Soft Rules debut with Step Outside of the Silence, a dark, driving post-punk anthem that fuses the intensity of Joy Division with the melodic edge of The Cure, while incorporating modern instrumentation to elevate its sound. With a propulsive rhythm, angular guitars, the track balances 90s grit with contemporary flair, without losing its own identity.
Lyrically cryptic and raw, the song delves into themes of disconnection and inner conflict, with lines hinting at frustration with societal and personal constraints. Step Outside of the Silence is a commanding, cathartic call to break free.


Step Outside Of The Silence

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What’s Left of Us? is about the slow decay of Ireland under the pressures of late-stage capitalism. It’s a visceral snapshot of a country grappling with systemic exploitation, social apathy, and environmental collapse. Brad Lee’s guitar tones cut through like a warning, setting an eerie, unsettling mood. David Dee’s vocals—part prophetic, part unhinged—reflect the rage and confusion that comes with trying to make sense of it all. Sebastiano Toscano’s frenetic drumming drives the chaos, propelling the track into a relentless surge that mirrors the tension of a world on the brink.

Produced by Ian McFarlane (bass) and Callum Browne (synthesiser), the track is a blend of urgency and bleakness, echoing the disillusionment and frustration of a generation who feels left behind and overlooked, inheritors of a splintered history they had no hand in.

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