in case you missed it, last week we put out our The Wrap feature for February 2024 
including amazing releases from the talents of The Internet Café Cuties Here’s The Steeple Hayden J Barlow Alwyn Jones Tallulah Guard Walter Kocays and Ladybarn.mcr – well worth checking out!! 
you can find the feature in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2024/03/20/the-wrap-february-2024/ – give it a read and let us know what you think! 
we’re back with our next edition of The Wrap! covering some of our favourite releases of February 2024, with so many incredible releases 🌮 you can find all of our reviews below ⬇️
we’ve had The Internet Café perform for us a bunch over the past few years, and we love their upbeat, surf-rock styled indie atmosphere, and their brand new single “Joanna” perfectly encapsulates that! laced with gorgeous guitar lead melodies throughout, a luscious flow to the track with the intertwining of the rhythm of the drums, bass and the acoustic guitar; it creates a lovely space for the vocal to cut through and tell a story through expert lyricism. it’s a gorgeous tune, and we can’t wait to hear even more from them in the future! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)
London-based Cuties just dropped their new single “Often“! cutting a fine line between pop punk, emo, pop and shoegaze, they’ve taken a load of inspirations and really created something special that they can call their own. there’s a lovely atmosphere to the track, with gorgeous guitar tones behind the main vocal that is not only effortlessly cool, but commands the attention of the listener so easily. we’re a huge fan of how the track parallels with the calmer section to the heavier outro section, becoming more technical and interesting – proving their worth as musicians in even more ways! well worth a listen. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
we’ve caught Here’s The Steeple perform a few times, and his delicate storyteller style is inspiring, and his lyrical capability seems calm and collected yet expertly exectuted. his new single, “This Machine Builds Fascists“, proves that even more – opening up with a dark yet interesting atmosphere, setting the stage for his vocal to take centre-stage; over a mellow guitar pattern – the production on the tune is fantastic, so many elements coming together, so many new phrases and melodies being introduced throughout – all whilst maintaining the main focus on his lyrical capabilities. fantastic!! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)
after an incredibly strong 2022/23, Hayden J Barlow returns with a brand new single “absent minded” – his self-styled “hypersoul” elements to his tracks are still ever as present here, but he’s expanded even further, incorporating even more influences and genres to create something that’s not only upbeat and driving, but also dark, brooding and slightly moody; his lyrical tones to this is so introspective and reflective – showing another side to the songwriter/producer. his talent oozes from every part of this track, with so much going on yet everything feeling perfectly balanced and in place, it’s a real sign of his production prowess! we especially love the guitar solo. nasty. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP)
we’ve caught Alwyn Jones perform a few times, and had him play for us at a few gigs, and we’re always so astounded by how well his songs are crafted, the manner in which he performs them, his effortless stage presence – and his debut single “How Easily” is such a fantastic indication of exactly that. being able to capture your attention from the get-go with just his raw vocal and guitarwork, the flow of the track moving into a larger space with piano, strings, it all comes so naturally in too (the production is incredible here!); his vocal sounds so lush as well, and really gives you the opportunity to focus on his lyrics, his writing is so spot on too – painting a gorgeous picture constantly throughout the entire track. what a debut! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
we’ve been massive fans of Tallulah Guard for a good while now, having caught them perform a load over the past few years, and we loved their previous singles – and this brand new single “Into Tomorrow” sounds absolutely gorgeous! taking a much more intimate approach to this one, it feels almost like you’re having a heart-to-heart conversation with Tallulah, with a lovely guitar pattern forming the foundation of the track and Tallulah’s soft and reassuring vocal gliding so freely over the atmosphere; and as the track progresses, it flows so well with the introduction of piano, soft rhythm until it comes towards the end, with a gorgeous guitar tone and full drumwork opening up the foundation – it sounds absolutely gorgeous, another incredible release under their belt!! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
another familiar face on our radar, and one of our favourites, Walter Kocays has just released his brand new single “Explicitly, I’ve Told“! it’s a lovely, intimate track opening up with Walter’s uniquely powerful vocal commanding the attention immediately, over a flowing guitar pattern – a trademark signature for his music. his conversationalist approach to songwriting really stands him out from the rest, and the production here is incredible, the strings coming in so smoothly, the drum pattern creating a gorgeous contrast to the rest of the track – building and building so well, til it drops away for a split second until the harmonies come in and completely envelop the soundscape and open up into a luscious atmosphere. gorgeous tune! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)
we had Ladybarn perform for us last year, and we were blown away by their musical expertise, their creative flow and the way they synced up with one another; and this brand new single “Hounds” encapsulates that fully. bringing so many different inspirations and genres to the table, the flow of the track is so smooth and the melodies of the guitar and bass compliment each other superbly, and with such tight rhythm holding the basis of it all – it’s fantastic, and it allows the main vocal to just effortlessly deliver across it all. the track breaks down, builds up, takes so many different directions but all feels so powerful and is executed excellently – a brilliant track!! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)
yet another incredible month of music, there’s been so many fantastic releases, and there’s a whole plethora of talent out there, that we didn’t get to cover! thanks 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. 🍞
in case you missed it, our latest The Wrap for January 2024 was brilliant! 
