we’ve got a bunch of features for brand new music here in Manchester and the surrounding areas, covering some incredible talent on our “Just The Crust“, “The Wrap” and “Local Loaf” features 🎶
you can find them all on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk – so many to check out! 🍞
we’re always looking for new music to review! 
if you’re based in the North West and have new music on the way, drop us an email at michael@breadrecords.co.uk for features and reviews 
in case you missed it, our latest The Wrap feature was incredible 
featuring music from the amazing talents of SKEG, Tom Elliot, Tim Gambles, Alpine ’99, Zara Smile, The Bad Wires – Band, Ladybarn.mcr and Taylor Sterling 
you can find the feature in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2025/09/26/the-wrap-august-2025/
we’ve just written up our next edition of The Wrap feature for you! 🤝
with in-depth reviews of some of our favourite releases of August 2025, it’s been yet another amazing month of music on the scene – you can check out all of our reviews below ⬇️
the creative duo SKEG have just put out their debut single “Hammer to fall“! a collaboration between Hayden J Barlow and George Elsbury, they blend a variety of influences, most notably soul and rnb with gritty electronic production, to create something truly brand new and refreshing to listen to. with incredible vocal talent all across the song, real rhythm and groove behind the track and expert production, this first single is a real show of force to what they have to offer.
North-West based self-proclaimed “DIY indie punk” artist Tom Elliot has just released “Love Is A Dog From Hell“! it’s a lovely tune, with real 2000’s emo throwback vibes to it, heartfelt and introspective lyricism and singalong choruses – it’s a great listen and a fantastic followup to his previous EP. there’s a real sense of sensitivity in this track, especially lyrically, proving his ability to convey emotion and feeling effortlessly in his songwriting.
Newcastle-based songwriter Tim Gambles has just put out his single “Story Told Wrong“! it’s an incredible tune, that has a real balance of dynamic in it, going from personal and intimate to the huge and driving power of the choruses – blending indie-pop with more ferocious heavier elements, all whilst maintaining a unique sound that he’s expertly crafted. the Tasmanian-born creative has created a real catchy tune, in which you can really hear the passion that he’s put into it!
Yorkshire-based ALPINE ‘99 have released their debut single “Nothing Really Matters“! with dream-pop, atmospheric sounds right from the get-go, there’s a luscious soundscape around the track, with ethereal synth sounds, gorgeous guitar melodies and driving rhythm that only compliments his vocal, drenched in reverb yet still maintaining the attention of the listener. it’s a brilliant first release and we can’t wait to hear even more!
Liverpool’s Zara Smile has just put out their new single “Rewind“! they’ve been making waves across the North West with their previous releases, and this one is definitely one to listen to – their honest, down-to-earth and relatable lyricism, and ability to create a luscious soundscape through their music really defines them as one to keep an eye on for the future – this track sounds gorgeous, with incredible instrumentation behind it, Zara’s vocal soaring effortlessly above it, and it’s got such a lovely flow throughout the song. one to keep on repeat!
Manchester alternative-rock outfit The Bad Wires have just released their second single “Leading Man“! after the success of their debut, they’re back with another track. it’s got a real attitude behind it, with a lovely bluesy riff forming the base of the tune, and driving and powerful rhythm, there’s a real groove behind it and they’ve created a proper no-nonsense rock anthem. it’s a fantastic listen and definitely puts them as ones to watch for the future!
we’re huge fans of Ladybarn, having covered their previous releases a bunch, and they’re back with their new single “Smother“! opening up with a lovely, atmospheric element, they’ve got their signature sound to a tee – their ability to create a real groove, a spell-binding soundscape, and you can hear the chemistry between the musicians so well within this tune. they’re able to utilise dynamics incredibly, bringing the track from the calm to the storm – another fantastic single under their belts!
we met Taylor Sterling earlier this year, and his unwavering approach to creating truly personal, real music for himself was inspiring – something that is evident throughout his new album “deca.dance“! taking influence from a variety of genres, he’s really brought them together to create an infectious and grooving album – with singalong choruses, driving rhythms and erratic, interesting and drone-y synths, it’s a truly great listen and a real show of his musical journey. well worth checking out!
