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Fraser Morgan & The Great Catastrophes at The Grafton Arms tonight 👊

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tonight we’re back on down at the Grafton Arms for our next show, with a headline set from the amazing Fraser Morgan and The Great Catastrophes! 🙌

they’ve come all the way up to Manchester for this show, and we’re sure it’s gonna be a belter – with support from indefinite articles and Cam Davies, we can’t wait! sadly Spooky Goose can’t make it due to illness, but we’ll have them on again for sure ☀️

we’ll be kicking off around 7/7:30pm, come on down and catch all the action! you can get advance tickets online at https://fatso.ma/Yudn or cash & card accepted on the door. find out more at our event Fraser Morgan and The Great Catastrophes + Special Guests @ The Grafton Arms 🍞

ICYMI, our latest edition of The Wrap for September ✨

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in case you missed it, our The Wrap feature for last month, covering some of our favourite September releases, was boss ✨

with brand new music from the incredible talents of VALA Kid Conventional Hannah Robinson Joel Gardner Venus Grrrls Sugarstone DEAFDEAFDEAF and Leonie Jakobi – it’s definitely not one to sleep on. 🤘

you can find the full feature on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/…/14/the-wrap-september-2023/ – check it out, and let us know what you think! 🍞

The Wrap: September 2023 ✨

Revenge Fantasy: Anyone’s Ghost headline @ Lock 91 tonight! 💫

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tonight we’re down at Lock 91 Manchester for our next headline show with the spellbinding Anyone’s Ghost ✨

it’s shaping up to be a real special night, with a full-length set from the band, and support from the amazing talents of DOAD Black Brunswicker and Decreece. 🌙 expect a lovely shoegazy night of intimate storytelling!

you can get tickets for only a fiver over at https://fatso.ma/YFW7 – cash & card accepted on the door as well. 7:30pm start, find out more at our event Revenge Fantasy: An Evening with Anyone’s Ghost & Special Guests @ Lock 91 🍞

Fraser Morgan and The Great Catastrophes this Saturday at The Grafton Arms 🤘

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we can’t wait to welcome Fraser Morgan and the Great Catastrophes to the Grafton Arms this Saturday! 🙌

Fraser will be bringing his full band for a lovely folk-punk outing, it’s sure to be a class night – and with support from Spooky Goose indefinite articles and Cam Davies, we’ve got some of the best talent in Manchester on offer. ☀️

you can get tickets for only five pounds at https://fatso.ma/Yudn – cash + card also accepted OTD! 7pm start, find out more at our event Fraser Morgan and The Great Catastrophes + Special Guests @ The Grafton Arms 🍞

The Dockyard open mic 🤘

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another incredible open mic for our second one down at The Dockyard last Thursday! 🤘

a huge thank you to everyone who came down and performed for us, brilliant to see such a range of talent and music – it’s super lovely to have the support for this lovely night. 🎶

if you’re interested in performing, get in touch with our michael webster via DM, or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk – slots go quickly so get in touch now! 🍞

Instagram Reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyirNzctlDj/

Just The Crust 16/10/23: James Wolf – Stargazing 🔭

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from James Wolf “Stargazing“! 🙌

we’ve known James for a good while now, with him performing for us regularly at our events and having had him play with his band at our last Cream of the Crop; his midwest-emo / 2000’s alternative-influenced sound is lovely and sets him apart as a songwriter. ☀️

this new single shows his lyrical prowess, but opens up his production technique and ability, taking a more electronic approach to his music – with dreamy synth lines, trap-inspired drum patterns and mellow and deep bass licks. the sonic atmosphere of this track is superb, creating a real elevated feel, and flowing incredibly throughout the chorus, a gorgeous contrast to the verses. ✨

you can find the track in full on streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/16wFzGu9p3cQn0aohmqEHC – well worth a listen 👊

you can find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Local Loaf update ☀️

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another Sunday, another update to our lovely Local Loaf playlist 🙌

with brand new music from the incredible talents of Morgan Harper-Jones Sugarstone Little Planets The Hazy Janes and Shrouded – it’s well worth checking out! 👊

you can find the playlist in full over on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VCG1GJ4fhKhUQAt6RVzMs – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions! 🍞

The Wrap: September 2023 ✨

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we’re back with our next edition of The Wrap – covering a bunch of our favourite releases from September! so much incredible music being released, you can find all of our in-depth reviews below ⬇️

