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Just The Crust 06/05/24: VALA – Fishing God 👊

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP from VALA “Fishing God“! 👊

we’ve covered VALA a bunch over the past year or so and we’re always blown away by the quality of their tunes, so many belters and they’ve got a super unique sound; and when we caught them live at The Deaf Institute they were incredible, a brilliant night. 😊

this new EP only continues this trend, with a couple of tracks that we’re already huge fans of, and a few new ones thrown in there too! their lo-fi indie pop sound is on full force here, with lush guitar tones throughout and feelgood upbeat vibes – set to a lovely laidback atmosphere. the opener “Change Your Mind” is one of the new ones, and it sounds incredible, a real show of their unique style. amazing! well worth checking out, a bunch of great tunes! 🎶

you can find the EP on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/26tcWRMjTwUJks8fvo4JIs – definitely worth listening, a load of great tracks in their back catalogue too! 🤝

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

Just The Crust 29/04/24: Keddy Sowels – Reflection 🎶

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Keddy Sowels “Reflection“!

a regular face here in Manchester, he’s been performing across the city at gigs and open mics and already has some lovely tunes out – well worth checking them out; and his brand new single here marks a different direction for the indie-rock artist. 🎸

“Reflection” is more of an electronic track, moving away from the guitar-based indie anthemic tone of his previous tracks, with synths and electronic drums making their way to the forefront of the tune – and with less singing, more rapping – it shows a different side to his music. 🎶 still maintaining the political and social commentary of his earlier tracks, it’s a stark look at the state of current society.

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/7erGB63SVoZJpFC7ABPHjf – check it out! 💥

all of our features, reviews, music and more are available on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 22/04/24: Black Brunswicker – A Moment of Clarity ✨

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today’s Just The Crust feature is the brand new release “A Moment of Clarity” from Black Brunswicker! ✨

we love Ethan’s music, always a pleasure to listen to it and we’ve had them perform for us a bunch – with spellbinding performances and such intrinsically crafted sets, they’re well worth catching live! 👊

this new EP is a fantastic show of their talent, with magical scenes and soundscapes throughout the full release, it’s a joy to listen to; so serene and peaceful, with gorgeous melodies leading the way on each of the tracks, and luscious atmospheres behind them – each element perfectly placed to balance to one another, proving Black Brunswicker’s ear for not only an effective melody, but also the knowledge of how to utilise what is next, and create a gorgeous backdrop for their music. an incredible release – one of our favourites is “Olde Magicks” – giving us rainy forest walking vibes! 🌙

the EP is available on all streaming platforms, and also available to purchase digital + tape on Bandcamp at https://blackbrunswicker.bandcamp.com/album/a-moment-of-clarity – well worth a purchase!

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

Just The Crust 15/04/24: Chloe Hawes – Remains / Reminders 🤝

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new album from Chloe Hawes “Remains/Reminders“! 👊

after a trio of fantastic singles from the album, they’ve released the full release and it sounds mega – mixing indie-folk with raucous americana and punk rock elements, truly making their sound their own! 🎶

you can tell right from the get-go that they’ve got a real ear for melody and creating luscious riffs in their music; and Chloe’s songwriting talent is on full display here, almost feeling like a conversation with them throughout each track. their music is raw, honest and personal – and fantastic to listen to! 🙌

you can find the full album on all streaming platforms, and it’s also available to purchase on Bandcamp at https://chloehawes.bandcamp.com/album/remains-reminders 💿

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

Just The Crust 08/04/24: Old Sun, New Moon – Lay Your Burden Down 🌙

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Old Sun, New Moon – “Lay Your Burden Down“! ☀️

we’ve had them perform for us a bunch over the past few years, consisting of two of our favourite artists collaborating to create something really special – every time we’ve caught them live, they’ve been spellbinding! 💫

after their first few releases, they’ve come back to the first song that they performed live together – it’s a luscious track, and you can really hear the chemistry between Ethan and Tom; matching each other perfectly throughout the track, with a soft guitar melody and Tom’s rough vocal flowing superbly, and Ethan’s ambient tones lacing the track expertly – ebbing and flowing throughout, touching on elements of distortion and feedback, but being controlled so well throughout. Tom’s vocal sounds amazing here, and his songwriting capability is on full display with such intimate, raw and image-inducing lyricism 🤘

it’s a fantastic tune, and it’s available to listen to on all streaming platforms, and you can purchase it on Bandcamp at https://oldsunnewmoon.bandcamp.com/music – well worth a download. 🎶

