Softcult on Audiotree Live (Full Session)

[@rodgre]

Seriously one of the best bands out there. They sound so good live. Phoenix and Mercedes are absolutely the real deal. Extremely talented and so true to themselves and their convictions.

[@rodgre]

And damn.... that room sounds GREAT on the drums. I think the fact that they aren't using loud guitar amps in the room (direct amp simulators, if I recall, though I do see amps mic'd up), the drums sound so killer. Everything sounds killer! Rick and Neil did a fantastic mix, but you guys had great stuff to work with!

[@miked4309]

why does spotify call them a grunge duo? this is like dream pop or nu gaze. did they change their style. they popped up on my suggestions. ive loved audiotree for a long time. great bands and great interviewers.

[@rodgre]

@@miked4309 This is why I kind of stopped caring about "genre-fying" music, because in some cases, it's really subjective and in other cases, like you point out, it's totally wrong! The one sliver of a reason, though, I would say is because, and Mercedes even said this to me, they half-jokingly think of the current sound as being an inspired amalgam of the two bands that their managers (I'm actually not 100% sure what their roles really are) were in, in the 90s. One being a shoegaze/dream pop band, An April March, the other being a more alternative/grunge band, Scratching Post. That was more of a tongue-in-cheek comment, though. Check out their previous project, Courage My Love, which was also pretty great, albeit with a slightly less dark, more mainstream vibe. Honestly, they are such incredible musicians and songwriters and genuinely great people. The whole touring band is pretty awesome!

[@rodgre]

@@miked4309 If you aren't familiar with An April March, check them out. Not to be confused with just April March, who is very different, but also cool. AAM and my band were kind of like sister bands from the US and Canada and played a lot of shows together. Great 90s dreampopgaze. Ha!

[@miked4309]

@@rodgre i totally agree about genres. i really dislike them. i love Poppy and its impossible to define her. she calls her music post genre. sorry, Spotify says they are goth.. i forget where i saw grunge. although the boys will be boys sounds more like alternative rock/grunge. cool indie bands today have a bit of everything. i think all their parents have a 90s CD collection. i clicked on this video b/c the blonde looks like the member in Momma. also 2 females and sound like this. shoegaze and alt rock vibes. before the pandemic i was going to about 35 shows a year. putting on a lot of miles. i loved meeting and talking to the bands. i think the coolest experience was meeting and talking to Alicia Bognano aka Bully.

[@ANDI3niable]

1:02 - Gloomy Girl 4:10 - House Of Mirrors 11:11 - BWBB 19:27 - Someone2Me 24:29 - Drain 31:06 - Uzumaki

[@samlynch8760]

That guitar tone is just 😳🔥

[@ParallelStudiosAudio]

Yeeeeee you must record too cause that is exactly what I was thinking

[@rotten77]

Which one? Both, for me :-)

[@Reyce]

Was literally just thinking how good this is 😂

[@HANKUS]

@@rotten77 both are stellar, the rhythm is so deep i thought it was a baritone at first

[@inadditiontoaswellas7059]

Hard to nail the delicate, soft yet powerful sound. Absolutely stellar sounds all around on this one

[@juanticimo]

Great melodies by the dude playin guitar. fantastic notes !

[@casicadaminuto1]

totally, dude's really talented

[@thevale2456]

Found these guys on Spotify 2 years ago, great band. Lovely blend of Pop & Shoegaze

[@arro-pie]

I freaking LOVE softcult. I'm excited to watch this when it drops.

[@overkill2006]

There music has so much substance and is so relatable.💯

[@BREAKOUT444]

I've been a fan since the Courage My Love days. Glad they're still kickin' out the jams 🤘

[@surfpsych]

Same. Loved CML, love Softcult. Still young but seems they've been around for a very long time.

[@BREAKOUT444]

@@surfpsych yeah! Probably because they've been doing it since they were 15 😂 Gotta respect it.

[@penzotoko6619]

Phoenix's drums (and drumming) sound fantastic in this. Props to Audiotree for the great sound. The Chelsea Wolfe show that was on here a few years ago sounded absolutely bombastic too...these sound guys really doing a great job.

[@jonnycade7149]

Drain has gotta be one of my all time favorite softcult songs, that and Uzumaki

[@millebrasco]

Audiotree introduced me to Emma Ruth Rundle like six or seven years ago, so i will always owe them. And this band, man... it's something about them! raw talent n stuff!

[@GrackAlaciN]

Audiotree introduced me to ERR like a couple of months ago, and somehow Softcult got on my radar also. So nice to hear their set.

[@millebrasco]

@@GrackAlaciN oh hell yess :)

[@scottadams7455]

Keeping coming back to this live performance. They’re all So good

[@tatubby4513]

There’s literally not one song by them that isn’t good. I love softcult so much💜👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯

[@schattenheim]

I can’t overhear the cocteau vipes - and it is good. Great to hear this kind of beautiful music today… Thanks

[@zane2302]

You killed it. One of two of my fav bands of 2023. The other is momma, another BA female- led band. Thanks Audiotree for introducing us to great music! @softcult, please come back to San Diego!

