“The album’s eleven songs are all
snarky and funky, with lots of lush
hammond playing and consistent
popular appeal. Everything doesn’t
have to be strange!”
– Audun Vinger’s review on “Settle for the Moon”, Dagens Næringsliv
“The message sounds simply and downright badass –
Soft City is guaranteed to bring an electrifying
atmosphere wherever they turn up their amps
in the time to come. Things should be
turned up at home too – if it’s safe to do so, that is!”
– Tor Hammerø, Nettavisen
Photo: Anna Rogneby
SOFT CITY
The Oslo-based band Soft City is characterized by hard-hitting riffs, suggestive rhythms, soulful melody lines, and virtuosic solos. The band found each other in a shared fascination for music in the blues and soul genre, and has since the start up in 2018 played at several festivals and club scenes.
Since the release of their album «Settle for the Moon» (2022, Kirkelig Kulturverksted), Soft City has played throughout Norway, toured in the US (Mississippi & Tennessee) – and been featured at festivals in Germany, Poland and Portugal. With music inspired by classic soul that also give clear nods towards funk and RnB, Soft City has managed to capture the hearts of an ever-growing audience.
The band’s sophomore album, “Such a Nice Guy”, was released in the fall of 2025, and expands upon the universe they have already created. With a solid back heel rooted in the traditional soul-genre, and at the same time pointing towards something new and unique. It has received praise from respected magazines in Norway such as Nettavisen and international papers like Power Play.
Band members:
Thea Paulsrud – vocals
Ask Vatn Strøm – guitar
Håvard Ersland – organ
Joachim Mørch Meyer – bass
Vegard Staum – drums
Soft City 