Soft Riot
@softriot.bsky.social
Mutant electronic post-punk by a Canadian in Glasgow, Scotland. Most info at softriot.com or summarized at linktr.ee/softriot
THURSDAY, 05 FEB 2026 I'll be back online for @radio_buena_vida here in Glasgow from 4-5pm UK time playing a selection of favourites. You can tune in on the day at buenavida.co.uk or listen to the archive that will available on SoundCloud the days after.
#synth #postpunk #radio
#synth #postpunk #radio
January 29, 2026 at 1:12 PM
THURSDAY, 05 FEB 2026 I'll be back online for @radio_buena_vida here in Glasgow from 4-5pm UK time playing a selection of favourites. You can tune in on the day at buenavida.co.uk or listen to the archive that will available on SoundCloud the days after.
#synth #postpunk #radio
#synth #postpunk #radio
TRACK OF THE DAY
Anna "Systems Breaking Down"
Here's a track that has been floating in the background of my life for a while now — a slow, moody synth chugger by the mysterious UK electronic artist known simply as Anna.
#synth #minimalwave
Anna "Systems Breaking Down"
Here's a track that has been floating in the background of my life for a while now — a slow, moody synth chugger by the mysterious UK electronic artist known simply as Anna.
#synth #minimalwave
Anna - Systems Breaking Down - SOFT RIOT
"Systems Breaking Down" is a track that has been floating in the background of my life for a while now — by the mysterious UK electronic artist Anna.
www.softriot.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Anna "Systems Breaking Down"
Here's a track that has been floating in the background of my life for a while now — a slow, moody synth chugger by the mysterious UK electronic artist known simply as Anna.
#synth #minimalwave
Anna "Systems Breaking Down"
Here's a track that has been floating in the background of my life for a while now — a slow, moody synth chugger by the mysterious UK electronic artist known simply as Anna.
#synth #minimalwave
TRACK OF THE DAY
The System "Almost Grown"
This entry is about ANOTHER band called The System — with the more popular band of the same name being covered here before. About how I came about it, its sound and the overall topic of numerous bands using the same name.
#bandswiththesamename #synthpop
The System "Almost Grown"
This entry is about ANOTHER band called The System — with the more popular band of the same name being covered here before. About how I came about it, its sound and the overall topic of numerous bands using the same name.
#bandswiththesamename #synthpop
The System - Almost Grown - SOFT RIOT
This track by The System — not the other The System I posted about before — was recommended to me by a friend in this confusion.
www.softriot.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM
TRACK OF THE DAY
The System "Almost Grown"
This entry is about ANOTHER band called The System — with the more popular band of the same name being covered here before. About how I came about it, its sound and the overall topic of numerous bands using the same name.
#bandswiththesamename #synthpop
The System "Almost Grown"
This entry is about ANOTHER band called The System — with the more popular band of the same name being covered here before. About how I came about it, its sound and the overall topic of numerous bands using the same name.
#bandswiththesamename #synthpop
Well, that's another year done and I figured with that I'd cap off 2025 with this entry to wrap things up as well go into 2026.
#yearendpost #newyear #thankyou #support #softriot #synth #darkwave #postpunk #electronic
#yearendpost #newyear #thankyou #support #softriot #synth #darkwave #postpunk #electronic
SOFT RIOT - At the end of another year, with a new year to come
Well, that's another year done and I figured with that I'd cap off 2025 with this entry to wrap things up as well go into the new year of 2026.
www.softriot.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Well, that's another year done and I figured with that I'd cap off 2025 with this entry to wrap things up as well go into 2026.
#yearendpost #newyear #thankyou #support #softriot #synth #darkwave #postpunk #electronic
#yearendpost #newyear #thankyou #support #softriot #synth #darkwave #postpunk #electronic
TRACK OF THE DAY
Three Mile Pilot "Chenjesu"
The second album, The Chief Assassin To The Sinister (1994/95), from this San Diego band gets the occasional listen.. Here's a look at the band's dark and brooding (post-punk?) sound as well as the unique style of the band's bass player, Zach Smith.
