As many of you know The Preatures are one of my favorite bands. I often have referred to them as 'the greatest band in the world ... that you have probably never heard of.' Four years ago I stumbled upon their album Girlhood and I have been hooked ever since.
Sadly I have to report that The Preatures are no more, victims of a really bad record deal, a breakup between front woman Isabella Manfredi and fellow band member Jack Moffit and ultimately Covid 19.
Manfredi explains:
"Firstly, the band were stuck in a really antiquated record deal that we couldn’t get out of. And it meant that we couldn't support ourselves financially. That was a big issue and obviously with COVID that became forefront in our minds."She continued: "At the same time, my 10 year relationship with Jack [Moffitt, Preatures guitarist and producer] was over. And if anyone’s ever gone through a break-up, it’s really hard to keep working with that person."
"There was dynamics there that were really unhealthy, which just meant in the end for me, I had to get myself out of there. For me, the band was my family and I was so committed to it. But for my heart and my music, I had to take myself away and start again."
And start anew she has. Manfredi has embarked on a new solo career and her first single 'Jealousy' is amazing!
Manfredi is just weeks away from the birth of her second child and has a new love in musician Rupert Izzi. Many would think that this would be a strange time to embark on a new solo career.
You can read more about Manfredi's new solo career and her time with The Preatures over at ABC Australia - The Preatures break up as Isabella Manfredi goes solo
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