Tell me why people let go, why the day has to die, why life is greater than books.

Genre-defying Gustaffson made big waves in 2025 with the release of their critically acclaimed debut album 'BLACK & WHITE MOVIE'. Produced by elbow's Craig Potter, it reached #14 in the Official Record Store Chart and was featured in Rolling Stones’ “7 Albums You Need To Hear This Week”, earning high praise from Jo Whiley, Chris Hawkins, Guy Garvey, and Gaby Roslin.  

“The kind of record that reminds you why people fell in love with music in the first place.” - Hunger Magazine 2025

This Manchester outfit have been likened to The Teskey Brothers, Richard Hawley and Bruce Springsteen, noted for their soulful songwriting and storytelling - encouraging listeners to pick up the lyric book, unite as a collective and disconnect from the numbing comfort of the algorithm. 

The release of new single 'Dance to the Algorithm' further reinforced this message - an uptempo retro-funk anthem that questions how we consume music in the 21st Century. It was included in Rolling Stone’s ‘Hot New Songs’, was Chris Hawkins' ‘Track of Dawn’ (BBC Radio 6) and featured alongside Richard Ashcroft and The Charlatans in the Best Five Artists of October 2025 by The Manc & Audio North.

Gustaffson will continue their story in 2026 with a return to Blueprint Studios Manchester to record their second album.

“Expect big - and loud - things from a new album they’re recording in the New Year. Nice to see someone bringing a bit of soul back to music. How did we ever lose it?” - The Standard 2025

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