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The Wrap: March 2023 ✨

21st Apr 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

we’ve got our brand new The Wrap feature for March 2023 for you all ☀️ there’s been a fantastic bunch of releases over last month and here’s just a few of our favourites – check out all the reviews below! ⬇️

Another gorgeous new tune from Sam Scherdel, “Balloon” came out last month! He’s been making waves on the Northern music scene with his poetic songwriting, ability to convey a story in a unique manner – with influences from the likes of Bruce Springsteen and The Verve, he’s created a sound that is truly unique. Just from listening to the tracks, you can hear his passion for it – we’re huge fans of Sam’s, and this track only exemplifies his talent! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’ve loved Dr Fabola‘s music for a good while now, having covered a bunch of his previous tunes and having him on a few gigs over the past few years – this brand new tune “One More Time” is a gorgeous ballad, it’s caught the delicate and intimate manner of his live performances beautifully, and really shows off his songwriting style so well. His calm and collected musical style is fully on show here, and you can really connect with his lyricism, the production is spot on, and it’s a super lovely listen. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)

One of our very good friends here at the label, Tay Temple has released her brand new single “Still Here” – it’s a hard-hitting, direct banger that grips you in right from the start. We love this new almost-punky element that Tay’s been taking on, there’s so much attitude behind the track and her performance gives a real punch to the track. The ability of her band behind her only push her to new heights – you can hear the chemistry of them all throughout this track, with all the elements joining together perfectly to create a real anthem. Well worth a listen, and we can’t wait to hear even more from her! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)

Greater Manchester-based grunge outfit Mort Jardin have made their return with a brand new album “Delay Decay“! It sounds fantastic from the get-go, with gorgeous guitar tones throughout, a beautiful soundscape crafted on each track, and a symphony of vocals that really elevate the tracks. There’s beautiful guitar melodies throughout it all, especially in the breakdowns – creating a real eerie sense in the build-up back to the choruses. Well worth a listen for any fans of heavier music out there! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)

Jacob D. Edward is a songwriter from the Netherlands that we just had to include on this – his brand new release “Threshold” is chock-full of gorgeous tunes, a real joy to listen to for any fans of singer-songwriters or folkier acts. His storytelling throughout is exquisite, depicting his tales in such a personal and affectionate way – you can really tell he’s put a bunch of time into crafting these tracks. There’s gorgeous instrumentation surrounding him, all slotting in perfectly to compliment his songwriting ability. It’s well worth a listen, reminds us a lot of Conor Oberst & Bright Eyes! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)

Indie-punks The Ruby Tuesdays dropped their latest EP – they’ve been making waves across Manchester over the past year or so and this EP is a bloody great show of why they’ve been doing so well. There’s a few singles on the EP that were released in the past, but we proper loved. The opener “Blacklight” is a HUGE anthemic tune, with a gorgeous guitar riff, massive sound behind it – a fantastic first track. This huge sound continues throughout the whole EP, it’s in-your-face unadulterated loud music that we just can’t get enough of. Incredible stuff from these guys, just so much energy throughout the whole EP – we love to see it! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)

After hearing Evie Moran‘s first releases over the past few years, we were in love with her delicate sound and intricate songwriting, a real talent to keep an eye out for. She’s returned with this brand new track “How Do You Like Me Now?” and it sounds absolutely gorgeous. It’s taken a big step into the electronic circuit, but she’s proven with this tune that her talents are bound by no genre, it sounds fantastic – there’s a real groove to the track whilst maintaining her folkier roots, and the vocal harmonies throughout really give the song the aethereal elements that were present in her earlier songs. The production is spot on, it really compliments her style so well and we love this! Well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP)

Liverpool-based songwriter Kieo has returned with his second single “Happy To Lose My Mind“! With his debut hitting over 10k streams, this track really shows off his talent and proves the reason why he’s done so well. His lyricism is gorgeous, his ability to paint a story with his words is parallel to none and it’s a gorgeous track laden with synths and soundscapes that really compliment his vocal and the main acoustic track. His almost drone-y melody line on his vocal flows across the track super well, and you can hear touches of his accent throughout which we absolutely love to see. Well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

it’s been an incredible start to the year for music in the North West, it’s brilliant to see such a stream of continuous and quality music coming out. big love to everyone for letting us showcase their music and to you guys for checking 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 17/04/2023: Bay Bryan – The Meadow ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new full-length album from Bay Bryan “The Meadow“!

