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Just The Crust 12/01/26: Lex Christopher – Stomachaches 🎶
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Lex Christopher “Stomachaches“! 🌙
Lex has been on the scene for a good while now, having made a name for himself as a skilled writer, with a real quality for writing personal yet relatable lyrics, conveying stories through his songwriting expertly; and with luscious melodies and adept delivery vocally he’s able make a real connection with the listener 🎵
this new single “Stomachaches” follows his previous single in 2025, and it’s real proof of his lyrical abilities – it feels like a conversation, with effortless yet quality vocal delivery, lovely melodies within the hook and a real sense of down-to-earth writing. the track sounds dreamy with a gorgeous backdrop that really compliments his lyrics. 💫
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/0X1EbJl8GJKh5QBTZDam9n – well worth checking out 🎧
all of our features, reviews and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
Local Loaf update! 👊
another Sunday, another update to our Local Loaf playlist 
we’ve got some brilliant new additions from the talents of Funeralcare, Boxfires, Gallaher’s Green, Alpine ’99 and Oh! Alfie 
you can find the playlist in full over at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSBE67HaJegh3U48yvAVo – give it a like to keep up with every week’s additions 
Flour & Flagon open mic back this Monday! 🌙
this coming Monday we’re back on down at the Flour and Flagon for our weekly open mic!
7:30 start, all acts welcome – if you’re interested in performing, get in touch with our michael webster via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk
“The Monthly Spread: Issue #16” tonight! 🎶
tonight we’re down at the Eagle Inn for our latest issue of “The Monthly Spread“! 
we’ve got a superb one in store, with an all-Bread lineup including Scatterchild, Atticus Flinch, Olivia Browse, Eyam and michael webster – sadly Narwhals can’t make this one due to illness.
doors at 7pm, and free entry – we can’t wait for tonight
: Our upcoming open mics! 👊
here’s an update of what open mics we’ve got on at the moment!
Mondays at the Flour and Flagon, 7:30 – late 
Tuesday at the Grafton Arms, 7 – late 
Sundays at The Salmon Of Knowledge NQ, 7 – 10pm
always lovely nights, if you’re interested in performing at any just get in touch with our michael webster via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk
Salmon Sessions back this Sunday! 👊
this Sunday we make our return to The Salmon Of Knowledge for our Salmon Sessions!
always a lovely show of the acoustic talent here in Manchester, with incredible artists performing their music.
7pm start, free drink for every performer – if you’re interested in performing get in touch with our michael webster via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk
1 month til our headline with The Battery Farm! 👊
there’s only a month to go til we’re back down at the Eagle Inn for our headline show with the incredible The Battery Farm 
with support from the talents of Big Cat Chic and Panhead Sharps – it’s looking to be a belter of a night 
tickets available on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/2P1k
Just The Crust 05/01/25: Hospital Radio. – L.A. 👊
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “L.A.” from Hospital Radio.! 🎶
the Manchester-based midwest-emo outfit have been on the scene for a good while now, and they released their debut single earlier last year – a great first tune for them! 👊
this new single “L.A.” follows on from the success of their debut, and with signature melodic guitar riffs, powerful and driving rhythm, accompanied by expert lyricism and fierce vocal delivery, it’s a real banger – their use of dynamic within their music compliments the songwriting style superbly, giving a real sense of flow to the track. it’s a great listen and a must for any fans of alternative indie/emo 🌙
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full music video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrpC1DCIOz0 – make sure to check it out! 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
Local Loaf update! 🎶
another Sunday, another super update to our Local Loaf playlist
we’ve got some brilliant additions from the talents of JUICE POPS, Narwhals, HEALER, Taylor Sterling & George Thomas and remote!
you can find the playlist over at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSBE67HaJegh3U48yvAVo – give it a like to keep up to date with updates!
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