it’s been yet another fantastic month, with so many amazing songs coming out; plus, so many that we didn’t cover – thanks to everyone who has checked this out, and we hope you enjoyed it! 🤘
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. 🍞
we’ve got our next edition of The Wrap feature! 🤝
we’ve got in-depth reviews of some of our favourite releases of July, and it’s been yet another incredible month of music – check out all of our reviews below ⬇️
Liverpool-based indie folk songwriter Zara Smile is back with their brand new single “Fight Back“! with delicate instrumentation forming the basis of the track, it’s wonderfully put together to really show off their intricate and raw songwriting talent – the strings give a lovely backdrop to Zara’s vocal and it sounds mega, real proof of their talent!
Manchester doom grunge outfit Moss Valley have just put out their new tune “Yin and Yang“, and it opens up with their signature huge riffs, heavy tones and atmospheric sound – with driving rhythm, massive guitar and bass riffs and Zara’s vocal taking centre stage, it’s another banger from them and they’re sure to be ones to watch for the rest of 2025.
A familiar face for us, the fantastic Nat Dempsey has just dropped his new single “Junk Food“! Another lovely indie-pop tune from the songwriter, it’s got an incredible atmosphere to it, with a huge chorus, driving rhythm and upbeat energy, all of which only brings his songwriting ability and talent to the forefront, a proper tune and well worth checking out!
We’re huge fans of VALA, having covered their tunes a bunch in the past and they’ve just returned with this new single “Forever” – a lovely lo-fi offering from them, with their signature indie/lo-fi tone to it, expert lyricism, you can hear the chemistry of the band all throughout this tune. It’s a singalong one, with a catchy hook – another mega track under their belt.
Banquet have just dropped their second single “Pains“! It opens up with a lovely ethereal atmosphere, with a real 80s post punk feel to it, giving a huge space for the main vocal to take command. There’s quality songwriting ability on display through, painting a real picture – and it’s only complimented expertly by the instrumentation, with a real dynamic balance throughout the tune. Well worth checking out!
Another familiar face on the Manchester circuit, indie-folk artist Harriet Dagnall has just released her new single “Best Laid Plans” – it’s got a lovely intricate atmosphere right from the get-go, with a delicate almost conversational tone, her raw and passionate lyricism only proves her songwriting talent, and the stripped-back feel of the tune is expertly executed, an incredible listen and definitely one to put on repeat.
Another of our favourites on the scene, ByWednesday have just put out their new single “MPH“! We’ve been huge fans of their previous tunes and they’ve taken it to the next level with this new one – it’s a fast-paced, upbeat tune, with their signature indie-songwriter elements, but with more guitar riffs, a real driving rhythm section and a gorgeous atmospheric breakdown. Well worth checking out!
Liverpool indie-pop outfit Hushtones have released their new single “Stupid Things” – it’s a gorgeous tune, with lovely vocal harmonies throughout the track, matched with a driving upbeat groove behind it – and with expert musicianship and songwriting ability, this is a proper anthemic singalong tune. They’ve been making a name for themselves over the past few years and this tune is proof to keep an eye on them in the future!
it’s been yet another fantastic month, with so many amazing songs coming out; plus, so many that we didn’t cover – thanks to everyone who has checked this out, and we hope you enjoyed it! 🤘
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. 🍞
if you’ve got a new release coming out, we’re always down to listen to it and review our favourites 
looking for North West-based musicians, if you’re interested just get in touch with an EPK at michael@breadrecords.co.uk
in case you missed it, our latest edition of The Wrap was fantastic!
featuring some of our favourite releases of June, including tracks from Pyncher, remote, Atheana, Luke Hart, Chloe Foy, Pomona Official, Tesni and Glacmanis – it’s well worth checking out
you can find the feature in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2025/07/26/the-wrap-june-2025/
we’ve got our brand-new edition of The Wrap feature! 🤝
we’ve got in-depth reviews of some of our favourite releases of June, yet another amazing month – check out all of our reviews below ⬇️
Manchester-based pyncher have just put out their new single “At The Seaside“! they’ve had an incredible run of music lately, and we’re huge fans of them – this new tune sounds fantastic, a real cool, effortless groove behind the track, with a 90’s alternative nostalgia feel thrown in there. the song starts moody and stripped-back, yet opens up to a proper wall of sound feel, with a lovely offering of distortion, proving themselves as a must-watch band for 2025!
