The Soft Pack

C’mon

Everyone — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:24:00 +0000

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Matt — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:48:47 +0000

Physically

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Matt — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:08:15 +0000

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Matt — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:09:19 +0000

Excitable boys

David — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:03:04 +0000

‘Answer to Yourself’

Everyone — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:26:18 +0000

on Matt’s roof in the summer

OUR NEW ALBUM IS OUT TODAY IN THE UK

Matty — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:01:03 +0000

Here is the link if you wish to purchase it. Cool. Lates.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soft-Pack/dp/B002USUJCY/

LOS ANGELES RECORD RELEASE THIS SATURDAY JAN 30. LOCATIONS AND TIMES BELOW.

Matty — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:03:22 +0000

LOCATION #1:
MATTY’S HOUSE
5227 Irvington Place
LA, CA 90042
ADVERTISED: 10:00am

LOCATION #2:
FRANKIES (SUNSET JUNCTION)
3323 West Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
ADVERTISED: 12:00pm SHARP

LOCATION #3:
FMLY MANSION
1210 Appleton Way
Venice Beach, CA
ADVERTISED: 1:00pm
W/ AVI BUFFALO

LOCATION #4:
FINGERPRINTS
4612 E. 2nd St
LONG BEACH, CA
ADVERTSIED: 3:30pm

LOCATION #5
SECRET BEACH SHOW
FOLLOW AT TWITTER.COM/FYFFFEST or TWITTER.COM/THESOFTPACK FOR LOCATION
ADVERTISED: 5:00pm

LOCATION #6:
KEVIN FROM CRYSTAL ANTLERS DAD’S HOUSE
6382 ROCHELLE
WESTMINISTER, CA
ADVERTISED: 5:30pm
W/ CRYSTAL ANTLERS

LOCATION #7:
HOUSE PARTY AT A FANS HOUSE IN DOWNEY, CA
FOLLOW ON TWITTER DAY OF FOR LOCATION
ADVERTISED: 7:30pm

LOCATION #8:
VACATION VINYL
4670 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
ADVERTISED: 8:00pm
W/ DUNES

LOCATION #9:
SILVERLAKE HOUSE PARTY
ADVERTISED: 10:00pm
W/ WOAH HUNX

LOCATION #10:
SECRET LOCATION
LOS ANGELES, CA
ADVERTISED: 12:00am

These Fucking Guys at The Fillmore

Matty — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:11 +0000

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David — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:42:54 +0000

Got this Townes Van Zandt album today

Matty — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:30:09 +0000

Big Fan

Matty — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:43:02 +0000

Boy/Grrrl Revolutionaries

Brian — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:47:13 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

Huggy Bear was one of the best ’90s punk bands. Tough. I always read about this performance, and what do you know . . . someone finally put it up on YouTube. I would recommend

Taking the Rough with the Smooch

for starters if you like what you hear at all.

Crazy bar in Amsterdam

Brian — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:12:47 +0000

This bar was totally insane. The concept was that you get a key and have your own mini-fridge full of booze and whatnot. Then, they charge you for what you consume. D.I.Y. or die!

Pre-order the new album from Insound

Matt — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:01:58 +0000

Get it here!

We Play the LA RECORD xmas party this Saturday December 19th

Matty — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:55:29 +0000

Its at 1623 Allesandro. In Echo Park. ALL AGES/21+ if you want to drink. RSVP at larecord.com/rsvp. Abe Vigoda is also playing. They are fantastic and know how to party.

Follow the river

David — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:44:48 +0000

Check out Dunes

Brian — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:07:34 +0000

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Have you heard of Dunes? They’re a sensational new act out of the East Hollywood section of Los Angeles. They are great people and will surely creep their way into your record collection soon enough.

Answer to Yourself

Everyone — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:04:34 +0000

Thanks Del Mar Pizza
Video by Felipe Lima

NEW SONG “ANSWER TO YOURSELF” FROM NEW ALBUM NOW UP

David — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:20:45 +0000

Here’s a fresh taste of what’s to come on the new album. Its on myspace and right here.

You can pre-order the album here if you’re in the USA or here for UK and Europe.

Thanks Dudes.

Hear “C’mon”–the first track off the new album on Pitchfork.com

Brian — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:45:07 +0000

Finally! After what seems like an eternity, here’s “C’mon” available on Pitchfork.com’s Forkcast. Get it, boy!
-The Soft Pack HQ

A little “Parasites” live in Rotterdam (shot from the stage)

Brian — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:06:55 +0000

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This is a video shot on my camera by Adam Ball, from the stage during Metropolis Fest 2009 earlier this summer. It gets a little wonky at one point (during the guitar solo), because the picture goes sideways. Lo siento. We almost missed this really awesome show due to some typical touring problems, but we thankfully pulled in just in time.

I got high

Matty — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:46:49 +0000

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Matt — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:44:23 +0000

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David — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:39:13 +0000

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Vira Lata

Felipe — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:34:27 +0000

“Rich Dicks”

Brian — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:53:31 +0000

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I saw these guys in the summer do these characters at the UCB theater, and have been looking for this video for a while.