Three Mile Pilot "Chenjesu"
The second album, The Chief Assassin To The Sinister (1994/95), from this San Diego band gets the occasional listen.. Here's a look at the band's dark and brooding (post-punk?) sound as well as the unique style of the band's bass player, Zach Smith.
Three Mile Pilot - Chenjesu - SOFT RIOT
The second album from San Diego's Three Mile Pilot gets the occasional listen, and here we also look at the unique style of the band's bass player.
www.softriot.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Three Mile Pilot "Chenjesu"
The second album, The Chief Assassin To The Sinister (1994/95), from this San Diego band gets the occasional listen.. Here's a look at the band's dark and brooding (post-punk?) sound as well as the unique style of the band's bass player, Zach Smith.
Three Mile Pilot "Chenjesu"
The second album, The Chief Assassin To The Sinister (1994/95), from this San Diego band gets the occasional listen.. Here's a look at the band's dark and brooding (post-punk?) sound as well as the unique style of the band's bass player, Zach Smith.
TRACK OF THE DAY
Aaah! "Slip Away"
A buried, minimal synth gem from this short-lived Cornwall-based group from the 1980s. Like many groups doing DIY synth music at this time across the globe they offer a hidden flash of brilliance with this track.
#minimalwave #minimalsynth #uk
Aaah! "Slip Away"
A buried, minimal synth gem from this short-lived Cornwall-based group from the 1980s. Like many groups doing DIY synth music at this time across the globe they offer a hidden flash of brilliance with this track.
#minimalwave #minimalsynth #uk
Aaah! - Slip Away - SOFT RIOT
A buried, minimal synth gem from Aaah!, a short-lived Cornwall-based group from the 1980s. One of many groups with an underground classic at the time.
www.softriot.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Aaah! "Slip Away"
A buried, minimal synth gem from this short-lived Cornwall-based group from the 1980s. Like many groups doing DIY synth music at this time across the globe they offer a hidden flash of brilliance with this track.
#minimalwave #minimalsynth #uk
Aaah! "Slip Away"
A buried, minimal synth gem from this short-lived Cornwall-based group from the 1980s. Like many groups doing DIY synth music at this time across the globe they offer a hidden flash of brilliance with this track.
#minimalwave #minimalsynth #uk
TRACK OF THE DAY
Add N To (X) "Revenge Of The Black Regent"
Coming back onto my musical radar recently after a long gap, this epic, classical music influenced track of punk-infused electronics is a standout for this UK group who released a run of albums on Mute Records.
#addntox
Add N To (X) "Revenge Of The Black Regent"
Coming back onto my musical radar recently after a long gap, this epic, classical music influenced track of punk-infused electronics is a standout for this UK group who released a run of albums on Mute Records.
#addntox
Add N To (X) - Revenge Of The Black Regent - SOFT RIOT
Coming back onto my musical radar recently, this epic track of punk-influenced electronics is a standout for the UK group Add N To (X) on Mute Records.
www.softriot.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Add N To (X) "Revenge Of The Black Regent"
Coming back onto my musical radar recently after a long gap, this epic, classical music influenced track of punk-infused electronics is a standout for this UK group who released a run of albums on Mute Records.
#addntox
Add N To (X) "Revenge Of The Black Regent"
Coming back onto my musical radar recently after a long gap, this epic, classical music influenced track of punk-infused electronics is a standout for this UK group who released a run of albums on Mute Records.
#addntox
TRACK OF THE DAY
Ellen Arkbro "For Organ and Brass"
The début album and its title track by this Swedish musician and composer opts to create expansive soundscapes using lesser used traditional instrumentation, and for me is a relatively new listening experience.