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

Just The Crust 01/04/24: Bonneville – New Lady ✨

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new album from the genre-bending artist Bonneville, “New Lady“! 🌙

having released a bunch of already great singles over the past year or so, she’s made a name for herself with intricate pop melodies, delicate and intrinsic lyricwork, and taking influence from the likes of country, rnb and jazz – all whilst maintaining a unique styling that she can call her own. the latest single “Chimpanzee” dropped on the 22nd March, along with the full album! 💿

there’s a real sense of a conversation in each of the tracks, an intimate opening up of feelings and emotions – feeling like an effortless conversing between friends set to a luscious backdrop, consisting of pianos, guitars and a delicate production process; with a perfect balance to each song, complimenting the nature of each track superbly to ensure that there’s a real meaning to each of them. 🎧

you can find the album in full on all streaming sites, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1eWwJLmcOrLKNfjkLAUeXV – give it a spin, well worth checking out! 🌙

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

Just The Crust 25/03/24: Flowers of Evil – Disparate ✨

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Flowers of Evil “Disparate” with Jenny Perry, out earlier this month! 💥

we’ve been huge fans of Flowers of Evil since we heard their single “Cherry-AID“, a huge upbeat track that is quintessential to their sound, weaving various different influences and genres throughout their music constantly, proving their musical capabilities and efforts – always keeping it fresh and new with every release! 👊

this new single is no different; a mellow and calming relaxed start, feeling super melodic and flowing superbly, building so well with the use of vocal harmonies, delicate melodies throughout that compliment one another, and their first single to utilise both Spanish and English! throughout the track, it changes drastically, becoming more rhythmic and heavy, opening up to huge vocals and a massive atmosphere, their use of dynamic throughout is exceptional – we can only imagine this would be incredible live, a real journey throughout the track. 🙌

you can find the track on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0m3FoEPROirtK5hZpJV7W4 – give it a listen! 🎧

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

Just The Crust 18/03/24: Zara Smile – Pretty 🌙

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Zara Smile, “Pretty“! 👊

after a fantastic run of singles over the past few months, following the release of their EP last year, they’ve returned with another incredible release here with the intimate and soulful “Pretty“. we’ve covered a bunch of their previous tunes and always love to hear new music from the Liverpool-based songwriter 🌙

this new single continues with the intimate, introspective nature of their previous releases, with expertly crafted lyricism that paints a picture so well, a calm and collected guitar pattern forming the foundation of the track, and Zara’s smooth and melodic vocal ensuring the listener’s attention is focused on them – as the track flows through, the rhythm section comes in and compliments the feel of the song superbly, feeling calm and serene throughout, maintaining the focus on Zara’s lyricism and vocals 🙌

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zzqgVJD0zGnaoNBtslwQb – well worth a listen! 🎧

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

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Just The Crust 11/03/24: Casinos – Inescapable 👊

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Casinos “Inescapable“! 👊

we’ve covered Casinos a bunch in the past, with their first two singles sounding mega and really establishing them a force in the indie rock circuit here in Manchester, having performed a bunch over the past few years and getting back to gigging this year – definitely ones to watch. 🎶

their new single here sounds fantastic – taking a much more relaxed tone compared to the heavy hitting power anthem vibe of their previous singles, opening up with an intimate acoustic guitar with Matt’s vocal inviting the listener in so calmly, bringing you into his world, with conversationalist lyricism and delicate lead guitar tones – and with a tight rhythm gluing the track together, and luscious synth lines lacing the atmosphere, it sounds proper lovely. the track builds so well through to the last chorus, gaining traction throughout til the finale where it breaks down and becomes super intimate again. ☀️

you can find the track in full on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iKXuTBqrvGSZTNvBeRhZ9 – well worth checking out all their tunes! 🎤

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

Just The Crust 04/03/24: Valentyne – Under The Skin 🗡️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Valentyne “Under The Skin“! 👊

we’ve been huge fans of them for a while now, having covered some of their previous releases and had them on gigs under tehir previous moniker, however they’re back with a brand new rebrand and an incredible track! 🎶

“Under The Skin” continues with the melodic, darker tones of their debut single “Delora” – with a gorgeous moody backdrop, luscious guitar melodies weaving their way through the track, and with a grooving, tight rhythm laying the foundation for it all, it’s a really well-crafted tune. there’s plenty of space for Charlotte’s vocal capabilities to shine here, soaring above the darker aspects of the track, creating a lovely contrast and with such a delicate touch – we’re sure that they’ll go far and are definitely ones to watch! 🌙

you can find the full tune on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iNUwoLgtaP8dOZp7ipx96 – it’s well worth checking out! ✨

all of our features, reviews, music and more are available on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