britpop – Bread Records

“have you heard of Olivia Browse?” out for a month 🙌

27th Apr 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, olivia browse, releaseLeave a Comment

the latest release on the label, “have you heard of olivia browse?” by our very own Olivia Browse has been out for a month!

we’re blown away by all the support for it, so many people listening and hearing so much great things about it – big love to everyone who’s checked it out a huge shout to Shtum on production, Stakes for the feature and Parkridge Recording Company for mix/master to make this all come together

if you’ve not listened yet, you can hear it on all streaming platforms and it’s available to purchase on Bandcamp at https://oliviabrowse.bandcamp.com/album/have-you-heard-of-olivia-browse

1 week of “have you heard of olivia browse?” 👊

5th Apr 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, olivia browse, releaseLeave a Comment

a whole week of the brand new ep “have you heard of olivia browse” by our very own Olivia Browse

a massive thank you to everyone who’s streamed and supported the release, it’s fantastic to see such incredible feedback from everyone and that they’re listening on repeat – brilliant

available on all streaming platforms – check it out if you haven’t already! https://ffm.to/haveyouheardofoliviabrowse

“have you heard of olivia browse?” out this Friday 🌙

27th Mar 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, olivia browse, releaseLeave a Comment

“have you heard of olivia browse?” drops THIS FRIDAY

we can not wait for you guys to hear this brand new EP from Olivia Browse – it sounds absolutely incredible and we’re super stoked to have it coming out! a testament to Olivia’s songwriting ability and a fantastic collection of tunes.

you can pre-save it at https://ffm.to/haveyouheardofoliviabrowse // or alternatively you can pre-order it on Bandcamp at https://oliviabrowse.bandcamp.com/album/have-you-heard-of-olivia-browse

Olivia Browse @ Discover Live, Disorder tonight! ✨

20th Mar 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, olivia browse, ticketsLeave a Comment

our very own Olivia Browse TONIGHT at Disorder Manchester performing with her full band for “Discover Live” with Jodie Bryant

it’s gonna be a mega one, first show for Olivia in a while and what a way to get back into it – also performing are Lois JAXN and Pippa Crossland Music

you can get tickets for only a tenner at https://fatso.ma/Zn1G – don’t miss out!!

REVIEW: Dilemmas – Walkaway 👊

19th Mar 202419th Mar 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

Lancashire-based indie-rock outfit Dilemmas return with their brand new single “Walkaway“! their fifth release, they’ve been working hard across the past few years, having performed across the North West and beyond, bringing their upbeat energetic brand of indie rock to venues and audiences. the Blackburn trio have a knack for writing catchy, powerful and effortlessly cool tunes that are bound to be a hit with any indie music fan. 🎶

the track begins with a vast soundscape of noise, only to explode into the full tune with such a force, such ferocity – setting the scene for the track superbly right from the get-go. there’s a gorgeous groove to the track, with the power of the drums and bass laying the foundations to the track, a real punky element behind it – and the power of the guitarwork only adds to this, a real driving force pushing the track along throughout. 🎧

as it comes into the chorus, it changes up ever so slightly within terms of the groove and flow of the track, but maintains it’s energetic feel; a real indication of the talent of these guys! with a lovely vocal melody throughout the tune, and a sing-along chorus hook that will be definitely belted back at them when they’re on stage – plus, there’s a luscious breakdown that gives the track a great sense of clarity, a moment to breath, only for it to build up slowly and effortlessly to the latter stage of the track, a lovely guitar solo and then a grand finale for the last chorus – making you want to go back and listen over and over! fantastic stuff. 🙌

Just The Crust 11/03/24: Casinos – Inescapable 👊

11th Mar 202411th Mar 2024artist, 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 from Casinos “Inescapable“! 👊

we’ve covered Casinos a bunch in the past, with their first two singles sounding mega and really establishing them a force in the indie rock circuit here in Manchester, having performed a bunch over the past few years and getting back to gigging this year – definitely ones to watch. 🎶

their new single here sounds fantastic – taking a much more relaxed tone compared to the heavy hitting power anthem vibe of their previous singles, opening up with an intimate acoustic guitar with Matt’s vocal inviting the listener in so calmly, bringing you into his world, with conversationalist lyricism and delicate lead guitar tones – and with a tight rhythm gluing the track together, and luscious synth lines lacing the atmosphere, it sounds proper lovely. the track builds so well through to the last chorus, gaining traction throughout til the finale where it breaks down and becomes super intimate again. ☀️

you can find the track in full on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iKXuTBqrvGSZTNvBeRhZ9 – well worth checking out all their tunes! 🎤

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

Olivia Browse live @ Disorder 20th March 👊

29th Feb 202429th Feb 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, olivia browse, ticketsLeave a Comment

our very own Olivia Browse performing at Disorder Manchester on the 20th March for Jodie Bryant‘s “discover live”, alongside Lois JAXN + Pippa Crossland Music

Olivia’s first full band gig of the year, it’s definitely not one to miss out on – you can get tickets over on Fatsoma at https://www.fatsoma.com/e/4z8t0ivn/discover-live-lois-jaxn-olivia-browse-pippa-crossland-manchester-disorder

Our releases this year ✨

19th Dec 2023anyone's ghost, artist, bread, local scene, merch, narwhals, new music, olivia browse, releaseLeave a Comment

we’ve had a stellar 2023 for our artists on the label, with so many incredible releases

kicking off with “The Secret History“, “More Than I Care To Admit“, and “Molotov” by Anyone’s Ghost – in the runup to the release of the debut album “Necromancer” on the 20th of July; and with “Debbie Harry” from Olivia Browse and “Airport Runs” by Narwhals super proud of all of these!

you can find them all on all streaming platforms, or you can purchase them alongside merchandise on our Bandcamp at https://breadrecords.bandcamp.com/

1 year of “love at first might as well” by Olivia Browse 👊

11th Nov 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, olivia browse, releaseLeave a Comment

today marks a whole year of Olivia Browse‘s “love at first might as well“!

almost 60k streams on Spotify, a huge thank you to everyone who has listened – brilliant to see. you can find it on all streaming platforms, and on Bandcamp at https://oliviabrowse.bandcamp.com/

Just The Crust 30/10/23: Sixth Day – Say Hello 👊

30th Oct 202330th Oct 2023artist, 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 from Sixth Day “Say Hello“!

having only released their debut single “Kick Me Out” earlier this year, they’ve been garnering praise from across the North West, and sold out their debut headline at Gullivers over the summer, establishing themselves as serious ones-to-watch here in Manchester.

this new single only expands on their debut single’s infectious upbeat indie-rock musings, with singalong choruses, an unmistakably Northern tone and a ferocious energy behind their music. “Say Hello” sets them apart from the sea of new indie tunes, with effortless, conversational songwriting and lyricism, guitar melodies that lace the track beautifully, all parts coming together to create a proper lush tune that’s not only personal, but still upbeat and energetic.

you can find their music on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ea0rJJJlaTTjJjyhjUwkb – it’s well worth checking out and adding to your playlists

all of our features, reviews, music and more are available on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk