beatboxer reeps one .
today , sofar sounds is a community of thousands of artists , hosts , fans , travelers and more , putting on hundreds of secret , intimate events per month , across 412 cities around the world .
ed sheeran to perform for world refugee day ed sheeran has announced that he will play a show in support of amnesty international and sofar sounds ' give a home concert series for world refugee day in september .
sofar is not active where you live , so you must choose some dates that you are touring in another sofar city around the world .
every sofar city has to start with someone . why not make it you ? contact us to learn more about starting sofar in your neighborhood .
sofar sounds reimagines the live event experience through curated , secret performances in more than 350 cities around the world . sofar brings guests and artists together in unique locations , without the distractions that plague other live events . through the transformation of everyday spaces into captivating venues , sofar serves as a platform for artists to connect with engaged audiences in cities around the world .
i ' m feeling very thankful for all of the support and encouragement that the sofar teams have given me and my music over the past few years . whether it was giving me an opportunity to play my first show as birthday club at sofar sounds : houston or hosting me in a ridiculous wood art museum at sofar sounds : philadelphia , the teams have given me and many other artists around the world so many opportunities to push themselves in new ways . it ' s a really great thing .
— stephen wells
sofar sounds reimagines the live event experience through curated , secret performances in more than 350 cities around the world . discover artists in unique venues . join us for a show and sign up at www . sofarsounds . com . show less
arty local indie faves yeasayer explored a hodgepodge of bizarro sounds on their last three albums ranging from pastoral freak folk to darkly psychedelic electronica . the kaleidoscopic latest ,
it was only a matter of time before the movement went international . new york city was to be the city that made sofar sounds truly global – upcoming singer - songwriter ( and now sofar veteran ) marcus foster was friends with alexander and the two went about making “the big apple” the second city sofar had a presence in . the evening was a roaring success , thus confirming the sofar philosophy and concept could be translated across seas . the movement has not looked back since .
the majority of our sofar cities around the world , however , are run by amazing volunteers and ambassadors who put on one or two sofar shows per month .
many of our sofar cities consistently book standout alumni to play future shows . if you are interested in performing regularly with sofar , please contact your local city .
live album : digital album featuring exclusive recordings from 4 different sofar cities worldwide .
we don’t normally run features like this here at citr , however i’ve been a long term admirer of the sofar sounds crew and felt that they may work along the same ethos that we adhere to in our relationships with artists and new music .
please make sure to mark emails from sofar sounds so they do not go into your junk or spam folders . if it’s 24 hours before , or the day of the show , it is likely that your application was unsuccessful . please apply again !
lianne will be part of war child uk presents : passport to brits week . join her on stage at the sofar sounds living room stage on 23rd feb for a small gig to make the biggest difference . head over to urltoken and donate to enter .
designer , dj and tour guide , alexander morley is now in charge of the sofar parisian scene - which can only mean incredible things for the music scene in paris . we asked him about the history of sofar sounds , how they select venues and artists , and their impact on the music scene . here ' s what he told us :
even as an international curatorial brand , sofar still maintains its tight - knit identity , as local community members organize , film , photograph , and record the performances by homegrown bands on a volunteer basis . since music fans themselves created this concert targeting the most passionate music performers and audiences , sofar sounds is ultimately changing the way we consume live music .
although sofar sounds started as a way to experience live music in diverse and pristine settings , it has grown into a true community asset . those attending sofar shows share a common interest in the music , and as davis says , “they’ve become almost networking events where there are people meeting new people . there are relationships being built inside of our shows . ”
component is a section of aux . out . for one - off pieces , special editorials , and lost orphans of the music discussion . today , hilary saunders takes us into the world of sofar sounds , where a small space provides the setting for unforgettable music experiences .
runson willis iii & the night owl players - st . james infirmary | sofar los angeles
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he’s planning to book some shows with established artists who might be performing at venues like 9 : 30 club and can squeeze in a casual concert with sofar sounds . “there’s no pre - show promotion , so they’re not violating their contract with the venue , ” holladay says .
guaranteed entry ( + 1 ) to a sofar show of your choice . dates are announced monthly so sign up to the sofar mailing list for regular updates for shows in your area .
where did the idea to tour stranger’s living rooms come from ? what ' s frustrating about gigs these days is that people don ' t seem to be there for music anymore . they text , get drunk or talk over the music so sofar sounds came up with a solution .
sofar sounds can only offer refunds if the show has been canceled , rescheduled or if the venue has changed on the day . we are unable to offer refunds under any other circumstances . please check the date , time and location before booking to make sure you can attend the event .
on september 20 , 1 , 000 musicians will perform from the intimate setting of people’s homes in over 60 cities around the world as part of the global event called give a home . hosted by both amnesty international and sofar sounds , the event aims to raise awareness of the ongoing refugee crisis .
sofar sounds is a mission - driven , for - profit business . currently , sofar does not make a profit , and we are backed by a group of wonderful and supportive investors who believe in our goal of connecting people through intimate , live events . we are working toward our goal of financial sustainability , which will allow us to continue to put on more sofars and support artists around the world .
passionate , dedicated and respectful . thousands of artists have performed to sofar guests , across the globe .
at berkelee college of music , helped start the sofar boston chapter in 2013 . since then , however , he moved to nashville to work in the music industry and began with sofar full - time .
this handpicked compilation includes exclusive tracks from a wide range of amazing sofar acts – including spring offensive , the miserable rich & seryn . and featurin exclusive artwork from friend of sofar : gary david roberts urltoken
“like all the best ideas , sofar sounds started life as the solution to a personal problem somebody was facing . co - founders rafe offer , dave alexander and rocky start were fed up of going to gigs and hearing people talk and play on their phones rather than engage with the artist , ” he wrote .
mwenso and the shakes performing “no regrets” at sofar nyc on april 17th 2018 . join sofar today and sign - up for tickets here : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists . . .
help us do amazing things , we ' re always looking for new people to get involved in sofar .
find the answers quickly ! learn more about sofar , how to buy tickets and ways to get involved .
four years on , sofar sounds , his company , is part of a new movement bringing big - name musicians into people ' s living rooms . the concept of
private gigs
turns out to be as popular with bands as it is with fans and business is booming in london , los angeles and new york .
we , sofar sounds limited , are giving away roughly 20 , 000 tickets for events all around the world as part of the give a home 2017 event series . events will take place across 250 + cities on sept 20th 2017 . you can enter for specific tickets to specific events in a specific city on that day .