Manchester’s indie-pop outfit VALA have returned with their brand new single “Bleed Together“! We’re huge fans of these guys, having reviewed a bunch of their previous releases and they’ve gone above and beyond with this new track. The synth elements are hugely more prominent in the track, giving it a much more ethereal, dream-pop styling, especially as it comes to the end of the track, it’s short and sweet but a must-listen for any fans of feel-good, indie-pop goodness. The track is held together with a tight rhythm, a lovely guitar pattern and delicate vocals. Well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

Sheffield’s Kid Conventional put out this new single “Rambling Roses“, and it’s a gorgeous indication of his talent. Opening with a gorgeous guitar picking pattern, creating a lovely atmosphere from the get-go – and his vocal comes in, a lovely contrast to the clean guitarwork with his more rugged, gravelly tone. The harmonies in the chorus section elevate this track even more, creating a sense of calmness and serenity – and his lyrical capability is on full show here. It’s a lovely tune, and. we can’t wait to hear more from him – with his intricate and honest storytelling style, and carefully crafted songs. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We had Hannah Robinson perform for us earlier this year, and she was fantastic – blowing us away with her stage presence, songwriting excellence, and the musical capability and chemistry of her band. She’s returned with a brand new track, “Rosie“, which only proves her ability, a gorgeous tune laced with grungey elements, psychedelic guitar tones and intricate and delicate songwriting. There’s a real groove behind the track, with a driving bassline, flowing drums, and gorgeous guitar soundscaping – all setting the scene for her to excel in. She’s definitely one to watch, keep an eye out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

Joel Gardner has been a staple of the North West songwriting scene for a good while now, with his storytelling capabilities, effortless guitar work and general loveliness keeping him at the forefront. He’s just put out a new single, “God & Star Signs“, which showcases all of these abilities superbly, it’s an absolutely gorgeous tune, and the flow of the track is insane, building so smoothly throughout, maintaining a lovely sense of calmness and building to a real singalong – his ability to write a song is incredible. The production on it is fantastic too, little elements coming in to keep the track going, it’s well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’ve been huge fans of Venus Grrrls for a good while now, having listened to their previous releases, their unmatched ferocity and energy is infectious and portrayed incredibly in their music. Their new single “Liar Liar” came out last month, and it’s quickly becoming one of our favourites – the contrast between the verses and the choruses are amazing, the soundscape and walls of sound in the hooks are huge; the balance of guitars and synthesisers creates a massive atmosphere that they utilise so well. Their ability to write a hook is fantastic, every song feels fresh and shows their musical and creative capabilities so well. We can’t wait to hear more! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

Sugarstone have been taking the North West by storm, we caught them last year and were blown away by their stage presence, their unique synth-punk energy, and their ability to hold an audience in the palm of their hand. We were huge fans of their previous releases, and this new single “Tender Hook” goes above and beyond. Their guitar riffs, matched with gorgeous synth sounds, huge drum patterns and driving basslines, prove that they’re ones to watch in the UK – and with each song touching on political and societal issues, the disconnect that one can feel – they’re sure to relate to a great many of people in today’s world. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

DEAFDEAFDEAF have been tearing it up over the past few years here in Manchester, with their lovely post-punk, shoegazy sounds – they’ve cultivated themselves a sound that is not only energetic and raucous, but at times delicate and tender. This new single “City Song / Auto Love” is evident of that, with gorgeous drumwork, a solid foundation of bass and rhythm to create a lovely soundscape for the track, and then incredible guitar tones that ring loud throughout the entirety of the tracks, lead guitar riffs that lace the atmosphere – all giving the vocal ample space to command the songs. Two fantastic tunes! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

Liverpool’s Leonie Jakobi marked September with the release of her EP “Nothing More To Say“! Right from the get-go, her vocal commands your attention on the first track “Bedroom Eyes“, a powerful, huge opener, filled with a gorgeous guitar tones, a massive rhythm section, all giving the ferocity needed for Leonie’s vocal to soar above. The EP is chock-full of these massive tracks, even the country-esque “Run Towards the Edge” has guitar tones, drumwork and vocal harmonies that create a gorgeous sonic atmosphere, incredible to hear. It’s well worth a listen, a fantastic EP! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

another incredible month of music, with so many fantastic releases, and this is just a taste of what’s been out – there’s a whole plethora of talent! thanks to everyone who has checked this out! 🤘

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. 🍞

Open Mic nights ✨

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We host a bunch of open mic nights to be able to give local talent a space and the opportunity to perform live 🎶

At @flourandflagon.mcr @thegraftonmanchester @thelassogowriemcr @thedockyardmc and @blockbustersnq 🎤 get in touch with @mchlwbstr or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk for a slot! 🍞

📹: @eyammusic@oscarlevi_music@keddysowelsmusic@gilli.bronam@mikefordaze