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Just The Crust 31/07/23: Souza – Morning Calling ☀️

31st Jul 202331st Jul 2023artist, 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 from Souza “Morning Calling“!

we were blown away by their previous release “Backroads” back in February, only adding to an already strong catalogue of releases under their belt, and this new tune only solidifies the quality in their discography

opening up with an energetic groove behind the track, there’s a real lovely lo-fi atmosphere to it all – the grungey guitar tones sound lovely, creating a lush backdrop for the vocals to shine through. the rhythm section throughout is super tight, holding the track down while the main vocal glides over, and for the lead guitar to find a space for that little riff to excel in. even with the breakdown throughout the second verse, it still keeps up with the energetic feel – excellently executed! the vocal harmonies throughout really gel the track together, and keep it flowing; we imagine this one’ll be a great one live. incredible stuff! plus, guitar solos in abundance on this, and they sound class, showing off the musical quality within the band.

you can find the track in it’s entirety over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0c5hCG9ExwjTFG9YjE5cDy – and the music video is out this Friday!

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

Just The Crust 24/07/23: Flowers of Evil + The Strangerz – Out of Bed 🏅

24th Jul 202324th Jul 2023artist, 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 from Flowers Of Evil + The strangerz “Out of Bed“!

we’ve been huge fans of Flowers of Evil since we heard their track “Cherry-AID” last year, with their infectious energy, smooth groove and unexpected track flow and structure, they really put themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the North West scene!

this new single only reinforces their infectious upbeat style, with a gorgeous hook right from the get-go, only to explode into a huge electronic melody that’s sure to get anyone grooving. the dynamic of this song is lush, dropping away and breaking down immediately to push the focus on the vocal, becoming super intimate and proving their musical prowess. the balance between the verses and the choruses is expertly handled, it’s very difficult to create a contrast like this but they’ve pulled it off, the groove of the track is lovely and it flows super well.

the production of the song is fantastic, with really intrinsically created soundscapes, it keeps the attention of the listener so well and there’s a whole bunch of stuff going on, without feeling too much or chaotic in any way – the bridge is almost a dream-like state, flowing effortlessly throughout until it explodes into the final chorus that just gels the track together superbly. we can’t wait to hear this one live!

you can find it over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0m3FoEPROirtK5hZpJV7W4 – it’s available to check out on all streaming sites, and is well worth a full listen! another incredible release under their belts.

check out all of our reviews, features, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk

Just The Crust 17/07/23: Smoking Gives You Big Tits – Porky Pies ⚡️

17th Jul 202317th Jul 2023artist, 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 “Porky Pies” by Smoking Gives You Big Tits from their upcoming album “Guts For Starters“!

we’ve been big fans of these guys for ages, having discovered them at gigs here in Manchester over the past few years and we’re huge fans of their massive energy, and unapologetic lyrics – they’ve got a tremendous sound behind them now, giving their songs a truly ferocious rage and splendour about them!

this new single truly encapsulates their sound, opening up with a vast chaotic soundscape of distortion, taking the track by the reins and setting the scene for the song. it falls down into a jarring but infectious groove, the instrumentation working in perfect tandem to pave the way for Helen’s vocals to shine – she immediately captures your attention with her airy tone that glides across the track – and as the chorus comes in, the song comes together beautifully, picking up the pace rapidly, creating a real powerful and ferocious hook that is sure to get any listener grooving along. it’s a fantastic track and it sets the scene for the album beautifully, we can’t wait to hear more when it comes out on the 28th July!

in the meantime you can find this single on all streaming platforms, and the full music video is available to watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duzd74mK_RM – well worth a watch!

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

Upcoming gigs! 🤘

15th Jul 2023anyone's ghost, artist, bread, cream of the crop, gigs, just the crust, live, local scene, michael webster, new music, the slice, ticketsLeave a Comment

we’ve got a fantastic two months in store for us, with so much going on gig-wise!

tonight we’re at the Grafton Arms for our brand new event “The Slice” raising money for The Christie Charity – with music from The Internet Café Sip of Milk and Thomas Rennie Music – it’s gonna be boss! get in touch with michael webster for a slot

then we’ve got the Anyone’s Ghost headline at Band on the Wall next week, Storyteller Show Series #2 with michael webster and Harrison Rimmer the following week, Cream of the Crop at The Thirsty Scholar and headlines with Scatterchild at Cultplex and Luc Garrett at Low Four Studio next month! busy!

some incredible stuff in store for us, we can’t wait! find all tickets over at https://www.fatsoma.com/p/breadrecords

Just The Crust 10/07/23: Tallulah Guard – Pulse 💫

10th Jul 202310th Jul 2023artist, 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 “Pulse” from Tallulah Guard!

we’ve covered Tallulah’s music a bunch in the past, and had them perform for us a few times over the last year or so and we love their energetic and powerful songwriting style, expertly putting words into their music and relaying a variety of emotions and feeling throughout we loved the previous single “Burn“, a driving alternative rock banger reminiscent of early 90’s rock!

