we had a belter of a time last Saturday over at the Grafton Arms for “Graftonbury” celebrating 174 years of Joseph Holt 🎂
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big love to Kyletoolanmusic Jimmy Page XI and Laura Farrow for playing extended sets for us, what a show of incredible local talent around 🙌 and a huge thanks to everyone who played the open mic slots and came and watched! a fantastic scene around us ❤️
📹📸: @lazydonkey27 + michael webster
in all the chaos of the gigs that we’ve got lined up, our very own Olivia Browse has a bunch of shows in the next few months! 
her next one is on the Saturday 8th of July is over at The Klondyke for Neck of the Woods Festival – alongside the amazing Tay Temple and a great lineup! 
plus a bunch of other shows coming up, Rock AM River in Preston in September and a headline at the Eagle Inn at the end of September, don’t miss out! 
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Exit Love” from HWY! 
we were massive fans of their first two singles, which really set them as ones to watch on the North West scene – we’ve also had them perform for us at our Toasted gigs and for Halloweezer and their live sets are extraordinary, with an incredible stage presence and a real ability to move a crowd 
this new single sees them expand on their grungey sound, with gorgeous guitar melodies throughout which create a lovely soundscape and atmosphere for the track – the calm groove is a beautiful backdrop for the vocals to soar over, and Ryan’s vocal sounds spectacular here; maintaining control over the track and as it opens up to the chorus, his power and rage is only complimented by the instrumentation, a ferocious outburst of energy that we’ve come to see with all of HWY’s releases. the dynamic of this track is lush, there’s so much energy and restraint all at once – the breakdown is a serene breath of fresh air from the chaos and power of the rest of the track, and the guitar riffs are second to none. yet another incredible release from these guys! 
you can find the tune on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/62rxtnfmc2zRNab1juIuFD – it’s well worth a listen, there’s a real special future in store for these guys. 
all of our features, reviews, music and more are available to check out on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new EP “I Love The Sound” from Manchester-based indie-pop outfit VALA
we’ve covered VALA a bunch in the past, and we love their dreamy, lofi-inspired indie tunes – their latest single back in December 2022 “Don’t Think Twice (It’s Not Alright)” was lovely! 
they’ve returned with a full length release here, and it only proves their quality with an array of lovely tunes in addition to their previous singles, showing off their talent and ability to write luscious soundscapes, with careful and personal lyricism, whilst still maintaining the energy of the indie genre. these new tunes are laden with gorgeous synths and bring a more psychedelic element to their music, quality stuff!
you can find their new EP in full on streaming sites, or you can find the full video for the new tune “It’s Magic” over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VDtj7IKRPx0 – well worth checking out!
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 Faint line “Red Tide“!
the Yorkshire-based duo have been making their mark on the national scene with a flurry of singles over the past year, and they’ve had significant radio play and racked up thousands of plays already, showing that they’re truly ones to watch on the alt-pop scene.
this new single “Red Tide” shows off their musical prowess superbly, with a driving bassline setting the scene for the track, with a gorgeous groove, soft and delicate piano chords over the top and a slick guitar melody that really decorate the soundscape beautifully. Lia’s vocal soars expertly over the track, sounding gorgeous and with a really intricate approach to songwriting, it’s definitely a track to spin on a summer’s day like today! 
it’s available to listen to on all the streaming sites, or you can find the full video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shiwvWajIrQ – well worth a watch!
find all of our features, reviews and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust feature is the brand new debut single from UGLY CLUB “KILL ME”
bursting onto the scene with this explosive debut, they’ve already set their sights high with an excellent and energetic release – well received by fans across the UK already!
with a gorgeous guitar riff leading the track, it echoes genres of metal and hardrock, yet maintains a soft and delicate element throughout the verses – Imo’s diverse and dynamic vocal ability really shining here to create a real sense of balance in the track. the chorus is a ferocious singalong hook, full of fight and power – a real anthem for those who have been made to feel small.
the track is super well balanced, holding the dynamic of the song and showing off the chemistry of the band incredibly. the breakdown after the singalong is a gorgeous break and contrast to the previous section, and it opens up to a massive wall of sound that is sure to get anyone going.
you can find the track on all streaming sites now, or you can find the full music video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvSbUDdcabs – it’s well worth a watch! incredible stuff, we can’t wait to hear more from these guys
find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
here’s a little excerpt of what you can expect over at our weekly open mic at Blockbusters NQ! 
with thanks to David Barden Media for filming, here’s a gorgeous clip of our good friend Cam Davies performing his original track “Daydreaming” at open mic back in early May – a fantastic tune and a real indication of the talent we’ve got down at the nights. 
you can find the full video over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/V1KatJcleBY – give it a watch to see the full thing! we’re there every Sunday night from 7pm, get in touch at michael@breadrecords.co.uk for a slot!
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from JACK HYPHEN “Flee“!
after making a name for himself across the North West for the past few years, putting out a strong repertoire of music and performing across the city, he’s returned with his first release of 2023!
this tune sounds lovely from the get-go, with a luscious guitar melody commanding the track, and complimenting his vocal ability throughout – his lyrics being raw and honest, it’s really lovely to listen to. as the track builds, it gains a lovely intensity, and the guitar solo post-chorus is gorgeous! this tune is a fantastic indication of Jack’s talent and definitely not one to miss out on.
you can find the single on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PhIhy7qymyD1DZyTDaUUq – give it a listen and add it to your playlists!
find all of our reviews, features, 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 Flashback Club “Strangers“!
incorporating a nostalgic 80’s feel to their sound, they blend indie inspiration expertly with synth-pop, creating a gorgeous atmosphere to their music – and with relatable and descriptive lyricism, it’s sure to get you grooving on these summer nights! a gorgeous hook really makes this track shine, a real singalong anthem with some beautiful instrumentation throughout, it’s a fantastic tune and well worth a listen. 
you can find it over on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/66rO2ZyK4yAG6kqcGZa9WO – give it a listen and add it to your feel-good 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 the amazing Bonfire Tide “Every Terrible Thing“!
they’ve been making waves this year, having just performed at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton last weekend, releasing their first single of 2023 “The Old Boys” and they’ve got a gig on this coming Friday supporting the amazing James Holt at Sacred Trinity Church!
this new single sounds incredible, opening up with a gorgeous tapestry of sound that we’ve come to expect with their music – David’s main vocal sounds absolutely gorgeous over the track, his ability to control the softer aspects and then belt it out when necessary marks him as an exceptional vocalist. the soundscape behind him through the instrumentation is incredible, you can really hear the craft and effort put in by the band to really create something special.
this is one of our favourite ones by them yet, and we can’t wait to hear more – you can find the music video in full over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jy4DB7mm5cE or it’s on all the streaming platforms to listen! well worth checking out
find all of our features, reviews and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