out last week!
with so many incredible releases from the talents of Sietch Pizza Crunch Isaac Neilson Kerry Feeney Black Brunswicker Lydia Prettyman BAYBOARDS and We Three Kings – it’s well worth checking out. 
you can find the reviews in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2024/02/08/the-wrap-january-2024/ – give it a read and let us know what you think!
we’ve got our first edition of The Wrap for you all, our first one of 2024 covering some of our favourite releases of January! 🥪 so many incredible tunes out so far this year, and we’ve written up a few reviews of our favourite ones – you can find them all below! ⬇️
Manchester-based alternative rock outfit Sietch have just dropped their second single “I Care So Much“, taken from their brand new EP (out tomorrow)! It’s a fantastic new tune from them, filled with grungey-goodness, driving basslines and hard-hitting drumwork, brought together with powerful vocals from lead singer Miles, whose lyrical capability is not only intimate, but raw and passionate. Their 90’s influence is present throughout, but they’re able to bring it all together to create a unique sound that sets them apart from the rest. We’re huge fans of the breakdowns and breaks in the tracks, that go extra hard – and a truly gorgeous guitar solo at the three minute mark to hit home. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We’ve covered Pizza Crunch a bunch over the past few years, and they’ve continuously released banger after banger, they return in 2024 with their brand new single “Advertised Enlightenment“! It still has the lo-fi, indie elements that were present throughout their 2022 album “That Serene Age” (a great listen!), yet almost takes a darker, more post-punk-esque, murky feel to it all, monotone vocals throughout, groovy and luscious guitar and bass patterns, and a steady drumwork laying the foundation for the groove of the track. Opening into the chorus, it becomes more dream-like and atmospheric, a lovely contrast to the verses. The track culminates in a dreamy guitar pattern, taking centre stage at the end and marking a true new era of music for the band. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
We’ve had Isaac Neilson perform for us a bunch before, and he astounds with his intense and direct stage presence, commanding the audience’s attention, and all of his releases have been incredible; he’s able to write a gorgeous track and we’ve been stoked to have written up a load of reviews for him. He’s just returned with a brand new single, “Flying“, that opens up with a stark contrast from his earlier releases, being more relaxed and mellow – yet as soon as it hits the chorus, it opens up into a whole new layer of catchiness, power and ferocity. It’s an incredible track, reminiscent of 90’s alternative and rock releases; even though it feels different to the past tunes, there’s still Isaac’s lyrical capabilities, his infectious motivation, and effortless talent present throughout the entire single. We can’t wait to hear more! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
Another familiar face for us here on The Wrap, Warrington-based Kerry Feeney just put out her new single “Good Girl Guilt“! We love her previous singles, with heavier rock leanings, guitar arpeggios, riffs and power chords throughout, as she commands control of the track; and this new single is no different, albeit taking a much more synth-pop vibe, with a gorgeous lead melody opening up the track, yet to only drop away to a simple yet effective acoustic guitar accompanying Kerry’s vocal. The build on the verse is extra special, production is on point here, especially complimenting her vocal capabilities, she’s still commanding the track yet it feels more effortless. There’s so much space in the song, with all of the elements working in perfect unison to create something really special. We love the anthemic nature of it, the intimacy and dynamics, and it’s another incredible tune under her belt. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We had Black Brunswicker perform for us last October for our headline with Anyone’s Ghost at Lock 91, and we’re always in awe of their ability to create gorgeous soundscapes, utilising every element at their disposal, what a talent. They’ve returned with their brand new single “The Frolic“, a luscious tune that only furthers how in awe we are of their music. The guitarwork throughout is spectacular, with some incredible melodies shining through, and backed with a plethora of effects that create the perfect backdrop; there’s an incredible glitchy-style element to it that really caught our eye. As the track flows, it becomes more intimate yet so much more intricate, and we love how slowly yet effortlessly the build is, pacing along but introducing new elements, for it to come to a calm and steady end. A lovely listen, well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
