Soft Play

Soft Play, initially recognized as Slaves, delivers high-energy punk rock performances and has achieved three UK top 10 albums and a Mercury Prize nomination. After making a significant impact with their debut album, ‘Are You Satisfied?’, which reached number 8 on the UK Albums Chart and earned a Mercury Music Prize nomination in 2015, the dynamic duo of Isaac Holman (lead vocals, drums) and Laurie Vincent (backing vocals, guitar, bass), known then as Slaves, quickly established themselves as a formidable force in punk rock. Formed in 2012, the duo released their first EP, ‘Sugar Coated Bitter Truth,’ in 2012 through Boss Tuneage Records, followed by their debut single, ‘Where’s Your Car Debbie?’, in early 2014 via Fonthill Records. That same year, the band signed with Virgin EMI, releasing singles ‘Hey’ and ‘The Hunter’ in November 2014.

This was followed by their third album, ‘Acts of Fear and Love,’ released on August 17, 2018, which also secured a strong position at number 8 on the UK album charts. In July 2019, they released the four-track EP ‘The Velvet Ditch’ and headlined the prestigious Truck Festival. In December 2022, the band officially announced a significant evolution, changing their name to Soft Play. This decision marked a new chapter for the duo, underscoring their growth and artistic progression.

With three UK Top 10 albums, a Mercury Prize nomination, and a recent number one album in Scotland, Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent remain a compelling and bookable act with a proven track record of commercial and critical success.