Soft Palms is the new duo of husband and wife Julia Kugel and Scott Montoya, who may be familiar to some as members of The Coathangers and The Growlers respectively. That is to say, Soft Palms have already got plenty of diverse musical background, and they’ll be brining that all to their self titled album, which is released on July 31.
Kugel has stated that she with Soft Palms she wanted “to create something that sounded like a mental hug, a sonic embrace.” Adding: “Everything can feel so wild and out of control, we really wanted to create something you could sink into and use to calm those emotions.”
Both the chaos and the cradling can be heard in “Rainbows”, the first song to be shared from Soft Palms. Atop shuffling drums, Soft Palms add bobbing guitars and playfully squelching synths, giving “Rainbows” its playful gait. It’s a strange combination, but Kugel’s fairy-like vocal flutter in with complete comfort, riding and dancing amid these interwoven elements until you’re completely entranced.
Soft Palms’ debut album Soft Palms comes out on July 31 through Everlong Records. You can get more info on their website, and follow them on Instagram.