promoter : sofar sounds limited , a company incorporated in england and wales with company number 07561876 and registered office address 2nd floor , 35 - 47 bethnal green road , london , e1 6la , uk . you can get in touch with us by : telephone on 0203 417 6539 , email at info @ sofarsounds . com .
sofar sounds , a startup underwritten by millions in venture capital , has been putting on a number of house shows , and although the company has a loyal user base , it has been facing some significant criticism for not paying artists enough , with some saying the type of gigs they put on could exist without corporate interference .
with networks in about 187 cities all over the globe , sofar sounds throws secret , invite - only concerts . those who want to attend can sign up for email updates or apply online . applicants are randomly selected ; once they’re in , they pay what they want for a ticket . ( a suggested donation accompanies each event . )
in its inaugural year , musicians like the national , oh wonder , the naked and famous , local natives , and many , many more will play concerts out of the homes of music fans , made possible by sofar sounds . each in - home show will include sets from two to three artists and talks given by local activists .
e added that he liked how sofar embraces a diverse range of artists and how the idea brings communities together .
andra day performs at sofar ' s women ' s day global festival at a house in studio city 2016 .
one of davis’ responsibilities includes connecting sofar leaders and communities , as well as touring bands between them . he mentions
we need all the help you can give us , so please support us in any way you can , earning more rewards as you do ; from vip guestlist places , to your own sofar trilby hat… . and all the way through to the chance to host and curate your very own sofar show with the help of the international sofar team .
sofar , or songs from a room , hosts unplugged gigs by emerging artists , reports cbs news correspondent jonathan vigliotti .
now sofar has five full - time contracted consultants on two continents . they have , on average , monthly shows in more than 80 cites with more demand than supply ( as noted by sofar los angeles’ 15 : 1 ratio of applications to invites ) . new chapters launch regularly , and with each new sofar community , more people discover the brand .
as sofar’s community manager , he works with all of the chapter leaders around the world to offer guidance and support .
sofar sounds now hosts shows from amsterdam to mumbai . even small domestic spaces fit the bill and anyone keen to host a show can nominate their own lounge . on friday night , the indie trio and island records signing we were evergreen played to 75 people in an arty flat in paris . another 350 people applied for a ticket but could not make it in .
after working my way through the huge range of fantastic gigs and sessions sofar have amassed , i spoke to rafe from sofar to shed a little bit more light in the history of his project and what is in store for the near future .
lightning rarely strikes in l . a . , but it does for the underground music movement sofar sounds . when musician avid dancer perches in front of the windows at the fashion district penthouse loft of astroetic studios , lightning flashes as he announces his new album , and this invite - only secret concert for a group of 100 randomly selected music lovers suddenly seems like something special .
miami’s relaunch took place in an arts district - based warehouse , while one of the team leaders opened up his downtown apartment for the chapter’s second show . true to the brand , the only way guests knew they were in the right places were the 8 . 5″ by 11” pieces of printer paper with the sofar sounds logo that were taped to the walls near the two locations .
american singer norma jean martine is the latest in a long line of now well - known performers to headline a sofar event .
sofar miami , which relaunched in june , encapsulates how this international brand can still hold such an impact in diverse cities around the world . vincent roazzi , miami’s city leader , discovered sofar through a friend while living in new york city . he began photographing sofar shows in new york and helped launch the miami chapter when he moved to the magic city . working with davis , roazzi and the rest of the miami volunteer team have been able to cultivate a small - but - growing community of sofar converts .
sofar sounds has eight cities that operate in a full - time capacity : chicago , london , los angeles , madrid , new york , oslo , san francisco and washington , d . c . these cities put on multiple shows every month — sometimes one every single night ! — and have a full - time , paid staff who work hard to bring more sofars to their audiences .
we’re halfway through 2018 ! relive some of our favorite moments from shows this year . apply at urltoken to see a sofar live .
offar gives the example of virtuoso cellist oliver coates as one of the favourite sofar gigs so far . “i was moved at how he wowed an audience who do not hear classical music often at a sofar gig . he showed us classical at its most dynamic . ”
sofar sounds : the artists featured on this playlist are all sofar alums — some have even played multiple shows with us and in other sofar cities as well . our team goes through a listening and voting process leading up to each show and looks for artists that make a certain impact . they also must understand our mission : that their performance is not for pay but for the love of music , that there are no openers or headliners , that they will play stripped down , etc . we have been fortunate to work with the best of the best within an incredible network of emerging , local artists , and you’ll hear it for yourself when you give this playlist a listen .
this last year demand for sofar events has grown exponentially , with many of our cities now massively oversubscribed by people hoping to experience these intimate and spellbinding little shows for themselves . we want to meet this demand whilst continuing to expand the sofar movement into 2013 and beyond .
“everyone’s talking about sofar . it’s like the pinnacle . like , if you’re in kind of the indie scene , you just moved to a city and you want to make it or you want people to hear your music , everyone wants to play sofar , ” martine said .
performance footage goes on sofar’s ad - supported youtube channel , which has more than 87 million views . sofar retains that revenue , which the company’s website calls “nominal . ” earnings are also slim for camera people — $ 50 per show , according to two videographers at a recent gig in san francisco . one of them dismissed concerns about the low rate because , she wrongly insisted , sofar is a “nonprofit . ”
so , you’ve played sxsw and sofar sounds shows…do you still get the same kind of buzz playing in people’s living rooms ? they are different and both enjoyable in their own way . living room shows are actually more terrifying than shows in live music venues because you are more exposed without the comfort of a stage or a microphone . however , it allows you to interact better and create a more meaningful connection with your audience .
when sofar first got its start , it was always hosted in people’s private homes or apartments . today , sofar happens in a wide range of venues — from homes and apartments to co - working spaces , rooftops , breweries and galleries . you never know where you’ll end up !
we love friends ! you can add a + 1 to your application at any time , up until confirming your space . if you’re in a ticketed city , you can reserve up to 6 spaces , depending on the maximum allowed for that sofar . see tickets at sofar for details .
if you’re an artist interested in playing a sofar , you can submit your music . your application will go directly to the listening team in the city you’ve requested to play . if it feels like a good fit , that team will get in touch to book your first sofar show .
artist compensation varies by city and country . in the majority of sofar cities , sofar offers two forms of compensation : a high - quality video of your performance or a flat fee ( which varies by city ) . your local booker will discuss these options with you prior to your performance .
sofar artists generally play a stripped - back set at sofar to an attentive audience , so the noise level is kept at a minimum , with shows ended around 10 : 30 p . m . we don’t expect your neighbors to complain , but better yet — invite them to enjoy the evening !
