there’s only a week til we return to the Eagle Inn for our next issue of “The Monthly Spread“! 
we’ve got a stellar one in store for us, with the incredible talents of the Underground Folk Collective, Rob Crampton Music, See Emily Play, The Dove & The Dragon, Freddie Evans and our michael webster performing for us 
we’ll be starting up around 7pm, tickets available on the door or on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/1PpQ for only a fiver 
we’re back on down at Rewind NQ this coming Sunday for our open mic night, with the incredible Sean Morrell as our feature artist 
starts up at 6pm, happy hour all night and always a lovely do. if you’re interested in performing, get in touch with our michael webster for a slot!
in case you missed it, our latest edition of The Wrap covering April’s releases was mega 
featuring music from Creepy Crawly, Jonny Beer Music, Kieran Arnold, FLEUR ROUGE, Summerhouse, Harriet Dagnall, pyncher and Freddie Evans 
you can find the full review over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2025/05/23/the-wrap-april-2025/
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP “How Can You Hold Me?” from Tallulah Guard! 👊
we’ve known Tallulah for a good long time now, having not only reviewed their tunes before, but caught them live and also put them on a bunch of gigs – their ability to write with such ferocity and emotion really sets them apart from the rest! 🙌
this new EP is fully evident of their musical capabilities, with four tracks that not only convey their feelings and experiences, but written in expert prose! full of singalong choruses, raw and personal lyricism, driving and fierce rhythm backing them along with quality production – it’s a fantastic EP and a must-listen for any fans of alternative / indie tunes 🎶 this video is from Saturday at their EP launch and truly shows how great their music is. 🤝
you can find the EP on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/1cloF2cmh7c6Nw9xkKkqmz – well worth checking out 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
another Sunday, another superb update to our Local Loaf playlist! 
with brand new music from the talents of Georgia Johnson, Milly Pye, Lea Willms, Hayden J Barlow and The Late Freddie Price + Alwyn Jones, it’s well worth checking out 
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!
there’s only a week to go til we’re back at Lock 91 Manchester for our next Cream of the Crop 
we’ve got an incredible one in store, with the amazing talents of Eyam Toenails indefinite articles Emma Echo and Robert Hurst performing
starts at 1pm, free entry, quality drinks on offer – come on down!
we’re back with our next edition of The Wrap feature! 🤝
we’ve got reviews of some of our favourite releases of April, and it’s been another fantastic month – you can find all of our reviews below ⬇️
Manchester’s own Creepy Crawly has just released the new single “The Tide“! a delicate and intricate ballad, both atmospheric and conversational, it’s a gorgeous tune. with passionate lyrics that paint a real picture and convey such emotion, lovely guitar melodies lacing the foreground and powerful yet delicate vocals, backed with a strong rhythm section providing the foundation, it’s an incredible listen – can’t wait for the release of the full album!
a familiar face for us, Jonny Beer has just put out “Aeroplanes“! following the release of his EP last year, he’s come back with another folk-rock anthem – albeit a more moody tone, it’s got a lovely swaying groove to it, and Jonny’s vocals cut through sharply to ensure the attention of the listener is on his expert wordcraft. his ability to convey a story is fantastic, and this tune is real evidence of his talent!
we’ve caught Kieran Arnold perform so many times now, and we’re always astounded by his ability to create a catchy yet powerful tune – and this new single “Get Away” is evident of that! it’s got a proper 90’s indie feel to it, but with his more modern storytelling and songwriting elements, and his story is portrayed in expert fashion here. with a full band behind him, it’s only elevated his talent and we’re huge fans of his music! well worth a listen!
we’ve caught FLEUR ROUGE a fair few times live now, and her ability to command a crowd’s attention is second to none – something that is evident all throughout her new EP “Wish You The Worst“! with driving basslines, expert production and no-nonsense lyricism, these tunes are quality and provide a real look into her world. she’s able to utilise great vocal melodies, catchy hooks and powerful lyricism to create something that is truly unique to her style.
we’ve had Summerhouse perform for us a bunch now, and we’re constantly in awe from their musical talent – this new single “Reverence” sounds fantastic! it’s got a gorgeous atmosphere behind it, feeling both intimate and conversational, almost like having a heart-to-heart with the raw lyrics that convey feelings and emotion expertly. the full band brings a lovely folky, country feel to the track, and really forms a real foundation to the track – it’s a fantastic listen!
we’ve been fans of Harriet Dagnall for a good while now, having caught her live so many times and she’s a real cornerstone of the Manchester folk scene, her new track “Two Doors Down” only proves her talent even further. it’s a delicate, raw track that not only feels intricate, but also opens up to a gorgeous atmosphere, with expert production behind the track, elevating her innate ability to write a song – her vocal melodies and lyrical capabilities are on full display here. it’s a brilliant tune and well worth checking out!
we covered pyncher’s first single a few months ago, and they’ve returned with this new tune “Space Rocket Simulator“! it’s got a super groove behind it, with the bass and drums working in perfect unison to create a lovely foundation, and with gorgeous guitar melodies, and commanding vocals, it not only sounds fantastic but the contrasts of the verses to the choruses really ensure their musical capabilities are on full display. they’ve managed to create something that traverses a plethora of genres, and the tune sounds incredible – we love it!
we’ve had Freddie Evans perform for us at a bunch of our open mics, and we love his raw and passionate songwriting style, and he’s just released his debut single “So Long, Sweet Summer Breeze“! compromising of two tracks, they’re both two delicate and intricate tunes, really ensuring that the live element is kept within the music, yet adding extra instrumentation and production techniques to give it that studio feel. Freddie’s vocals sound fantastic here, and he’s able to convey his story in adept fashion – it’s a lovely listen and well worth checking out!
it’s been yet another amazing month, with so many brilliant tunes being released; plus, so many that we didn’t cover – thanks to everyone who has checked this out, and we hope you enjoyed it! 🤘
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. 🍞
we love open mic Wednesdays down at Peaky Blinders Manchester! 🌙
always an incredible show of the talent on the Manchester scene, set in a gorgeous venue with quality beers and cocktails available. if you’re interested in performing, get in touch with our michael webster via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
we’re back with our ninth issue of “The Monthly Spread” at the Eagle Inn on the Thursday 5th of June! 🗞️
with an incredible lineup on the cards, the talents of Underground Folk Collective, Rob Crampton Music, See Emily Play, The Dove & The Dragon, Freddie Evans and michael webster – it’s gonna be a fantastic evening of music. 🎶
doors at 7pm, tickets available on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/1PpQ for only a fiver 🍞
we’re down at the Grafton Arms every Tuesday night from 7pm for our weekly open mic night!
in July we’ll have been there for four years – always an incredible night of local musicians, with an in-house kit and bass amp available to use. if you’re interested in performing, get in touch with our michael webster for a slot!
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