Softcult - Drain | Audiotree Live

Download & stream "Drain" by Softcult on Audiotree Live → lnk.to/AT-Softcult-Drain
After more than a decade of making music together, twin siblings Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn seized the opportunity to explore something new and different, not knowing where the road would lead them. Driven by the upheaval that seemed to dominate the bulk of 2020, including the mobilization of the Black Lives Matter movement that resulted from the killing of George Floyd, as well as the social and financial inequality exacerbated by the pandemic, the siblings found themselves channeling their frustration with the world at large into the music they were creating. Seamlessly combining grunge, shoegaze, dreampop, and punk into their music with a message, Softcult has quickly become the band inspiring a new Riot Grrrl movement for the digital age. Check out Softcult on Audiotree Live!
Recorded live on March 25, 2023 in Chicago, IL.
Visit the band's website → www.softcult.band/
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Production Credits
Host: Rita Lukea
Mixing & Recording: Rick Fritz & Neil Strauch
Camera Operators:
Calla Flanagan
Justin Kenney
Kevin Van Egeren
Matt Tyrpin
Editor: Jane Falconer
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[@Softcultband]

thank you so much for having us, audiotree. we've been fans of these live sessions for years. so many of our favourite artists have performed in your studio. to have the opportunity to join the audiotree live session family is a dream come true. not everyone here knows this, but the day before this live session our van broke down and we were stranded in the middle of nowhere. we frantically tried to rent uhauls and cars to get us to chicago to perform the last show of our tour, leaving our van behind 5 hours away. the next day we got to perform for audiotree, and you welcomed us will open arms, coffee, tea, snacks, and amazing vibes and made us feel so comfortable. then when our van broke down AGAIN the very next day you held our gear for us while we were stranded indefinitely and let us figure things out before crossing back into canada, coming in on your day off to meet us and help us out. long story short, audiotree are REAL ONES who support bands and artists, generously sharing their platform and creating heartfelt content for all of us to enjoy.

[@Subprime291]

George Floyd would be proud 👑

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

thanks so much for having us, audiotree!

[@patcase1961]

What is your guitar tuned to? I know you're getting the low C but it's hard to tell whether you're in drop C or C standard.

[@thmsn_]

such a performance, hope i can watch you live soon 💚

[@c4zu3l4r0x]

you have a fan in the south of Chile

[@kiyonarii]

i love you sm

[@azugo3263]

one of the best shoegaze bands of the last 10 years, love the aesthetic of everything these girls do

[@tomtaylor9985]

One of the best bands right now

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

[@maxgensler9572]

Love the guitar tones!

[@Semantics]

came here to say the exact same thing. magical!

[@kevinbritt2321]

❤ Softcult! Their music is such a beautiful thing. Looking forward to their Seattle concert.

[@vndrevlves]

I must have listened to this 20 times already.

[@patient666zero]

full performance live video please

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

soon

[@Jhikonico]

im SO glad i stumbled upon audiotree. i LOVE discovering these artists

[@TheSchwanze]

Like the addition of this spacey outro 🤟👌

[@clezou]

Best performance ever ❤

[@flickmew99]

what I love about softcult is their music always bring back the old memories, their tone reminds me to 2007s band so good

[@KeirAnderson1991]

Strooong vibes from this group...I really love what they're doing here... Sounds timeless...like club gigs of my own youth...I'm 32 now... Love each piece and what they're bringing. Of particular note is big man's guitar work...his melodies are superb. I can't encourage these guys n gals enough...just superb.

[@KeirAnderson1991]

[Verse 1] Look at your world Isn't it beautiful to drain How much is it worth When there's nothing left for you to take [Chorus] Oh, what a privilege it is getting old I hope I live to be so cynical Why should we dare to live forever If nobody cares to change for the better Yeah Yeah [Verse 2] Leaving a trace Building a monolith so large They can see it from space A scar that remains after you're dead and gone [Chorus] Oh, what a privilege it is getting old I hope I live to be so cynical Why should we dare to livе forever If nobody cares to changе for the better Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah [Bridge] Do we bloom or decay Nothing golden ever stays Do we burn out or fade When there's nothing left to drain Oh, what a privilege it is getting old...

[@Subprime291]

Wow, groundbreaking Shakespearian shit

[@logia6]

​@@Subprime291hell yeah dude

[@andrewwinter4399]

The Arn Horn twins deserve the ultimate respect, twins that appreciate music to a level that mere morals don't get

[@dragon___]

been listening to them from time to time not so long ago, great to see how far they've come!

