just a lil reminder you can find all of our features over on our website! ranging from weekly reviews, roundups of our favourite releases, playlists and interviews – there’s a whole load of new music to find! ๐
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Sister Sister “I Was Waiting Such A Long Time“! ๐ค
after a bunch of incredible releases over the past few years, and having had performed across the North West a bunch they’ve just released their latest single, a lovely dreamy and atmospheric tune ๐ถ
this is their first release in two years, following their second album – it’s opens up with a luscious guitar line, laden over a relaxed and mellow foundation of rhythm – and the vocal comes in so smoothly, complimented so well by the instrumentation, and given so much space to flow through each line ๐ the track builds so well, a lovely soundscape throughout and there’s so many dreamy atmospheric elements that come together to create something truly wonderful – a fantastic listen, expertly put together! ๐
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Sixth Day “Down and Out“! ๐ฅ
after two fantastic singles last year, and having played a bunch of sold-out shows across the North West, they’ve been making their mark as ones to watch on the scene – this new single is true evidence of their talent and potential. ๐
it’s opens with a raucous guitar line, that is only emboldened by Alex’s powerful vocal commanding the listener’s attention – followed by a driving rhythm that gives the track a real ferocious energy. the chorus is explosive, opening up the feel of the tune superbly, a real singalong tune, reminiscent of 2000’s alternative, yet executed in a unique manner! it’s a proper banger, well worth a listen! ๐ง
we’re back with our newest edition of our The Wrap feature, with reviews of some of our favourite releases from last month, July 2024 ๐ฎ it’s been yet another incredible month of music, with so many fantastic tunes being released, and we’ve covered just a few of them here! you can find all of our reviews below! โฌ๏ธ
The fantastic Jack Weston has just released his second single “Dawn Chorus“! The Sheffield singer-songwriter amazed us with his first release, and this new single only goes further – an honest, down-to-earth song that feels like a conversation between him and the listener. The simple nature of vocal and guitar lend to the strength of the track, the expert lyricism that is present in every line, and slight additions of vocals and instrumentation that only accentuate the quality of the song. It’s well worth a listen for any folk fans!
Manchester’s Woioi have just dropped their debut EP “gumreader“! Taking influence from psychedelic, alternative, indie and rock genres, their tracks boast fantastic grooves, lovely guitar riffs and melodies, and a rhythm section that sets the foundation for each tune beautifully. Expect luscious chord progressions, feel-good atmospheres and upbeat vibes – it’s a lovely listen and sure to get anyone dancing about!
Yorkshire-based Fever Dreams have just put out their debut single, “So Naive“! Formed less than a year ago, they’ve made an immediate impact on the music scene, playing gigs, their new single garnering radio play and playlisting from a variety of publications, and this track is evident of their success – it’s a gorgeous indie anthem, with synth-pop tendencies, dream-pop flavours, and a smattering of various influences in there to really create something they can call their own. We can’t wait to hear even more from these guys!
We’ve been fans of The Sewer Cats for a good while now, having known them for a fair few years, and we love their no-nonsense punk tunes – this new single “Boo Hoo!” is yet another in a long line of great tracks from the two-piece. With huge rhythm driving the track, expertly accompanied by face-melting guitar riffs and progressions, it gives a punchy and massive backdrop for Cass to command the listeners’ attention with her vocal, her lyricism as ever on point, direct and empowering.
We absolutely love Black Brunswicker’s tunes, having listened and covered so many of their releases in the past, their gorgeous soundscapes and ambient tones carving luscious atmospheres that you can really lose yourself in. This new single “The Cave” is another fantastic dreamy tune, Ethan’s ability to utilise so many elements and create a gorgeous journey is second to none. The flow of the track is perfect here, so well balanced to itself, feeling like the trickle of a stream down a mountainside – everything perfectly in sync with itself. We love it!
