today marks two years since the release of “The Landscape“, the third single we released with Scatterchild
we’ve had over 20k streams on this and it’s so great to see such fantastic reception to it – such a tune! available on all streaming platforms or you can purchase a copy for yourself at https://scatterchild.bandcamp.com/album/the-landscape
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Candlelight” from dulakes!
this is their fourth single of the year, and the Leeds-based alternative quartet have been making a real name for themselves in 2026, performing all across the North – we’ve covered their music a bunch, and we’re huge fans of their music, blending together a range of genres to really create something unique to themselves
this new tune sounds fantastic, opening with a moody guitar melody that really sets a dark, intricate atmosphere, and as the tune builds and builds through the verse, it emits a real sense of urgency within the soundscape which is expertly, explosively let out in a huge chorus. they’ve got gorgeous guitar tones throughout, with lead and rhythm working in perfect unison to give ample space for the main vocal to take command, ensuring control of the chaotic rhythm, bass and drums that work effortlessly to create not only a musically adept but ever-interesting and fresh feel to the single. another incredible release under their belts!
today marks a year since the full release of the live EP “Live At The Church” from Scatterchild!
it was a joy to be able to put this out, recorded at Sacred Trinity Church in Salford by Matthew Fisher and Ellie Louise – with live renditions of some of our favourite tracks from the debut album
such a fantastic evening last Friday for Scatterchild‘s set at Band on the Wall great to have them return after a while, it was another incredible set!
the full music video for “New Ocean“, the latest single from Scatterchild featuring Quentin Wylie, is available to watch over on YouTube
we’re super proud to have a proper banger out on the label, and with a gorgeous video to accompany it! available at https://youtu.be/bf-bUh4baOM and also on streaming platforms
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Your Mouth and its Silver Zipper” by Sietch! π
we’ve covered their music a bunch in the past on our Local Loaf playlist and our The Wrap feature, and their energetic, grungey branding of alternative rock sets them apart from the rest, with a flowing structure throughout their tracks, and delicate and intimate atmospheres balanced to driving, pulsating riffs π
this new track sounds fantastic, opening with a huge guitar riff that sets the scene for the track, explosive rhythm and bass providing a solid foundation, and a gorgeous dynamic as the track falls away to a real intimate manner. with luscious vocal harmonies, a gorgeous atmosphere to the track, that builds so effortlessly back to the grungey riff – it’s a fantastic listen! π
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Violent Thoughts” by Punch-in π
the Warrington-based alternative rock outfit have been making waves across the North West as of late, performing at gigs and festivals over the last few months, and we covered their previous single on our The Wrap feature! π
this new track, their third release, expands further on their sound, opening with a delicate piano melody that explodes into a punky, grungey riff, setting the mood for the song expertly, a track “about growing older and wiser, and the reckoning that follows through” – and with personal, intimate and introspective lyricism, it’s a real honest depiction of moving through life. there’s a lovely balance of dynamic in the track, and the flow is excellent, with quality builds and expert production throughout. it’s well worth a listen π