SOFTCULT
– Announce November UK headline dates
– ‘Heaven’ EP out now
2024 has already seen Softcult, the Canadian twin sibling duo of Mercedes (she/her) and Phoenix (they/them) Arn-Horn, tour across North America, Australia & Mexico, be nominated for Alternative Album of the Year at the Juno Awards, on the cover of Spotify’s new MARROW playlist (4.7 million followers), and release a new EP called ‘Heaven’ on May 24th. Now, they prepare to return to the UK, bringing the new tracks to headline dates across the country in November.
The band comment: “We’re so excited to have the chance to bring Heaven to the UK with this run of shows. These will be the last shows touring this EP before we hide away in the studio to finish our debut LP, so we want make them extra special.”
Softcult UK live dates:
Nov 06: BIRMINGHAM Flapper
Nov 07: GLASGOW King Tuts
Nov 08: MANCHESTER Night & Day* www.gigsandtours.com
Nov 10: BRISTOL The Lanes
Nov 12: LONDON The Underworld
Ticket info: https://shop.softcult.band/
Imagine a world where everyone is accepted for who they are; where everyone has equal opportunity; where one’s background or identity does not dictate how they’re perceived by society; where privilege and advantages are recognised and shared to build stronger communities that celebrate diversity, difference, and otherness as strengths.
That’s ‘Heaven’ –– the new EP from Softcult calls attention to the contradiction of a society obsessed with the afterlife. Over its six tracks, Heaven further extends Softcult’s eclectic and wide-ranging sonic universe with elements of shoe gaze, grunge, riot grrrl, and pop.
Born in the studio, Softcult are building their own universe. With Phoenix running point on production, engineering, and artwork, Mercedes directing/editing their videos, and both writing astoundingly-intimate lyrics about self-empowerment amidst social, political, and environmental collapse, the duo is about as DIY as it gets. They create and produce their own zine called SCripture, and are active participants in their Softcult Discord server, a safe online community for their fans, as spotlighted by AltPress.
‘Heaven’ EP listening links: https://orcd.co/softcultheavenep
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My life is a soundtrack, i track my life through music, photography is my passion, my escape, my expression. Without both i have pieces missing, thankfully i’m blessed and get to combine both.
Born in Manchester, lived in Australia for 22 years where i was heavily involved in the Australian Music Industry, firstly in bands (Singer) and then managing bands (all original), I moved back to the UK, Wales specifically 10 years ago
