Softcore (song)
"Softcore" is a song by American alternative band The Neighbourhood from their third studio album The Neighbourhood. It was written in 2017 by the band members Jesse Rutherford, Brandon Fried, Jeremiah Freedman, Zachary Abels and Michael Margott with producer Lars Stalfors. The latter also handled mixing, programming, drum programming and synthesising duties, while Dave Cerminara engineered it at Lankershim in Los Angeles. Despite never being released as a single, the song has managed to chart worldwide in 2022, landing at number 65 on the Billboard Global 200 and becoming a sleeper hit. It managed to reach the Top 40 in Finland, Greece, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Norway, Austria and Switzerland. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and IFPI Greece, Gold by Bundesverband Musikindustrie and Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana, and Silver by British Phonographic Industry. The song was included in Bravo magazine compilation album Bravo Hits 116, which was released on February 11, 2022. Track listing

Personnel
The Neighbourhood
Jesse Rutherford – vocals, songwriter
Zachary Abels – guitar, songwriter
Jeremiah Freedman – guitar, songwriter
Brandon Fried – drums, songwriter
Michael Margott – bass guitar, songwriter

Technical personnel
Lars Stalfors – producer, songwriter, programming, drum programming, synth, mixing
Dave Cerminara – engineering

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Certifications

References

2018 songs
The Neighbourhood songs
Songs written by Lars Stalfors