we’ve had a fantastic run of open mics down at the Flour and Flagon over the past few weeks 🌙
a big shout to everyone who’s made it down! so much talent and we love to see it, so many incredible musicians and performers 🤝
we’re down there every Monday from 7:30pm, come on down and perform or just to catch some upcoming local talent! if you’re interested in performing, get in touch with our michael webster via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk – walk in slots available too! 🍞
we’re back with our next edition of The Wrap! 💿
we’ve got reviews of some of our favourite releases from January, and it’s been yet another fantastic month of music! you can check out all of our reviews below ⬇️
Isaac Neilson returns with his brand new single “No Affection“! the alternative-rock singer-songwriter proves his innate ability to write a catchy, singalong hook with this tune, and his lyrical capabilities are on full display here with astute songwriting, painting a real picture – the drive and ferocity of the instrumentation and production behind the track really elevate this single to a new level. well worth a listen!
the new single from Bunny Alex “Ugly Crying” has just released, and it opens up with a dreamy and delicate soundscape, with a perfect coupling of soft guitar and vocal – and it builds so effortlessly throughout the track. her lyrical ability is on full display here, conveying raw and personal emotions into prose, and it’s a gorgeous listen from the Liverpool-based songwriter.
Manchester-based songwriter Kieran Arnold is back with his new single “Molly“! a familiar face for us on the scene, we’ve been huge fans of his music for a good while and this new track is a true example of why. his songwriting style is great, personal and intimate yet feeling conversationalist and down-to-earth. it’s a more intricate and calm track compared to his previous releases, and it’s great to see his repertoire contains such variety – definitely worth checking out!
Sheffield-based alternative-rock outfit Riviera have just dropped their EP “Desiderium“! you can hear such a range of influences right from the get-go, with sludgey guitar tones, driving rhythm and indie-rock-esque vocals. they’ve managed to carve a real unique sound for themselves here, and with that energetic, fierce tone to their music, alongside a real ear for luscious melodies, they’ve definitely set themselves as ones to watch for the future!
we’ve known Tuesday’s Girl for a good couple of months now having caught her perform live in Manchester a bunch, and she’s released her debut single “When I Was Your Age“! the track captures the live performance superbly, with a luscious piano tone forming the foundation, allowing her vocal to flow freely above, and the instrumentation perfectly compliments the track. her lyrical capabilities are matched excellently with the musical quality within the track, such a great listen!
Manchester-based alternative rock outfit Intake have just dropped their EP “Is This Still Real?“! right from the start, you can hear the ferocity and power that comes with their music, with huge guitar riffs, punchy rhythm and explosive vocals. there’s a real sense of urgency and excitement in their music, matched with a groove that gives a real drive to their music; it’s well worth checking out in full!
another familiar face for us on the Manchester scene, Toenails has just released his new single “The Party (Electric)“! we were massive fans of the acoustic version that was released previously, and this new variant sounds huge! it gives another perspective to the song, with a driving energy behind it, with the full band on it – it really proves his musical quality and also the variety of his talents. a brilliant tune and one to definitely check out!
we’ve covered Funeralcare a bunch in the past and they’ve just released their new single “Flimsy“! the track opens up with a gorgeous, moody soundscape, with a luscious guitar melody that’s complimented by a real groove within the drums and bass line, and the vocals flow with lovely melodies over the track. the track feels dreamy yet fierce, and it opens up excellently throughout, cementing Funeralcare as ones to watch for 2026.
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! 🤘
make sure you head on down to open mics, gigs, support local music and arts and keep your scenes going! 😊 all music, videos and images remain copyright of their respective owners. 🍞
a big shout out to everyone for all the support on Bandcamp recently! 
it’s been great to see so many people purchasing music and merch, and it’s the best way to financially support our artists and help them out 
you can find all of our music and merch available to purchase over at https://breadrecords.bandcamp.com/ 
we’re back with our next issue of “The Monthly Spread” at the Eagle Inn on the 5th of March!
yet another fantastic lineup in store for us, we’ve got the amazing Leila’s Dream, Blackwater Lightship, Nat Dempsey, Rob Hurst and Rebecca Spooner performing – and hosted by our michael webster 
starts up at 7pm, tickets available on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/3iDm for £5!
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new single from Motel Sundown “Watch Which Way The Wind Blows“! 💫
we’ve covered Motel Sundown’s tracks a bunch in the past and we’re always blown away by their talent, their ability to create a gorgeous atmosphere in their music and how they’re able to write intricate and interesting melodies and lyrics 🎶
the Liverpool-based trio have returned with this new single, and it sounds absolutely incredible – opening with a gorgeous guitar melody that is perfectly complimented by the violinwork, and giving plenty of room for the main vocal to shine. the track feels dreamy and flows effortlessly, and the rhythm is soft yet brings a real sense of groove to the song – and as always, gorgeous vocal harmonies; and luscious lead riffs from the guitar and violin which really give an upbeat lift to the middle section. yet another incredible track under their belts 🌙
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full live video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6GAWnb9lW0 – well worth checking out 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
we had a spectacular open mic on Tuesday at the Grafton Arms with so many amazing acts performing for us 🎶
brilliant to have such a great night, and so many people down to support – a huge thank you to all the acts and everyone who made it down ☀️
every Tuesday we’re down at the Grafton from 7pm – if you’re interested in performing, just get in touch with our michael webster via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk to confirm your spot! 🍞
another Sunday, another super update to our Local Loaf playlist! 
we’ve got some brilliant new music from the talents of Rob Crampton Music, Feign, Gallaher’s Green, Black Brunswicker and Kieran Arnold – a huge variety this week, proving the range of talent around 
you can find the playlist in full over at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSBE67HaJegh3U48yvAVo – check it out and give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions!
it’s been a week since the release of “Unafraid“, the new single from Eyam exclusive to Bandcamp
a huge thank you to everyone who’s purchased a digital copy – it’s brilliant to see such support and we’re always so proud to have such a talented songwriter releasing music alongside us
you can find it over at https://eyammusic.bandcamp.com/album/unafraid 
we had a super evening on Sunday for our latest “The Monthly Spread” show at the Eagle Inn
a huge thank you to everyone for coming down, and our acts Jake & His Guitar, James Alex, Beth Jackson, Lily Haylett and our michael webster sounded fantastic
we’ll be back with our next one in March – we can’t wait for it!
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP “75019” from C Douglas 🎶
the Manchester-born, Paris-based songwriter has released this EP on Todmorden’s Golden Lion Sounds – and it’s his debut EP, following the release of singles from it throughout last year 👊
the electro-folk sound of it is infectious, with luscious synths, driving rhythm and groove behind each of the tracks, lending a lovely atmosphere to his folky, americana style songwriting. his lyricism is direct, personal, and relatable – his ability to write a hook is second to none and sure to have any listener singing along. 🚀
you can find the EP on all streaming platforms, and you can purchase it on Bandcamp at https://cdouglas.bandcamp.com/album/75019 – well worth checking out! 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
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