The Wrap: February 2026 ๐ŸŒฎ

we’re back with our next edition of The Wrap! ๐Ÿ’ฟ

we’ve got reviews of some of our favourite releases of February, it’s been yet another fantastic month of music on the scene! you can check out all of our reviews below โฌ‡๏ธ


one of our favourites on the scene, Lydia Prettyman has just put out her new single “Saint“! we’ve loved her previous releases, and her ability to convey a real story with her songwriting is second to none, and this track is real evidence of that; it’s got a gorgeous backdrop to the track, and builds effortlessly throughout – a real testament to her talent. it’s well worth checking out!


we had Creepy Crawly play a set for us last year, and we were blown away by her performance – her ability to write a captivating and quality track is second to none! her new single “Buttercup” here sounds incredible, it’s got a range of influences to it, yet feels fresh and new; a lovely feel-good tune that feels perfect for a spring listen.


another familiar face for us, we’ve covered By Wednesday’s music a bunch in the past and we’re massive fans of their tunes – and this new single “Ten Den” sounds fantastic. it’s got a gorgeous atmosphere behind the track, with shoegazy influence mixed with their signature alt/lofi sound; it evolves to have a real groove behind it with heartfelt songwriting that really sets them apart as ones to watch for 2026.


Manchester indie-rockers Adelphi have just put out their new single “Retrograde“! they’ve already got a great run of tunes behind them, and this song sounds mega – it’s got a real upbeat and driving flow behind it, and with powerful, commanding vocals, a huge rhythm section and anthemic singalong choruses, it’s sure to get a crowd going. well worth a listen!


another one of our favourites, Black Brunswicker has just released their new single “Itโ€™s A Long Way From Home“! we love their ambient, atmospheric, dreamy tunes – and this one sounds incredible. their innate talent to be able to craft a luscious soundscape is unmatched, and the use of textures and melodies really makes for an incredible listen.


Indie-rock outfit Gallaherโ€™s Green have been on our radar for a good while now, and we love their no-nonsense, driving and powerful tunes. this new single “Whole Lotta Nothinโ€™” is real proof of their quality, with a proper groove behind the track, driving guitars, and commanding vocals – it’s a fantastic listen and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got for us next!


we had The Marraโ€™s perform for us last year and we were blown away by their quality, their tunes sounded fantastic and you can really hear the passion they put into each track – this new single “Night of the Vulture” is full evidence of that. it’s got a lovely guitar melody behind it, powerful rhythm forming the foundation and huge, anthemic lead vocals that really elevate the track. their songwriting quality is on full display here, a proper singalong track – we’re looking forward to seeing what the year has in store for them!


we’ve had Boxfires on our radar for a while now, and with their anthemic punk tunes, they’re making a real name for themselves! their new EP “A Broader Dispute” just came out, and it sounds mega – their sound is excellently refined, they’ve got a real identity to their music, with huge rhythm sections, singalong choruses and powerful guitar solos; it’s a fantastic listen!


it’s been another fantastic month, with so many amazing tracks coming out – plus, so many that we didn’t cover!
thanks to everyone who has checked this out! ๐Ÿค˜

make sure you head on down to open mics, gigs, support local music and arts and keep your scenes going! ๐Ÿ˜Š all music, videos and images remain copyright of their respective owners. ๐Ÿž

A week til our next “The Monthly Spread”! ๐ŸŽถ

there’s only a week til we’re back at the Eagle Inn for our next “The Monthly Spread” show! ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ

with a stellar lineup including Still Thinking, Olivia Browse, Daniall Lee, Mary Bolt, Luke Panayiotou and hosted by our michael webster – it’s gonna be a super evening of talent. ๐ŸŒ™