We’ve been huge fans of Lydia Prettyman since she burst onto the Manchester music scene around a year or so ago, with her personal and conversationalist lyricism, her carefully picked chord progressions, and lovely vocal melodies present in her songs. She’s kicked off 2024 with her brand new single “Craft“, and you can see she really means business with this tune. First of all, the production is perfect – it compliments her style and songwriting so well, putting the focus on her lyricism; and it opens with luscious guitarwork, her vocal effortlessly taking centre-stage, drawing you in to hang onto every word. The vocal melodies throughout are incredible, placed at just the right moments, and with a soft and calming rhythm behind her, it feels as you can’t even the bass and drums were there, until the first chorus where they come in with a real force, but still maintaining the intricate nature of the track – an absolutely incredible song and we can not wait to hear more. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
Manchester-based indie-rockers Bayboards have had an incredible few years already, having sold out venues across Manchester and even their debut UK tour, proving that they are easily ones to watch for the future. They’ve started 2024 with their new single “Hannah“, a punky and hard-hitting tune, with such an infectious energy behind it, and a real sense of ferocity throughout the entire three minutes. The track comes in right from the get-go with a steady and powerful drum pattern, with a luscious bassline over the top – and the main vocal comes in and takes command of the entire track with a real sense of urgency and intensity. The chorus is a real anthemic one, perfect for a live singalong with audiences; and with a gorgeous production standpoint alongside the power of the raw track, this has proved that they’re back with a real motivation to go far in 2024. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We’ve covered Manchester-based punk-outfit We Three Kings a bunch over the past few years, having put out a steady flow of fantastic and energetic releases. Off the back of the success of their previous single last year, they return with the new track “Gold Digger“! The track is three minutes of pure intensity, power and ferocity – kicking off with a real raw guitar riff, and as the vocal comes in it you can tell it’s just a sense of tension until the 25-second mark when the track opens up massively with a real outburst of drums and basslines, with a real driving groove throughout, commanding vocals, a gorgeous guitar riff flowing throughout the entire track, singalong gang vocals – it’s a real banger. We can’t wait to see what the year has in store for them! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
yet another incredible month of music, there’s been so many fantastic releases, and there’s a whole plethora of talent out there, that we didn’t get to cover! thanks 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. 🍞
in case you missed it, our latest The Wrap for December 2023 was mega
with brand new music from Charlie Smith Hallowed Men Alan Caruso Foxglove Casinos Paul Askew Daz Cadwallander and Full Billy it’s a belter
you can find it in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2024/01/19/the-wrap-december-2023/ – check it out and let us know what you think!
we’re back with our next The Wrap – covering a bunch of our favourite releases from December! there’s been a whole load of incredible music being released, which is fantastic to see, and we’ve sorted a bunch of reviews for them – you can find all of them below ⬇️
Charlie Smith returns with a brand new EP, “Southampton Sessions“! Recorded between The Joiners and Southampton University, it’s a lovely show of Charlie’s talent, with a bunch of live performances from the songwriter. His lyrical ability is on full display here, with influences from folk music and heavier aspects, such as 90s alternative and grunge – his music is direct, impactful and superbly delivered. The EP has caught his live performance perfectly and is a great listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
Hallowed Men have dropped their debut album “Hollow Man“! Almost right from the get go you can hear the atmospheric nature of their music, draped in reverb and ambience – driven by powerful rhythm, psychedelic synthesisers and otherworldly vocals. Throughout the album there’s a real sense of groove to it all, and you can hear the post-punk and 90s influence in it, with lo-fi vibes surrounding the entirety. With remixes, 8 minute plus tracks and powerful electronica throughout, it’s well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP)