#ellenarkbro #lowlevellistening
Ellen Arkbro "For Organ and Brass"
The début album and its title track by this Swedish musician and composer opts to create expansive soundscapes using lesser used traditional instrumentation, and for me is a relatively new listening experience.
#ellenarkbro #lowlevellistening
Ellen Arkbro - For Organ And Brass - SOFT RIOT
The début album and its title track by Swedish composer Ellen Arkbro opts to create expansive soundscapes using lesser used traditional instrumentation.
www.softriot.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Ellen Arkbro "For Organ and Brass"
The début album and its title track by this Swedish musician and composer opts to create expansive soundscapes using lesser used traditional instrumentation, and for me is a relatively new listening experience.
#ellenarkbro #lowlevellistening
Ellen Arkbro "For Organ and Brass"
The début album and its title track by this Swedish musician and composer opts to create expansive soundscapes using lesser used traditional instrumentation, and for me is a relatively new listening experience.
#ellenarkbro #lowlevellistening
TRACK OF THE DAY
The VSS "Nervous Circuits"
A continuation from yesterday's post about Uncanny Valley, the closing title track of this 1997 synth-colorred "post-hardcore" album gets explored — one that is a cornerstone album for my own timeline.
#thevss #posthardcore #synth #synthpunk
The VSS "Nervous Circuits"
A continuation from yesterday's post about Uncanny Valley, the closing title track of this 1997 synth-colorred "post-hardcore" album gets explored — one that is a cornerstone album for my own timeline.
#thevss #posthardcore #synth #synthpunk
The VSS - Nervous Circuits - SOFT RIOT
A late 90s, cult, synth-inflected post-hardcore classic, the closing title track of The VSS's one and only LP gets taken up with a unique angle here.
www.softriot.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
TRACK OF THE DAY
The VSS "Nervous Circuits"
A continuation from yesterday's post about Uncanny Valley, the closing title track of this 1997 synth-colorred "post-hardcore" album gets explored — one that is a cornerstone album for my own timeline.
#thevss #posthardcore #synth #synthpunk
The VSS "Nervous Circuits"
A continuation from yesterday's post about Uncanny Valley, the closing title track of this 1997 synth-colorred "post-hardcore" album gets explored — one that is a cornerstone album for my own timeline.
#thevss #posthardcore #synth #synthpunk
TRACK OF THE DAY
Uncanny Valley "Seeds"
Having had many interactions with members of this band over the years, we look at a track from an underrated post-industrial album, "Ugashia" by Uncanny Valley, as well as group before that, Noi Kabát.
#postpunk #postindustrial #electronic #synth
Uncanny Valley "Seeds"
Having had many interactions with members of this band over the years, we look at a track from an underrated post-industrial album, "Ugashia" by Uncanny Valley, as well as group before that, Noi Kabát.
#postpunk #postindustrial #electronic #synth
Uncanny Valley - Seeds - SOFT RIOT
Having had interactions with members of this band over the years, we look at a track from an underrated post-industrial album, "Ugashia" by Uncanny Valley.
www.softriot.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Uncanny Valley "Seeds"
Having had many interactions with members of this band over the years, we look at a track from an underrated post-industrial album, "Ugashia" by Uncanny Valley, as well as group before that, Noi Kabát.
#postpunk #postindustrial #electronic #synth
Uncanny Valley "Seeds"
Having had many interactions with members of this band over the years, we look at a track from an underrated post-industrial album, "Ugashia" by Uncanny Valley, as well as group before that, Noi Kabát.