7pm start, tickets available for only a fiver over on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/3tI7 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Local Loaf update ๐ŸŽถ

another Sunday, another super update to our Local Loaf playlist โ˜€๏ธ

we’ve got brand new music from the talents of Hannah Robinson, Midnight Gallery, Sorry Cheryl, แด›สœส€แด‡แด€แด› แด…แด‡แด›แด‡แด„แด›แดส€ / xchari0tx and Lost Legs ๐Ÿ‘Š

you can find the playlist in full over at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSBE67HaJegh3U48yvAVo – well worth a listen this week ๐Ÿž

Our open mics! ๐ŸŽถ

we’ve had some incredible nights over the past few months with our weekly open mics ๐Ÿ‘Š

every Monday from 7:30pm at the Flour and Flagon ๐ŸŒ™
every Tuesday from 7pm at the Grafton Arms ๐Ÿ’ซ

so much talent week in week out – if you’re interested in performing, get in touch via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk for a slot! walk in slots available too ๐Ÿž

The Monthly Spread: Issue #19, 2nd April ๐ŸŽถ

we’re back with our next issue of “The Monthly Spread” at the Eagle Inn on the 2nd of April! ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ

a stellar evening in store for us, with an incredible lineup on the cards – including Still Thinking, Olivia Browse, Daniall Lee, Mary Bolt, Luke Panayiotou and hosted by our michael webster ๐Ÿ‘Š

7pm start, you can get tickets over on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/3tI7 ๐Ÿž

๐Ÿ“†: The Monthly Spread: Issue #19

Review submissions welcome ๐Ÿ‘Š

if you’ve got a new release lined up and are based in the North West, feel free to drop us a press release to michael@breadrecords.co.uk for potential reviews โœ๏ธ

we’ve covered a bunch of incredible music on our website – you can find it all over at www.breadrecords.co.uk ๐Ÿž

Just The Crust 16/03/26: Man At Sea – Pale Fire Catch Me ๐ŸŒ 

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new album “Pale Fire Catch Me” from Man At Sea ๐ŸŒŠ

the Bristol-based songwriter has had a fantastic run of music behind him, from his debut single back in 2023, to the release of his debut album here in 2026. his intimate and emotional songwriting style sets him apart from the rest, and has cemented him as one to watch for the year ๐Ÿ‘Š

this new album is full evidence of his songwriting talent, ranging from intimate and personal tracks, to more full-band produced songs, yet still maintaining that conversational and raw style that he does so well. there’s a lovely flow to the album, with each track blending effortlessly with the next, and you can really hear the pure passion and emotion poured into each of the tunes. such lovely production throughout as well – it’s definitely worth a listen! โ˜€๏ธ

you can find the album in full on all streaming platforms, and it’s available on Bandcamp over at https://manatseaman.bandcamp.com/album/pale-fire-catch-me ๐ŸŽง
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk ๐Ÿž

Local Loaf update ๐Ÿค˜

another Sunday, another update to our super Local Loaf playlist โ˜€๏ธ

with brand new music from Midland Railway, Bayboards, Rob Crampton Music, Velez and FEAR of MARKO / Olivia Browse – it’s definitely not one to miss this week ๐Ÿค

you can find the playlist in full over at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSBE67HaJegh3U48yvAVo – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions! ๐Ÿž

Just The Crust 09/03/26: Nat Dempsey – In The Long Dim Light ๐ŸŒ™

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “In The Long Dim Light” from Nat Dempsey โ˜€๏ธ

we’ve known Nat for ages now, and we’re massive fans of his down-to-earth songwriting style, and his innate talent to write a relatable and introspective song that has a real groove behind it, utilising his musical ability to create interesting and melodic progressions ๐Ÿ‘Š

this new single is full evidence of his ability, opening up with a gorgeous dreamy guitar melody that matches his flowing vocal expertly, there’s a real luscious soundscape to this track, and his vocal ability takes centre stage as he commands the attention of the listener with his raw power. his lyrics are almost like a conversation, connecting effortlessly with the listener – and the drop into the chorus is beautiful. yet another incredible tune under his belt ๐Ÿค

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full visualiser to watch over on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfjUw64OI6E ๐Ÿ“น

all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk ๐Ÿž