“I Need To Swim” from Eyam live at the Eagle Inn last week 💥
featuring additional instrumentation from Adam, Isabel and Luke – such a fantastic rendition of this beautiful tune. 🎵
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Just The Crust 25/08/25: Lexxi Raine – The Grief Case 👊
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP “The Grief Case” from Lexxi Raine! 💥
we hosted her on her EP launch at the Eagle Inn the other week and she was fantastic, and she’s been performing across Manchester a bunch recently, showcasing her music to audiences across the city ☀️
the EP sounds incredible, it’s a brilliant show of her songwriting talent, with her ability to convey her emotions in a real poetic and descriptive manner – plus, with fantastic instrumentation and production behind her, complimenting her musical ability superbly; she’s able to really paint a picture with her songs and bring the listener into her stories! 👊
you can find the full EP on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4gqIQ59kTeFE9tfUofpTWv – well worth checking out 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
“I Need To Swim (Demo)” out now! 👊
the brand new single “I Need To Swim (Demo)” from Eyam is out now! 💥
the second release from the Manchester bard, it’s an incredible listen, a real show of his songwriting talent and we’re sure that you’ll love it 🤝
available on all streaming platforms, and on Bandcamp to purchase for only £1 at https://eyammusic.bandcamp.com/ 🍞
Just The Crust 18/08/25: Dreaming Of Citra – Hostage ☀️
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Hostage” from Dreaming of Citra! 🤘
they’ve been making waves on the Manchester indie/dream-pop circuit for a good while now, having performed across the city and released a bunch of incredible tunes 🎶
this new single sounds mega, it’s a real feel-good summery anthem, with a lovely atmosphere behind the track, some luscious synth melodies and guitar riffs and a proper upbeat rhythm section, that gives so much space for the main vocal to take command – with relatable and personal lyricism, it’s definitely one to dance about to ☀️
the track is available on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/646RnbDfqLzOOs6R99gcQd – 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 11/08/25: Natalie Holmes – To Be A Woman ☀️
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Natalie Holmes “To Be A Woman“! 
the UK-based songwriter has released a bunch of singles in the run to her upcoming album, and seen some incredible reception to her tracks – with a tour planned for October as well 
her delicate and intricate songwriting style is ever-present throughout this track, crafting a personal and raw story with her lyricism, delving into the track with passion and emotion – with gorgeous percussion, strings and harp complimenting the pianowork and her vocals excellently, it’s a brilliantly composed track that’s sure to keep you listening over and over again 
the single is available to stream on all platforms, and there’s a full music video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/_nfxw_hOjwo – well worth a watch 
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
Just The Crust 04/08/25: Adam Kirkup – It’s Only Love That Makes It Feels Like Losing ☀️
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP “It’s Only Love That Makes It Feels Like Losing” from Adam Kirkup 👊
the Chester-based songwriter has been on the scene for a good while now, and a familiar face at shows across the city – having caught him performing a bunch, we’re big fans of his music 🎸
this new EP covers topics of a modern age, including family, love and loss – it sounds fantastic, with gorgeous fingerpicking guitar melodies throughout the entire release, and his soft and delicate vocal delivering lovely tales, his songwriting talent is on full display, with expert lyricism, he’s able to paint a picture effortlessly with his words. it’s a great listen and a real intimate record 💿
you can find the EP on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/6sRnomQY0sDY7aa9qBs8nm – 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 28/07/25: The Empire Police – Crawling Distance 👊
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Crawling Distance” from The Empire Police! 🤝
a familiar face on the North West scene, they’ve been making waves for a good few years now, having put out a bunch of incredible tunes, and performing all across the region and selling out shows on the regular in their Preston hometown 🎶
this new track sounds fantastic, blending their earlier indie-rock roots with more metal-infused, heavier elements that really paves the way for their anthemic, driving brand of alternative rock – with expert lyricism, they’re able to paint a picture with their lyrics, matched with instrumentation that compliments the wordcraft fantastically, the track ebbs and flows and truly feels like a journey with the band. it’s a brilliant listen! 👊
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/7vmO1PCZTXJt1oVHl0FKIo – well worth checking out along with their full discography 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
Scatterchild from Hinterland for Grey fundraiser 💥
a fantastic set from Scatterchild at Hinterland – Manchester Alcohol-free Bar the other week, for the Grey The Musical fundraiser show 👊 here’s a little clip!
they’re at 84% of their goal – you can still donate over at https://ko-fi.com/greydonations 🤝 a great show and so many talented people involved!
Just The Crust 21/07/25: Sura Laynes – Summer Soul 👊
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Summer Soul” from Sura Laynes! 👊
the Derbyshire-based outfit have been making a real name for themselves over the past few years, having released a string of fantastic singles, and performing across the East Midlands and even taking to the stage at Y Not Festival in a few weeks! ☀️
we’ve covered their music a few times in the past, and we’re huge fans of their upbeat, down-to-earth folky sound, and this new single is no different – with a real gritty texture from the get-go, it’s got relatable, grounded lyricism, and you can hear the musicianship within the band, how well they gel together and that they’re truly creating something unique to themselves. this track has a real catchy hook, a proper singalong anthem – it’s a great listen and another lovely tune under their belts! 🙌
you can find the single on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4q8mGeWOwGAJ123xHJvkVF – well worth checking out! 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
All our Just The Crust features! 🎶
a lil reminder that you can find all of our Just The Crust features updated every Monday over on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/features/just-the-crust/ 🥪
we’ve covered over four years’ worth of local music, so many incredible tunes and well worth checking out 🤝
we’re also always looking to review new music releases, so drop us a submission at michael@breadrecords.co.uk if you’re interested 🍞
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