we’ve caught Bay perform a bunch of times now, and they are always astounding, able to hold the audience in the palm of their hand; with well-written and carefully constructed tracks, and a controlled and expertly delicate live presence, we always love catching Bay play at gigs.

this is their first full release, and it perfectly captures the atmosphere that they convey live – it’s a gorgeous and super easy listen, with beautiful soundscapes enveloping the tracks, it really feels like you’re in Bay’s story and they’re detailing every aspect of it perfectly, with the strength of the storytelling and songwriting throughout. there’s waves of serenity throughout, and the songs feel so inviting – it’s a super gorgeous release packed with dynamic intensity, still calmness and production value that is second to none. we’ve heard some of the singles in the past, but in the full context of the album they’ve only got stronger – there’s a fantastic flow to the release that only accentuates the skill conveyed throughout each track.

it’s an incredible listen, and well worth listening to for fans of any genre – you can find it on all streaming platforms including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AI7aR5cD9XZYk8Zha2vsX – and there’s a bunch of music videos over on YouTube that are well worth checking out too.

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

Just The Crust 10/04/23: Jacob Reddy – Wear The Crown 👊

10th Apr 202310th Apr 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 Jacob Reddy Music “Wear The Crown“!

a familiar face on the North West scene, Jacob played a headline show at The Deaf Institute at the start of the year – we went down and were seriously impressed by his tunes and ability to keep a crowd entertained. we love his songwriting style and he’s been making absolute waves over the past few years!

this new tune sounds proper mega, really showing off his prowess as a songwriter, and his ability to convey his emotions into lyrical form whilst maintaining a lovely prose to it all – the feel of the track is super upbeat and it flows so well, a lovely groove behind it and really translating his live energy into a studio setting. the track is anthemic, real lovely singalong atmosphere to it; whilst with a real optimistic attitude behind it too! great stuff.

you can find it now on all streaming sites including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zQSLe1qdEkcdqf2mIlcud – and keep your eyes out for the full music video release very soon!

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

NEW: Luna Marble – Mad World (Review) 💥

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Manchester’s own Luna Marble have returned with their brand new single “Mad World” 💫 we were huge fans of their previous singles “Running” and “All of my Love“, really cementing them as ones to watch in the North West with their huge 70’s inspired sound, massive guitar riffs and a gorgeous chemistry connecting the band to really bring out the best of their music. We had them perform for us back last year at the Grafton Arms as part of our “Toasted” event and they were sensational, their stage presence and musicianship was super inspiring – a fantastic band and ones not to miss out on.

This new single sees them take a step back from their signature energetic sound that oozes from their earlier releases, and go down a more psychedelic and relaxed path – but still maintaining their groove and anthemic atmosphere. 🤘 starting out with an ethereal piano line, laced with cymbal-work and a gorgeous guitar melody, it sets the stage for the feel of the track right from the beginning. Maria’s vocals glide effortlessly above the instrumentation, enchanting the listener with her viscous and delicate tone. The rhythm works perfectly in unison here, with the bass and drums giving the track a lovely flow that is a perfect fit to the feel of the tune – holding it together superbly.

Traversing into the chorus, the track shows reflections of Luna Marble’s signature sound, with a dream-like, anthemic hook; showing off Maria’s incredible vocal capability, the track opening up to a real stadium rock atmosphere, reminiscent of 70’s classic rock acts. The guitar solo is absolutely stunning, a perfectly balanced riff that only accentuates the feeling conveyed in the song, through Maria’s lyrics – powerful, and no-nonsense, describing the hardships she’s felt within the music industry as a woman performing in a very male-dominated genre. The final chorus really explodes in with all of the passion put into this track – it’s a fantastic release from these guys, we’re amazed by the quality that they’ve got on show here! 👊

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/71q2rLsq24j3E2nPhk5bRu – or you can check out the lyric video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBFO_tv8qII! 🍞

Just The Crust 03/04/23: Scott & The Flying Kicks – Want Me Dead / Growing Old 👊

4th Apr 20234th Apr 2023artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for this week’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Scott and The Flying Kicks “Want Me Dead / Growing Old“!

we’ve covered a whole bunch of his music in the past, and his EP last year was fantastic, a great collection off tracks that really show off his songwriting prowess. since then, he’s put out a string of fantastic singles that only solidify his ability as an artist – great to see.

this new single is a continuation of his solid musical capability – with a lovely guitar riff leading the track, and a strong rhythmic element grounding the song – and his conversationalist songwriting style here really gives the song a gorgeous flow! the brass in the background towards the latter section of the song is a gorgeous addition, really giving it a breath of fresh air and keeping the track interesting.

it’s well worth a listen – you can find it over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/59wQzXW89UHCkmzHV1Xv9n along with his full discography!

