W: Jackie Black I: Alyx Ashton

NEW SINGLE '' Your Aching Words '' OUT 13th February

"A lush, widescreen exploration of intimacy… one of the most compelling voices in the UK's indie landscape."

Emerging from Brighton’s fertile underground, Soft Top’s latest single, "Your Aching Words," is a lush, widescreen exploration of intimacy and tragedy. Released via Crafting Room Recordings, the track masterfully bridges the gap between the sophisticated arrangements of Steely Dan and the modern, emotive indie-pop of Matt Maltese. What begins as a grounded narrative of a lovers' quarrel quickly shifts into a hauntingly liminal space, as Miles Goodall’s "story-like" lyrics follow a protagonist unaware they are drifting into a coma following a sudden accident. It is a rare piece of song writing that feels both grand in its orchestral ambition—bolstered by a seven-piece ensemble featuring cello and clarinet—and painfully private in its execution.

The brilliance of "Your Aching Words" lies in its contrast: the warmth of the production, largely captured between the iconic Brighton Electric and intimate bedroom studios, masks a devastating lyrical core. Goodall’s fourth-wall-breaking "soliloquy" at the track’s conclusion transforms a standard soft-pop ballad into a conceptual gut-punch that lingers long after the final note fades. Beyond the music, the project carries a profound sense of community and purpose, reflecting Goodall’s role as the architect of Mumfest. With this release, Soft Top doesn’t just pull at your heartstrings; they weave a complex, cinematic tapestry of grief and beauty that cements them as one of the most compelling voices in the UK's current indie landscape.