Sofi Tukker

Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern are a genre-defying duo known for their global perspective in electronic music. Their sound draws its inspiration from many sources such as local African rhythms as well as their travels across continents.

At Brown University, they first wrote their signature hit song “Drinkee”, which has amassed millions of streams on Spotify and was even used in an Apple Watch commercial.

What is Sofi Tukker?

Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern form Sofi Tukker, an energetic duo that has brought its unique brand of dance-pop to festival crowds and youth-hungry companies alike. Part of Sofi Tukker’s success can be traced back to streaming-service algorithms prioritizing athletic, genre-spanning sounds like theirs – which in turn helped propel their popularity further.

Sofi and Tucker met while studying Portuguese and development studies at Brown University; Tucker was studying music technology. Once they realized how much they shared musically and philosophically, they started creating music together.

Sofi Tukker’s music marries pulsating beats and atmospheric melodies into an exhilarating yet tranquil soundscape, creating something both vibrant and soothing. Their ethos of inclusivity extends especially to queer communities and drag culture; thus fostering an ever-loyal and supportive fanbase known as The Freak Fam. Their performances never fail to bring crowds of music lovers from diverse backgrounds together for an experience unlike any other; catch one of Sofi Tukker’s shows on The BREAD Tour’s stop in Los Angeles this Saturday 2 November 2! See you there!

How did Sofi Tukker get started?

As audiences began turning away from EDM‘s overly-dramatic beats, audiences increasingly craved dance music with a light tropical sound. Sofi Tukker’s sound fit this niche perfectly and their first song, “Drinkee,” became an instantaneous success; climbing charts and appearing in major advertisements including those for Apple Watch (leading to full collaboration between Sofi Tukker and Apple Watch).

Tucker Halpern and Sophie Hawley-Weld have an engaging, infectious energy on stage that shows in their performances. Both singers and players–Hawley-Weld on vocals and Halpern on guitar and monkey bar percussion–create captivating performances together.

This duo released their second album, Wet Tennis, in 2022 and their 2017 single “Best Friend” served as the background music to Apple’s full iPhone X commercial reveal at an Apple event; additionally it can be found within FIFA 18.

What is the relationship between Sofi Tukker?

Corporate sponsorship has become one of the main ways for musicians to sustain themselves, particularly during an era of declining album sales and anemic streaming payouts. SOFI TUKKER stands out as an exceptional duo in tapping corporate patronage for musical artists’ survival, using its danceable, positivity-focused music in global commercials such as Apple or Peloton ads to form community through their songs that is both accessible and infectious. Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern know just how to harness it – an ability that SOFI TUKKER has mastered in creating global commercials over their career spanning over 10 years of existence!

SOFI TUKKER’s new song “Jacare” is an inspiring dance party track written entirely in Portuguese to support LGBTQ+ communities and celebrate empowerment, sexuality and self-pleasure. Their latest record indicates just the start of SOFI TUKKER’s 2023 plans — touring new albums together with artists Mahmut Orhan and Bomba Estereo will take them across multiple countries; so don’t miss your chance to catch them live near you!

What is the creative process of Sofi Tukker?

Sofi Tukker creates dance music characterized by global rhythms and genre fusion. Their unique combination of sounds and styles sets them apart in the ever-evolving music landscape.

Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern collaborate to produce infectious beats. As friends, their relationship allows for creative freedom and exploration – the result being an impressive musical duo capable of reaching global audiences.

Their engaging live performances and playful nature have established them as a beloved name in dance music culture, appearing in movies and television shows including iPhone X commercial reveal as well as FIFA 18 video game commercial reveal.

Sofi Tukker returns four years after their debut album Treehouse with their second offering Wet Tennis, reflecting both their artistic growth and personal evolution as artists and demonstrating their dedication to self-development and empowerment.