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Just The Crust 10/08/26: Pillow Fort – Codename Kids Next Year 🌠

10th Aug 202610th Aug 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Codename Kids Next Year” by pillow fort

their first single in three years, the Nottingham trio have made a real name for themselves over the past decade, having played all across the UK and sharing the stage with names such as Michael Cera Palin and Crywank, selling out cassette tape runs of their previous EPs and cementing themselves within the UK DIY emo scene

the track sounds fantastic, marking a new era of more direct, emotionally charged material – opening with a driving guitar chord progression that flows excellently alongside huge drums and bass, giving a real energetic foundation for the vocal to take command over. the lyrics are raw and honest, we love how personal and conversational they are, spilling secrets and emotion, conveying both anger and vulnerability effortlessly. it’s a brilliant listen

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and the full music video is available to watch on YouTube over at https://youtu.be/8qPV9FCfB5E

all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk

Just The Crust 03/08/26: The Ruffians – Angela Raynor (Big Tesco) 🎶

3rd Aug 20263rd Aug 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new debut single “Angela Raynor (Big Tesco)” from The Ruffians 💥

the Manchester-based alternative-punk outfit have been making a name for themselves in the North West for the past two years, with their energetic, unpredictable performances and anthemic tunes. we’ve had them perform for us a bunch, and we’re always in awe of their excellent songwriting talent, with such down-to-earth and lively performances 👊

this single sounds fantastic, and having heard it a bunch at shows, we can safely say it’s captured the raw energy of their live performance 🥁 there’s proper driving energy behind the track, with a grungey bassline that accompanies a powerful drum pattern creating a proper solid foundation, and there’s a fantastic element of dynamic in the balance from the build-up to the punky, fast-paced main riff, building effortlessly throughout and maintaining a proper excellent flow right to the end of the track 🌙

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/6arKI4haNVlC9IN9YsNM7K – well worth checking out 🔈

all of our features, reviews and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 27/07/26: Beck Pocket – Ephemeral 💥

27th Jul 202627th Jul 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Ephemeral” from Beck Pocket ☀️

the electro-pop duo have been making a real name for themselves over the past few years, performing across the North West a bunch and being selected as part of the 2025 Factory Sounds – and this new single, their first in two years, sees them explore a move into an era of feel-good, glitchy chaos 🙌

the track sounds fantastic, opening with a nostalgia-filled soundscape, with evolving electronica synths paired with dreamy vocal melodies, and the drop into the driving, fast-paced chorus feels like a real teleportation to an 80’s racing game. there’s a proper groove to the track, with a gorgeous bassline that’s paired with refined lead guitar melodies, all which come together so well to create a track that’ll be stuck in your head for days to come. 🎧

the track is available on all streaming platforms, and you can support them directly by purchasing the track over on Bandcamp at https://beckpocket.bandcamp.com/music 💿

all of our features, reviews and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 20/07/26: Sietch – Your Mouth and its Silver Zipper 🎶

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Your Mouth and its Silver Zipper” by Sietch! 🌙

we’ve covered their music a bunch in the past on our Local Loaf playlist and our The Wrap feature, and their energetic, grungey branding of alternative rock sets them apart from the rest, with a flowing structure throughout their tracks, and delicate and intimate atmospheres balanced to driving, pulsating riffs 👊

this new track sounds fantastic, opening with a huge guitar riff that sets the scene for the track, explosive rhythm and bass providing a solid foundation, and a gorgeous dynamic as the track falls away to a real intimate manner. with luscious vocal harmonies, a gorgeous atmosphere to the track, that builds so effortlessly back to the grungey riff – it’s a fantastic listen! 🙌

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and you can support the track directly over on Bandcamp at https://sietch1.bandcamp.com/track/your-mouth-and-its-silver-zipper 🎧

all of our features, reviews and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

All of our features! 🥪

18th Jul 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local loaf, local scene, new music, playlist, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

we’ve covered so many incredible releases in the North West, with so much fantastic music being put out

you can find all of our features over on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk – plenty to have a look through!

Just The Crust 13/07/26: Punch-in – Violent Thoughts 🥁

13th Jul 202613th Jul 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Violent Thoughts” by Punch-in 🌠

the Warrington-based alternative rock outfit have been making waves across the North West as of late, performing at gigs and festivals over the last few months, and we covered their previous single on our The Wrap feature! 🙌

this new track, their third release, expands further on their sound, opening with a delicate piano melody that explodes into a punky, grungey riff, setting the mood for the song expertly, a track “about growing older and wiser, and the reckoning that follows through” – and with personal, intimate and introspective lyricism, it’s a real honest depiction of moving through life. there’s a lovely balance of dynamic in the track, and the flow is excellent, with quality builds and expert production throughout. it’s well worth a listen 🌠

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and you can support them directly by purchasing it on Bandcamp at https://punchin.bandcamp.com/track/violent-thoughts 💿

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

Just The Crust 06/07/26: Zara Smile – Skin 🎶

6th Jul 20266th Jul 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Skin” from Zara Smile! 🙌

we’ve covered Zara’s music a bunch in the past, and we’re always so blown away by their ability to write captivating, relatable songs that not only feel personal and raw, but have a real sense of purpose and intent behind them. we were a huge fan of their latest single “Better” and we’ve been looking forward to new music for a good while now! 🌙

this new single “Skin” is a direct parallel to it’s pop-punk predecessor, with a much more intimate and intricate nature right from the start, feeling much more of like a late-night conversation with a close friend. the track flows effortlessly, with the addition of vocal harmonies, swirling violin melodies, and a light yet grounded rhythm that allows the track to really breathe, giving ample room for Zara’s songwriting ability to shine. it’s a real testament to their musical ability, being able to convey true passion and emotion with such variety in their songwriting! definitely one to keep an eye on for 2026 🌠

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and you can support the single directly on Bandcamp by purchasing it over at https://zarasmile.bandcamp.com/track/skin 💿

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

Just The Crust 29/06/26: Superfriends – Turn To Crime 🌙

29th Jun 202629th Jun 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Turn To Crime” from Superfriends 🎶

we covered their previous EP “Superfriends Are Online” back in 2023, and we loved their energetic, infectious energy present within every track, and they’ve managed to translate and expand upon their signature sound effortlessly with this new release 🔈

the track opens with an upbeat and driving guitar melody, that really sets the scene for the track, yet with the energetic and jangly tone there’s a real contrast lyrically, with a stark and dark look at modern society. the track’s main hook “can I turn to crime, cause I want out of this sucker’s life” reflects a bleak outlook of the current situation, yet their ability to convey that anger and distress into a hopeful and positive energy is real proof of their musical talent. it’s a fantastic listen and we can’t wait to hear what else they have in store! 👊

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full music video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ZwADQNjGGhs 🎧

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

📹: Timber Rodriguez

Just The Crust 22/06/26: Light House – Draw The Line 👊

22nd Jun 202622nd Jun 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the latest single “Draw The Line” from Light House 🙌

the Wolverhampton-based outfit have already released one single to critical acclaim, having garnered support from various radio stations and coverage from the Official Charts – and performing all across the West Midlands! 🎸

this new tune sounds fantastic, opening with a moody and dark soundscape that encompasses the flow of the entire track, with a luscious groove forming the backbone, allowing for a gorgeous guitar melodies and a soaring vocal to take command of the listener’s attention. they’re able to blend a variety of genres together to really create a unique yet anthemic flavour to their music – it’s a fantastic tune! 🌠

you can find the single on all streaming platforms, including over at https://open.spotify.com/album/7g8f2pAIyCI7sINrflnVeD – well worth checking out 🎧

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