We’ve been huge fans of Hannah Robinson for a good while now, and we love her shoegazy dream-pop tunes – her new single “Blissfully Miles Away” is yet another incredible track under her belt. This single is a real gem, it’s atmospheric, got a lovely guitar melody behind it, a huge chorus that opens up the sound of the track, and a proper singalong. The soundscape is the track, with a driving rhythm section that provides plenty of space for her to sing over, her vocal ability on full show here, and a gorgeous guitar solo to match. We love to see it!
Manchester-based outfit Alor have just dropped their second single, “Older“! We were massive fans of their debut and this track only goes further in proving them as ones to watch on the North West scene. You can hear a bunch of influences in this track, and they’ve carefully crafted a sound that really shows their talent – the delicate vibe of this tune is gorgeous, showing their musicianship of each member and really amplifying the quality and ability of lead singer Ollie’s vocal talent. The track is so well put together, with so many different elements surfacing throughout to really create an incredible piece of work. Well worth a listen!
Another familiar face for us, Sugarstone have just dropped their brand new tune “Body Pending“! We’re absolutely massive fans of these guys, and this tune goes even further than they have before, with so many luscious synth elements mixed with their familiar distorted and heavy vibes – it’s an incredibly dynamic track, so well constructed and a proper singalong and anthemic tune. Their brand of cyberpunk electro-pop is infectious, and we are stoked to hear even more from them!
it’s been yet another incredible month of music, with so many fantastic releases, and there’s a whole plethora of talent out there that we didn’t get to cover! thanks to everyone who has checked this out, and we hope you enjoyed it! ๐ค
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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Lynskey “Keanu“!
we’ve covered Lynskey a bunch in the past, they released their last EP early last year and we loved it, a fantastic amalgamation of different influences, various genres thrown in their to truly create a sound that is unique to them – high energy, intricate melodies throughout; fantastic to listen to
this new tune is an ode to Keanu Reeves, opening right up from the get-go with a bang – a grooving drumbeat sets the pace while explosive guitar power chords form the basis of the track, with plenty of space for B’s vocal to take centre-stage, their vocal commanding the listener’s attention. there’s a whole bunch of lovely little riffs throughout, little breakdowns and synth lines that only accentuate the craft within the tune – it’s sure to get anyone dancing along!
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Leeds-based Lunar Sounds “Better Than This“! ๐
after performing at various venues across the UK over the past few years, and releasing a run of singles and EPs since 2016, they’re back with a brand new track that packs a punch right from the get-go! ๐ซ
you can really hear the grunge, the riot-grrrl influence throughout this track – with luscious power chords, basslines and hard-hitting drums laying the foundation for the track, a main guitar riff that echoes throughout, adding tension and drive to the tune, and group vocals, harmonies that give a real energy to it all. it sounds fantastic, and with personal, impactful lyricism, it’s set them up as ones to watch for the year ๐
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Harrison Rimmer “Tough Love“! ๐ค
we’ve known Harrison for a long long time now and we love all of his tunes, his album “Larkholme” last year was sensational and it’s so great to hear a new tune from him! also – he’s one of our favourite live musicians, if you get the chance to see him don’t miss out ๐
this new single sounds fantastic, taking a more alternative-rock style compared to his previous tunes, with a grungey guitar lacing the atmosphere of the track – and a hard hitting drumbeat and bassline laying the foundation beautifully, for Harrison to take centre-stage with a personal and passionate story. it’s a lovely track, with a real emotion and feeling poured into it, exactly what we’ve come to expect with Harrison’s music ๐
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the debut album “Complete Wisteria” from Leah Eccles! ๐
this is her first full-length release – after a string of successful singles and an EP earlier last year, and it gives a real insight into Leah’s songwriting process, her stories and creative prowess ๐ค
the album is a collection of atmospheric and ambient sounds, gorgeous melodies, and intricate passionate vocals – Leah’s ability to craft a luscious soundscape is on full display all through this album. the airy and ambient nature of the tracks really compliment her vocals, her raw lyricism is in abundance here and it really proves her creative talent. โ๏ธ