Just The Crust 20/01/25: The Late Freddie Price – Melody Unknown πŸŽΆ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Melody Unknown” from The Late Freddie Price πŸ‘Š

we’ve known Freddie for a good while now, having had him perform at our open mics across Manchester, and he’s been playing gigs in and around the city for a good while now – making a mark with his introspective, folk-indie inspired music 🎢

this new single sounds mega, a lovely 60’s throwback with a real Dylan-esque atmosphere – his lyricism is descriptive, image-inducing and powerful 🀝 with a lovely backdrop of rhythm laying the base of the tune, and a gorgeous guitar pattern lacing the atmosphere, it’s got a real groove and style to it; and with a catchy hook that is sincere and direct, it’s a really powerful indication of his talent. πŸŒ™

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=tp7j4w3DdQ0 – well worth checking out! πŸŽ₯

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

Just The Crust 13/01/25: Ramellos – Heedless Hearts πŸ₯ͺ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Ramellos, “Heedless Hearts“! πŸ‘Š

this is their debut offering, it’s a fantastic tune, sounding superb – they’ve had a bunch of shows up in the North East and this tune proper shows off their talent. it’s a lovely indie-rock banger, with intricate and raw lyricism, there’s an incredible flow to the track, with a luscious long extended intro, that drops into the main chorus expertly, and then only becomes bigger and bigger throughout the song, a real lovely progression within it πŸ‘Š

with the drums and bass providing a gorgeous backdrop, and the guitar laying down a luscious melody, lead riffs circling the soundscape, there’s plenty of space for the vocal to take charge and ensure the listener’s attention – a fantastic debut from the band! 🀝

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mD4jZ3fIdku4YzODTvOP4 – well worth a listen! 🎧

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

Just The Crust 06/01/25: Sandy Kilpatrick – Mesmerised πŸŒ™

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Mesmerised” by Sandy Kilpatrick 🎢

the Scottish songwriter has had a prolific year, releasing two strong singles here and performing across various countries – and this new song sounds absolutely gorgeous! πŸŒ™

the track opens up with a luscious droney atmosphere, painting a perfect backdrop for his vocal to take centre stage, and his husky yet soft voice ensures the listener is hanging onto every word. Kilpatrick’s lyrical capability is on full display here, truly weaving a tale with image-inducing wordcraft, down to earth and headstrong writing – and the vocal harmonies, the pianowork and acoustic guitar all working in unison to truly create something that’s a joy to listen to. πŸ‘Š

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/2Bxw4qbzBrb1DcmbW8pOQ9 – well worth checking out! πŸ’Ώ

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

Just The Crust 30/12/24: ARTEMIS – Black and Blue πŸ‘Š

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from ARTEMIS, “Black and Blue“! β˜€οΈ

it’s his fifth offering, with a strong collection of tracks already under his belt, and we’ve covered his music a bunch in the past – a lovely range of introspective and intricate tracks πŸ‘Š

this new single sounds lovely, it’s got a fantastic surf-rock edge to it, a lovely jazzy guitar melody painting a luscious backdrop to the track, gorgeous lead riffs in the foreground and giving plenty of room for his vocal to take command of the listener’s attention – it’s got a fantastic groove behind it with the bass and drums working overtime to really put this track as one that sticks in your head. 🀝

you can find it on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/0zDciOTYnB6okpHRv3wZX6 – well worth checking out πŸŒ™

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

Just The Crust 2024 playlist πŸ₯ͺ

we’ve just compiled all of the tracks from our Just The Crust reviews into one big 2024 playlist πŸ₯ͺ

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 πŸ‘Š

you can find the playlist in full on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RhkwOcSPsc8PXC0h4yMCx – give it a listen to find some amazing tunes! 🍞

Just The Crust 23/12/24: Anne-Marie Sanderson – Bright Air βœ¨

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Anne-Marie SandersonBright Air“! πŸŒ™

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 πŸ‘Š

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 🀝

you can find it on all streaming platforms, including on YouTube where you can watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K_AUEjitAc 🎢

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

Just The Crust 16/12/24: Moss Valley – Creature πŸ‘Š

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Creature” from Moss Valley 🀘

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 πŸ’₯

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 πŸ‘Š and with expert lyricism, depicting the story of a being that attempts to go against the grain, told in a well-woven tale πŸŒ™

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/22cnKmwF5A496WEEVP4qfG – 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 09/12/24: Marc Todd – Hey, What You Got To Say? πŸŽΆ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Marc ToddHey, What Do You Want To Say?” πŸ‘Š

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 🎬

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 🎧

you can find the single on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/385UWXOWv0RY7aJDI2uF6k – give it a spin! πŸ’Ώ

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

Just The Crust 02/12/24: Naomi Campbell – Don’t You Mind πŸŽΆ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Don’t You Mind” by Naomi Campbell πŸŒ™

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 πŸ™Œ

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 🍷

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/2nDjnptShctKpTIBQkOMRT – definitely 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 25/11/24: The Memos – Do You Believe? πŸ‘Š

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from The MemosDo You Believe?” 🎢

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 🀘

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! β˜€οΈ

you can find the track in full on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/2j9XI6Mpi0jrViMLEgmNNV?si=1235a0e7d66347f2 – well worth checking out πŸ™Œ

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