Remote have just dropped “Five Thousand Miles“! we were huge fans of their previous EP, and this new single sounds gorgeous, a real melodic and intricate acoustic track, that’s got lovely vocal melodies, a proper jazzy and soulful feel behind it, and a lovely rhythm section that gives the track a real flow of life to it. it’s a lovely song of romance, with image-inducing lyricism that really proves their songwriting ability – definitely one to listen to!
Atheana just released their new single “Burden“! this is their first release of the year, following a few singles in 2022-23, and it’s a fantastic new offering, giving us a proper heavy tune – it’s got walls of distortion behind it, driving rhythm and powerful and commanding vocals! they’ve got a fantastic balance between heavier elements and more lighter, airy sections, really creating something that’s truly true to themselves – a great listen!
another of our favourites on the scene, Luke Hart has just put out his second single “Till Again She Is Mine“! we’re huge fans of Luke’s songwriting ability, his talent to be able to craft and convey emotion always blows us away, and his honest and raw songwriting is second to none – this new single is true evidence of it! the track sounds gorgeous, a lovely balance of raw piano and vocals, and enforces a real focus on his lyricism – it’s a gorgeous listen!
Chloe Foy has just released her second album “Complete Fool“! it’s a gorgeous album, a lovely balance of pop, folk and indie genres, that come together effortlessly to create something that is truly unique to herself – with a real ear for a catchy melody, beautiful vocal harmonies, you can really hear the effort and passion put into the creation of each tune. she has a real ability to put raw passion into each of her lyrics, and not only make something that is artistically lovely, but also catchy and relatable. it’s an incredible listen!
Manchester post-punk outfit Pomona have just dropped their new single “Double Yellows“! it’s a real in-your-face tune, opening up straight away with a no-nonsense guitar riff, driving drums and bass, and commanding vocals, they’re not pulling any punches with this tune. with an anthemic chorus, a proper singalong hook, punchy verses and a gorgeous, atmospheric, and dynamic middle eight, they’ve ensured their musicality and songwriting talent is on full display with this track.
Manchester-based Tesni has just released the new single “Nothing’s New Again“! it’s a gorgeous acoustic ballad, complete with expert lyricism, with raw and descriptive songwriting ability, a luscious guitar melody paving the base of the track, and an infectious, driving rhythm section that compliments the song so well. Tesni’s vocal glides across the instrumentation superbly, flowing like a silky river and utilising melodies to really create something that sounds so beautiful!
Manchester indie-rock outfit Glacmanis have just dropped their second album “Radiomanis“! we had them perform for us in the past and we loved their energetic performance, their quality, catchy tunes and there’s a real feel-good factor to their music. this new album has a much more acoustic-y feel to it, delving more into indie-folk elements, and with lovely vocal melodies and harmonies throughout, gorgeous guitar licks and driving rhythm, there’s a whole bunch of fantastic tunes on this album – well worth checking out!
it’s been yet another fantastic month, with so many amazing songs coming out; plus, so many that we didn’t cover – thanks to everyone who has checked this out, and we hope you enjoyed it! 🤘
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 a lil reminder that you can find all of our features over on our website, including our weekly Monday Just The Crust reviews, our monthly The Wrap feature and our weekly Local Loaf playlist! 🤝
check them out over at www.breadrecords.co.uk/features 🍞
in case you missed it, our last edition of The Wrap was mega
with fantastic tunes from the amazing Will Walton, Grace Elizabeth Harvey, Ayanam Udoma Music, Yasmin Coe, MR. Fish, Bonfire Tide + Ellysse Mason, MALCOM and Cuties – it’s well worth checking out
you can find the review in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2025/06/30/the-wrap-may-2025/ – check it out!
