We’ve got our latest feature for The Wrap covering tunes from last month, December 2022! ☀️ again, another month proper chock-full of incredible releases, it’s brilliant to see!! Finishing up the year on a high here! Find all of our in-depth reviews below ⬇️
One of our favourites over the past year or so, YNES has released a brand new EP “Born Loser“! It’s a gorgeous collection of tunes, really honing on the qualities that are present in YNES’ tunes – tongue-in-cheek humour, honest, almost conversational lyricism and oozing with britpop/indie goodness. At times it’s a brutal depiction of modern society, highlighting the contradictions of societal expectations and calling out out-dated tradition and behaviours – yet, all in front of a huge sound with catchy hooks and punky angst. Well worth a listen, easily one of our favourite artists of the year – with a no-nonsense attitude and a constant drive for creativity, it’s a brilliant release and we can’t wait to hear more! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)
Manchester-based singer-songwriter Jimmy Page made his first mark on the scene over the course of last year, performing across the city and establishing a name for himself – the release of this second single “Days are Long” has really set him as one to watch on the scene. With a gorgeous guitar riff opening up the track, the laidback rhythm allow his vocal to excel over the beat – with an almost-relaxed approach it feels like he’s telling his story so effortlessly in this track. Speaking of, his lyricism is lovely here, in his words “about the little ones in your life” – a lovely sentiment and executed fantastically. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP)
Lancashire-based Jacob Reddy is a familiar face on our features now, having put out a string of incredible tunes and really showing him as one to watch in the North West. This new tune “Till The End” sees him taking a more stripped-back take to a personal level, with some gorgeous lyricism here – really utilising the imagery to create a lovely story throughout the track. Jacob’s vocal sounds fantastic over the acoustic guitar, and with the addition of piano melodies, vocal harmonies and use of open space in the track it’s a real lush listen. A must-listen for any fans of more relaxed singer-songwriter tunes, perfect for any relaxing playlists! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
Sheffield’s own Work In TV have just put out their second single, “Dance Like We Used To“! Right from the get-go, we know we’re gonna love it – kicking off right into the action with the verse coming in, the vocals perfectly balanced to create a feeling of surrounding.. for it to calm a touch with a lovely guitar melody and the track building effortlessly into a huge chorus with so much energy! It only continues with this trend throughout the track, balancing the dynamics so well to keep the track fresh whilst it develops. It almost drops fully away into the bridge, creating a real sense of tension that even falls away even more.. only to build back up beautifully into the final section. The production is sensational and just such a well-crafted track! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)
A good friend of ours here at the label, Benjamin Finney has just put out his brand new single “Sappho” with jamie henry! Ben’s guitarwork is on full display here, perfectly complimented by the soundscape behind the track – the relaxed and steady rhythm gives such a gorgeous base for his melodies to shine, whilst keeping a real mellow and gorgeous atmosphere. The flow of the track is super smooth, with each element of it working perfectly in tandem to keep the track moving – and the electric guitar tone is beautiful, giving a new essence to the song. Well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)
We’ve had Jane Lacey perform for us a bunch now here at Bread Records, and her live sets are both intimate yet powerful – and this track only solidifies that into stone. “Not a girl song” is a true alt-rock anthem, opening up with a short acoustic riff that then explodes into a full punk-rock wall of sound. Jane’s vocal comes in and commands the attention of the listener, her lyricism is direct and blunt, perfectly encapsulating the topic of the track – and with a huge chorus, it’s a brilliant tune that really shows off her abilities. The no-nonsense feel of the tune only makes it hit harder, and it’s a call to arms for anyone who’s been a victim of harassment or abuse. The power of this track only makes us want to hear more from her! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
Albeit a November release, this came out at the end of the month and we knew we’d have to cover this as soon as it was released. We’re huge fans of FEAR OF MARKO – with such a unique sound, incorporating elements of grunge, indie and hyperpop; his unapologetic sound is ferocious and leaves a lasting impact on the listener. This EP is a fantastic show of his skills, with hard-hitting beats, fantastic lyricism and brilliant vocal capabilities throughout, it’s a must-listen for any pop enthusiasts out there. The new tracks on the EP are incredible too, from the grungy metal atmosphere of “Skeleton” to the indie-rock feel of “Funeral” – it’s well worth a listen and sure to be a hit at any party! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)
Another familiar face on our features, Glasgow’s Velvet have returned with a brand new release “Blue Roses“! This tune sees them take a more mellow atmosphere to their music, really using the soundscape of the track to create an ambience that perfectly balances to the vocals on the track, a much more mellow vibe than their previous releases. The musicianship on the track is gorgeous, the connection that the band has is on full display here and it’s a gorgeous listen. The song flows so well, feeling like controlled chaos that they’ve managed to manipulate superbly – and the breakdown in the mid-section of the track takes us back to their previous releases, full of energetic riffs, powerful guitar solos and a hard-hitting rhythm that really pushes the track along. Well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)
this one’s been a fantastic one, really showing off the quality that we saw during the rest of 2022 – there have been so many incredible releases coming out lately and it’s absolutely boss to see, proving that there is a world of music out there to find. we hope you’ve enjoyed this as much as we have! 💥
Make sure you head on down to open mics, gigs, support local music and arts and keep your scenes going! 😊 all music, videos and images remain copyright of their respective owners. 🍞
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