Dream pop/indie rock duo Soft Set is James Gray and Nathan Athay, longtime friends who grew up together in both Barrie and Toronto, Ontario. Their debut EP Love and Dancing mixed by Mark Gardener (Ride) was released in 2020 and their debut full-length Still Life, featuring new single ‘More More More’, will be out this summer.
Name:
Soft Set
Genre:
Dream Pop/Shoegaze
Founded:
2018
# of Albums:
1 EP with upcoming LP set to be released later this year
Latest Album:
Love and Dancing EP available now
Latest Single:
‘More More More’ available on January 28th
Latest Video:
Favourite musicians growing up:
The Cure, Jesus and Mary Chain
Favourite musician now:
Slowdive, Charlatans, MBV, RIDE
Guilty pleasure song:
‘High Horse’ – Kacey Musgraves
Live show ritual:
Two shots of rye
Favourite local musician:
Prepare My Glider, Madisyn Whajne
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl
Road or studio?
30/70
Any shows or albums coming up?
‘More More More’ single came out January 28th from the upcoming album titled ‘Still Life’ set to be released this summer.
Where can we follow you?
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Rapid Fire Toronto Qs
Favourite local restaurant:
The Local Pub
Favourite street in your city:
Roncesvalles because it’s our old neighbourhood and a lot of our close friends are still there.
Favourite music venue in your city:
Danforth Music Hall
Favourite music store in your city:
Rotate This, Resolute Records
