The Softer Side “Rise From The Deathbed” On Dual EP Vinyl Release

Rise From The Deathbed is the new limited edition dual EP vinyl release from Jacksonville, FL’s The Softer Side that combines their 2013 and 2024 EPs, Rise From The Embers and Deathbed, that were both mixed and mastered by Paul Lapinski at My Platinum Sound. 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. Rise From The Deathbed is a joint release from the trio of Double Helix Records (USA), High End Denim Records (Canada) and Pee Records (Australia).

The Softer Side‘s latest EP, 2024’s Deathbed 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. 2013’s Rise From The Embers features well-crafted songs with catchy and meaningful lyrics. Skate punk, pop punk, and melodic rock vibes permeate this EP. This release also featured Peter Mosley (Yellowcard / Inspection 12) on bass guitar.

“‘Deathbed’ and ‘Rise from the Embers’ mark two key moments in our journey as a band. ‘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.” (guitarist Scott Sugarman)