absolutely not ! we like to think outside the box . some of our favorite sofar performances have been spoken word poetry , comedy and even dance .
likewise , says davis , those at sofar hq “trust that [ city leaders ] have been able to keep the magic flowing in each city . ”
sofar promo codes are a way for guests to get into ticketed shows more easily . they offer either a guaranteed entry , priority access tickets or occasionally , free spaces . promo codes are usually given via our partners or through your sofar city . keep your eye out for competitions or promotions to land yours !
besides having an evening of amazing music in your space ? we offer various perks for hosting a sofar and will discuss these with you during your application .
sofar sounds : sofar was born out of frustration with what going to a concert has become . people who are too drunk , on their phones the whole time , talking the whole time … you name it . we provide an environment where artists can really get their music across to an audience of eager listeners . for artists , we fill a room full of 50 , 60 , 70 , up to 100 people who are all there to actively listen to and engage with music . we professionally film the sessions , create a video of a song performed for each artist , and spread it across our social media . which , right now , includes 60 , 000 + facebook followers and 90 , 000 + youtube subscribers . we try to help bands who have played for us before when they go on tour by trying to help them line up a sofar show in one of the over 160 cities around the world that sofar is in .
in 2017 with how advanced we are as a society , everyone deserves to have a home not just the memory of one ,
rapper ghetts , who is set to perform , said .
recent events in london ( grenfell tower ) demonstrate just how quickly a person’s circumstances can change . i hope that by my fellow artists , influencers and i shining a spotlight on this with sofar sounds and amnesty international we can finally find a solution to this global problem . ”
songs from a room , or sofar , is an east london - based start - up with a strong vision : to bring good music to eager fans .
san francisco songwriter carly bond , who fronts the band meernaa , played a sofar sounds house show in 2015 . it was an intimate setting , as promised , but the tech industry parlance of the introduction turned her off , and there was no pa system . “the payment was one video , which we didn’t receive for a year and a half , ” she recalls . “once we got it , the sound was so bad that we didn’t share it , but they put it on youtube . ”
th : sofar sounds paris operates with a team of loyal volunteers , correct ? morley : yeah , we ' re all volunteers doing other things to pay the bills . i work part time as a designer with a firm of london architects and i ' m also a dj and a bicycle tour guide here in paris . we have people working in social media , graphic design , television , some lawyers , students , all sorts . the different skill sets people bring help us run the different aspects of sofar . for some of us the networking and hands on experience in the music world offered by sofar is quite exciting . the idea that who knows , it might lead to some sort of career that does in fact pay the bills . on the other hand the fact that money isn ' t really involved allows us to enjoy it for what it is .
new here ? here is the very best of sofar from over 100 living rooms all around the world to get you started . want to come to a show ? visit urltoken
most sofar events are byob , and it is likely that alcohol be present . we take underage drinking very seriously , and anyone encouraging or partaking will be asked to leave .
yes , we have no problem with you announcing that you’re playing . just make sure you keep the details to a minimum , as secrecy is part of the sofar experience !
sofar is expanding to over one dozen new cities in 2017 . but with growth , offer said he will preserve the same atmosphere from that first performance that sparked it all .
sofar is managing to hold 50 gigs a week hosted in spaces such as basements , living rooms and residential warehouses in over 60 cities around the world . according to offar though , being based in east london does have its perks . “the music here is considered amongst the best in the world so it helps sofar have impact , ” he says .
the sofar community thrives because of a strong online presence and word of mouth . the website brings the elements together : musicians , venues and fans . sofar staffers and volunteers sort through thousands of music submissions from unknowns to famous artists , find event spaces as random as people’s bedrooms and forest patches , then invite hopeful music lovers to these secret shows .
sofar seriously enforces some rules , though . you actually have to listen to the music . you need to stop texting during performances . and you’ve gotta stay the whole night .
sofar curates unique and diverse lineups that vary in genre and sound . all music submitted to sofar is listened to by a diverse and knowledgeable team of reviewers , ensuring there is no bias . this allows us to discover the best new music possible for our audiences to enjoy . above all , we’re looking for quality acts that will engage with our guests .
to kill a king as a prime example . the british alternative rock group joined frank turner and bastille for its first tour through the united states . but because to kill a king had played sofar london shows before , davis was able to connect the band with us - based sofar communities . “we had it supplemental to their tour , ” he explains . “so , in nashville , they had a show at the mercy lounge . before that mercy lounge show , we had them play a sofar show so that they could sell tickets . ”
the promotion , prize draw , quiz or competition operated by us ( whether on behalf of sofar or on behalf of the relevant sponsors ) as set out in the competition rules .
although sofar boasts loyal users — upwards of twenty gigs sell out every month in the bay area — a growing number of artists are scrutinizing the huge chasm between company value and compensation .
liniker e os caramelows performing
tua
at sofar são paulo on september 20th , 2017 for give a home 2017 with amnesty international . give a home 2017 : urltoken click h . . .
sofar videos are a form of artist compensation offered by local cities . please note , the majority of sofars are unfilmed . if you are interested in receiving a youtube video of your performance , please discuss this with your local booker . sofar performance videos are hosted on our youtube channel and often promoted on our social media . we will always ask your permission before using it outside of these parameters .
superfood performing “natural supersoul” at sofar london on , 9th february 2018 . we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here : urltoken . . .
marcus alexander & nikos taramanidis performing
journey
at sofar gothenburg on march 14th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every d . . .
наадя performing
легион
at sofar moscow on september 20th , 2017 for give a home 2017 with amnesty international . give a home 2017 : urltoken click here to come to a s . . .
a typical sofar show might feature three or four performers — and they won ' t necessarily all be unknown or up - and - coming artists . “we have bad - ass a & r people on our team , ” boasts westlund . acts as well - known as leon bridges , karen o , bastille and silversun pickups have all played sofar events . the very first sofar l . a . concert featured popular local indie - pop band saint motel . “the main bread and butter is unknown acts ,
says offer ,
but hey — we [ booked ] hozier in a living room in manchester ! ”
cold weather company performing
gettysburg
at sofar philadelphia on july 12th , 2017 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along wi . . .
jouis performing
turtle
at sofar brighton on february 17th 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists , featur . . .
hayley reardon performing “everything else” at sofar london on june 15th , 2017 . we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here : urltoken . . .