We’ve covered Alan Caruso‘s music before and we love this new single “Tell Me You Don’t Want Me Without Telling Me You Don’t Want Me“! With his signature deadpan delivery, over a punk rock inspired indie-folk track, he’s created a real lovely tune that sounds fantastic. His conversationalist tone and direct lyricism sets him apart from the rest, and the track sounds luscious, with a real groove behind it – and a gorgeous relaxed guitar solo to match! Have a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)
Manchester’s own Foxglove have brought out their second single “Tell Me A Story“! Following the success of their debut, “Run“, they’ve taken a more electronic and synth-pop approach, incorporating a more dancey drum pattern, giving the track a real sense of drive behind it – and the melodies in the background are lovely, setting a fantastic backdrop for the vocals to soar over. It’s a catchy, upbeat tune, a parallel to the lyrical content – it’s well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
Manchester-based indie-pop outfit Casinos return with their second single “Fashion Girls“! Their debut came out in 2022, a huge tune that we proper loved and this new single only continues with their trend of anthemic indie-pop – with huge choruses, singalong hooks and gorgeous guitar melodies throughout. The drums give the track such a driving flow, and the guitar work sets a lovely stage for Matt’s vocal to command the listener’s attention, and with a luscious synth solo, it’s another massive tune from them. We can’t wait to see how this year goes for them! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)
We had Liverpool-based Paul Askew perform for us late last year, and this single only proves why we were amazed by his performance. The new single “Jump The Gun” sounds incredible, a real indie-rock tune that’s driving, powerful and upbeat – it’s a luscious track. There’s waves of guitar melodies throughout, backed by a driving bassline and drums that keep the flow super steady throughout the entire track, and Paul takes charge vocally, with his singer-songwriter infused lyricism and singalong chorus. It’s well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
Sheffield indie-rock artist Daz Cadwallander returns with his brand new single “DO I WANNA LEAVE“! He’s already made waves with this track, gaining over 30,000 streams on it – with a real sense of power behind the track, an almost darker style compared to his previous singles, and it’s a fantastic tune. There’s a real atmosphere to the song, that perfectly compliments Daz’s vocals – and we really love the charismatic singalong chorus, and such a strong guitar solo in the track too, really showing the chemistry of the band and the strength of the production. It’s another banger from him and we can’t wait to hear more! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
When we had Full Billy perform for us, we were blown away by their charismatic stage presence, avid songwriting ability and powerful musicianship – the Preston-based outfit have just released their new single “Love is Dead“! The tune follows their first two singles, which have seen the band go from strength to strength; with upbeat indie-rock infusion, and fast-paced rhythm – this gives a gorgeous space for the main vocal to shine and take command with intricate and vibrant lyricism. It’s a fantastic tune, we’re sure that they’ll go far in 2024! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
yet another incredible month of music, there’s been so many fantastic releases, and there’s a whole plethora of talent out there, that we didn’t get to cover! thanks 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. 🍞
another end-of-year playlist for us, we’ve put all of the tracks from our The Wrap features this year into one playlist
an incredible show of talent in this playlist, with a massive variety of music – over 4 and a half hours of listening time! well worth checking it out.
it’s available on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/590xSPxt8tzHQ9AYX6qkhp – and you can find all of our The Wrap features on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/features/the-wrap/
in case you missed it last week, our latest The Wrap covering some of November’s best releases was fab
featuring music from the amazing talents of Sweet Beast Jacob Reddy Music Abi Rose Kelly Aurora Rays Cal Murphy Zara Smile BARDS and The Rolling People – it’s definitely not one to miss out on!
you can find the reviews in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2023/12/21/the-wrap-november-2023/ – let us know what you think!
