The Softer Side releases “Rise from the Deathbed” EP on vinyl
THE SOFTER SIDE - RISE FROM THE DEATHBED
“Rise from the Deathbed” is the new limited-edition dual EP vinyl release from Jacksonville, FL melodic punk rockers The Softer Side. Formed in 1999 and composed of members from legendary North Florida bands Inspection 12, Whaleface, Hatrick, and Redline, The Softer Side is known for tight guitar riffs, pounding drums, creative bass lines, and ultra-melodic vocals.
Their latest EP, Deathbed (2024), is a treat for longtime fans and new listeners discovering them for the first time. It showcases six songs blending skate punk, pop punk, rock, folk, and metal influences. Deathbed offers an emotional, immersive auditory experience, combining raw storytelling with infectious punk rock energy.
Rise from the Embers (2013) features well-crafted songs with catchy and meaningful lyrics. Skate punk, pop punk, and melodic rock vibes permeate this EP. This release also includes Peter Mosley (former Yellowcard bassist and current Inspection 12 guitarist) on bass guitar.
Both EPs were mixed and mastered by Paul Lapinski of My Platinum Sound whose credits include Yellowcard, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Inspection 12, Fishbone, Evergreen Terrace, and more. Altogether, this dual EP vinyl release delivers nearly an hour of intense, heartfelt, and creative melodic punk rock anthems, capturing the evolution and depth of The Softer Side’s signature sound. For fans of said member bands, as well as Yellowcard, No Use For A Name, The Ataris, Face To Face, Strung Out, Rufio.
This is a joint release from Double Helix Records, High End Denim Records, and Pee Records.
Here's what the band has to say about the release:
"‘Deathbed’ and ‘Rise from the Embers’ mark two key moments in our journey as a band,” says guitarist Scott. “‘Deathbed’ being more of an intense and reflective journey lyrically and musically, akin to where we are at this point in our lives, while ‘Rise from the Embers’ takes us back to the high-energy skate punk and pop punk that defined our early years, but with greater sincerity and polish. It's really amazing that we now have both of these EPs packaged together on vinyl for everyone to experience."
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