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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

Just The Crust 29/05/23: Jack Hyphen – Flee ☀️

29th May 202329th May 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 JACK HYPHEN “Flee“!

after making a name for himself across the North West for the past few years, putting out a strong repertoire of music and performing across the city, he’s returned with his first release of 2023!

this tune sounds lovely from the get-go, with a luscious guitar melody commanding the track, and complimenting his vocal ability throughout – his lyrics being raw and honest, it’s really lovely to listen to. as the track builds, it gains a lovely intensity, and the guitar solo post-chorus is gorgeous! this tune is a fantastic indication of Jack’s talent and definitely not one to miss out on.

you can find the single on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PhIhy7qymyD1DZyTDaUUq – give it a listen and add it to your playlists!

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

Our The Wrap feature for April! 🙌

23rd May 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

in case you missed it, our The Wrap feature for last month was real lovely

featuring music from the amazing talents of Last Of The Wonder Kids Flechettes Blue Orchid Reaction Sara Rae Music Tallulah Guard Luc Garrett Strange Dream and The Amber List – it’s well worth having a gander to see all these amazing releases lately up North

you can find it over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2023/05/17/the-wrap-april-2023/ – let us know what you think!

The Wrap: April 2023 ✨

Just The Crust 22/05/23: Flashback Club – Strangers ⚡️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Flashback Club “Strangers“!

incorporating a nostalgic 80’s feel to their sound, they blend indie inspiration expertly with synth-pop, creating a gorgeous atmosphere to their music – and with relatable and descriptive lyricism, it’s sure to get you grooving on these summer nights! a gorgeous hook really makes this track shine, a real singalong anthem with some beautiful instrumentation throughout, it’s a fantastic tune and well worth a listen.

you can find it over on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/66rO2ZyK4yAG6kqcGZa9WO – give it a listen and add it to your feel-good playlists

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

The Wrap: April 2023 ✨

17th May 202317th May 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

we’ve got our brand new The Wrap feature for April 2023 for you all! ☀️ it’s been yet another incredible month of releases and we’ve covered just a fraction of what’s come out – check out all the reviews below! ⬇️

Grimsby’s Last Of The Wonder Kids have returned with their third single “Running With Scissors“, and it sounds fantastic! Energetic throughout, giving us vibes of 2000’s indie rock but adding a lovely touch of scuzzy punk to make a gorgeous tune. With a real powerful melody, in-your-face vocals and a proper attitude behind it, it’s a brilliant tune and is sure to put them on any ones-to-watch list. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)

Wigan’s indie rockers Flechettes have just put out their latest single “We Shall Find Out“! There’s a proper drive to this track, we can hear a lot of grungey and alternative rock influence in the back of it but it really stays true to that familiar Northern indie sound – a massive rhythm section helping the track flow gives so much space for the lovely guitar riffs that are present throughout, and the ferocity of the main vocal makes this a proper banger from these guys. Check it out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’ve covered Blue Orchid Reaction‘s music a bunch in the past and they’ve come back with a brand new single “Atmosphere“! It’s taken a slightly more relaxed approach compared to their previous releases, but it still sounds lovely – it’s got a lot of 90’s alternative and indie in there, yet with a lot of energy in the choruses to keep the track grooving along. We can hear a lot of The Jesus and The Mary Chain in this, or bands such as The Verve – it’s a lovely tune and we can’t wait to hear any more tunes they’ve got coming up! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)

The debut single from Sara Rae “October” is a wonderful introduction to her music! It’s a gorgeous song, really well put together, we can hear a lot of folkier influences in it yet there’s elements of more mid-west emo with the guitar melody, a beautiful picking pattern that really balances and compliments her vocal – her lyricism is raw and honest, you can really feel the feeling and passion put into the song. The production is spot on – every instrument is perfectly placed within the track, it’s an incredible debut release. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)

A familiar face on the Manchester scene, Tallulah Guard has just put out their brand new single “Burn“! We’re huge fans of Tallulah’s music and this sounds incredible. We can hear a lot of 90’s alternative rock in it, with a lovely element of tension from the power chords and restrained drumwork, whilst Tallulah’s vocal soars effortlessly over the track, relaying their lyrics superbly and painting the picture of the song with a real eloquence. The build of the track in the second chorus is gorgeous and it going to a really stripped back feeling straight after is a beautiful contrast. It’s well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We covered Luc Garrett‘s collaboration with Katie Elizaa back in February, and he’s just returned with his solo debut single “On My Mind“! It’s a beautiful track, it opens up with a gorgeous soundscape, with his wonderful vocal sounding amazing over the top, with his raw and personal lyricism shining through. The instrumentation gels together so well to create a lovely backdrop for him, and the use of vocal harmonies is perfectly placed to compliment his main vocal – plus, the piano solo is a real lovely touch to show off his ability! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

