this Sunday 17th December we’re down at Blockbusters NQ for our final open mic night of 2023 – with a feature set from the amazing Jordan Gaynor to celebrate the release of his new single “Rough“! ⚡️
we’ll be back at it all from the start of 2024, and we’ve got a special surprise still in store at the end of the year – if you’re interested in performing get in touch via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is “Waterslide“, the brand new single from Norwich-based indie outfit Chest! 
fusing indie-rock, punk and grunge elements, they’ve created a real unique sound to their music, with inspirations from post-punk and anthemic alternative rock; culminating in a lo-fi, atmospheric soundscape, chock-full of guitar melodies and riffs that encircle the listener, and with vocal harmonies laced throughout the entire track – all locked into a firm foundation with a driving and strong rhythm from the drums and bassline. an incredible tune, well worth a listen! 
you can find the track on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/49zkEvPxz2hSzcRGIJXSe4 – give it a spin and add it to your playlists!
find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Andrew Bradley “Magic“, out this coming Friday 8th of December! 
we’ve covered Andrew’s music before, with his album release last year – a real lovely collection of tracks, well-crafted and upbeat throughout, a fantastic introduction to his music! The Newcastle-based songwriter set himself apart with this one, and proved his songwriting ability effortlessly.
this new single is taken from his upcoming album, and follows the first single “Fortune Teller” – this track sounds superb from the get-go, with a real ambient soundscape setting the scene, a relaxed and luscious atmosphere that precedes Andrew’s vocal coming in, alongside a lovely guitar pattern, soft and delicate pianowork – it’s a lovely and intimate track, and you can hear the passion and intricacy that he has put into it, with production elements throughout that only solidify the beauty of the track. an incredible listen! we can’t wait to hear the album! 
you can find the track in full on all streaming sites this Friday, but in the meantime there’s a full lyric video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/A90J7AhcYZ8 – check it out! 
all of our features, reviews, music and more are available to find on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Chris Tavener “The Daily Grind“!
we’ve known Chris for a real long time now, he’s a staple of the Manchester music scene having performed here a plethora of times over the past few years, and his witty and comical music always stands out – his ability to capture any audience in his grasp is inspirational!
we’ve been big fans of his music for ages, his EP “Easy Ways To Be Happy” last year was sensational and he’s returned with another incredible track! continuing with his usual satirical style, he’s taking a playful swipe at the cost of living crisis of today, fueled by the consumption of coffee by the current society – mixed with an upbeat, jangly-pop musical backdrop give a real sense of urgency behind his lyrics. there’s the usual sense of humour that we’ve come to expect with Chris, and his originality is paramount throughout, he’s created a track that you can definitely tell is his own; another fantastic release! 
you can find the track on all streaming sites, or the full video is available to watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNaSk2Pd1zo – well worth checking out!
all of our features, reviews, music and more are available on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from VALA “Fishes“!
we’ve been huge fans of VALA for a while now, having reviewed their past few singles which sound mega, a real lovely atmosphere to them and such a feel-good sound. we caught them at The Deaf Institute on Friday and they were class – well worth heading to one of their live shows!
this new single only extends to their already-fantastic discography, with a gorgeous guitar melody laying the foundation of the song, a tight rhythm holding it together and the main vocal utilising the space of the track superbly, especially with the use of the autotune to bring a more synthetic sound to the song – it’s still got the upbeat elements of their previous releases but brings all of their different influences to it, which is brilliant to see.
you can find the track on all streaming platforms including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/26tcWRMjTwUJks8fvo4JIs – well worth a listen!
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP from William Cawley “Domestic Bliss“! 
over the past few months, William’s been leading up to this with a bunch of singles from the EP, including “Sunday Boyfriend” – a jangly-pop style track with influences from surf-rock, indie-pop and early 2000’s alternative; each of the tracks on the EP pertain to this sound, short and sweet tracks that are lyrically proficient, with tight rhythm sections and an occasional strong guitar solo that throws in more punkier influence and grungey elements to the songs.
there’s a lot of influence in these tracks, from early Green Day to The Libertines, lots of punk and brit-pop; however William manages to utilise all of these inspirations into a sound that he can call his own, culminating in the creation of an EP that is not only upbeat and energetic, but relays his emotions and feelings effectively through his lyrics.
you can find the EP in full on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/3RB85jhr0fr1yqPVA9U7ta – give it a listen and see what you think! 
you can find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
there’s just over two weeks til we’re back down at the Grafton Arms for our headline show with Will Walton, on the Saturday 25th of November
we’ll be celebrating the release of their brand new EP “this is going to Hurt”, which just came out today! you can find it on all streaming platforms, including Bandcamp at https://willwalton.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-going-to-hurt plus, with support from Werking Them’s Club and The Creature Appeal we’ve got a mega night in store for us 
you can get your advance tickets on Fatsoma over at https://fatso.ma/Yp6P – only £6 in advance and £7 OTD! find out more at our event Will Walton + Special Guests @ The Grafton Arms
our feature for this week’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Tragicomics “Dinosaur“! 
we’ve covered Tragicomics’ previous releases a bunch before, with a fantastic string of singles over the past few years they’ve been establishing themselves as a serious alternative country outfit on the North West scene – performing across Manchester and beyond showing their musical prowess on the stage.
this new single comes in at just over six minutes, and it’s a gorgeous tune, encompassing a range of varying emotions, atmospheres and feelings – a real rollercoaster throughout, the track builds and builds, from a mellow and intricate dark-folk ballad, laced with gorgeous violin melodies and lush guitar riffs – the flow of the track is consistent, balanced through the whole run of the track without feeling too forced or prompt. the changeup to the heavier, more alternative and psychedelic section of the tune is lovely, and gives a real force behind it, becoming energetic and conveying the meaning of the tune in a real ferocious manner. fantastic stuff!
you can find the track in full on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qSVDNdpy6YW9kbm3gdf5C – well worth checking out 
all of our features, reviews, music and more are available to find on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Sixth Day “Say Hello“!
having only released their debut single “Kick Me Out” earlier this year, they’ve been garnering praise from across the North West, and sold out their debut headline at Gullivers over the summer, establishing themselves as serious ones-to-watch here in Manchester.
this new single only expands on their debut single’s infectious upbeat indie-rock musings, with singalong choruses, an unmistakably Northern tone and a ferocious energy behind their music. “Say Hello” sets them apart from the sea of new indie tunes, with effortless, conversational songwriting and lyricism, guitar melodies that lace the track beautifully, all parts coming together to create a proper lush tune that’s not only personal, but still upbeat and energetic.
you can find their music on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ea0rJJJlaTTjJjyhjUwkb – it’s well worth checking out and adding to your playlists 
all of our features, reviews, music and more are available on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Zara Smile, “Human”
based in Liverpool, Zara has been performing regularly across the city and out into the North West, having released their debut EP earlier this year, which garnered praise from a bunch of online publications, with the delicate and intricate sound proving their musical capability and ability to write songs that relay pure emotion.
this new single “Human” sounds incredible, with honest and raw lyricism about their experience with disassociation – with sounds akin to the likes of Laura Marling, Joni Mitchell and First Aid Kit. the melodies within the track are gorgeous, working perfectly in unison to create a lovely space for Zara’s vocal to excel in – and the vocal harmonies in the chorus are lush, adding to the flow of track. it’s a gorgeous raw and intimate track
you can find the track on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zzqgVJD0zGnaoNBtslwQb – it’s well worth a listen! we can’t wait to hear more.
you can find all of our features, reviews, and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
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