following criticism in the media , sofar’s optional artist stipend recently increased . and artist community manager ed burgon , a musician based in london , says that the company is exploring more benefits : a social media component that would allow users to follow artists , for instance , plus coordinating tours through sofar . still , company representatives tend to sound sympathetic while they cry poor , emphasizing that the business runs at a loss .
we’ve teamed up with pledge music to help make this dream a reality are compiling the first ever sofar compilation album – exclusively available to download to the fans who offer their support to us in the next few months . the compilation will consist of 10 amazing artists who have performed at sofar in the past ( including spring offensive , seryn , the miserable rich etc… ) and is an exclusive reward for those who pledge .
candy says performing
whatever comes
at sofar oxford on march 26th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlist . . .
darity performing
wanderlust
at sofar lexington on march 10th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists , fe . . .
oh papa performing
magnetic
at sofar sheffield on january 30th 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists , fe . . .
jmsn performing “drinkin’” at sofar london on june 29th , 2017 . we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here : urltoken see the full . . .
in 2009 , marketing consultant rafe offer and singer - songwriter david j . alexander met whilst watching st . albans - based indie band friendly fires , soon establishing some common ground in that both were of the opinion that the state of music , in particular the live music scene , was not in a good way . as a result , offer and alexander organised a gig of their own – dave was to play some new songs in front of a select few of his and offer’s friends , the venue being his own living room , with only the music doing the talking . the night was a grand success , and thus sofar sounds was born .
joe hertler & the rainbow seekers performing
old love
at sofar chicago on january 5th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , . . .
all that glitters performing
crazy in love
at sofar bath on april 19th 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playl . . .
runson willis iii & the night owl players performing
st . james infirmary
at sofar los angeles on may 19th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a . . .
bia ferreira performing
diga não
at sofar são paulo on march 11th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists . . .
soular system performing
open arms
at sofar orange county on march 9th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with play . . .
carmody performing
before you knew me
at sofar san francisco on february 15th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along w . . .
girlhood performing “say it” at sofar london on march 17th 2018 . we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here : urltoken for a new g . . .
listen to leena performing
something new
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andrea di cesare performing
his second word
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fiona harte performing
white picket fence
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marion harper performing
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in over my head
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stop the hourglass
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the orchestra of syrian musicians performing “nassam alayna al hawa” at sofar london on september 20th , 2017 for give a home 2017 with amnesty international . give a home 2017 : http : / / www . sofarsoun . . .
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amor de siempre
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yes , in the majority of cities . sofar offers two forms of payment - either a video or a flat fee , variable by city . you local artist liaison will discuss these options with you prior to your performance .
sofar – which is short for songs from a room – organises gigs in small locations , including people’s homes , around the world and has showcased more than 12 , 000 artists at more than 4 , 000 live events .
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here i go again
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ghost don ' t follow me
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sofar london has hosted two larger , ticketed events thus far in which large warehouses were transformed into giant living rooms . amazingly enough , the audience remained quiet and respectful , as with the smaller gigs . hernandez hopes los angeles can emulate london’s larger gigs as she’s working on holding a similar festival here called “sofar plus , ” which would be “the same concept just on a bigger scale . ” offer said of the warehouse gigs : “the vibe was incredible . seven hundred people totally focused on the music - - people compared it to burning man . ” here’s hoping los angeles can pull off the same feat . to find sofar gigs in your city , check out their event listings here .
sofar and its audiences are respectful toward hosts and their spaces . our team will be on hand to run the show and clean up afterward . all you need to do is provide the space ! in the unlikely event of an incident , sofar provides a community host assurance promise to repair or replace your property ( exclusions and conditions outlined in the chap ) . more details will be shared and discussed with the local team once your host application has been processed .
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our artist community team is actively exploring ways that you can take sofar on the road with you . sofar is in over 350 cities around the globe , across 60 countries — a huge opportunity for you to share your talent ! if you are interested in playing additional cities , please get in touch with your local booker and they will help connect you to teams in other cities . please note , each individual city has discretion over their bookings and will take your submission into consideration .
of course ! we want to help promote you . we’ll help you set up and sell your merch at your sofar and the mc for the evening will draw attention to your merch during their introduction . you keep 100 percent of your sales .
sofar spread from london to paris , new york , and other cities , arriving in l . a . in january of 2011 with help from kroq ' s casey oliver . today , they host 300 shows a month in 268 cities worldwide .
sofar nyc is on a street near you . from manhattan to brooklyn , east village to west , we host intimate shows and concerts across new york city . experience curated shows of touring acts , exciting artists and local bands in intimate settings .
offer says there are no plans to expand the sofar format into larger venues . “we will never compete with stadiums . we really wanted to help young musicians , then it evolved into a sense of global community . we can empower people differently in l . a . by exposing them to different musicians . ” no matter how much the sofar concept expands globally , offer wants to stay true to that original vision . “somehow we set the rules , and our challenge now is to keep them . ”
a sofar gig is an intimate show held in an unique venue , like someone ' s living room or an antique shop . it typically features three artists , playing four songs each . every lineup is specially curated to give our audiences a diverse show .
“it came to the point where the economics of sofar made that feasible , ” burgon elaborates , adding that they cut back on video contractors in order to bump the artist rate . “but it’s absolutely not the final word on how we compensate artists . ”
i loved the idea , the premise and intimacy of the show ,
says two - time grammy nominee andra day , who has done two sofar performances — one in her hometown of san diego and another at sofar l . a . ' s woman’s day show last year . “it’s actually my favorite way to do a show now , but when i was younger small shows always made me the most nervous . i love to crack jokes or tell stories and be able to engage with the audience on such a personal level . ”
once you’ve created a profile on our website or mobile app , you can apply to attend a show in the city of your choice . if purchasing through our mobile app , you can buy your tickets directly . once you’ve applied to attend an upcoming sofar , your name will be entered into a draw , from which our local teams will select their guests . our team works hard to make sure everyone who applies has the chance to attend a sofar , so if you’re not chosen , please apply again ! visit how it works to learn more .
most frequently , though , davis helps establish new sofar chapters and assist volunteer leaders in organizing the shows and maintaining the brand’s identity . he cites the challenges of understanding cultural differences in international cities such as rio de janeiro , while also making sure that bands in the likes of
“basically what sofar does is take these positive values that allows diy to happen , like people being willing to volunteer or play for little money , and it exploits them , ” johnson reckons . “these shows sound like great ideas if you don’t know where the money goes . ”
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the guest lists became more competitive , and the celebrity of the performers grew . robert pattinson , best known for his acting role in the twilight series , performed in the early days , and more recently pop outfit bastille and electropop duo sylvan esso have jammed at london sofar gigs .