Manchester psych-rock outfit Strange Dream have just put out their second single “Miss Annie“! Giving us a real reminiscence of the early 90’s and late 80’s, this track sounds gorgeous – the guitar tones are superb, it creates a lovely sonic atmosphere, and the vocal glides over the top of it all so well, it’s a great track and really shows off the band’s ability. The dreamy elements of the track are perfect for a sunny day – well worth putting on during this warmer weather! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’ve had The Amber List perform for us before, and they’ve come back with a harder, more rock and roll sound in the form of their new single “Red Lines & Promises“! With a real energy behind the track, they’ve got a lovely tune under their belts here – we’re huge fans of their new sound. The lyricism throughout is fantastic, it’s a real depiction of their Northern roots – something we can relate to very well. Well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

another fantastic month of music for us here, it’s incredible to see a stream of continuous incredible music coming out – big shout to everyone who has checked this out! ☀️

Make sure you head on down to open mics, gigs, support local music and arts and keep your scenes going! 😊 all music, videos and images remain copyright of their respective owners. 🍞

Just The Crust 15/05/23: Bonfire Tide – Every Terrible Thing ⚡️

15th May 202315th May 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 the amazing Bonfire Tide “Every Terrible Thing“!

they’ve been making waves this year, having just performed at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton last weekend, releasing their first single of 2023 “The Old Boys” and they’ve got a gig on this coming Friday supporting the amazing James Holt at Sacred Trinity Church!

this new single sounds incredible, opening up with a gorgeous tapestry of sound that we’ve come to expect with their music – David’s main vocal sounds absolutely gorgeous over the track, his ability to control the softer aspects and then belt it out when necessary marks him as an exceptional vocalist. the soundscape behind him through the instrumentation is incredible, you can really hear the craft and effort put in by the band to really create something special.

this is one of our favourite ones by them yet, and we can’t wait to hear more – you can find the music video in full over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jy4DB7mm5cE or it’s on all the streaming platforms to listen! well worth checking out

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

Just The Crust 08/05/23: Aurora Rays – Bound In Chains 🔗

8th May 20238th May 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 “Bound In Chains” from the Birmingham-based songwriter Aurora Rays

right from the get-go, the track invites you in with a calm and steady piano melody, creating a sense of ease for Aurora’s vocal to sit perfectly above. her vocal capabilities are on full show here, sounding incredible – and as the track opens up into the chorus, the drums give it a real feel of urgency, complimenting the lyrical content here super well. in the latter part of the track, there’s a real gorgeous show of all the instrumentation working in tandem with one another to reflect the ferocity of the song, with a huge final chorus and a beautiful conclusion at the end.

it’s a proper gorgeous tune and you can find Aurora’s discography in full alongside this new song at https://open.spotify.com/artist/06RwNl3JbijMhGDSI1UK4d – well worth checking out.

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

Just The Crust 01/05/23: Champagne On The Rocks – Golden Hour ☀️

1st May 20231st May 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 Champagne On The Rocks UK “Golden Hour“!

we caught these guys live last year or so and were amazed by their energetic stage presence and slick lyrical ability, and their debut single “Malibu” sounds fantastic – this new tune only expands on their talent!

led by a lovely melodic guitar pattern, paired with a country-esque lead riff – it sets a gorgeous backdrop for the calm and composed main vocal to sit above. the relaxed atmosphere is a lovely breath of fresh air in a music scene that often relies on heavier elements to keep the energy going, and the lyricism on this is lovely, a real outburst of feeling and emotion. as the track progresses, the drums give it a new element of energy without taking away from the relaxed atmosphere of the track, and it sounds fantastic. well worth a listen!

you can find it on all of the streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/3vFQq1saL9BjqUPLYunf56 – give it a spin and add it to your playlists!

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

ICYMI: our latest The Wrap for March! ☀️

28th Apr 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap, videoLeave a Comment

in case you missed it last week, our The Wrap for March was absolutely stunning

with music from Sam Scherdel Dr Fabola Tay Temple Mort Jardin Jacob D. Edward The Ruby Tuesdays Evie Moran and Kieo – it’s well worth checking out so much incredible talent!

you can find the full feature on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2023/04/21/the-wrap-march-2023/ – take a look and let us know what you think!

The Wrap: March 2023 ✨

Just The Crust 24/04/23: Daniel Darley – To Feel Love Closer ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Daniel Darley “To Feel Love Closer” out this Friday!

we’ve caught Daniel performing a bunch across Manchester over the course of the last year or so, and even had him on a few gigs ourselves – we were huge fans of his debut single “Faking” and his cool, calm and collected stage presence.

this new song only shows off his talent, and captures his live atmosphere perfectly – laden with gorgeous vocalwork, and a beautiful soundscape behind him, it shows off not only his vocal ability, but his talent to be able to craft a beautiful song. the feeling of the track is relaxed, yet maintains an eerie state of tension throughout as it builds – and you can hear all sorts of influences in the track, yet it’s come to be something that Daniel can truly call his own. one of our favourites from him so far!

you can pre-save the track over at https://ffm.to/tofeellovecloser to get it in your libraries as soon as it’s out, and it’s well worth doing so, an incredible follow-up to his debut.

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