our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new debut album “Talk Of Being Saved” by Bonfire Tide! ๐ฅ
after a strong couple of years on the scene, performing at various prestigious venues across Manchester, releasing captivating and expertly-crafted singles, the five-piece have just released their debut album ๐ฟ
the album is a full-length debut, with a wide variety of tracks, ranging from the intimate and delicate nature of the opener “Atlantic“, to the more upbeat and folky “The Old Boys“, proving the range and dynamic that the band possess – with expert lyricism, the words paint a picture within each song, and the various instrumentation in each track really add to the imagery and vision that the band have for their music. there’s so much attention to detail within the entire album – it’s a fantastic listen! โ๏ธ
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Natives” from GETNER! ๐
a familiar face on the Manchester scene, GETNER seriously made their mark already, with a bunch of incredible tunes under their belt, a fantastic live performance that’s sure to get everyone fired up, and having done a bunch of sold-out headlines, they’re an essential band to get to know here in the North West ๐ฅ
this new tune “Natives” sounds incredible, opening up with a delicate soundscape, drawing the listener in to listen, and it opens up almost immediately into an energetic, riff-infused atmosphere that’s got a proper groove behind it. Quentin’s vocal takes centre stage and addresses the listener, ensuring their attention – and his lyricism is direct and poetic, really painting a picture with the songwriting. the track flows so effortlessly, there’s a proper dynamic behind it and it goes through so many different melodies and grooves, yet maintains a real connection between them, proving the band’s musical ability and ensuring the attention of anyone who listens to it ๐
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP “How Can You Hold Me?” from Tallulah Guard! ๐
we’ve known Tallulah for a good long time now, having not only reviewed their tunes before, but caught them live and also put them on a bunch of gigs – their ability to write with such ferocity and emotion really sets them apart from the rest! ๐
this new EP is fully evident of their musical capabilities, with four tracks that not only convey their feelings and experiences, but written in expert prose! full of singalong choruses, raw and personal lyricism, driving and fierce rhythm backing them along with quality production – it’s a fantastic EP and a must-listen for any fans of alternative / indie tunes ๐ถ this video is from Saturday at their EP launch and truly shows how great their music is. ๐ค
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Little Louis” from Tom Collins! ๐
the North Wales based artist has been making waves over the past few years, with a run of incredible singles out and having performed across the country – plus, supporting The Sherlocks on their current tour! ๐ฅ
this is his first release of 2025, and he’s come out swinging with a hard-hitting, in-your-face tune that’s reminiscent of noughties indie, but with a modern feel – his songwriting talent really ensures that you’re hanging onto every word, and the story he conveys is down-to-earth and relatable. the song has a powerful energy, with a fierce singalong chorus, a lovely driving rhythm behind it and feeling fresh throughout the whole tune. a great listen and definitely one to watch for the future! ๐ค