we’ve got our next edition of The Wrap for you all, covering a load of incredible releases from November! there’s so much incredible music being released, we love to see it – we’ve written a bunch of reviews for some of our favourites, and you can find all of them below ⬇️
Sheffield’s own alternative rockers Sweet Beast have just released their new EP “Good Times“! Full of luscious guitar riffs, huge vocal harmonies and a driving rhythmic backdrop, it’s an incredible release. Lots of old school rock inspiration here, it’s full of energetic and upbeat ferocity, and with gorgeous guitar solos, their ability to write bangers is proved in full. With anthemic choruses, lovely guitar tones, a real chemistry between the band, they’ve proved themselves as ones to watch – we can’t wait to hear more! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We’re huge fans of Jacob Reddy, with him making incredible waves in the North West scene over the course of the year, performing a headline set at The Deaf Institute and playing at Glastonbury, releasing a bunch of incredible tracks, and he’s returned with a brand new single “Breaking Me Down“! Taking a more heavier, alternative rock feel compared to his previous singles, it feels as if his maturity shines right through this tune. An intimate and passionate lyrical context throughout, over a lovely guitar progression – the drums and bassline only accentuate the quality of this track, giving it a lovely flow and space, which Jacob utilises extensively with his performance. Well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We had Abi Rose Kelly perform for us during the Summer, and we’ve been waiting so long to have her play for us – she’s an absolutely incredible talent, we love her tunes, and this new single “Startin’ 2 Panic!” is real proof of her ability. Her unmatched ferocity, and ability to write down-to-earth and relatable lyrics, puts her as a real talent to keep an eye on in the North West. The force behind this track, with the production, instrumentation, and prolific vocals really bring the track to life – the layers of distortion, the power that’s embedded in the song, they all come together to make a really incredible tune. We can’t wait to hear even more! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
We’ve had Aurora Rays on our radar for a good while now, and her innate ability to create a gorgeous track is incredible – her new single “Saturday” here with Claudio Filippini is evident of that! Opening up with a lovely, almost synth-pop feel, there’s a luscious production element here, and with the pianowork as it opens up it really unfolds into a massive sound. Her vocal over the top is encapsulating, really drawing the attention of the listener, and the rhythm is spot on to keep the track flowing expertly. There’s lovely vocal harmonies throughout, and you can listen to the track over and over and still retain the feeling you had when you heard for the first time. It’s well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
We’ve had Cal Murphy perform for us a bunch – the Manchester-born songwriter has a real ability to convey a story within his lyricism. We’ve been in awe of his live performances for a good while, always a great set – and this new single “One More Glass Of Whiskey” really proves his talent. The storytelling in this track is top-notch, conveying the socio-political elements of corruption, you can really hear his influences of traditional music and folk singers throughout. There’s a lovely melody that repeats right from the get-go, referenced by the violin later in the track, and the groove of the track is accentuated fully by the rhythm, balanced with the guitarwork. Fantastic stuff! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
We covered Zara Smile‘s previous single “Human” on our Just The Crust feature earlier this year, and their brand new tune “Spotlight” is out now! A lovely, indie-folk-inspired tune; reminiscent of songwriters like Elliot Smith and Julien Baker – it’s a real delicate track full of emotion, about finding the right path, in a world that feels like it’s against you constantly. Their ability to convey such intricate and deep-rooted issues through music is inspirational, really proving their songwriting talent; and the downbeat and intimate nature of the instrumentation in the song really lends you to take a real good listen to the lyricism. It’s a gorgeous release and well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We had BARDS perform for us back in October at The Castle Hotel, and their raw power, ferocity and ability to wow a crowd really sets them apart from the rest – we’ve caught them live a bunch and they always smash it! Their new single “Roast” came out in November and it’s one of our favourites – getting going right from the start with huge anthemic guitarwork, massive drums and a powerful bassline, giving a real ferocious backdrop for the vocal to shine through. This is one of our favourite choruses, it’s catchy, driving and powerful – and the parallel atmosphere compared to the verse really makes it stand out. It’s a huge track, with so much going on, working perfectly in unison to create a huge soundscape – and the psychedelic nature of the bridge is a perfect break, yet also a brilliant precursor to the final chorus. We love it! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
The Rolling People have had an incredible 2023, performing at prestigious venues across Manchester and the North West, gaining over 100k streams on their single “Better Man” – and their new single “Grateful for Nothing” sounds absolutely fantastic. The Stockport-based indie outfit open the track with an anthemic, dreamy state, with luscious guitar lines throughout, only for the main vocal to come in and take direct command of the track. It’s a down-to-earth and conversationalist tone lyrically, almost as if you’re in the pub with your mates – and with a proper singalong chorus, it’s a track that will see The Rolling People go far. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP)
yet another incredible month of music, there’s been so many fantastic releases, and there’s a whole plethora of talent out there, that we didn’t get to cover! thanks 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. 🍞
in case you missed it, our The Wrap feature for October was proper boss
with an incredible bunch of releases from the talents of Sam Scherdel Spooky Goose Sad Sells Issy Sutcliffe Maxwell Varey Bridget. Taurine and Emma Taylor and the Wall Flowers – it’s well worth checking out for a dose of new music! 
you can find the reviews in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2023/11/14/the-wrap-october-2023/ – check it out and let us know what you think!
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