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

ICYMI, our latest edition of The Wrap 👊

31st Mar 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

in case you missed it, our The Wrap for February was immense!

a real great one with so many fantastic tunes, including music from Ratoon Lynskey Souza Hollows James Reid Music Six Second Talk Show Abi Rose Kelly and ByWednesday

it’s well worth checking out, head on over to our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2023/03/24/the-wrap-february-2023/ to find it all!

The Wrap: February 2023 ✨

NEW: The Empire Police – Northern Bones (Review) 🤘

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one of our favourite bands out there, Preston-based indie rockers The Empire Police have returned with their brand new single “Northern Bones“! we’ve caught these guys live a bunch of times and they never fail to astound us with their massive tunes, incredible stage presence and energy – we loved their last few releases, some proper bangers under their belt already.

opening up in the strongest way, with ferocity all across the board; a massive guitar riff, huge drums and a driving bassline all behind Jordao’s commanding vocal – right from the get-go it’s got that infectious energy that we’ve come to expect from The Empire Police’s music. the pre-chorus takes things to a calmer point momentarily, with production perfectly poised for the track, and as it builds to the chorus it goes between so many grooves and creates such a sense of balance between the tension and the explosivity of the tune.

the chorus is a huge singalong, with a hook of “my Northern Bones can’t cope” it’s sure to be belted right back at them at gigs and the chaos that is behind it gives it such a sense of aggression and rage that were present in their previous release, “Tell England We Don’t Know“. the lyricism is spot on too, with a severe political edge and a real reflection of their views on society, with the repetitive “We beg, we lie, we steal, we cheat; Regret, repent, reprieve; Repeat, we grieve, we bleed that bittersweet” really showing off the state of life in the present. A real indication of their songwriting ability here, it’s a sombre yet realistic outlook of self-reflection and need to change, put across so eloquently. there’s so much emotion put across this entire song, through the lyricism, and the ferocity of the instrumentation, all gelling together with the production work to really create a socio-political anthem of a generation.

we’re 100% confident that The Empire Police are destined for great things, and this here is living proof of that – another incredible tune under their belt. make sure that you catch them live when they’re playing; you can also stream their music on Spotify and other streaming sites, or check out the full music video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jUaw9DqartI.

Just The Crust 27/03/23: Hayden J Barlow – INAMORATA

27th Mar 202327th Mar 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 one of our favourites Hayden J Barlow “INAMORATA“!

we’ve been massive fans of Hayden’s music for a while now, his album last year was absolutely sensational and this continues yet another strong output of singles – his unique style and drive to create something that truly stands out is inspirational.

this new tune starts off calm and collected, exposing his feelings through his lyricism but then opens up massively into the chorus, with a gorgeous sub-bass under the track, holding together the staggered rhythm section and synth lines that give a real sense of energy under his vocal, which sounds super clear and shows off his ability super well. the production is on point for this one too, keeping the track interesting and fresh all the way through – we’re huge fans of this one.

you can find it over on his Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/54QKgqIuwIximWz6A6ZQG2 – give the full thing a listen, it sounds boss!

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

The Wrap: February 2023 ✨

24th Mar 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap, video1 Comment

we’re back with our The Wrap feature for February 2022! we’ve got a bunch of incredible releases covered here over the past month, a sensational one for music. you can check out all our reviews below ⬇️

South Wales-based Ratoon have returned with their brand new single “Not So Pretty Anymore“! We’ve covered their tunes in the past and they’ve gone above and beyond with this track, taking a more relaxed approach to the music. With a calm and relaxed flow to the track, it retains the charismatic energy that we’ve seen in the past from them, but shows a different side to their music. The guitar riff leading the track is lovely, a gorgeous tone to it, and it really compliments the vocals that direct the song’s flow almost effortlessly. The breakdown of the song gives a real chance for the track to breathe and to give it some space, a really well executed track from these guys. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’ve covered Lynskey in the past with their single “kinda tastes like iron” back in November of last year and they’ve returned with the release of their full EP “eat that up, it’s good for you“! The new tracks from the EP really open up the sound that they defined with the single, maintaining that metal expression with riffs and power chords throughout, and the synths give the tracks a lovely parallel to the grittiness of the rest of the instrumentation. The dynamics throughout the tracks are superb too, opening up in choruses to create a huge soundscape behind the lyrics, and breaking down to give a fantastic use of space for contrast in bridges – fantastic stuff from these guys, well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

