A Soft Perversion

A Soft Perversion existed in one form or another from 2003-2007.

Some of the following I stole from the band's MySpace,which is fine considering I played in this band for a brief stint.

A Soft Perversion began in SW Florida in the summer of 2003,when Leo Ashline and Shaun Ringsmuth formed a group based upon the idea of creating short accessible pop songs that were intelligently crafted and tastefully layered. A handful of songs were written,and the group began performing regularly around SWFL.
Their first release was a seven inch titled Last Hoorah! Pressed on white vinyl, the record was heard by few due to the absence of a label, distribution, or a recording budget of any kind.

In 2004 the band relocated to Holyoke, MA, where they penned the songs that were later to be included on the two simultaneously released cd singles, "Holyoke" and "Year of the Strangler". Shortly afterwards, Ashline and Ringsmuth parted ways with ASP's original lineup and returned to Florida.

Upon returning to "the sunshine state", Ashline and Ringsmuth quickly regrouped with temporary assistance of a local power pop group (The Anchorite 4) and electronic artist Jonathon Glover (Ars Phoenix). They began working on "The Sensualists", which showcased ASP's most refined songwriting efforts to date.

In 2006 the founding members moved to Athens Ga where they continued on for a short while before disbanding.

Despite immense talent there are some bands that never seem to catch a break.
This band was one of them.