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Just The Crust 27/04/26: Plasticine – Triple Calm ✨

27th Apr 202627th Apr 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Triple Calm” from Plasticine! ☀️

the Sheffield-based outfit blend influence from a variety of genres, from shoegaze to indie to alt-rock, to create a melodic-based sound that they can truly call their own; and they’ve been making a real name for themselves with the success of their previous two singles 👊

this new single sounds mega, it’s got a gorgeous guitar riff that resonates throughout the song, backed with driving rhythm that forms a real solid foundation for the track, allowing for arpeggiated guitar melodies and the soft, flowing vocal to soar freely in the atmosphere of the song. it’s got more of a sing-along style with an anthemic chorus, and the texture of the track is gorgeous – a fantastic listen! 🌠

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and you can support the song directly by purchasing it on Bandcamp at https://plasticinesheffield.bandcamp.com/track/triple-calm 🎧

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

Narwhals smashed their headline 👊

17th Apr 2026artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, narwhalsLeave a Comment

a fantastic headline set from Narwhals last night for their show at the Eagle Inn

Really Rhubarb were class on support too, great to see a busy night and shout to Lamp Oil Presents for putting the gig on!

you can order a copy of the new album on vinyl over at https://elasticstage.com/narwhals/releases/new-years-drunk-in-a-cocktail-bar-album

Narwhals headline tonight 👊

16th Apr 2026artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, narwhals, ticketsLeave a Comment

we’re looking forward to tonight where Narwhals headline the Eagle Inn! 🌙

it’s going to be a stellar evening of live music, with support from Really Rhubarb – a big shout to Lamp Oil Presents for putting this on! 🤝

doors at 7:30pm, tickets available over at https://www.fatsoma.com/e/h49l6vwh/narwhals-really-rhubarb-eagle-inn-salford 🎟️

Just The Crust 13/04/26: Double Negative – The Vampire 🕯️

13th Apr 202613th Apr 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust feature is the brand new single “The Vampire” from Double Negative 👊

originating in Bolton in 2024, the alternative-rock 4 piece have been performing across Manchester and the surrounding areas for a good while now, and have established themselves as a real presence on the local scene 👊

this new single is evidence of their innate ability to write an infectious and raw tune, with driving rhythm forming the foundation of the track, which allows for the vocal to take centre-stage and ensure the listener’s attention, complimented excellently by the lead guitar riff, which culminates in a real down-to-earth sound they’re able to call their own, using a variety of influences from different genres to hone their craft. 🎶

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4bKpPoamYrM8ZlwKBMn97V -well worth a listen! 🎧

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

5 years of “Red Stripe”! 🎶

9th Apr 2026artist, bread, local scene, new music, olivia browse, releaseLeave a Comment

it’s been five whole years since the release of “Red Stripe“, the first single from Olivia Browse on the label!

we’ve had some wonderful times with Olivia since then, and super proud to have her incredible music on our roster. available on all streaming platforms and you can support the track directly on Bandcamp at https://oliviabrowse.bandcamp.com/album/red-stripe

Narwhals headline next week! 🎶

8th Apr 2026artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, narwhals, ticketsLeave a Comment

we can’t wait for Narwhals to headline the Eagle Inn next week!

next Thursday they’ll be performing a full headline set, with support from Really Rhubarb and a big shout to our good pals Lamp Oil Presents for putting the show together.

tickets available on Fatsoma over at https://www.fatsoma.com/e/h49l6vwh/narwhals-really-rhubarb-eagle-inn-salford

A great evening on Saturday for On The Irwell 🎶

31st Mar 2026artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, On The Irwell, scatterchildLeave a Comment

a lovely evening down at The Old Pint Pot for On The Irwell last Saturday

big shout to Empire Events for putting this on with us, to our acts Naomi Kalu Pomona Scatterchild and Plastic Plant – plus to Jake on the desk for making it all sound wonderful!

we’ve got a great run of events coming up – find it all on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/events

The Wholegrain @ The Grafton Arms – 11th April 🎶

30th Mar 202630th Mar 2026artist, bread, eyam, gigs, live, local scene, new music, the wholegrain, ticketsLeave a Comment

we’re delighted to able to announce that we’ll be hosting our new event “The Wholegrain” at the Grafton Arms on the Saturday 11th of April!

bringing you the best in authentic local talent, we’ve got an incredible lineup in store, including Paper Throne, Nice Things, Slow For A Poet and Eyam

doors at 7:30pm, tickets available for only a fiver on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/3wzE

On The Irwell today 🎶

28th Mar 2026artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, On The Irwell, scatterchild, ticketsLeave a Comment

less than an hour until doors down at The Old Pint Pot for On The Irwell this evening

we’ve got a great one lined up with Empire Events – with the incredible Naomi Kalu, Pomona, Scatterchild and Plastic Plant on the bill

last minute tickets available over at https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Old-Pint-Pot/On-The-Irwell/42126319/ – doors at 6pm

On The Irwell this Saturday! 👊

25th Mar 2026artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, On The Irwell, scatterchild, ticketsLeave a Comment

there’s only a few days to go til we make our return to The Old Pint Pot for our second edition of On The Irwell with Empire Events

with a packed lineup of Manchester’s finest up-and-coming talent, including Naomi Kalu, Pomona Official, Tay Temple, Scatterchild and Plastic Plant – it’s sure to be one to remember

5pm doors, tickets available at https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Old-Pint-Pot/On-The-Irwell/42126319/ 🎟️