Just The Crust 28/10/24: grapevine. – Bad Idea πŸ‘Š

the brand new track from grapevine.Bad Idea“, is our feature for this week’s Just The Crust πŸŒ™

after a run of fantastic singles over the past year or so, the North-East based act has seen his tracks be featured on BBC Introducing, countless playlists and found a real community of listeners for his music – racking up thousands of streams in such a short time! 🀘

this new single sounds incredible, with synths and atmospheres reminiscent of 80’s pop, and luscious soundscapes layering the foundation of the track to create something that not only feels nostalgic, but fresh and unique – and the main vocal immediately takes control of the track, with direct and flowing delivery, a great tone to it and honest, raw storytelling, yet maintaining a singalong catchy hook; brilliant to see! it’s a real gem, definitely one to put on before a night out 🍷

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4nVpdzCJ2tiF944QgAAw52 – go and check it out! πŸ’Ώ

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

The Slice on Saturday was mega πŸ•

we had yet another incredible night down at the Grafton Arms for our The Slice show on Saturday night πŸ•

a massive shout to everyone who made it down, and our acts The Memos Banana Undertones Monopoly Pink and Judderman were amazing! great sets from everyone and lovely vibes 🎢

we also raised a bunch for The Christie Charity – which is fantastic to see! we’ll be back with even more next month, keep your eyes peeled for more info 🍞

Just The Crust 21/10/24: HerOrangeCoat – Ballad 3 (Jamaica ’59) πŸŽΆ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Ballad 3 (Jamaica ’59)” from HerOrangeCoat ✨

the West-Yorkshire indie-folk singer-songwriter already has a fantastic run of music behind them, with a plethora of singles over the past few years, and this new track is a part of their upcoming EP due in November 🎢

the track sounds absolutely lovely, a luscious ukulele strumming pattern laying the foundation of the track, giving ample space for her gorgeous vocal to soar above – and allowing the listener to hang onto every word, delicately woven lyricism throughout that is benefitted by backing harmonies lacing the backdrop. the instrumentation on this song is fantastic, with a brilliant build, the track almost effortlessly grows into a full band vibe – it’s an incredible listen. we can’t wait to hear the EP in full! πŸŒ™

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a music video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/FdRauyVFHFI – 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 14/10/24: Sip Of Milk – The Felled πŸŽΆ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Sip of MilkThe Felled“! β˜€οΈ

we’ve been fans of Sip Of Milk for a good while now, having had them perform for us a bunch and reviewed a load of their tunes – fantastic band with a lovely attitude to creating good authentic music 🎢

this new single is a deeper, more personal track, with raw and intimate lyricism embedded in the tune right from the get-go, and vocals soaring above the dark, delicate melody of the guitar picking pattern – flowing smoothly through harmonies to really create a gorgeous space. it’s benefitted by the gorgeous guitar work above, weaving across the track – and the drop into the chorus hits hard, and effective. a lovely build in this track, and the nature of the track perfectly balances to the mood of the lyrics – a brilliant listen! 🎧

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/2DKdUfzuAVthCwoS95KTyp – definitely worth a listen! 🀝

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

Cream of the Crop 5th October was incredible πŸŒΎ

a massive thank you to everyone who made it out to The Thirsty Scholar on Saturday for our lovely extended Cream of the Crop show 🌾

we had a spectacular time, with so many familiar faces down and all of our acts were brilliant – a huge thank you to michael webster The Cosmonaut Cassettes Joe Nelson Eyam Underground Folk Collective Walter Kocays and The Memory Club for performing for us! 🀝

we’ll be back with even more – check out our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/events for more info on upcoming gigs! 🍞

Just The Crust 07/10/24: FEAR OF MARKO – Mood Ring πŸŒ™

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the explosive new single “Mood Ring” from FEAR of MARKOπŸ’₯

a real standout talent on the Manchester scene, we’ve known Marko for a good while, having had him perform a bunch, caught him live at so many gigs and we’re always in awe of his unique and ferocious talent – with not only a captivating and impressive stage presence, but also backed with the ability to create truly personal and unique songs that will have anyone dancing along. a must-see artist! πŸ’«

we’re massive fans of his music, having had the last single on repeat this year – and this new single “Mood Ring” only proves his musical capabilities even further! it opens with a ferocious hook, backed with a wall of distortion and a driving drum beat that give a real energy behind the track – and Marko takes charge of the song with his gritty and raw performance, utilising so many genres within his style to ensure that you’re hooked on every word. his lyricism in this one is spot on – his ability to tell a story in such a personal and passionate way yet maintaining a serious element of cool is one that puts FEAR of MARKO’s music above the rest. πŸ‘Š

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s an incredible music video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0vTP5kJUN0 – it’s well worth a watch, incredible visuals! ✨

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

The Slice last Saturday was mega! πŸ•

what a superb night for us down at the Grafton Arms on Saturday for The Slice! πŸ•

it was incredible to see so many familiar faces, and new people down – what a lovely evening of music. our artists Pete James Wolf Kyletoolanmusic and Sample Text were sensational, such a lovely indication of the talent here in Manchester! we raised a bunch for The Christie Charity too which is brilliant to see 🀘

we’ve got even more coming up – keep your eyes peeled on our website over at www.breadrecords.co.uk/events to catch all of our upcoming shows! 🍞

Just The Crust 30/09/24: The Dead King Company – Monarchy πŸ€˜

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from The Dead King CompanyMonarchy“! πŸ’₯

he’s made an incredible impression over the past year or so, having taken the Liverpool scene by storm with his passionate and raw sounds – when he performed for us in May we were blown away by his talent! 🀝

this new album sounds sensational, with a mixture of various genres ranging from blues, to folk, to indie rock – culminating in a sound that’s truly his own; with lovely grooves throughout the full tracklist, his lyricism ensuring that you hang onto every word, and luscious production that really brings the songs to life. it’s an incredible listen, and well worth checking out! β˜€οΈ

you can find the album in full on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/19KeNOrjz8MNWwTRf8ayNT… – give it a listen! πŸ’Ώ

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