SOFT PLAY - Punks Dead

 

1. Who are SOFT PLAY?

SOFT PLAY are a punk band from Royal Tunbridge Wells, England. They were previously known as SLAVES and have a sound that mixes punk/hard core with what might be described as a rap vocal delivery. They have been playing together since 2012 and Punks Dead (August, 2013) is the first single from their fourth album Heavy Jelly (July, 2024). 

2. What kind of tune is Punks Dead?

Punks Dead is one of the greatest punk songs you will ever hear. Born out of anger and refuting the general publics' fucking nasty and stupid comments about the band's name change it really has a bit of vitriol. It is hardcore punk while having a laugh. Massive riffs and not much else needed really.

3. Who do SOFT PLAY sound similar to?

TURNSILE, Kid Kapichi, RAT BOY, and sometimes they remind me of Japandroids. 

4. Which bands have influenced SOFT PLAY?

They say some of the influences they share together as young'uns are The Clash, Rancid, The Ramones, Gang of Four, and Talking Heads.

5. What have the press said about Punks Dead?

“Abrasive and agitated, with relentless guitars punctuating each line of feigned fury” – Far Out Magazine.

“Ferocious” – NME.

“A hard hitting and brutally honest song in every aspect” – For The Punks.

"Thought you were rowdy,

Thought you were punks,

What the fuck's with the new name?

SOFT PLAY more like soft cunts"