sweetheart video is a canadian pornographic film studio based in montreal , quebec .

the studio was founded by jonathan blitt and pornographic actress nica noelle in 2008 , and it specializes in lesbian-themed films .

noelle initially wrote and directed all the films , but she left the studio in 2011 .

subsequent films were initially written and directed by other people in the adult industry , including melissa monet , dana vespoli , and james avalon ; vespoli now exclusively writes and directs all the films .

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acclaimed feature director james avalon has been retained to take over couples - friendly studio sweet sinner , as well as the newly created sweet sinema . in regard to sweetheart video , mile high media is interested in speaking with qualified adult vignette and feature directors in the lesbian genre . interested directors may email jon blitt at [ email protected ]
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a pie - maker , with the power to bring dead people back to life , solves murder mysteries with his alive - again childhood sweetheart , a cynical private investigator , and a lovesick waitress .
if you’re trying to figure out what to watch next , a great place to start are the 30 best shows on amazon prime video right now , and none of these titles are currently available on netflix .
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montreal —mile high media has announced the amicable parting of ways with its contract director , nica noelle . after years helping to develop and run several of mile high’s studios , nica is moving on to pursue other ventures . mile high media vice president jon blitt has issued assurances that the studios formerly under noelle’s care—sweet sinner , sweetheart video and sweet sinema—will maintain the same level of excellence , while evolving under the care of new directors .
after having success in asia , businessman aksel borgen is asked back to his hometown in norway to save an important local firm despite it being 20 years since he was sentenced and later acquitted for murdering his high school sweetheart .
for a feature on storytelling in the adult industry that ran in the april 2014 issue of avn magazine , reporter jason lyon interviewed a dozen big names in the business , including director dana vespoli . her dv productions titles are released by evil angel , and she also directs all - girl movies for mile high media studio sweetheart video . avn is posting longer versions of the interviews as separate stories online . click here to see the digital print edition ; see bottom of article for links to individual interviews online .
vespoli : i shot a lesbian anal pov for evil that releases in march , and i’m just finishing my second feature for them as well . for sweetheart we are getting ready to shoot a movie around dani daniels , which i’m excited about . she’s lovely and the real deal .
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while netflix features more and better original programming , amazon prime video holds their own in that department , and they continue to beef up their offerings . as far as licensed content goes , however , amazon prime may hold a slight edge , thanks to owning exclusive rights to hbo’s back catalog .
people have different sexual fantasies and preferences , so mile high media is committed to establishing studios catering to the various consumer needs . sweetheart video produces lesbian movies with more realistic sex . sweet sinner provides a new kind of erotica for couples , offering real lovemaking and real orgasms . reality junkies specializes in producing reality - based vignettes using the sexiest porn stars . doghouse digital , mile high media’s first studio , releases gonzo dvds with the following niches : interracial , gay , pov , foot fetish , ass fetish and more . recent addition sweet sinema produces high - end interpretations of classic hollywood movies .
when you join sweetheart video or any of the mile high media sites , you will also get complimentary access to the entire network , with a plethora of new porn movies coming out from sweetsinner , reality junkies , and doghouse digital . you’ll be able to enjoy unlimited streaming and downloads from any of the sites , and browse the categories of the entire network . you get 4 porn sites for the price of one , with daily updates and a huge library of porn movies going back to 2011 , with pornstar profiles , picture sets , behind - the - scene extras . you will never again have a boring night !
vespoli : nica noelle introduced me to the owner of mile high just before she began working with aebn . i had performed a few times for sweetheart , and had been directing lesbian movies through filly films . mile high gave me a shot with “lesbian adventures : older women / younger girls” and it has continued from there .
so , don ' t hesitate , take a peek inside and discover the wide range of lesbian porn we have to offer , with fingering , cunilingus , analingus , lesbian step sisters and naughty prison lesbians . sweetheart video will give you true high quality porn , with real orgasms , where you can see the toes curl and the eyes roll back from the joy of a true and genuine orgasm . and if this wasn ' t enough , with each scene , you ' ll get to flick through hires picture sets form each and every scene , so you can literally plaster your wall with pictures of rachel steel , alexis texas , or karlee grey .
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the harbinger is the exclusive student - run news program for shawnee mission east high school in prairie village , ks . staffed by approximately 60 dedicated super - students and overseen by adviser c . dow tate , the print and online publications have won numerous national awards . the harbinger is published in print every two weeks and its website edition is updated daily . the website edition includes blogs , live video , photo galleries and stories not published in the . . . read full »
ned possesses the unique talent of being able to bring the dead to life merely by touching them . however , the person may remain alive only for one minute , or else someone else dies for them . a second touch will render the person dead again , unable to be revived . through his connections with pi emerson cod , ned revives his childhood sweetheart , chuck . the trio , aided occasionally by olive snook , helps solve the mysteries of various murders , whose murderer is often surprising .
acquitted follows the story of aksel borgen , a norwegian business man who has worked his way to the top during his 20 years in asia having left his native town after being acquitted of the murder of his high school sweetheart . when his home town ' s cornerstone business is threatened by bankruptcy , aksel returns to save the place that once turned its back on him . the past has not been forgotten . his arrival tears old wounds apart and new conflicts arise as the past meets the present . acquitted shadows a battle of guilt , revenge and hope of reconciliation , the man who pleaded not guilty is still judged by society .
“sweetheart of the song tra bong” refutes the idea of women as one - dimensional beings who serve only to offer comfort to men . fossie assumes that if he brings mary anne over to the relatively comfortable quarters he and his men keep , he will gain her comfort and companionship and she will remain unaffected by her surroundings . this fantasy is immediately shattered as mary anne is instantly curious about the things surrounding her—from the language and the locals to the ammunition and the procedures and finally the nature of war itself . the irony of this story is that mary anne’s new reality agrees with her , perhaps more than her conventional life . she is enlivened and empowered by war : its influence prompts her to make plans for future travel and to attempt to steer her path away from the life she earlier considered desirable . ironically , although her soldier boyfriend brings her over to be a comfort while he is in the midst of war , in the end , mary anne’s conversion makes her hungrier for adventure than he is .
clementine , affectionately nicknamed clem by many of her companions , is a main character in telltale games ' the walking dead video game series . she serves as the deuteragonist of season one and season three , and the protagonist of season two and season four . a mature , kind , and polite girl , she acts as the moral compass of the group , and tries her best to maintain the humanity of the group in a post - apocalyptic world . after losing the people closest to her , clementine becomes hardened and more mature in her outlook , but still bravely overcomes the dangers of a post - apocalyptic world head - on and tries her best to maintain some of her previous faith in humanity , hanging on to what lee taught her and her own values . as time goes on , however , clementine develops more brash and forceful traits , distrusting others and doing whatever it takes to stay alive . she holds a firm belief that nothing good will come out of being in group anymore , and regularly stays by herself . now a matured late teen , clementine is a far more independent individual , making her own choices based on her own beliefs and values .
