The Soft Pack

The Soft Pack biography

The Soft Pack is an indie rock band from San Diego.

History

The band was originally named The Muslims, but changed the name due to "ignorant and racist" comments. The band formed in San Diego but are now based in Los Angeles.

Having released records through labels such as 1928 Recordings, Sweet Tooth Records, Caspian Records and I Hate Rock n' Roll, the band is currently signed to Kemado Records.

The band recently signed a deal with Heavenly Recordings/Coopertive Music. The band released their debut full length album, The Soft Pack, on Kemado Records on February 26, 2010. It was produced by Eli Janney and recorded in Brooklyn, NY at Saltlands Studio.

The band's single "Answer to Yourself" was the final song streamed on WOXY.com before its sudden shutdown on March 23, 2010. Since August 2010 it's also used for the new commercial of the Dutch beerbrand "Grolsch" On June 8, 2010, the indie rock band Nada Surf released a cover of The Soft Pack's "Bright Side" on their all-covers album "If I Had a Hi-Fi."

Band members

  • Matt Lamkin – Vocals, guitar
  • Matty McLoughlin – Guitar
  • David Lantzman – Bass guitar
  • Brian Hill – Drums

LPs


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