Posted December 13, 20222 yr After attracting fairly minor controversy about it in the past, punk duo Slaves have finally decided to change their name to 'Soft Play'. I'm not a massive fan of the new name but I'm just glad that they're back! Isaac has confirmed that there'll be a new album next year, with a new single in January. @1601225781585186816
December 14, 20222 yr Hate the new name personally and I didn't have a problem with the original name. Seems to me like people reading something in to it that wasn't there but I can't say I followed the complaints closely. I just hope that the relaunch can take them back to their early heights. Last album didn't do anything for me
December 14, 20222 yr I certainly preferred the last album to the second one, although neither hit the heights that Are You Satisfied did. I'm glad they're coming back and I don't think the name change will make any real difference, I get why they've done it, I'd seen some stuff about it in the past but wasn't sure how much it cut through.
December 14, 20222 yr Author I certainly preferred the last album to the second one, although neither hit the heights that Are You Satisfied did. I'm glad they're coming back and I don't think the name change will make any real difference, I get why they've done it, I'd seen some stuff about it in the past but wasn't sure how much it cut through. There were some articles around in their early days, but there was never any big controversy about it from what I can see. The US metal band Slaves also changed their name a few years ago too, to 'Rain City Drive'.
February 27, 20232 yr Author Their name on streaming platforms has now changed to ‘SOFT PLAY’ finally. So hopefully new music is coming soon! So much for it releasing in January. :lol:
March 4, 20232 yr First time hearing about the name change; I hope they get some decent publicity whenever new music drops so the wider public are aware it’s the same band.
July 9, 20232 yr Twice this weekend at 2000 Trees Bobby Vylan made the claim that he was directly responsible for the band chsnging their name. He stated he loved the band but not the name and so befriended them in order to make his point, stating that no black person was ever likely to wear one of their t-shirts for example. Apparently their was no argument. When Soft Play played a couple of hours later they didn't dispute or reference this claim. Edited July 9, 20232 yr by Severin
July 10, 20232 yr Just seen the name change now - my first reaction was 'at least now they won't get confused with the American band of the same name', only to see in this thread that they've changed their name as well!
July 25, 20231 yr Author Not something I was expecting to read… they’re supporting Imagine Dragons in Bulgaria on Sunday! :lol:
August 21, 20231 yr Author This is Hottest Record on Radio 1 tonight! Good to see the band still getting continued support from them.
August 23, 20231 yr Author Love this, what a comeback! And it features a bridge from Robbie Williams :lol: oUGd2iAMxwk
September 17, 20231 yr Author After being with Virgin for their first three albums, they’re now signed to BMG! Quite a different sort of act to what they usually sign.
March 14, 20241 yr Author 'Mirror Muscles' was R1's Hottest Record a few days ago, hopefully an album is announced soon! bPmbtbuzDks
May 2, 20241 yr Author Their fourth album has been announced! It's titled 'HEAVY JELLY' and releases on July 19th. New single 'Act Violently' is out today - the best of the 3 so far for me. Tracklisting: 1. All Things 2. Punk's Deas 3. Act Violently 4. Isaac Is Typing... 5. Bin Juice Disaster 6. Worms On Tarmac 7. John Wick 8. Mirror Muscles 9. Working Title 10. The Mushroom and The Swan 11. Everything and Nothing H0WqeDa5ihE
June 20, 20241 yr Surprised no one else has been discussing the new single ‘Everything & Nothing’ - the best and most unique thing I’ve ever heard from them and along way from their punk roots - sounds like REM!
June 20, 20241 yr Author Surprised no one else has been discussing the new single ‘Everything & Nothing’ - the best and most unique thing I’ve ever heard from them and along way from their punk roots - sounds like REM! Ah, I forgot to post it! It came out when I was on holiday :lol: Such a good song though, it’s cool to see them doing something so different to their usual stuff.
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