DOC

Matty — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:28:27 +0000

Doc Ellis wore curlers in his hair and pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1970’s. I like him.

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Stonehenge

Matty — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:24:59 +0000

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Matt — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:40:31 +0000

Paint day

David — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:05:28 +0000

You know that they lock spray paint up @ Home Depot behind a cage? Once we started rolling with this and saw how fun it was, we completely understood why.

This guy is the best.

Brian — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:15:59 +0000

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This video has a lot of views on the “Tube” already, but to hell with it–I’m posting it anyway. There are a few really great books I scored at thrift stores in the last year or so, and John Waters’ Shock Value is the best. I got it for a buck (thanks, Goodwill). Due to 13 years in Catholic school, I don’t usually laugh out loud while reading, but this was an exception.

My friend Luke

Matty — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:25:29 +0000

Started hanging with this dude back in 96′. We used to ride around Dallas listening to Led Zeppelin in his friends’ jeep. Mad goofball. Anyways, stayed at him and my friend Brendyn’s apt while we were in new york recording. He also wrote “Astral Weeks” I guess. Been a bit dormant since. Huge Texas Rangers fan.

OLD VIDEO OF A NEW SONG CALLED “C’MON”

Matty — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:15:02 +0000

This was recorded for “Laundromatinee”. We did it in Indiana in february I think. The song has changed some since then but you can get the idea. Oh, and thanks to Matt and Doug who filmed and recorded it. Overall great guys. Stripes.

Chris Bell is obsession-worthy

Brian — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:22:44 +0000

Chris Bell was a maniac on the six-string. Guy knew his way around a tune, if you know what I’m saying. He was a power gay, but he didn’t let anyone even know it. Unfortunately, depression ripped his soul apart and he crashed his car just after Christmas 1978. Damn. Buy this record, along with everything and anything Big Star.

Internet porn phenom Wayne Bergler

David — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:35:26 +0000

Just joshing ya’s. This is our pal Jonathan, beat brother of LA band Whoa Hunx and CEO of the ‘I Hate Rock and Roll’ vinyl label. We were taking it real easy in Elysian Park last sunday for a barbeque. Good guy and a hell of a tub pounder.

Mika Miko hammers

Matty — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:20:32 +0000

I went to the FYF festival in Los Angeles over the weekend. Saw a bunch of bands play in this dirt park. Mika Miko were among the best of them and everyone had a good time.

Buddy Cole

Matty — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:15:41 +0000

I used to fake sick and miss school all the time. Kids in the Hall and ginger ale were the best parts of that. Canada Dry.

“Bob”= One of my favorites

Matty — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:48:21 +0000

A Hot New York August

David — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:34:57 +0000

And Los Angeles is on fire. We’ve finished recording and have made it back to the inferno safe and sound. We had a great time cutting tracks with Mr. Janney and hanging with our New York City buddies. Here’s us kicking our feet up after a hard month’s work with Kemado men Jason, Lio and Big Keith Abrahamsson. Good guys doing the good things.

We are not punctual

Matty — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:50:30 +0000

We were stupid dicks and almost missed our flight back home to California. We made it though. Watched tv and fell asleep. Great time in new york the whole time. Saw the fires in LA as we were flying in. Pretty whacky stuff.

Birthday Boyz

Matty — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:40:31 +0000

It was Matt’s birthday. We had a great dinner at vinegar hill house in brooklyn. It became our hang out while we were in new york. The coolest folks work there and they have amazing everything. I suggest the ribs or ravioli or gin anything.

Last day in the studio! Get me the fuck out of here

Matty — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:10:36 +0000

Finished up recording. Excited to cut it loose.

Matt looks post punk

Matty — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:00:58 +0000

Idunno he just looks post punk. Got a smoking vietnamese sandwhich after this I think. Cheap, healthy, flavorful.

It’s time to head home I think

Matty — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:15:37 +0000

Losers

Matty — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:01:08 +0000

This is Sabri. An old friend and singer in The Sundelles. Saw them last night at this place called Pianos. They played great and we all had fun goofing off. Quality time with your friends and $7 gin and tonics. fuck.

Crying is not a safe word

Matty — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:50:32 +0000

Last day in the studio. Matt’s doing vocals. I am trying not to upchuck. Dave is is writing pop music on a baby guitar. Brian is cross with all of us.

Dave likes J rich alot

Matty — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:05:27 +0000

Magic fingers on this kid.

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Lammers

Matty — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:50:30 +0000

Went to a bitchin’ bbq at our friends’ Rick and Amelia’s. Lammers got amongst this camera/flip book sort of thing and we found out that JJ Cale is a badass.

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Who’s the “queer” now Mr. Rivera?

Matty — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:50:30 +0000

AND ON THE DRUMS, YOUR PERSONAL FAVORITE, THE A-HOLE IN THE K-HOLE…. BRIAN HIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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