After a strong run of singles over the past few years, Stoke’s Souza have put out their brand new track “Backroads“! Taking a more relaxed approach compared to their previous tracks, the track opens up with a real gorgeous guitar run, and the calm nature of the first verse really invites the listener in – and as it gets to the chorus, the addition of the full rhythm section only adds to this calmness throughout the track. There’s an almost melancholic feel to the song, keeping a lovely fluidity to it and showing a softer side to Souza’s music. The lyricism is gorgeous, painting the scene expertly throughout – and the guitar solo at the end is executed with style. Lovely to listen to! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)

Hollows have been making waves on the Manchester scene lately, and their new single “Chequered” only solidifies their excellence. With a gorgeous indie feel to the track, and a lead guitar riff that takes command right from the get-go, it sounds fantastic. The vocals take charge immediately after the riff, and there’s a real essence of cool throughout the track that’s very difficult to properly implement. They’ve taken an indie sound and really put their own stamp on it, with a huge sound behind them, a classic singalong hook and a real energy throughout the song that would be able to get anyone on their feet. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

Manchester’s own James Reid just dropped his brand new track “HAPPY“! We’ve been big fans of his past releases and this new track is a real indication of his talent. The production on the track is gorgeous, a real lovely space for his vocal talent to shine – a noughties rnb feel to it, but with a modern production stance. His vocals glide effortlessly over the song, really showing off his abilities, with harmonies and ad libs that are perfectly placed throughout to really put across the message of the track. A real feel good tune, great stuff! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP)

A familiar face for us here at the label, having performed for us in the past a bunch – Six Second Talk Show has put out his first single here, “X Marks the Spot“! We’ve heard this a bunch live and the track has not only captured the live feeling of it, but expanded on it superbly, with a lovely space throughout to let that gorgeous guitar tone through – and for the vocal to flow throughout the song. There’s a proper laidback feel to the tune, and the instrumentation works perfectly in tandem to give the track a real psychedelic edge to it, but still maintaining the indie feel. A fantastic debut release, we can’t wait to hear more! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’re massive fans of Abi Rose Kelly with an incredible repertoire of music already behind her, proving to be one to definitely keep an eye on in Liverpool. We were massive fans of a live version of this new tune “MOTION SICKNESS!!” and this studio recording is absolutely spectacular. The guitar riff, all of the energy throughout is extraordinary and really shows the potential that Abi’s got. Her lyricism is spot on, grounded and down to earth but poetic and feels like it’s a conversation with the listener. The breakdown in the tune is a lovely contrast to the chaos of the rest of the song, but the build into that final section is absolutely gorgeous and sets the scene for the ferocity of the outro – make sure you keep an eye on Abi’s music as we reckon she’ll be doing massive bits in the future. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

We had ByWednesday perform for us at the start of the year for our On The Rise gig at Lions Den and they smashed their set, with a strong set of originals – and this new single “Gold” sounds absolutely fantastic. With a real 90’s alternative feel to it, the lead guitar matched to the chorusy rhythm guitar really gives it an almost psychedelic quality, almost a dissonance that really compliment’s Conor’s vocal and lyricism – the chorus has a real energy that makes the track pop as well. You can really hear the tightness of the band in this too, every element contributing to the track to create something super lovely. We can’t wait to hear their EP coming out later this year! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

another incredible month of releases from across the North West – a real diverse set of tunes and showing off how incredible the music here up North is. these are only a few of a plethora of incredible music out, we’ve heard so much that has blown us away. a real special time for music! thanks to everyone for reading! 💥

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 20/03/23: Gallaher’s Green – Young Man’s Game 💥

20th Mar 202320th Mar 2023artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the newest single from Gallaher’s Green “Young Man’s Game”

we had these guys perform for us back in January for our On The Rise at Lions Den Manchester and we were amazed by their formidable stage presence, their energetic tunes and down-to-earth energy! played a proper blinder for us as well.

this new tune only exemplifies all of that, with a massive guitar riff kicking off the track, showing what they’re about right from the get-go. you can really feel the chemistry that the band has here, with the drums and bass locked in real tight to create a steady groove for the track to flow over, and the catchy, memorable lyrics portray the message of the tune superbly. as the track progresses, it builds and builds with such ease and creates a gorgeous space for that guitar solo to shine in. a fantastic tune!

you can find the track on all the streaming sites or you can check out the full video at https://youtu.be/-W1u1UdCAvU well worth a watch!

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