we’ve just compiled all of the tracks from our Just The Crust reviews into one big 2024 playlist
there’s been so many, a brilliant range of music and it’s been a pleasure to write all these up – a fantastic indication of the talent in the local scene! a huge shout out to everyone who has sent us music for review
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Anne-Marie Sanderson “Bright Air“! ๐
we’ve covered her music in the past, her debut album “Old Light“, which came out in September, and it was a real joy to listen to – such well crafted tracks, lovely atmospheres throughout and an incredible debut ๐
this new single, which was released on the 15th of December, only continues with the trend of delicate, intricately woven songs – it’s a tale of ebb and flow, within the winter months; the piano pattern sets the scene for the track, and Anne-Marie’s vocal soars above, telling her tale in a descriptive and inviting fashion; there’s a real lovely natural flow throughout the tune that really sets it apart from the rest ๐ค
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Creature” from Moss Valley ๐ค
their second offering, we loved their previous debut “Beyond“, which was an explosive and fierce introduction to the band – and when we had them perform for us, we were astounded by their stage presence and musical prowess! a must-see band ๐ฅ
this new single continues with their grungey sounds of the debut, yet with a more fast-paced, punky atmosphere – a real powerful guitar line forming the foundation of the track, with massive rhythm from the bass and drums working in perfect unison to provide a driving groove to the tune, leaving plenty of space for lead singer Zara’s vocal to take charge ๐ and with expert lyricism, depicting the story of a being that attempts to go against the grain, told in a well-woven tale ๐
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Marc Todd “Hey, What Do You Want To Say?” ๐
this is his eighth release, after a string of fantastic singles over 2024, and performing across the North West regularly, including shows at HMV Manchester and Liverpool, he’s making his mark on the North West scene ๐ฌ
this new single sounds lovely, a real late 90’s indie feel to it, a proper Manchester element behind it yet feeling fresh and new – it’s got a proper singalong chorus that is sure to get any listener hooked. the track has a real groove behind it, with drums and bass providing a lovely foundation and setting for the acoustic guitar to provide the drive of the track, and plenty of space for Marc’s vocal to take charge above and command the listener’s attention! it’s well worth a listen ๐ง
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Don’t You Mind” by Naomi Campbell ๐
after a fantastic run of singles in 2024, and having performed a bunch of shows across the North, she’s brought out this new track and it sounds unreal ๐
it’s a lovely, jazzy tune that’s got a real groove right from the get-go, with a gorgeous piano melody forming the basis of the track, drums, bass and guitar joining the mix to create a real luscious space for Naomi’s vocals – it really shines a light on her incredible vocal ability, her range and dynamic in full display here, and it sounds incredible, a fantastic listen – her lyricism being raw, personal and honest, and exceptionally descriptive, proving her talent to be able to paint a picture with her words ๐ท
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from The Memos “Do You Believe?” ๐ถ
we had them perform for us back last month and they were incredible, with a run of fantastic tunes under their belt and a captivating stage energy, well worth catching live ๐ค
this new tune sounds fantastic, their second release – it’s a proper indie-rock anthem, with huge rhythm forming the base of the track, bass and drums driving the flow of the track, and luscious guitar riffs lacing the soundscape, giving the main vocal so much space to command the listener’s attention. with raw, down-to-earth lyricism and singalong choruses, it’s an incredible tune and we can’t wait to hear more! โ๏ธ
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Luna Marble “Begging Mercy“! ๐
we’ve been massive fans of Luna Marble for a long time now, having caught them performing live multiple times, having them perform for us and we love their previous tracks that they’ve put out, and reviewed a bunch of them! ๐
this new single only further encapsulates their talent, their motivation and determination – it continues fully within their old school rock and roll vibes, mixing influences from across the musical spectrum, with blues riffs, grungey tones and Maria’s powerful and commanding vocal taking control of the track, perfectly balancing to Dragos’ signature guitarwork. there’s a gorgeous dynamic within this song, balancing calm and atmospheric elements to the heavy, wall of sound distortion that is present in the chorus – it’s another well-crafted tune from them and well worth checking out! ๐ถ
you can find the single in full on all streaming platforms, and there’s a music video available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMNuhyGEo5Y – give it a watch! ๐ค
find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk ๐
our feature for today’s Just The Crust feature is the brand new debut single from Robin Cooper, “Single As You Can Get“!
the Leeds-based songwriter has been making music for a good while in other bands, but this is his first solo offering, mixing indie-rock influences with country-esque styling, bringing various different genres together to create something fresh and exciting
the single sounds fantastic, a real blend of country rock, entwined with tongue in cheek lyricism, there’s a real high energy to the tune that set its apart as a fantastic debut and one to keep an eye on for the future. there’s a luscious bluesy guitar solo too, which only adds even further to the track
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Cold” by the amazing Harrison Rimmer ๐
a familiar face to us here, we’ve had Harrison perform for us a bunch over the years, reviewed loads of his music and we went down to the launch for his last album over in York, and were as ever in awe of his performance – one of the most committed musicians in the North West! ๐
following the release of “Tough Love” back in July, this new single “Cold” continues with his proven songwriting record, his ability to convey his emotions superbly in his music is second to none, and he portrays this with style and quality – his ability to do this yet also maintain a singalong that’s catchy and sticks in your head makes him a standout talent here in the North West. ๐ค this track is more punky than his previous offerings, with the full band giving a real drive behind him; it sounds fantastic, yet another amazing tune under his belt. ๐ธ
the track’s available to stream on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full music video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYiAUiFxVvE – go and check it out! ๐ถ
all of our reviews, features, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk ๐
the brand new track from grapevine. “Bad Idea“, is our feature for this week’s Just The Crust ๐
after a run of fantastic singles over the past year or so, the North-East based act has seen his tracks be featured on BBC Introducing, countless playlists and found a real community of listeners for his music – racking up thousands of streams in such a short time! ๐ค
this new single sounds incredible, with synths and atmospheres reminiscent of 80’s pop, and luscious soundscapes layering the foundation of the track to create something that not only feels nostalgic, but fresh and unique – and the main vocal immediately takes control of the track, with direct and flowing delivery, a great tone to it and honest, raw storytelling, yet maintaining a singalong catchy hook; brilliant to see! it’s a real gem, definitely one to put on before a night out ๐ท