dream pop – Bread Records

Just The Crust 18/08/25: Dreaming Of Citra – Hostage ☀️

18th Aug 202518th Aug 2025artist, 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 “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 06/05/24: VALA – Fishing God 👊

6th May 20246th May 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 EP from VALA “Fishing God“! 👊

we’ve covered VALA a bunch over the past year or so and we’re always blown away by the quality of their tunes, so many belters and they’ve got a super unique sound; and when we caught them live at The Deaf Institute they were incredible, a brilliant night. 😊

this new EP only continues this trend, with a couple of tracks that we’re already huge fans of, and a few new ones thrown in there too! their lo-fi indie pop sound is on full force here, with lush guitar tones throughout and feelgood upbeat vibes – set to a lovely laidback atmosphere. the opener “Change Your Mind” is one of the new ones, and it sounds incredible, a real show of their unique style. amazing! well worth checking out, a bunch of great tunes! 🎶

you can find the EP on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/26tcWRMjTwUJks8fvo4JIs – definitely worth listening, a load of great tracks in their back catalogue too! 🤝

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

Last Friday at Low Four with Luc Garrett + more! 🙌

29th Aug 2023artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, ticketsLeave a Comment

we had an incredible night down at Low Four Studio last Friday for our headline with Luc Garrett

what a night, Luc, Jessica Luise and PedroPedroPedro were spectacular – insane to have such talent performing for us and a real special one! a huge thank you to everyone who came down and supported the artists, it’s lovely to see

we’ve got plenty more in the works, keep your eyes peeled on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/events

Luc Garrett @ Low Four tonight! 🤘

25th Aug 2023artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, ticketsLeave a Comment

today’s the day! we’re down at Low Four Studio for our headline show with the amazing Luc Garrett

we’ve been looking forward to this one for a good while now, and it’s finally here! Luc’s dream-pop / psych-rock style is a must-see, and his nine-piece band are sure to bring any crowd to a standstill. with support from the incredible talents of Jessica Luise and PedroPedroPedro – we can’t wait for tonight.

you can get last-minute tickets over on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/X8Qx – 7:30pm doors, tickets are available on the door, cash + card accepted. find out more at our event Luc Garrett + Special Guests @ Low Four

1 month til our headline with Luc Garrett at Low Four 🤘

26th Jul 2023artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, ticketsLeave a Comment

there’s only a month to go til we’re over at Low Four Studio for our headline with Luc Garrett

we’re super excited for this, we’re massive fans of Luc’s music and he’s bringing his full 9-piece band to the stage for us! plus, with support from PedroPedroPedro and Jessica Luise – it’s sure to be a belter.

you can get the last of the first wave tickets for only £5+bf at https://fatso.ma/X8Qx – definitely not one to miss out on! find out more at our event Luc Garrett + Special Guests @ Low Four 🍞

Luc Garrett + Special Guests @ Low Four ☀️

11th Jul 202311th Jul 2023artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, tickets, videoLeave a Comment

we’re super stoked to be able to present our next gig, down at Low Four Studio with a headline set from the incredible talents of Luc Garrett and his band!

we’ve been waiting for this one for a while, Luc’s been on our radar for a few years, and with support from Jessica Luise and PedroPedroPedro it’s bound to be a fantastic night of live music.

you can get first wave tickets right now for only £5 +bf, make sure you come down on the Friday 25th August to catch all the action – find out more at our event Luc Garrett + Special Guests @ Low Four

Just The Crust 19/06/23: VALA – I Love The Sound (EP) ☀️

19th Jun 202319th Jun 2023artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new EP “I Love The Sound” from Manchester-based indie-pop outfit VALA

we’ve covered VALA a bunch in the past, and we love their dreamy, lofi-inspired indie tunes – their latest single back in December 2022 “Don’t Think Twice (It’s Not Alright)” was lovely!

they’ve returned with a full length release here, and it only proves their quality with an array of lovely tunes in addition to their previous singles, showing off their talent and ability to write luscious soundscapes, with careful and personal lyricism, whilst still maintaining the energy of the indie genre. these new tunes are laden with gorgeous synths and bring a more psychedelic element to their music, quality stuff!

you can find their new EP in full on streaming sites, or you can find the full video for the new tune “It’s Magic” over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VDtj7IKRPx0 – well worth checking out!

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

Just The Crust 12/06/23: Faint Line – Red Tide ☀️

12th Jun 202312th Jun 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 Faint line “Red Tide“!

the Yorkshire-based duo have been making their mark on the national scene with a flurry of singles over the past year, and they’ve had significant radio play and racked up thousands of plays already, showing that they’re truly ones to watch on the alt-pop scene.

this new single “Red Tide” shows off their musical prowess superbly, with a driving bassline setting the scene for the track, with a gorgeous groove, soft and delicate piano chords over the top and a slick guitar melody that really decorate the soundscape beautifully. Lia’s vocal soars expertly over the track, sounding gorgeous and with a really intricate approach to songwriting, it’s definitely a track to spin on a summer’s day like today!

it’s available to listen to on all the streaming sites, or you can find the full video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shiwvWajIrQ – well worth a watch!

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

Just The Crust 06/03/23: Sunbeam – Empire 💥

6th Mar 20236th Mar 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 Yorkshire-based Sunbeam-band “Empire“!

their first release of 2023, they’ve followed up their previous singles and EP with a great one here, an indie-rock anthem reminiscent of 90’s britpop bands but still bringing their own flavour to the track, almost dreamy in certain areas with a lovely guitar line gracing the forefront of the track, with a fast-paced groove accompanying the lead vocal which is direct, clear and commands the attention of the listener. it’s a lovely tune with a lovely message behind the lyrics, about relationships and the need to work on them together, yet holds this message in a lure of imagery and descriptive lyricism.

you can find it over on all the streaming platforms, or find the full studio video over on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRZPURlNwGo – have a listen to the full track, can’t wait to hear more from these guys!

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

Lanterns headline tonight at the Grafton Arms! 🤘

25th Feb 2023artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, ticketsLeave a Comment

tonight’s the night! we’re back on over at the Grafton Arms for our headline with the amazing talents of Lanterns

we’ve been looking forward to this one for a good while now, we love Lanterns’ indie/dream-pop sound and we’re stoked to be able to get them on for a headline here with us. with support from The Internet Café and River Water, it’s gonna be a belter!

you can get last-minute tickets online over at https://fatso.ma/XlUn for only a fiver – or come and pay on the door, where it’s still only £5 and cash and card accepted too!