Just The Crust 18/05/26 – The Venus Children – Rollercoaster πŸŽ’

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new debut single “Rollercoaster” from Leeds-based psych-rock outfit The Venus Children πŸ‘Š

their first release, they’ve been making a name for themselves on the Leeds circuit performing all across the city, and wowing audiences with their groove-driven psychedelic sounds 🌠

this new single sounds mega, opening with a solid foundation of rhythm, such a drive from the bass and drums, giving plenty of room for the guitar riff to dance over. the verse has a proper vibe to it, and it opens up excellently into a huge grungey chorus, filled with distorted sounds and anthemic lyricism. they’re able to blend a huge variety of influences to create their own sound, and make it feel effortless – a brilliant debut! πŸŒ™

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/5QRxFlpPExGAsix1e3P4nv – well worth checking out 🎧

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

Just The Crust 11/05/26: Tim Gambles – Through The Sound πŸ”ˆ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new upcoming single from Tim GamblesThrough The Sound“! πŸ‘Š

we’ve covered Tim’s music a bunch in the past and we’re always in awe of his distinctive sound, blending raw alternative rock goodness with direct and raw lyricism. he’s been making a real name for himself lately, having embarked on a tour across the UK and beyond! 🎸

this new tune sounds incredible, a real evolution of his sound into a more refined and driving manner, maintaining his originality and individuality yet sounding even bigger and louder than before. his ability to convey a message within his lyricism is second to none, and with punchy rhythm, walls of sound, powerful vocals and an eclectic guitar solo, we’re huge fans of this one 🀝

out this coming Thursday 14th of May, you can pre-save the track on your preferred streaming platform at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/timgambles1/through-the-sound 🎧

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

Just The Crust 04/05/26: Joe Doonan – ’til we find love πŸŒ 

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new single “’til we find love” by Joe Doonan 🀝

the singer-songwriter has a real wealth of quality tracks already out, defined by his innate ability to convey raw emotion and feeling effortlessly through his music. he’s made a real name for himself, working alongside some of the UK’s finest creatives and performing both a UK and Australia tour over the past few years 🎢

this new single sounds fantastic, opening with an intimate guitar picking pattern that really sets the scene, giving plenty of room for his vocal to take charge; ensuring the listener is hanging onto his every word. he’s able to paint a real picture with his lyrics, proving his songwriting ability – and the drop into the chorus with the full band sounds incredible, it really opens up the track and sets the scene. the lyrics tell a story of second chances, and it’s told expertly, putting across authentic and real passion through his wordcraft. it’s a gorgeous listen! πŸŒ™

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including over at https://open.spotify.com/album/6aDpxWuzCjKwr0GTZnZXRF – 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 27/04/26: Plasticine – Triple Calm βœ¨

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Triple Calm” from Plasticine! β˜€οΈ

the Sheffield-based outfit blend influence from a variety of genres, from shoegaze to indie to alt-rock, to create a melodic-based sound that they can truly call their own; and they’ve been making a real name for themselves with the success of their previous two singles πŸ‘Š

this new single sounds mega, it’s got a gorgeous guitar riff that resonates throughout the song, backed with driving rhythm that forms a real solid foundation for the track, allowing for arpeggiated guitar melodies and the soft, flowing vocal to soar freely in the atmosphere of the song. it’s got more of a sing-along style with an anthemic chorus, and the texture of the track is gorgeous – a fantastic listen! 🌠

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and you can support the song directly by purchasing it on Bandcamp at https://plasticinesheffield.bandcamp.com/track/triple-calm 🎧

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

Just The Crust 20/04/26: Maya Kally – A Window Left Open β˜€οΈ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP “A Window Left Open” from Maya Kally ✨

the singer-songwriter has been making a name for herself over the past few years, and has just finished a UK tour in preparation for the EP release, performing at a bunch of venues all across the country 🀝

the EP sounds incredible, there’s a real sense of authenticity to it, with a luscious soundscape within each song, between the guitarwork, vocal and production, which really shines a light on Maya’s songwriting talent and vocal ability. her lyrics are poignant yet grounded, with a real power to connect emotionally with a listener and relay stories in such a poetic manner. it’s an incredible listen 🎡

you can find the EP in full on streaming platforms, and you can support it directly by purchasing it on Bandcamp at https://mayakally1.bandcamp.com/ 🎧

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

“The Wholegrain” show was mega πŸ‘Š

we had a sensational evening down at the Grafton Arms for our “The Wholegrain” show on Saturday πŸ₯ͺ

it was such a lovely show, and our acts Paper Throne, Nice Things, Slow For A Poet and Eyam were all incredible – a pleasure to host such amazing talent 🀝

we’ll be back with our next show soon – keep your eyes peeled for upcoming gigs on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/events 🍞

Just The Crust 13/04/26: Double Negative – The Vampire πŸ•―️

our feature for today’s Just The Crust feature is the brand new single “The Vampire” from Double Negative πŸ‘Š

originating in Bolton in 2024, the alternative-rock 4 piece have been performing across Manchester and the surrounding areas for a good while now, and have established themselves as a real presence on the local scene πŸ‘Š

this new single is evidence of their innate ability to write an infectious and raw tune, with driving rhythm forming the foundation of the track, which allows for the vocal to take centre-stage and ensure the listener’s attention, complimented excellently by the lead guitar riff, which culminates in a real down-to-earth sound they’re able to call their own, using a variety of influences from different genres to hone their craft. 🎢

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4bKpPoamYrM8ZlwKBMn97V -well worth a listen! 🎧

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

Just The Crust 06/04/26: Arliston – The Older I Get (Live At 123 Studios) πŸŽΆ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new live single from ArlistonThe Older I Get“, live at 123 Studios πŸ‘Š

the americana/folk outfit have been making their mark for a good few years now, and with a fantastic back catalogue of music behind them, they’ve released this live track to celebrate a year since their debut album! πŸ’Ώ

the track sounds fantastic, a gorgeous soundscape crafted between the acoustic guitar and cello, which work in perfect unison to provide a luscious backdrop for the vocal – the delicate delivery and raw lyricism ensure the listener is hanging onto every word. we love the slow build of the full instrumentation in the first chorus, and it culminates in a lovely, flowing outro to the track, feeling both intimate and open; it’s a gorgeous listen and we can’t wait to hear what they’ve got in store next! 🀝

you can find the track on all streaming platforms and there’s a full live music video available over on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTLPY4tB_6E 🎬

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

Just The Crust 30/03/26 Jenni Orlopp – let me go πŸŒ™

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new single “let me go” from Jenni Orlopp πŸ‘Š

the Manchester-based alt-pop artist has a strong repertoire of music behind her already, with a run of singles and EP released, and her dark-wave styled genre-blending tracks have set her as one to definitely keep an eye out for ✨

this new single sounds incredible, right from the get-go it’s got a driving energy, with a dark and fierce synth line forming the base of the track, powerful rhythm complimenting the groove and her vocal takes centre-stage, delivering personal and raw lyricism expertly. she utilises flowing melodies throughout the track, with guitar riffs and synth runs that work in unison to create a vivid atmosphere within the song; she’s able to paint a fascinating picture through the track, with an incredible use of lyricism, instrumentation and production. 🌠

you can find the single on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/album/1ZWUzQ967x8LnjYFdZT79V – well worth a listen 🎧

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

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 🍞