4 seasons , 29 episodes | imdb : 8 . 3 / 10 eastbound and down tracks the brash , blowhard kenny powers , a once - superstar major - league baseball relief pitcher , whose catchphrase was “you’re f * cking out . ” he was the “man who could throw his ball fast as f * ck , ” but after his rocket arm began to fail him and he resorted to steroids , he quickly flamed out and was driven out of the sport . trying to make his way back through the minor league system , danny mcbride’s character is broke and forced to live with his brother ( deadwood ’s john hawkes ) and take employ as the small - town’s substitute coach . “yeah . your new teacher cusses . let’s get used to it , okay . ” kenny also runs into a fellow teacher , april “big cannons” buchanan , his old high - school sweetheart , and tries to reignite the flame with her , but is repeatedly shut down . eastbound and down is not for everyone , and the over - the - top antics of mcbride’s character may wear thin for some , but few shows are as rowdy and in - your - face funny as the hbo series .
o’brien says the most enduring vietnam stories are those that are between the absolutely unbelievable and the mundane . rat kiley , who has a reputation for exaggeration , tells a story of his first assignment in the mountains of chu lai , in a protected and isolated area where he ran an aid station with eight other men near a river called the song tra bong . one day , eddie diamond , the highest ranking man in his company and a pleasure - seeker , jokingly suggests that the area is so unguarded and seemingly safe that you could even bring a girl to the camp there . a younger medic , mark fossie , seems interested in the idea and goes off to write a letter . six weeks later , his elementary school sweetheart , mary anne bell , arrives , carried in by helicopter with a resupply shipment . fossie explains that getting her to camp was difficult but not impossible and for the next two weeks , they carry on like school children . mary anne is curious and a fast learner—she picks up some vietnamese and learns how to cook . when four casualties come in , she isn’t afraid to tend to them , learning how to repair arteries and shoot morphine . she drops her fussy feminine habits and cuts her hair short .
xbiz recently sat down with veteran porn star and director dana vespoli , who just released her feature film debut last month for evil angel .
i always say that at heart i am a gonzo director . gonzo is what brought me into this industry . - dana vespoli , director
vespoli , a san francisco native , broke into adult as a performer in 2003 . she picked up the camera three years later , shooting fetish , pov and vignette features for a number of studios .
her niche is mostly vignette movies with darker storylines , as well as pov - type scenarios .
dana vespoli : i had been a fan of porn for a long time , and it continued through college , where i would rent movies . i had been a huge fan of john leslie , joey silvera and john stagliano and was also a fan of all the old caballero movies . i entered the industry after doing production work on softcore movies , and talking to some hardcore performers who were on set .
xbiz : you were a performer before becoming a director . what prompted the transition ?
vespoli : i began performing with the intention of becoming a director . one day , at the end of 2005 , i heard that digital sin was looking for a director . i had bought a camera and had been practicing shooting , and felt confident enough to contact them and ask for a directing deal .
xbiz : we saw that you also became an evil angel director . are you still going to continue to direct for mile high ?
vespoli : i actually haven’t worked steadily for 10 straight years — there were one and two year long breaks in there . nevertheless , i’ve certainly learned quite a bit . as a performer it’s important to have boundaries . there is nothing wrong with looking at a director and saying “that scares me” or “i just can’t do that . i don’t feel right about it . ” a lot of performers , women and girls especially , come into this industry and think having hard limits means they’re a pain in the ass and no one will want to shoot them . i’ve been the girl who acquiesces and then feels like shit after , and it isn’t worth it . no amount of money is worth it . i became the woman who can say “i’m sorry , that’s not what we agreed upon . i can’t do that , we will have to do something else instead . ” too often i have seen girls go along with things of which they are clearly conflicted . in the end , if you do it enough times , it ruins your health both mentally and physically . it’s important to understand exactly what is expected of you before agreeing to a shoot , so you don’t waste your time or the director’s time .
as a director i have learned how to be efficient with time , with money , with communication .
it is helpful when everyone is working harmoniously , and it keeps the energy up as well as being mindful that lounging around on set all day costs everyone money .
the industry has taken a hit in this economy , so money is something we all have to think about . that said , an efficient set keeps everyone happy . as a director i’ve also learned to be bold , take risks and break some rules with regard to how i shoot .
vespoli : i don’t have a favorite genre per se . i always say that at heart i am a gonzo director . gonzo is what brought me into this industry — movies from stagliano , joey silvera and john leslie .
at heart i am a voyeur — my kink is watching . i’m a better director than performer by virtue of the fact that i like to watch . i like to document and revisit the memory later .
as long as it’s authentic , and as long as it is intense then i’m happy .
when i’m shooting camera and i’m happy with a scene there are obvious signs : i’m chewing on my lip and i barely blink . i’ve done this with both boy / girl and girl / girl .
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blitt said , “we wish nica the best , as we acknowledge her numerous contributions to mile high media during our period of collaboration . she has been instrumental in shaping the ‘sweet studios’ into their critically acclaimed success . our consumers can rest easy knowing their favorite studios will remain true to their origin , while continuing to evolve . “
nica noelle said , “i’m very proud of the studios i created for mile high media , and being their exclusive director for four years was a very rewarding experience for me . i am confident that the studios will continue to succeed under new writers and directors , and i thank mile high for giving me the opportunity to grow into the filmmaker i am today . ”
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vivid imagination , blurred lines between dreams and reality , intense sex and stunning conclusions—all these aspects of dana vespoli’s work orbit around an essential element in her films : an expertly told story . i contact vespoli by email , and we arrange a time for a phone interview .
i start by asking vespoli if her stories arise out of her vision for the sex scenes , or if the story itself forms in her mind first .