#postpunk #postindustrial #electronic #synth
Today marks six years since the release of the 2019 album WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE, which I realised the anniversary of was today, being in southern France at the moment mixing the new album. Some thoughts were written about it in chunks recently:
#synth #postpunk #electronic #darkwave
#synth #postpunk #electronic #darkwave
SOFT RIOT - When Push Comes To Shove at 6 Years
Since its release in November 2019, here's some reflections on this Soft Riot album, the seventh official one, six years after it was put out in the world.
www.softriot.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Today marks six years since the release of the 2019 album WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE, which I realised the anniversary of was today, being in southern France at the moment mixing the new album. Some thoughts were written about it in chunks recently:
#synth #postpunk #electronic #darkwave
#synth #postpunk #electronic #darkwave
There's been little hints dropped here and there recently, but a new album is finishing up. Tomorrow I head off to southern France for a week to do the final mixing on the record.
Owen and I will be digging deep into it in his studio in the French countryside.
Owen and I will be digging deep into it in his studio in the French countryside.
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
There's been little hints dropped here and there recently, but a new album is finishing up. Tomorrow I head off to southern France for a week to do the final mixing on the record.
Owen and I will be digging deep into it in his studio in the French countryside.
Owen and I will be digging deep into it in his studio in the French countryside.
TRACK OF THE DAY
Felt "Birdmen"
The first album by English dream/jangle pop band Felt has been an occasional hazy weekend favourite since discovering it well over 20 years ago.
#felt #feltband #postpunk #dreampop
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
Felt "Birdmen"
The first album by English dream/jangle pop band Felt has been an occasional hazy weekend favourite since discovering it well over 20 years ago.
#felt #feltband #postpunk #dreampop
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
Felt - Birdmen - SOFT RIOT
The first album by English dream/jangle pop band Felt has been an occasional hazy weekend favourite since discovering it well over 20 years ago.
www.softriot.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Felt "Birdmen"
The first album by English dream/jangle pop band Felt has been an occasional hazy weekend favourite since discovering it well over 20 years ago.
#felt #feltband #postpunk #dreampop
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
Felt "Birdmen"
The first album by English dream/jangle pop band Felt has been an occasional hazy weekend favourite since discovering it well over 20 years ago.
#felt #feltband #postpunk #dreampop
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
A little animated "flyer" for a show I'm playing and organising here in Glasgow on Friday, 05 December 2025. More details and tickets at www.possessionrecords.com/2025-12-05/
#synth #darkwave #electronic #newwave #glasgowgigs #scotlandgigs
#synth #darkwave #electronic #newwave #glasgowgigs #scotlandgigs
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A little animated "flyer" for a show I'm playing and organising here in Glasgow on Friday, 05 December 2025. More details and tickets at www.possessionrecords.com/2025-12-05/
#synth #darkwave #electronic #newwave #glasgowgigs #scotlandgigs
#synth #darkwave #electronic #newwave #glasgowgigs #scotlandgigs
Practicing a steady hand for something coming down the pipeline. #cutandpaste #knifeskills #oldschool #artwork
October 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Practicing a steady hand for something coming down the pipeline. #cutandpaste #knifeskills #oldschool #artwork
What’s that? A little night session, shooting some photos for a cut n’ paste experiment for some artwork for something coming soon enough in the horizon!
October 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
What’s that? A little night session, shooting some photos for a cut n’ paste experiment for some artwork for something coming soon enough in the horizon!
TRACK OF THE DAY
Luke Requena "A Picnic With Ancestors"
A great track by this Vancouver-based synth alchemist (and a friend of mine from back in the day) from his latest album Myth And Murmur — one full of lush, electronic kosmische soundscapes.
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
Luke Requena "A Picnic With Ancestors"
A great track by this Vancouver-based synth alchemist (and a friend of mine from back in the day) from his latest album Myth And Murmur — one full of lush, electronic kosmische soundscapes.
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
Luke Requena - A Picnic With Ancestors - SOFT RIOT
A great track by Vancouver-based synth alchemist Luke Requena from his latest album Myth And Murmur, one full of lush, electronic kosmische soundscapes.
www.softriot.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Luke Requena "A Picnic With Ancestors"
A great track by this Vancouver-based synth alchemist (and a friend of mine from back in the day) from his latest album Myth And Murmur — one full of lush, electronic kosmische soundscapes.
