
a big shout to everyone who made it down to The Rose And Monkey Hotel on Thursday for Scatterchild‘s headline show ![]()
a proper class gig, with the amazing MALCOM on support and big love to Fault Line Productions for putting it on ![]()

a big shout to everyone who made it down to The Rose And Monkey Hotel on Thursday for Scatterchild‘s headline show ![]()
a proper class gig, with the amazing MALCOM on support and big love to Fault Line Productions for putting it on ![]()

we’ve just written up our next edition of The Wrap feature for you! ๐ค
with in-depth reviews of some of our favourite releases of August 2025, it’s been yet another amazing month of music on the scene – you can check out all of our reviews below โฌ๏ธ
the creative duo SKEG have just put out their debut single “Hammer to fall“! a collaboration between Hayden J Barlow and George Elsbury, they blend a variety of influences, most notably soul and rnb with gritty electronic production, to create something truly brand new and refreshing to listen to. with incredible vocal talent all across the song, real rhythm and groove behind the track and expert production, this first single is a real show of force to what they have to offer.
North-West based self-proclaimed “DIY indie punk” artist Tom Elliot has just released “Love Is A Dog From Hell“! it’s a lovely tune, with real 2000’s emo throwback vibes to it, heartfelt and introspective lyricism and singalong choruses – it’s a great listen and a fantastic followup to his previous EP. there’s a real sense of sensitivity in this track, especially lyrically, proving his ability to convey emotion and feeling effortlessly in his songwriting.
Newcastle-based songwriter Tim Gambles has just put out his single “Story Told Wrong“! it’s an incredible tune, that has a real balance of dynamic in it, going from personal and intimate to the huge and driving power of the choruses – blending indie-pop with more ferocious heavier elements, all whilst maintaining a unique sound that he’s expertly crafted. the Tasmanian-born creative has created a real catchy tune, in which you can really hear the passion that he’s put into it!
Yorkshire-based ALPINE โ99 have released their debut single “Nothing Really Matters“! with dream-pop, atmospheric sounds right from the get-go, there’s a luscious soundscape around the track, with ethereal synth sounds, gorgeous guitar melodies and driving rhythm that only compliments his vocal, drenched in reverb yet still maintaining the attention of the listener. it’s a brilliant first release and we can’t wait to hear even more!
Liverpool’s Zara Smile has just put out their new single “Rewind“! they’ve been making waves across the North West with their previous releases, and this one is definitely one to listen to – their honest, down-to-earth and relatable lyricism, and ability to create a luscious soundscape through their music really defines them as one to keep an eye on for the future – this track sounds gorgeous, with incredible instrumentation behind it, Zara’s vocal soaring effortlessly above it, and it’s got such a lovely flow throughout the song. one to keep on repeat!
Manchester alternative-rock outfit The Bad Wires have just released their second single “Leading Man“! after the success of their debut, they’re back with another track. it’s got a real attitude behind it, with a lovely bluesy riff forming the base of the tune, and driving and powerful rhythm, there’s a real groove behind it and they’ve created a proper no-nonsense rock anthem. it’s a fantastic listen and definitely puts them as ones to watch for the future!
we’re huge fans of Ladybarn, having covered their previous releases a bunch, and they’re back with their new single “Smother“! opening up with a lovely, atmospheric element, they’ve got their signature sound to a tee – their ability to create a real groove, a spell-binding soundscape, and you can hear the chemistry between the musicians so well within this tune. they’re able to utilise dynamics incredibly, bringing the track from the calm to the storm – another fantastic single under their belts!
we met Taylor Sterling earlier this year, and his unwavering approach to creating truly personal, real music for himself was inspiring – something that is evident throughout his new album “deca.dance“! taking influence from a variety of genres, he’s really brought them together to create an infectious and grooving album – with singalong choruses, driving rhythms and erratic, interesting and drone-y synths, it’s a truly great listen and a real show of his musical journey. well worth checking out!
it’s been yet another fantastic month, with so many amazing songs coming out; plus, so many that we didn’t cover – thanks to everyone who has checked this out, and we hope you enjoyed it! ๐ค
make sure you head on down to open mics, gigs, support local music and arts and keep your scenes going! ๐ all music, videos and images remain copyright of their respective owners. ๐

tonight Scatterchild headline The Rose And Monkey Hotel![]()
with MALCOM on support for Fault Line Productions, it’s gonna be a belter. doors at 7:30, tickets available at https://www.fatsoma.com/e/de15iak2/innversion-headlined-by-scatterchild ![]()

a big shout out to everyone who’s listened to the new Eyam single “I Need To Swim (Demo)“! ![]()
it’s been out for a month or so and we’ve had a lovely reception to the release – it’s great to see so much support for the track
available to listen to on all streaming platforms or to buy on our Bandcamp at https://eyammusic.bandcamp.com/album/i-need-to-swim-demo![]()

we’ve got an incredible run of shows coming up in October! ๐
11th October at the Eagle Inn with The Marras, with support from White Star Line and Annabelle Mather ๐ถ
16th October at the Eagle Inn for our next “The Monthly Spread“, with Joshua Arnold and Therine, Grey Rabbit, Nastee Chapel, Black Brunswicker, Decreece and michael webster ๐๏ธ
30th October at Stage & Radio for a headline show with St Cloud, with support from Eyam and Hazel Genevieve ๐ค
tickets available at https://www.fatsoma.com/p/breadrecords ๐
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new single “grasp the nettle” from ROSH! ๐ต
we’ve covered ROSH’s music a bunch in the past, and we love the Sheffield-based songwriter’s music, with direct and poetic songwriting, lovely instrumentation behind the words and a real talent to be able to craft something that’s both unique and beautiful ๐ค
this new single came out last month and it sounds fantastic – a more up-beat styling than his previous singles, drawing inspiration from a range of sources, yet creating something that he can truly call his own – his lyrics in this are quality, conveying a message of having the strength to face problems and stand your ground. it’s a real show of his creative talent and a great listen! ๐ถ
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/1sk4GBGzPx9Y0qkALMJkn6 – well worth checking out ๐ง
all of our features, reviews and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk ๐

another Sunday, another superb update to our Local Loaf playlist ๐ค
we’ve got some brilliant new additions this week, with music from Luna Marble, Amber Jules, Pomona, Hushtones and Motel Sundown! well worth a listen ๐ถ
you can find the playlist in full on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HJqmx2YvS6lgunsf6Ydcu – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions ๐
we’re down at the Grafton Arms every Tuesday night for our weekly open mic! ๐ค
been going for over four years, and there’s been so many incredible musicians who have performed for us – always a lovely show and all styles of music welcome ๐ค
7pm start each week, with in-house guitar, bass amp and drumkit available upon request – get in touch with our michael webster to get involved ๐

there’s less than a week to go til Scatterchild take to the stage for a headline show at The Rose And Monkey Hotel with Fault Line Production ![]()
got a superb one in store, and with support from MALCOM – we can’t wait! tickets available at https://www.fatsoma.com/e/de15iak2/innversion-headlined-by-scatterchild ![]()

there’s less than a month to go til we head on over to the Eagle Inn for our headline show with The Marras! ![]()
with support from the incredible White Star Line and Annabelle Mather, it’s gonna be a fantastic show. ![]()
tickets have sold out – if you managed to get one, we’ll see down down there! 7pm doors ![]()