“you know , i never think in terms of sex scenes . the sex scenes just come . what i think about are relationships between people . that’s the thing that really interested me , and that’s why so much of my work i think is very psychological . i mean , most of my features are about people , romantic relationships—not even romantic , but just relationships that are charged—and conflict . and so the sex just sort of naturally comes out of that , because sex for me has always been about more than getting off . in fact rarely is it even about getting off . it’s a means for working through things . and also the getting off happens ! but an orgasm to me is also about more than getting off . so that’s really what drew me to making porn , and that’s mostly what drives the stories that i create . ”
when i ask vespoli if she feels she can express things in adult that cannot be expressed in other forms of storytelling , she replies , “no . i think of [ mainstream ] filmmakers like catherine breillat who never let the sex stop her . a lot of her stuff is incredible graphic—it’s just not as long ! ” vespoli laughs .
but then vespoli recalls what attracted her to porn , mentioning the work of radley metzger , john stagliano , john leslie and joey silvera . she adds , “i like the freedom ! you know ? i like the freedom that comes with making movies in the adult industry . there are no restrictions for me , really . i mean , certainly there are restrictions—i can’t shoot enemas or fisting . but the technical stuff aside , i feel like i’m free to do a lot more .
“from a time when i was very young and discovered my first porn movie , along with being sort of aroused , to me it represented this freedom to do whatever you feel like . and that always stayed with me as a very weird , nostalgic , kind of romantic perspective . i think being young and seeing old caballero movies for the first time , the world that these people lived in where they had sex on airplanes , and they would have sex everywhere , and they were having so much fun , ” vespoli laughs . “so that always stayed with me , and that kind of began my love of adult movies . ”
i ask vespoli about the convention of four or five sex scenes so often expected in adult movies .
“i throw it out the window . i don’t obey those rules . i don’t direct the sex . i think every director has their own goals when it comes to the actual sex . it’s really important to me that the sex be as authentic as possible . the hard part for me is really just in the casting and finding the people that i believe can do what i’d like to see them do . and then i also like to leave room for discovery . i like to watch people find something in the scenes for themselves . so i keep the sets very small , because i feel like you’re going to get a better performance if you don’t have a million people watching . ”
while viewing descent , i had a powerful personal response that i share with vespoli . the intensity of some of the scenes were beyond my personal comfort level , but the heartfelt way the story was being told and the sincere manner in which she portrayed her character inspired a level of trust in me as a viewer . it kept me watching , even if it was difficult , because i wanted to see where her artistic vision would lead . so i asked vespoli if she thinks about this relationship with viewer .
“it’s funny you should say that , ” she replies . vespoli describes the editing of a scene in her soon - to - be - released evil angel feature hollywood babylon . ( “a kind of a love letter to los angeles , to hollywood . it’s very pulp , ” says vespoli . “it’s very strange , kind of creepy , like a lot of the stuff i like to do . ” ) in the scene , a woman speaks with a detective , describing an audition she recently took before a producer .
“he [ the detective ] is asking her what happened . so we see her , she’s narrating it as it’s happening , and what she’s saying contradicts what’s happening in the scene , which is she’s trying to lead the detective to believe that it was a regular audition and that she had to read a monologue—and what we’re seeing is that he had forceable sex . and i remember just sitting with the editor , and it made me so uncomfortable watching it . it’s not a rape . it’s not a rape . and it’s not even forceable , ” says vespoli , as she recalls elements of the scene .
“but there was a moment where i said ‘is this too much ? ’ i could feel the discomfort , ” she continued . “at the same time i was like : it drives the story , this is happening . and it happens in life . so there are those times when i’m telling a story and i have to remind myself—and stagliano has done this for me before , he’s like : ‘remember , this is a porn , you have to remember that this is a porn . ’ and so sometimes through shooting or through editing , i struggle a little bit with what is my goal . what am i trying to share ? and what i always maintain is that for me , sex is about more than just getting off . sex drives us . and i like to believe i make movies for people who are active viewers , not passive viewers , and it forces people to feel . because again , if i believe it’s about more than getting off , if it’s about self - discovery , communication , and all these things , then i’m sharing something that’s moving and difficult … i don’t like the porn that’s there just for shock value , just to upset the viewer . ”
speaking of the performers in the hollywood babylon scene she just discussed , vespoli says , “these were two performers i trust very much , and they understood what they were doing going into it , and the female—she was very happy with it and it was also an experience . it’s kind of like a trust exercise , because we’re there and i’m trusting her to let me know if things get to be too much , and she’s trusting me that i’m not exploiting her or there to upset her . we understood what was happening . we check in , make sure everything’s ok .
“so yes , to answer your question , i do think about the viewer a lot . ”
i ask vespoli what it feels like to see the end result of her creativity and imagination on screen .
“you know , it’s hard for me to watch a movie all the way through , because i’m going to pick at it . i just do . it’s something i have to go look at a long time down the road , ” vespoli laughs , “because it’s still too new i’ll want to just pick at it . ‘oh , i should have held this shot longer’ or ‘damn , there was a dog outside the whole time , barking . why didn’t i know this during that scene ! ’ these kinds of things .
“i just sort of have the process with me always , ” she continues . “i’ve never watched forsaken from beginning to end . or descent from beginning to end . i can’t .
“in a couple years i’ll go back and i’ll watch . i’ve done that . i’ve watched movies that i’ve shot—a long time later . and then it’s been a long enough time that i have new eyes , and i can have some distance from it , and watch and go : ‘oh , that was good ! i like that . ’ or have some nostalgia related to it , like i remember what we did that day .
“actually , you know what ? i think i’m just really neurotic ! ” vespoli concludes with a laugh .
i ask vespoli if there’s anything else she would like to say about storytelling in adult .
“i enjoy the process . the features , those were always my passion projects . and i’m just happy to do them , and i love it . it’s torturous , but i love it . ”
i started off with a notion that storytelling in porn is a quiet creative force within the industry . but as i spoke with these writers , directors and performers , i quickly realized i was wrong about one thing . there is nothing quiet about the art of telling a story in the adult industry . it defines all aspects of adult entertainment at its best , from providing the compelling narrative for a single scene all the way to constructing the architecture of a grand epic adventure .
the only thing quiet about storytelling in adult is the silence of those who take it for granted .
and so as i end my journey , i find myself looking ahead at what’s to come . the challenges that the future will bring are as real as ever . yet i have found renewed hope after hearing these storytellers share their tales of hard work , creativity , ingenuity , dedication and pride . they are uniting sex with an art form that is timeless . they are traveling through the most mysterious corridors of the creative process , all for the chance to feel those fleeting , but powerful moments of joy when they finally emerge with a well - told story onscreen . they are conjuring up a hopeful future every day they bring their storylines to life—one character at a time .
celebrate them . make sure their story is told from every rooftop in the industry .
