Just The Crust 23/03/26: Chloe Charlotte – REAR VIEW πŸŒ™

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “REAR VIEW” from Chloe Charlotte πŸ’«

over the past few years, she’s been releasing a bunch of incredible tunes, performing headline shows across Manchester and making a real mark on the scene, ensuring her as one to keep an eye out for in 2026 πŸ‘Š

this new track sounds fantastic – it’s got a proper grungey atmosphere to it, with a pop-infused influence that compliments the track expertly, and singalong lyrics that only prove her songwriting ability, being able to portray raw and personal emotions in image-inducing lyricism that’s not only able to paint a real picture of feeling but make for a singalong anthem that’s relatable and musically adept. there’s a lovely soundscape to the track that compliments the songcraft superbly; it’s an incredible listen and we can’t wait to hear what comes next πŸŒ™

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4jZOKfLBaN75QawoGtPExl – make sure to check it out 🎧

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

Just The Crust 16/03/26: Man At Sea – Pale Fire Catch Me πŸŒ 

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new album “Pale Fire Catch Me” from Man At Sea 🌊

the Bristol-based songwriter has had a fantastic run of music behind him, from his debut single back in 2023, to the release of his debut album here in 2026. his intimate and emotional songwriting style sets him apart from the rest, and has cemented him as one to watch for the year πŸ‘Š

this new album is full evidence of his songwriting talent, ranging from intimate and personal tracks, to more full-band produced songs, yet still maintaining that conversational and raw style that he does so well. there’s a lovely flow to the album, with each track blending effortlessly with the next, and you can really hear the pure passion and emotion poured into each of the tunes. such lovely production throughout as well – it’s definitely worth a listen! β˜€οΈ

you can find the album in full on all streaming platforms, and it’s available on Bandcamp over at https://manatseaman.bandcamp.com/album/pale-fire-catch-me 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 09/03/26: Nat Dempsey – In The Long Dim Light πŸŒ™

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “In The Long Dim Light” from Nat Dempsey β˜€οΈ

we’ve known Nat for ages now, and we’re massive fans of his down-to-earth songwriting style, and his innate talent to write a relatable and introspective song that has a real groove behind it, utilising his musical ability to create interesting and melodic progressions πŸ‘Š

this new single is full evidence of his ability, opening up with a gorgeous dreamy guitar melody that matches his flowing vocal expertly, there’s a real luscious soundscape to this track, and his vocal ability takes centre stage as he commands the attention of the listener with his raw power. his lyrics are almost like a conversation, connecting effortlessly with the listener – and the drop into the chorus is beautiful. yet another incredible tune under his belt 🀝

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full visualiser to watch over on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfjUw64OI6E πŸ“Ή

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

Just The Crust 02/03/26: Dreaming Of Citra – Never Looked At Me That Way πŸŒ™

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Never Looked At Me That Way” from Dreaming of Citra! 🎢

we’ve covered these guys’ previous singles and we love their indie-rock/dream-pop esque style, with luscious melodies throughout their music and infectious hooks, and they’ve been gigging across Manchester a bunch, with a headline show next at YES in June! πŸ‘Š

this new single sounds fantastic, with a lovely atmospheric sound right from the get-go, with driving rhythm forming the foundation of the track, allowing for the guitar riff to soar expertly above it, and the main vocal takes command, ensuring the listener is hanging on every word, and it’s a real personal yet adeptly written track, with raw emotion in every lyric but also maintaining a singalong chorus. we especially love the middle eight build into the final chorus, a real slow build that works exceptionally – it’s a fantastic listen! πŸŒ™

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/70mECkV2BNmk1WpkYQVLs5 – well worth checking out along with the rest of their tunes 🎧

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

Our open mics have been great recently! πŸ‘Š

we’ve had some incredible open mics at the Flour and Flagon and the Grafton Arms lately 🌠 so much talent performing for us!

always lovely evenings of musicians performing and supporting one another, we’re at the Flour every Monday from 7:30pm and the Grafton every Tuesday from 7pm! πŸŒ™

if you’re interested in performing, just get in touch with our michael webster via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk – walk in slots available on the night too! 🍞

Just The Crust 23/02/26: Lost Lot – Noah πŸ‘Š

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Noah” from Lost Lot! 🎢

the indie-rock outfit have been making their mark on the North-East music scene for a good while now, performing at a bunch of venues and they’ve put out a great run of singles and an EP over the past few years πŸ‘Š

this new single “Noah” sounds fantastic, it opens up with a luscious guitar and piano melody that compliment each other excellently, forming a lovely soundscape for the main vocal to take centre-stage and ensure the listener is hanging onto every word. it’s a picturesque song, with fantastic imagery within the lyrics and has a real sentimental feeling to it – every element of the track contributes to the feel and there’s a proper groove behind it. an incredible listen! 🎢

the track is available on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/album/42cBozLV1i0AZSfgPOHEQr – well worth checking out 🎧

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

Flour & Flagon open mic, every Monday πŸŽΆ

we’ve had a fantastic run of open mics down at the Flour and Flagon over the past few weeks πŸŒ™

a big shout to everyone who’s made it down! so much talent and we love to see it, so many incredible musicians and performers 🀝

we’re down there every Monday from 7:30pm, come on down and perform or just to catch some upcoming local talent! if you’re interested in performing, get in touch with our michael webster via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk – walk in slots available too! 🍞

Just The Crust 16/02/26: Motel Sundown – Watch Which Way The Wind Blows πŸŽΆ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new single from Motel SundownWatch Which Way The Wind Blows“! πŸ’«

we’ve covered Motel Sundown’s tracks a bunch in the past and we’re always blown away by their talent, their ability to create a gorgeous atmosphere in their music and how they’re able to write intricate and interesting melodies and lyrics 🎢

the Liverpool-based trio have returned with this new single, and it sounds absolutely incredible – opening with a gorgeous guitar melody that is perfectly complimented by the violinwork, and giving plenty of room for the main vocal to shine. the track feels dreamy and flows effortlessly, and the rhythm is soft yet brings a real sense of groove to the song – and as always, gorgeous vocal harmonies; and luscious lead riffs from the guitar and violin which really give an upbeat lift to the middle section. yet another incredible track under their belts πŸŒ™

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full live video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6GAWnb9lW0 – 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 09/02/26: C Douglas – 75019 πŸ’₯

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP “75019” from C Douglas 🎢

the Manchester-born, Paris-based songwriter has released this EP on Todmorden’s Golden Lion Sounds – and it’s his debut EP, following the release of singles from it throughout last year πŸ‘Š

the electro-folk sound of it is infectious, with luscious synths, driving rhythm and groove behind each of the tracks, lending a lovely atmosphere to his folky, americana style songwriting. his lyricism is direct, personal, and relatable – his ability to write a hook is second to none and sure to have any listener singing along. πŸš€

you can find the EP on all streaming platforms, and you can purchase it on Bandcamp at https://cdouglas.bandcamp.com/album/75019 – well worth checking out! 🎧

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