[@HANKUS]

this pairs so well with Momma! would be cool for those two acts to do a tour together

[@marcoortiz8046]

Rita, thank you thank you thank you for bringing on these bands, along with your crew and those at Audiotree. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Softcult is magical.

[@argiergo]

Great music, mixed of The Sundays, Slovdive, Deftones. Maybe POLAND tour :)?

[@RenardAgrume]

Love their sound!!

[@adamannora1]

COMPLETE BANGER FROM START TO FINISH!!!

[@TheRealRansora]

HOLY SHITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT this band is good

[@Togster]

Courage My Love!! I thought I've seen them twins from somewhere. How time has passed...

[@SethVanDusen]

came looking for this comment. This new sound is awesome!

[@mariorohrbach3582]

This is just awesome, thank you!!👏👏👏👍👍🙏🏻💪🎸🥁🎶🎶🔊🔊🔊

[@liviamedeiros8583]

Wow, I've been hooked on this band for months now and fell in love with the music and visual aesthetic! I love the message they send, and I will follow forever! As I'm from Brazil I can't watch the concerts but this stream gave me a taste of how perfect they are live! Thanks!

[@liviamedeiros8583]

@worm169 vou conferir! obrigada

[@alfiedj]

Shoegaze session. Epic. Keep up the good work.

[@CFChristian]

Teenage Wrist brought me here. Final third of Still Love is the best part of the entire album of theirs.

[@MiguelRamirez-cr7gh]

Stiillllllllll looooovvvvvvveeeeeeee

[@bleepbloop5777]

Discovered this band in Anaheim when they toured alongside the Movements, Heart to Gold, and Mannequin Pussy tour and it was like magic watching them perform. Went home and binge listened to their entire discography. Im now a fan and so excited to see them live again! Never stop speaking your truth, Phoenix and Mercedes! ❤

[@nbu2022]

amazing to see this band continue to grow and get noticed.

[@glennmcmullen5192]

Stumbled on this by accident and it's great! Uzumaki is amazing and powerful.

[@darkowlmusic]

Love them! Drain is such a head banger🤘

[@googelism]

Rita is one of the coolest hosts I have seen on this show. Plus, dat table decorations.

[@Carvalhodieg]

Apenas cliquei pra ouvir sem esperar nada, e agora viciei no som.

[@ivarvidfamne5647]

Damn! What a band! Love it!❤ Greetings from México!

[@eugeneedge587]

I subbed to this channel just to watch Softcult, can't wait

[@Phrozenthedruid]

Saw Softcult in Santa Cruz with Movements, Heart to Gold, and Mannequin Pussy, and instantly fell in love with them. Cannot stop listening to them! Hope they put out some Vinyl soon, id buy em all! Thanks for rockin, and catch yall in California soon I hope!

[@SlimShady-gs8pl]

Can't wait for this. These mfers are way too cool and talented. y'all gonna make an impact on the world I'll tell you hwhat.

[@carbon1479]

Very versatile band with a great palette and all seem quite intelligent. I think they'll do well.

[@handanarts]

Great band, love their courage my love days as well

[@gmazzo]

I love this band! one of the greatest find from the past few months

[@dangit57]

Been looking forward to this! I love Softcult's sound so much. Awesome set :) Audiotree's mixing and sound quality blows my mind every time, too. Thanks so much to everyone involved for making this happen. Much love from New Zealand!

[@HylianGeekBoy]

I totally feel this, I just remember how amazing was discover their songs, such a fantastic and powerful that reminds me of my days at college!!!

[@patient666zero]

hell yeah, finally full live session ✊🏻

[@andreaxfnm]

UGH I LOVE SOFTCULT SO MUCH

[@sleuthed]

This video just popped into my recommendations and holy wow, I'm so glad I clicked and listened. Amazing sound.

[@najmi.d]

FINALLY! Softcult is on Audiotree. Yes yes yes!

[@frankz0r]

They’re so underrated!!! Amazing performance!!!

[@volcano_media]

Why should we dare to live forever If nobody cares to change for the better 🤩

[@TwistedNails75]

Love this, really like how you're both shoegaze and grunge blended so well.

[@danieldorasamy]

Been waiting on this one for a while!

[@5-ht2a]

softcult is the best!

[@mentaltelepathy24]

this band rips dude - I hope they get all they deserve because they are well worth of it and much more. Bro that poem intro for Uzumaki was fuckin brilliant, can we have a re-edit version of the song with that intro please.

[@viceatlantic]

current fav band

[@dacryphilia6744]

Great band. I'm in love with their sound.

[@chaoticfirearm]

I really like this host. Hope they stay around.

[@bobbyhaze]

These dudes are my favorite

[@wesebeling]

Thank you for bringing us this amazing Softcult performance!!

