The Softer Side

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Getting our first instruments as kids changed everything—it led us to each down paths of creativity, to find one another and collaborating, and to ultimately forming The Softer Side. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Face to Face, Big Choice Propagandhi, Supporting Caste Slick Shoes, Rusty We all like a lot of the same music, and have a variety of influences, but these three albums were a big part of our musical upbringing and have definitely influenced us as musicians and songwriters. We could wax poetic on all of these great albums! Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Don’t Forget Me” “Don’t Forget Me” opens our 2024 EP Deathbed, exploring reflection, direction, and legacy. From sunrise to sunset, each moment shapes what we leave behind—set to heartfelt lyrics, bold guitar riffs, rich harmonies, and driving rhythm. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? We were lucky enough to play southern dates of the Warped Tour in both 2023 and 2024. Being part of a festival that has had such a profound impact on music—and performing alongside many of our idols—was a truly humbling experience. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? Absolutely—collaborating with our musical heroes, playing as many shows as we can, and creating music that resonates with people on various emotional levels. The list keeps growing as we do!