this new single takes a more laidback, calmer atmosphere, opening with a lovely guitar fingerstyle melody that sets the tone for the track right from the get-go. as Tallulah’s vocal comes in, you’re invited into the story they’re telling, a delicate anecdote that is softly but expertly delivered throughout, discussing their experiences with disassociation, in a poetic and intricate manner. as the track gets more intense, with a driving rhythm coming in, vocal harmonies building behind the main vocal, synth parts layering the sonic space of the track, it’s a gorgeous track that easily puts Tallulah as one to watch here in the North West.

you can find the track in full on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/6qmvYktetyEdI7kU7qfPVm – go and have a listen for yourselves and add it to your playlists!

find all of our features, reviews, music and more at www.breadrecords.co.uk

Just The Crust 03/07/23: Shadows Of A Silhouette – My Hunny ⚡️

3rd Jul 20233rd Jul 2023artist, 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 from Shadows Of A Silhouette “My Hunny“!

we’re huge fans of these guys, having covered their music a bunch in the past and even having them perform for us last year as part of our gigs down at the Grafton Arms

this new tune is a feel-good anthem, still in the indie dimension of their previous tunes but you can really hear the more mellow elements shine through. with exquisite and intense lyricism, you can really hear the passion put into their music – the instrumentation behind it ties it all together so well, with the drums providing a gorgeous rhythm to the track, the loose guitar pattern and driving bassline creating a real groove and the lead guitar giving a lovely final touch to the track. another banger under the belt for these guys!

you can find it on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EuOHKKHN8mLHVwlKli6zE – well worth checking out! make sure you get the chance to see these guys live, incredible stage presence!

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

Just The Crust 26/06/23: HWY – Exit Love 🤘

26th Jun 202326th Jun 2023artist, 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 “Exit Love” from HWY!

we were massive fans of their first two singles, which really set them as ones to watch on the North West scene – we’ve also had them perform for us at our Toasted gigs and for Halloweezer and their live sets are extraordinary, with an incredible stage presence and a real ability to move a crowd

this new single sees them expand on their grungey sound, with gorgeous guitar melodies throughout which create a lovely soundscape and atmosphere for the track – the calm groove is a beautiful backdrop for the vocals to soar over, and Ryan’s vocal sounds spectacular here; maintaining control over the track and as it opens up to the chorus, his power and rage is only complimented by the instrumentation, a ferocious outburst of energy that we’ve come to see with all of HWY’s releases. the dynamic of this track is lush, there’s so much energy and restraint all at once – the breakdown is a serene breath of fresh air from the chaos and power of the rest of the track, and the guitar riffs are second to none. yet another incredible release from these guys!

you can find the tune on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/62rxtnfmc2zRNab1juIuFD – it’s well worth a listen, there’s a real special future in store for these guys.

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

Just The Crust 19/06/23: VALA – I Love The Sound (EP) ☀️

19th Jun 202319th Jun 2023artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new EP “I Love The Sound” from Manchester-based indie-pop outfit VALA

we’ve covered VALA a bunch in the past, and we love their dreamy, lofi-inspired indie tunes – their latest single back in December 2022 “Don’t Think Twice (It’s Not Alright)” was lovely!

they’ve returned with a full length release here, and it only proves their quality with an array of lovely tunes in addition to their previous singles, showing off their talent and ability to write luscious soundscapes, with careful and personal lyricism, whilst still maintaining the energy of the indie genre. these new tunes are laden with gorgeous synths and bring a more psychedelic element to their music, quality stuff!

you can find their new EP in full on streaming sites, or you can find the full video for the new tune “It’s Magic” over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VDtj7IKRPx0 – well worth checking out!

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

Just The Crust 12/06/23: Faint Line – Red Tide ☀️

12th Jun 202312th Jun 2023artist, 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 from Faint line “Red Tide“!

the Yorkshire-based duo have been making their mark on the national scene with a flurry of singles over the past year, and they’ve had significant radio play and racked up thousands of plays already, showing that they’re truly ones to watch on the alt-pop scene.

this new single “Red Tide” shows off their musical prowess superbly, with a driving bassline setting the scene for the track, with a gorgeous groove, soft and delicate piano chords over the top and a slick guitar melody that really decorate the soundscape beautifully. Lia’s vocal soars expertly over the track, sounding gorgeous and with a really intricate approach to songwriting, it’s definitely a track to spin on a summer’s day like today!

it’s available to listen to on all the streaming sites, or you can find the full video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shiwvWajIrQ – well worth a watch!

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

Just The Crust 05/06/23: UGLY CLUB – KILL ME

5th Jun 20235th Jun 2023artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust feature is the brand new debut single from UGLY CLUB “KILL ME”

bursting onto the scene with this explosive debut, they’ve already set their sights high with an excellent and energetic release – well received by fans across the UK already!

with a gorgeous guitar riff leading the track, it echoes genres of metal and hardrock, yet maintains a soft and delicate element throughout the verses – Imo’s diverse and dynamic vocal ability really shining here to create a real sense of balance in the track. the chorus is a ferocious singalong hook, full of fight and power – a real anthem for those who have been made to feel small.

the track is super well balanced, holding the dynamic of the song and showing off the chemistry of the band incredibly. the breakdown after the singalong is a gorgeous break and contrast to the previous section, and it opens up to a massive wall of sound that is sure to get anyone going.

you can find the track on all streaming sites now, or you can find the full music video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvSbUDdcabs – it’s well worth a watch! incredible stuff, we can’t wait to hear more from these guys

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