‘Rise from the Deathbed’ is the new limited-edition 12” dual EP vinyl release from Jacksonville, FL melodic punk rockers The Softer Side.

Formed in 1999 and comprised of members from legendary North Florida bands Inspection 12, Whaleface, Hatrick, and Redline, The Softer Side is known for tight guitar riffs, pounding drums, creative bass lines, and ultra-melodic vocals.

‘Rise from the Deathbed’ combines The Softer Side’s 2024 EP ‘Deathbed’ and their 2013 EP ‘Rise from the Embers’ – neither of which has previously been released on vinyl – into a single limited-edition 12” dual EP vinyl record that features entirely new artwork by the band’s guitarist, Scott Sugarman.

‘Deathbed’ (2024), is a treat for longtime The Softer Side fans and new listeners discovering them for the first time. It showcases six songs blending skate punk, pop punk, rock, folk, and metal influences. ‘Deathbed’ offers an emotional, immersive auditory experience, combining raw storytelling with infectious punk-rock energy.

‘Rise from the Embers’ (2013) features well-crafted songs with catchy and meaningful lyrics. Skate punk, pop punk, and melodic rock vibes permeate this EP. This release also features Peter Mosley (former Yellowcard bassist and current Inspection 12 guitarist) on bass guitar.
Both EPs were mixed and mastered by Paul Lapinski of My Platinum Sound whose credits include Yellowcard, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Inspection 12, Fishbone, Evergreen Terrace, and more. 
Altogether, this dual EP 12” vinyl release delivers nearly an hour of intense, heartfelt, and creative melodic punk rock anthems, capturing the evolution and depth of The Softer Side’s signature sound. For fans of said member bands, as well as Yellowcard, No Use For A Name, The Ataris, Face To Face, Strung Out, and Rufio.

‘Rise from the Deathbed’ is being jointly released by Double Helix Records (USA), High End Denim Records (CANADA), and Pee Records (AUS/NZ/JPN).

There is one limited-edition vinyl color variation: 
-Translucent Orange (200x)

Track Listing:

SIDE A – ‘Deathbed’
1. Don't Forget Me
2. Chapter Ends, Sun Sets
3. Every Choice Has Its Own Price
4. Deathbed
5. Saint Philomena
6. Wishing Well

SIDE B – ‘Rise from the Embers’
1. Ashes of Recollection
2. Rise from the Embers    
3. Nothing To Say    
4. Still Moving On  
5. Love & Lust    
6. Eleven One Eight      
7. Wouldn't Change A Thing

The Softer Side:
Brian Crick - Lead vocals, guitar
Scott Sugarman - Guitars, backing vocals
Jeremy Baker - Bass, backing vocals
Tim Grisnik - Drums, backing vocals

All album artwork & layout: Scott Sugarman

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
The real charm of custom vinyl records is that every record might be somewhat unique in its appearance. This means that the vinyl record you receive likely won't look exactly like the one pictured here, but that also means that no one else in the world will own a vinyl record exactly like yours. So, this vinyl record is a piece of art in more ways than one. We hope you enjoy it! Also, if you are pre-ordering this record, please know that the vinyl record you receive won't look exactly like the one pictured here, but it will be either a close approximation – or something even more magical!