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a sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid - life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter ' s best friend .
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a young f . b . i . cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer , a madman who skins his victims .
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an insomniac office worker , looking for a way to change his life , crosses paths with a devil - may - care soapmaker , forming an underground fight club that evolves into something much , much more .
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mathilda , a 12 - year - old girl , is reluctantly taken in by léon , a professional assassin , after her family is murdered . léon and mathilda form an unusual relationship , as she becomes his protégée and learns the assassin ' s trade .
after his death sometime in his forty - third year , suburbanite lester burnham tells of the last few weeks of his life , during which he had no idea of his imminent passing . he is a husband to real estate agent carolyn burnham and father to high school student janie burnham . although lester and carolyn once loved each other , they now merely tolerate each other . typical wallflower janie too hates both her parents , the three who suffer individually in silence in their home life . janie tries to steer clear of both her parents . carolyn , relatively new to the real estate business , wants to create the persona of success to further her career , she aspiring to the professional life of buddy kane , the king of the real estate business in their neighborhood . lester merely walks mindlessly through life , including at his job in advertising . his company is downsizing , and he , like all the other employees , has to justify his position to the newly hired efficiency expert to keep his job . things change . . .
when ricky is filming jane while she strips for him , the light in his room is on , and it should have given the room enough illumination as to create a reflection in the glass .
: i need a father who ' s a role model , not some horny geek - boy who ' s gonna spray his shorts whenever i bring a girlfriend home from school . what a lame - o . someone really should just put him out of his misery .
thanks to all at the donmar warehouse in london and dr . bill and alice
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chuck doesn ' t tell ned that she kept her father alive after ned brought him back , and dwight dixon dies because of it . meanwhile , ned and olive are left to solve the murder of one of the contestants . . .
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throughout the series , the way ned ' s gift works contradicts itself . most notably , his entire business is based around touching dead fruit to make it ripe again for use in his pies . when he touches the fruit , it is restored to its pristine physical shape . however when he touches a sentient creature that has died , the broken / harmed / rotted body remains that way .
: happens all the time ; you do something mean or hurtful to someone like tell a secret . . . bang ! you ' re dead .
: or bang ! you ' re not really dead , you ' re just pretending to be dead while other people who think you ' re dead are heartbroken .
: or bang ! you talk too much and you both go wait in the car .
this was my number one show to watch . i have decided not to start watching a new show so that i won ' t be disappointed because of it ' s abrupt end . i loved the show . even though it was frustrating regarding the plot line , the writing and humor got me every show . they could have found a loophole . there is always a loophole , especially with such a magical plot line . everyone on the show was very talented , and i could believe their fanciful characters . the musical numbers helped drive the suspension of disbelief . glee has show us that . the only reason i turned to glee was because of the loss of pushing daisies . it is much less mature and negative in humor , but it has it ' s fun parts too . i wish that a show like this would get more support .
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aksel must choose between his two lives . after an unexpected confession and surprising dna test result , the police are sure they have found the true killer , but eva thinks something isn ' t quite right .
the police are looking for aksel ' s bloody t - shirt from 20 years back , but he can ' t remember anything about the night karine was killed . eva ' s behavior causes frustration and concern for her family .
a new tragedy strikes lifjord and aksel is hopeful that the karine case can be resolved once and for all . amina faces a difficult dilemma .
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a newspaper journalist revealing fraud in a large multinational company , finds his family involved , ruining his career , family relations , and entangles him in a following mystery .
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valkyrien centers on a doctor who runs an illegal , underground clinic in an old bomb shelter , where he treats criminals , emergency patients , and others who can ' t or won ' t seek medical help in a regular hospital .
the brutal murder of a french citizen sees french homicide investigator kahina zadi ( leïla bekhti ) go to kiruna , sweden . together with rutger burlin ( peter stormare ) she begins an investigation that soon takes on staggering proportions .
during a snowy christmas season in sweden , psychologist and profiler inger johanne vik finds not only herself but also her autistic daughter drawn into the investigation of a number of . . . see full summary »
a mother sends postcards to her estranged son and daughter inviting them back to the guest house they grew up in . she gives each of her children one piece of advice and leaves them to ponder the meaning .
to protect his family , police detective nikolai covers up a murder case . but when his co - investigator anniken suspects foul play , he is trapped in a dangerous game on duty , blurring the line between right and wrong .
a student at the police academy is tasked to study a cold case : the murder of a pregnant woman on a swedish beach 25 years ago .
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quirky police detective , in finland , delves into his mind palace to solve despicable crimes all the while trying to keep his family together . if sherlock was based in finland this would be it .
two 15 year old boys secretly meet up in the forest , only to witness a blood bath . they are seen , but escape trying to keep this as a secret , both in fear of the perpetrator and that their secret is revealed .
acquitted
premiered norway ' s tv2 in march 2015 and attracted a record 660 , 000 viewers .
acquitted
was also twitter ' s top trending topic in norway .
good things : the cinematography of the series is impressive . the actors give a solid performance . the music helps the atmosphere of the series to stay consistently gripping . every second contains an excellent amount of uncomfortable tension that prevents the otherwise overdramatized script from falling into the soap opera category . at the same time , the script is still plagued by some serious illogicalities . it is simply questionable whether an international high tech company could have been managed successfully by a woman whose behavior is seriously neurotic at worst and someone whose background is such a huge question mark could work as a big shot in an investment company and stay married with the same woman for 17 years . moreover , it is nothing short of unconvincing that the small town in which the events of this series take place could be so remarkably void of people who would just listen to reason and act sensibly under most circumstances . summary : while i still enjoy to watch the series , i can ' t help being nagged by the feeling that something just doesn ' t make sense in the script .
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the wrestling episode : the g . l . o . w . episode of netflix’s ‘glow’
loosely based on phillip k . dick’s 1962 novel of the same name ( it also bears some resemblance to philip roth’s the plot against america ) , the man in the high castle is set in an alternative , dystopian world where germany won world war ii . basically , the east coast is occupied by the germans , and the west coast is occupied by the japanese , and there’s a no - man’s land in between . exec - produced by ridley scott and frank spotnitz ( the x - files ) , the series sees various characters working to form a resistance against their occupation by collecting “forbidden newsreels” that show the alternate history in which the allies won the war in an effort to reveal a larger truth about how the world should be . a dark exploration of what it means to be american , the man in the high castle is a well - acted , tense , and often violent dystopian thriller with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers guessing .