another Sunday, another super update to our Local Loaf playlist! ☀️
with brand new music from the incredible Toria Wooff, Shadows of a Silhouette, Audrey’s Dance, Abi Til, and Venus Grrrls – it’s well worth checking out this week 🤝
you can find the playlist in full over on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HJqmx2YvS6lgunsf6Ydcu – give it a like to keep up to date with all updates! 🍞
we’re back with our next edition of The Wrap feature! 🤝 with in-depth reviews of some of our favourite releases of February, it’s been an incredible start to the year – you can find all of our reviews below ⬇️
Leeds-based country-songwriter Robin Cooper has returned with his second single “Steal My Night“! After the success of his first single last year, he’s back with a more mellow, relaxed track, that delves into the topic of late-night romances. The story that Robin paints is done expertly, with lovely lyricism, over the backdrop of an acoustic guitar, a banjo and a chilled rhythm section – it’s a great second single from him and we can’t wait to hear more!
Bolton indie-rock outfit The Velvetines just dropped their second single “Breathe It In“! Right from the get-go, it’s an upbeat, energetic tune, with a real drive and ferocity behind it; guitar riffs lace the tracks, and it drops away to a moody and intense verse, but opens up fantastically to the choruses, that have a real punch to them – with the rhythm, guitars, and vocals working overtime to create something that’s got a real groove to it. The bridge is a lovely contrast, and builds expertly to the final section – a brilliant track!
a familiar face for us on the Manchester scene, Charley Westing just released their debut single “Kevlar Shirt“! we’ve heard this a bunch live and we love the raw passion of it, and this studio recording expertly captures that element – with a driving guitar riff that gives a fantastic groove to the track, and plenty of space for Charley’s vocal to take centre-stage – plus, their lyrical ability is on full display here, with a real passion evident – it’s a proper energetic and infectious tune, and Charley’s debut album also came out yesterday! well worth a listen!
Manchester’s indie-folk five-piece Bonfire Tide are back with their first single of 2025, “Submarine“! it’s a gorgeously crafted tune, with luscious harmonies and strings around the track, creating a fantastic soundscape, and with delicate vocals from lead singer David that make it feel more like an intimate conversation with the listener. there’s a real raw feeling to the lyrics, reflecting upon the emotions and moments of a relationship. the track sounds fantastic, and we’re looking forward to hearing even more from them this year!
Manchester folk-duo Summerhouse have just released their debut single “Excuse My Issues“! we’ve had them perform for us a bunch, and their music is fantastic live, and this single really ensures they’re ones to watch for the year – it’s a lovely, indie-rock inspired tune, that has a real groove behind it, and with down-to-earth and relatable lyrics, fantastic vocals, and a real drive behind it – we can’t wait to hear even more!
Manchester singer-songwriter BETS just put out her second single “Bury it in my Neck“! from the start, it’s a delicate and intimate atmosphere, with lovely pianowork complimenting BETS’ vocal ability – the drop into the chorus is gorgeous, filling out the space with drums, bass and violin, creating a bigger soundscape, that feels like it’s evolved effortlessly. the track has the feeling of a conversation with a friend, proving BETS’ songwriting ability – it’s a fantastic listen and well worth checking out!
pyncher just dropped their new single “Get Along“! right from the get-go, it’s got an electrifying energy, with a driving bassline and drumbeat forming the foundation of the track, and with a real infectious chorus, it’s a proper singalong tune – the groove of the rhythm ensures that it’s one that’ll get stuck in your head. the contrast of the bridge is excellent, dropping away to a completely different feel, only to suddenly explode into the final chorus – a brilliant listen!
another of our favourites on the Manchester scene, By Wednesday just put out their new track “Off Day“! we had them perform for us in January, and we’re always blown away by their expert songwriting ability and effortless musicianship, and it’s defined brilliantly in this tune. it’s a more mellow and downbeat track compared to their previous, but the drive and feel of their music is still present – and it’s lovely to hear a different kinda tune from them. the lyrics are more personal and passionate, and the flow of the track is executed effortlessly – a great listen!
it’s been yet another fantastic month, with so many amazing 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. 🍞
there’s only one week to go til we return to the Eagle Inn for our next “BAKED” band show! 👊
we’ve had two incredible ones so far this year, and yet another spectacular one in store for us, with the immense talents of Mr. Fish, Toenails and Overdrive performing for us 🤝 we can’t wait for this one!
you can get tickets over on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/1oJn – 7:30 start, don’t miss out! 🍞
to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Scatterchild releasing their single “Bleep Test” with us yesterday, there’s a brand new live video of it recorded at Sacred Trinity Church out now! 🙌
you can find it on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJLKAcd6D-s – a gorgeous take of one of our favourite tunes. 🍞
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Such A Long Time” from Kyle Toolan! 🎶
we’ve known Kyle for a good while now, having had him perform at our open mics, gigs and the such over the last few years, and we’re massive fans of his music – intricately-written tracks, with a real passion put into each of them, and his drive and motivation to create is always inspiring 🙌
this new single sounds fantastic, with having listened to his previous tracks a bunch we knew we were in for something special but it sounds even better than we expected! his lyricism here is on-point, raw and personal emotion poured into every line, guitar melodies that compliment his vocal lines expertly, and a full band backing sound to give it a real sense of groove – it’s a superb listen! it gives us vibes of 90’s alternative rock bands, yet mixed in with a 70’s mellow songwriter style; giving that nostalgic feel yet still modern and unique to himself. 👊
you can find it on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/1yTpB3BdPV0jxBlvFLktTB?si=b316bd51bafe4ae4 – give it a spin! 😊
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
another Sunday, another fantastic update to our Local Loaf playlist ☀️
we’ve got brand new additions from the amazing talents of The Dead King Company, Glacmanis, Christian Reeve, LARO and Bryony Lloyd – well worth checking out this week 🙌
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 updates! 🍞
we had a stellar one for our latest “The Monthly Spread” down at the Eagle Inn last Thursday 🤝
a massive thank you to everyone who came down for it, such a lovely turnout and a great supportive audience – we love to see it! big love to our acts Luke Hart & Company, Eyam, Lonely Mountain, The Dove & The Dragon, Abi Til and michael webster for performing for us, incredible sets 🎶
we’ll be back in April for our next one – keep your eyes peeled on our website for more info to come soon! 🍞
today marks the nine-year anniversary of the first release on the label, “ground zero / youth decay” by our michael webster 🙌
9 years later, plenty of tunes out, loads going on – it’s been a great journey so far, with even more to come! you can stream the single on all streaming platforms or buy it on Bandcamp at https://michaelwebster.bandcamp.com/album/ground-zero-youth-decay 🍞
tonight we’re back on down at the Eagle Inn for our next of our “The Monthly Spread” shows! 🗞️
with the incredible talents of Luke Hart + Company, Eyam, Lonely Mountain, The Dove & The Dragon, Abi Til and hosted by our very own michael webster – it’s sure to be a fantastic one. 🎶
7pm start, tickets available at https://fatso.ma/1jXl – come on down! 🍞
in case you missed it, our latest edition of The Wrap was fantastic, covering some of our favourite releases of January 2025 🙌
with music from the amazing Black Brunswicker + Old Sun, New Moon, BARSTAFF, Bryony Lloyd, Toria Wooff, Marseille, The Be Positives, Glacmanis and Emma Echo – it’s well worth checking out! 🎶
you can find the feature in full over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2025/02/26/the-wrap-january-2025/ – check it out and let us know what you think! 🍞
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