{"product_id":"gathering-dust","title":"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 \u003cem\u003eGathering Dust\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGathering Dust\u003c\/em\u003e 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","offers":[{"title":"LP - White","offer_id":56791456055627,"sku":"R2043-6934","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5052442030881.jpg?v=1773422413","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/gathering-dust","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}