Soft Play's Laurie Vincent's Rootsy Shift: Central Reservation Blues

0:00On April 24, Lori Vincent from Soft Play just dropped the debut single from his new band Big Truck called Central Reservation Blues. It's out now on martial records, and this marks a fresh shift from his punk roots into something more mellow and rootsy. The line of features Lori on guitar and vocals, alongside drummer Sam Coppins, guitarist Ace of Thalin, and another drummer Justin Miles. They're pulling from bands like The Cure, The Smiths, The Warren Drugs, and The Breeders giving the track this intimate yet sweeping Americana vibe. Lori opened up about the song's heart. It's inspired by missing his partner's birthday and his sons while touring America. He admits he's bad with dates amid the chaos of a year ahead schedule, so those family moments hit hard and stick forever, unlike the shows that blur. Together, Big Truck's already lining up a pack tour starting May 8th, 2026, at the waiting room in London. They'll hit spots like The Great Escape in Brighton on May 15th, 2000 Trees Festival in

1:02Sheltonham on July 11th, and more through. August. If you're digging Soft Play's energy, but want Lori's softer side, stream Central Reservation Blues today and catch them live to see this project. Evolve. That's your update from Music News Today, powered by AI.