[@andreag.1160]

I love softcult!!!!!

[@sergio4163]

I can't explain how much love this band

[@deletado12]

yeah, great live, thanks.

[@stracosh]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@INeverWanted2010]

SOFTCULT RULES!

[@enjoyjonali]

Incredible band all around! Was so privileged to see them open for Teenage Wrist a few years ago!!!

[@rafaelcariman3450]

I love Softcult!

[@Moon-ut7fq]

Saw these guys live, they're amazing

[@thegido]

Can’t wait!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@luisterpuntinfo]

I just love this band. Saw them in Antwerp in the beginning of this year and just really nice people and all.

[@paolopss]

Amazing Voice and Top Performance 🔥 Please comeback to Bangkok again! ❤

[@ZakkiLowe]

Stumbled across this, and for once, the KZbin algorithm did good. Haha. This is good jams.

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

Very solid session. Hoping Sofcult become big one day!

[@Jollyballz5000]

Never heard of them until now and I'm instantly a fan

[@oak7820]

Simply amazing live!! please comeback to Thailand ❤

[@landminemarathon]

Stumbled across this and I'm glad I did, it's seared into my brain now

[@gilmarsilva38]

Nossa muito bom em to aqui no Brasil curtindo muito estes som valeu😅

[@Avril.Lavigne]

Aqui tbm mt bom mesmo! 💯✨🤟❤️‍🔥⚡

[@shawncicalese8056]

Congrats!!!! Oh my gosh, Mercedes, Phoenix, other 2 members Names I'm not acquainted with. This is Huge 12 days needs to get here sooner🎉

[@supermario995]

Thanks for having them

[@czarpaul01]

Wow great stuff! New fan!

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

Yo this is deep. Added to the library, this’ll see me through winter.

[@phillipandrewcabarle2277]

❤ from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@joachimjacobus5996]

The guitar tones here are spot fucking on for each piece. Holy fuck.

[@Avril.Lavigne]

❤️‍🔥✨ *_I definitely love all of this so much!_* ❤️‍🔥🤟💯 💌Thank you very much for your work, for sharing and providing us with this incredible performance! *_Good vibes*_*

[@leomaia1089]

The final notes of Uzumaki really remind me of some parts of the Mirror Reaper album from Bell Witch. YT recommended me Softcult and I am pretty much in love with their music.

[@franzeek]

I've been following them for a while and they keep surprising me. Awesome performance!

[@dandinkler6315]

Oh my God I love this band ❤️

[@cvomedia2948]

Sick band

[@svenreinke8063]

Can't wait! 🤗

[@ratorrico7883]

great music ,,,,nothing more

[@TheSinlessAssassin]

Used to listen to them all the time when they were Courage My Love, especially their earlier and heavier stuff. I may have lost interest in their music over the years, but I will always appreciate what sweethearts they've been to me the couple times I've met them at their concerts. Most especially in 2017 when we hung out for a half hour and Phoenix and I were just opening up to each other about life stuff. I just really really appreciated that time with her. So to see them still making music to this day, all independently I must add, warms my heart. So it's with all due respect I say that despite not really vibing with their new direction and new band name, they will always hold a special place in my heart and I will always be happy for them for continuing to evolve and explore their music capabilities.

[@dmitryl8962]

dude with a villain t-shirt, you are awesome, watched you play guitar the entire video, Softcult is the best that happened to me last year, thank you, will be waiting for European tour

[@ForeignLauren324]

YES!!!

[@Satisfyerism]

Finally a band i can 100% stand behind ❤️

[@antoniesb4330]

Magical alchemy. All the member are into it. Great sound too!

[@beanie1089]

Gotta wait that long? Band's cool. Looking forward!

[@zbridgjpxupzm]

Sad and dreamy... So good... 💔

[@chickenbeforeegg]

These dudes are local, went to the same high school a couple grades ahead of me! Always been great musicians.

[@TheOctomasprime]

How were they in high school?

[@chickenbeforeegg]

More pop punk in their previous band Courage My Love but still ripped.

[@sebastianzeivth]

WOW! f*cking finally! I've always wish to see Softcult perform on AudioTree. So awesome they made it! 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍. I'm surprise Rita Lukea from Pixel Grip to be the Host. Hope they make more albums! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@torontorox]

"i'm still learning" me. "we're all learning" Mercedes ✌🧡

[@dimimluiz]

HECK YES. LETS GO GUYS. LOVE SOFTCULT

[@sambell385]

They are awesome I am impressed their sound is so smooth and good and in perfect rhythm perfect timing these kids can jam I’m a fan

[@dariosanz17]

Someone2Me is my song favorite ❤❤

[@zion8203]

yea! from MNL

[@LAVISHING]

Absolutely amazing my friends!

[@paulpopaul]

suenan muy bien, me gusto su estilo. felicidades ! 😃🤟

[@Jgvhdx]

Angels from above ❤

[@DavidRodriguez-devcam]

so fantastic🎧