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
Luke Requena "A Picnic With Ancestors"
A great track by this Vancouver-based synth alchemist (and a friend of mine from back in the day) from his latest album Myth And Murmur — one full of lush, electronic kosmische soundscapes.
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
TRACK OF THE DAY
Hunters & Collectors "Droptank"
This track from the band's 1981 self-titled début (of which there's two versions) offers a fusion of post-punk, Aussie pub rock, DIY percussion underpinned by rhythmic structuring more aligned with electronic dance music.
#huntersandcollectors
Hunters & Collectors "Droptank"
This track from the band's 1981 self-titled début (of which there's two versions) offers a fusion of post-punk, Aussie pub rock, DIY percussion underpinned by rhythmic structuring more aligned with electronic dance music.
#huntersandcollectors
Hunters & Collectors - Drop Tank - SOFT RIOT
"Droptank" by Australian band Hunters & Collectors from their 1981 début offers a fusion of post-punk, pop, DIY percussion and dance music ideals.
www.softriot.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Hunters & Collectors "Droptank"
This track from the band's 1981 self-titled début (of which there's two versions) offers a fusion of post-punk, Aussie pub rock, DIY percussion underpinned by rhythmic structuring more aligned with electronic dance music.
#huntersandcollectors
Hunters & Collectors "Droptank"
This track from the band's 1981 self-titled début (of which there's two versions) offers a fusion of post-punk, Aussie pub rock, DIY percussion underpinned by rhythmic structuring more aligned with electronic dance music.
#huntersandcollectors
Back in Glasgow!Thanks to everyone that came to the show at @aces_bar in London on Saturday. What a night! The energy was high with the dancing and even some of the audience singing along (!!!). Many thanks to those involved and everyone for coming out!
📸 Robert W Monk
📸 Robert W Monk
October 1, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Back in Glasgow!Thanks to everyone that came to the show at @aces_bar in London on Saturday. What a night! The energy was high with the dancing and even some of the audience singing along (!!!). Many thanks to those involved and everyone for coming out!
📸 Robert W Monk
📸 Robert W Monk
TRACK OF THE DAY
The For Carnation "Tales (Live From The Crypt)"
A dark, psychedelic cosmic burner that “out-goths” a lot of goth music out there, courtesy of one of the many projects that emerged out of the ashes of the seminal midwest US post-hardcore group Slint.
#theforcarnation #slint
The For Carnation "Tales (Live From The Crypt)"
A dark, psychedelic cosmic burner that “out-goths” a lot of goth music out there, courtesy of one of the many projects that emerged out of the ashes of the seminal midwest US post-hardcore group Slint.
#theforcarnation #slint
The For Carnation - Tales (Live From The Crypt) - SOFT RIOT
This dark, psychedelic cosmic burner by The For Carnation "out-goths" a lot of goth music out there, out of the ashes of the US post-hardcore group Slint.
www.softriot.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
TRACK OF THE DAY
The For Carnation "Tales (Live From The Crypt)"
A dark, psychedelic cosmic burner that “out-goths” a lot of goth music out there, courtesy of one of the many projects that emerged out of the ashes of the seminal midwest US post-hardcore group Slint.
#theforcarnation #slint
The For Carnation "Tales (Live From The Crypt)"
A dark, psychedelic cosmic burner that “out-goths” a lot of goth music out there, courtesy of one of the many projects that emerged out of the ashes of the seminal midwest US post-hardcore group Slint.
#theforcarnation #slint
Back in Glasgow after a week in Austria and Hungary playing some absolutely grand shows. It was a fun time, great energy and a chance to check out the sites, see some great friends and to perform the songs live.
The next show will be in London at Aces & Eights on the 27th September.
The next show will be in London at Aces & Eights on the 27th September.
September 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Back in Glasgow after a week in Austria and Hungary playing some absolutely grand shows. It was a fun time, great energy and a chance to check out the sites, see some great friends and to perform the songs live.