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

thank youu

[@ryanpullin]

I live for jams like this

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

thank you :)

[@nama97.]

wondeeeerful

[@antoniesb4330]

So talented band. I'm impressed.

[@TheOctomasprime]

Courage my love

[@mofongotron]

I JUST stumbled upon this band the other day and have been listening to this EP on repeat. They’re great live! Looking forward to more from them :)

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

thanks so much

[@GurthangHT]

Since discovering this song, not a day passes by that I don't give it a listen! Thanks for bringing Softcult into my radar, will definitely check out more of their stuff!

[@fuzzheads]

So good

[@samucca1]

Perfect!

[@foxdragon88]

Wow this is spectacular. First time listening to this band, really awesome

[@zane2302]

Wow. Great sound, lyrics, and songwriting.

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

thanks so much!

[@zane2302]

No problem! Any chance you're coming back to San Diego this year?@@mercedesarn-horn8095

[@fiorelas.3086]

Amo esto 🖤

[@violet-pn3ks]

wow looks like I just found a new great band!!!

[@deftones8717]

Wow… this is f’ing amazing! Man, I love Audiotree.. I’ve discovered so many great bands on here! Admittedly, the majority of the bands who they feature aren’t for me, but every once in a while, they bless me with an amazing new band. In fact, a few of the bands I’ve discovered on here have become some of my very favorites, such as TTNG (this town needs guns), Foxing, 2 inch astronaut, Gatherers, Remo Drive, Satyr, etc etc. I know there’s more that I’m forgetting!! But yeah, this band is def added to the list. Can’t wait to delve into more of their stuff! 🤟🏼

[@blankcityaudio]

This friggin rules

[@scottadams7455]

Love this band! Great musicians and harmonies

[@kapphwan]

conheci pelo INSTAGRAM!

[@Disambiguation144]

As soon as I heard this song I knew right away it was gonna be stuck in my head forever. Brilliant stuff. Much love from Ohio

[@SUPERMETEORO]

GRAN BANDA

[@user-so3hm2rt8x]

❤

[@erafourohfour]

💜

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

I like their dissonant sound and tempo !

[@phlangephace]

good fuckin' band

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

thank yoou

[@npegg]

pick cover goes hard

[@almagandara1860]

I love their music and her voice is so breath taking❤

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

aw thanks so so much

[@garycollumbell1396]

Wonderful tone and the guitar prefer this version than the studio tbh. See you in London soon missed you last time coz of parkway drive

[@delivrance3961]

excellent!!!

[@AustinPeters]

My favorite song.

[@epic2323]

Can you guys get Teenage Wrist, Fleshwater, Heart To Gold, Patter or Fiddlehead on for a session? Thx

[@Bazinga22199]

Good stuff lol

[@Bradford8008]

Softcult is TOO good 🤘🏽💕🤘🏽

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

thank you! appreciate it

[@deadringer333]

Where’s the rest of the performance

[@soloio1829]

[@eugeneedge587]

Love Softcult, but the sound mix isn't doing justice to this amazing band . Vocals and their angelic harmonies are lost in the mix 😔

[@kezla5688]

absolutely agree - the mix is awful

[@Kingflower91]

I need them to tour with narrow head and fleshwater

[@Paulo_oluaP]

Joey jordison

[@mercedesarn-horn8095]

phoenix's fav drummer of all time

[@cristobalgutierrez1790]

i thought it was kmac on the guitar

[@Jenny-xr8dd]

I didn't get a new phone number I don't have my sims card in my phone

[@TehSaint]

This mix isn't that great. Bass and lead guitar are overriding Mercedes vocals.

[@urimolina998]

It's shoegaze, most of the time sound like that, in the record of the song you'll not understand the lyrics because of the atmosphere

[@TehSaint]

@@urimolina998 My comment wasn't a passing one. I'm an audio tech and the mix was bad for a live show.

[@Subprime291]

George Floyd’s favorite band R.I.P 👑

[@vwoke6443]

huh 😂

[@handanarts]

What da fuck

[@KY-tp9en]

George Floyd has been sober for 38 months 20 days and almost 20 hours, Good Job George!

[@markstansbury191]

👎👎👎

[@wellingtongoncalvesdossant3428]

What ?

[@marcustucker460]

So good