{"product_id":"soft-top-gathering-dust","title":"Soft Top - Gathering Dust","description":"\u003cp\u003eRising from Brighton's ever-fertile creative underground, Soft Top announce their debut album 'Gathering Dust', due for release on 19th June via cult imprint Crafting Room Recordings (ELLiS D, Ideal Living, Maximilian).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarning early support from BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Introducing Sussex, Soft Top have been marked as a compelling new voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the full span of 'Gathering Dust', Goodall utilises the ensemble's orchestral breadth to transform the album's concept into a vivid, widescreen dreamscape. While the subject matter flows between heavy themes, the arrangements remain lush and buoyant, ensuring the record never sinks into melodrama. 'Gathering Dust' is a strange, shimmering beauty; pairing the harmonic complexity of 70s jazz-pop with a raw, modern vulnerability that feels strikingly personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, Soft Top's songs pair intimate, story- driven lyricism with rich, carefully layered arrangements, brought to life by a seven- piece band (featuring Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Clarinet, Cello, and Flute) whose textures move gently between indie rock, chamber pop and soft rock. The result is a sound that tugs at the heartstrings quietly and deliberately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing members of Hutch, Tinman and Sad Dads, the band was formed in March 2023 as the songwriting project of Miles Goodall. Soft Top blends classic soft-rock warmth with a distinctly modern indie intimacy. The project draws influence from the narrative detail of Andy Shauf, the melodic sensitivity of Matt Maltese and the lush arrangements of Steely Dan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRAFTING ROOM RECORDINGS","offers":[{"title":"White LP","offer_id":56820719026556,"sku":"HJM-10232","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9022\/0535\/files\/SOFTTOPS.png?v=1780487455","url":"https:\/\/heyjoemusic.co.uk\/products\/soft-top-gathering-dust","provider":"Hey Joe Music \u0026 Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}