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Just The Crust 02/02/26: Glacmanis – Songs For A Chase Sequence 👊

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP from Glacmanis “Songs From A Chase Sequence” 🎵

we’ve known these guys for a good while, having had them perform for us a bunch and writing up reviews of their past releases – we love their laid-back and lo-fi sound, such a great atmosphere to their tunes 👊

this new EP continues with that sound, opening with a driving, lo-fi track that feels like it should be in a racing soundtrack. their use of dynamic and instrumentation within their music ensures that every line is exciting, and unfolds throughout the flow of each and every tune. they’ve got singalong hooks, a beautiful use of synths, guitar melodies and driving rhythm forming the foundation of their tracks – it’s a great listen start to finish 💥

you can find the EP on all streaming platforms, and you can purchase a digital copy for yourself over on Bandcamp at https://glacmanis.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-a-chase-sequence 🎧

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

Just The Crust 26/01/26: Bloom. – Day In The Sun ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new debut single “Day In The Sun” from Bloom.! 💥

the first offering from the Manchester indie-rock outfit, and they’ve got off to a strong start, having performed a bunch over the past few months including a headline show, and their single proving their talent 👊

the track sounds mega, with a strong mix of powerful and grounding rhythm, a luscious lead guitar tone and acoustic guitar working in tandem to create a full sonic sound – and leaving plenty of space for Jack’s vocal to take command and deliver his story in expert fashion, with no-nonsense, direct lyricism that paints a real picture of emotion. 🌙

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/2vVWlI7oVjY6DcTocZwam4 – we can’t wait to hear even more from these guys 🎧

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

Just The Crust 19/01/26: Lily Haylett – Secrets 🎶

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Secrets” from Lily Haylett! 🌙

the Manchester-based grunge-influenced songwriter released her debut single “Miss Safrano” last year, and has been performing across the North West a bunch throughout the remainder of 2025, and is back with a brand new single 🎶

this new single has a real echo of 90’s alternative to it, with a lofi-esque drumbeat backing the soft, delicate guitar progression, creating a luscious atmosphere for her vocal to soar above the instrumentation, conveying her story with effortless and powerful delivery; with a lovely chorus, raw and personal lyricism, it’s a real intimate track that sounds fantastic 🎵

you can find the track on all streaming plafroms including on Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/album/2jcXmndJa9tScWnOj9ZMgO – 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 12/01/26: Lex Christopher – Stomachaches 🎶

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Lex Christopher “Stomachaches“! 🌙

Lex has been on the scene for a good while now, having made a name for himself as a skilled writer, with a real quality for writing personal yet relatable lyrics, conveying stories through his songwriting expertly; and with luscious melodies and adept delivery vocally he’s able make a real connection with the listener 🎵

this new single “Stomachaches” follows his previous single in 2025, and it’s real proof of his lyrical abilities – it feels like a conversation, with effortless yet quality vocal delivery, lovely melodies within the hook and a real sense of down-to-earth writing. the track sounds dreamy with a gorgeous backdrop that really compliments his lyrics. 💫

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/0X1EbJl8GJKh5QBTZDam9n – 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 05/01/25: Hospital Radio. – L.A. 👊

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “L.A.” from Hospital Radio.! 🎶

the Manchester-based midwest-emo outfit have been on the scene for a good while now, and they released their debut single earlier last year – a great first tune for them! 👊

this new single “L.A.” follows on from the success of their debut, and with signature melodic guitar riffs, powerful and driving rhythm, accompanied by expert lyricism and fierce vocal delivery, it’s a real banger – their use of dynamic within their music compliments the songwriting style superbly, giving a real sense of flow to the track. it’s a great listen and a must for any fans of alternative indie/emo 🌙

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full music video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrpC1DCIOz0 – make sure to check it out! 🎧

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

Just The Crust 29/12/25: Mistrust – Life 🌙

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new re-released single “Life” from Mistrustmusic 🎶

the Bolton-based darkwave/synth artist has been making music for a good while now, and has a plethora of great releases under his belt, making a name for himself as a quality producer and songwriter 👊

this track “life” is about homelessness, raising awareness of the homeless across the UK, with a driving, ethereal soundscape behind the track, and his ability to create an atmosphere within his tracks is excellent, utilising a variety of sounds and synths to craft a unique experience – plus, with direct, raw lyricism, he’s able to paint a picture with his music expertly. 🤝

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full music video available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkpYn0p4RK0 🎥

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

Just The Crust 22/12/25: Motel Sundown – The Waiting Game 🎶

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “The Waiting Game” from Motel Sundown! 🌙

we’ve covered their music a bunch in the past and it’s always a pleasure to review their tracks – we love their feel-good americana sound, full of gorgeous vocal harmonies and expert wordcraft 🎵

this new single proves their talent exceptionally, with a luscious soundscape from the get-go, and their vocal harmonies crafting a lovely atmosphere, complimented excellently by the instrumentation. you can really hear their passion and love for music in the track, and they’re able to convey the story of the song so well in the lyrics, really showing their expertise in songwriting. it’s a gorgeous listen and another fantastic track under their belt! 🎧

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full live video to watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw8x_FjZ25k 📹

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

Just The Crust 15/12/25: Tim Gambles – Gravedigger 🎵

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today’s Just The Crust feature is the new single “Gravedigger” by Tim Gambles! 🌙

the North-East based, Tasmanian-born musician has been making a name for himself for the past few years, with a formidable run of music behind him, charged with passion and ferocity in his songs – ensuring he’s one to keep an eye out for! 👊

this new single sounds mega, it’s got a gorgeous atmosphere behind it, and it sits between a moody, yet electric feel. there’s a soft darkness to the track, yet it’s charged with a real sense of ferocity, proven with driving guitar, huge rhythm sections and Tim’s vocal taking centre stage, combining raw vocal ability with expert lyricism. he’s able to paint a real landscape with his words, and the musicianship within the song is excellent, coming together to create a real unforgettable tune. 🎶

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full music video available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQMOrQK2xEY 🎥

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