The next show will be in London at Aces & Eights on the 27th September.
The next show will be in London at Aces & Eights on the 27th September.
TRACK OF THE DAY
Moral Support "Living With Passion"
A slower-paced disco “chugger” by the Canadian electronic production duo Moral Support, who like a number of other similar Canadian electronic artists of the time were making more of a splash with Hi-ENG and minimal synth tracks over in Europe.
Moral Support "Living With Passion"
A slower-paced disco “chugger” by the Canadian electronic production duo Moral Support, who like a number of other similar Canadian electronic artists of the time were making more of a splash with Hi-ENG and minimal synth tracks over in Europe.
Moral Support - Living With Passion - SOFT RIOT
"Insanity" is a disco "chugger" by Canadian electronic duo Moral Support, who like other Canadian electronic artists made a splash in Europe.
www.softriot.com
September 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Moral Support "Living With Passion"
A slower-paced disco “chugger” by the Canadian electronic production duo Moral Support, who like a number of other similar Canadian electronic artists of the time were making more of a splash with Hi-ENG and minimal synth tracks over in Europe.
Moral Support "Living With Passion"
A slower-paced disco “chugger” by the Canadian electronic production duo Moral Support, who like a number of other similar Canadian electronic artists of the time were making more of a splash with Hi-ENG and minimal synth tracks over in Europe.
You can now listen to and pre-order a new remix called "Fire (Soft Riot Planets Version)" done for the Austrian synth/wave project @ivurofficial that comes out on 23rd October 2025. Check the BandCamp link to give it a listen: ivur.bandcamp.com/album/gamma-...
#synth #wave #minimal #remix
#synth #wave #minimal #remix
August 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
You can now listen to and pre-order a new remix called "Fire (Soft Riot Planets Version)" done for the Austrian synth/wave project @ivurofficial that comes out on 23rd October 2025. Check the BandCamp link to give it a listen: ivur.bandcamp.com/album/gamma-...
#synth #wave #minimal #remix
#synth #wave #minimal #remix
Announcing a Possession Records event here in Glasgow on Friday, 5th December 2025. Great electronic live acts. I'll be playing stuff from the forthcoming album Crux, out in 2026.
TIX : tinyurl.com/bdh2vcdr
INFO : www.possessionrecords.com/2025-12-05/
TIX : tinyurl.com/bdh2vcdr
INFO : www.possessionrecords.com/2025-12-05/
August 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Announcing a Possession Records event here in Glasgow on Friday, 5th December 2025. Great electronic live acts. I'll be playing stuff from the forthcoming album Crux, out in 2026.
TIX : tinyurl.com/bdh2vcdr
INFO : www.possessionrecords.com/2025-12-05/
TIX : tinyurl.com/bdh2vcdr
INFO : www.possessionrecords.com/2025-12-05/
TRACK OF THE DAY
Fugazi "Exit Only"
After seeing the band's name oddly on the menu of a local bar establishment, I took a look at one of the many tracks by arguably one of my favorite groups of all time.
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
#fugazi
Fugazi "Exit Only"
After seeing the band's name oddly on the menu of a local bar establishment, I took a look at one of the many tracks by arguably one of my favorite groups of all time.
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
#fugazi
Fugazi - Exit Only - SOFT RIOT
A look at this track from the 1991 Fugazi album "Steady Diet Of Nothing", from a band that is for me one of the most important in my history.
www.softriot.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
TRACK OF THE DAY
Fugazi "Exit Only"
After seeing the band's name oddly on the menu of a local bar establishment, I took a look at one of the many tracks by arguably one of my favorite groups of all time.
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
#fugazi
Fugazi "Exit Only"
After seeing the band's name oddly on the menu of a local bar establishment, I took a look at one of the many tracks by arguably one of my favorite groups of all time.
www.softriot.com/track-of-the...
#fugazi