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REVIEW: Cottons – Second Hand Living Room 👊

22nd May 202422nd May 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, reviewLeave a Comment

Manchester’s own Cottons have just released their brand new single “Second Hand Living Room“, an explosive return from the alternative-pop outfit 💥 we’ve been huge fans of these guys for a long time now and their incredible back catalogue of releases sees another massive tune added to it!

We first had Cottons perform for us way back in 2019 or so, before the pandemic and they blew us away with their incredible stage energy, upbeat and catchy tunes, their ability to write an incredible hook and the innate chemistry within the band 🤝

You can really hear it in this new song, with gorgeous guitar melodies lacing the track – the tone is luscious, and paired with the synth lead it combines for an infectious upbeat feel!

The track has a fantastic groove behind it, with a drumbeat that feels not only confident and tight but has a real element of dynamic throughout, matching perfectly to the bassline – giving so much room within the track for the vocal to take centre stage!

It’s a real singalong tune, with the main vocal utilising a lovely melody throughout – plus, with a catchy chorus hook, intricate and descriptive lyricism, and the offset vocal melody of the second verse contrasting to the first; definitely a proper summer feel to this one! ☀️

you can find the track in full on all streaming platforms – it’s another incredible tune under their belt and we can’t wait to see where they go next! definitely worth checking out all of their tracks, we’ve covered their music a bunch; a fantastic band! 🙌

Scatterchild tour next week! 🤝

21st May 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, scatterchild, ticketsLeave a Comment

there’s only a week until Scatterchild begins his Spring mini-tour

kicking off on the 28th of May at Sidney & Matilda in Sheffield, supporting the amazing Alwyn Jones and then off to Cambridge at The Blue Moon supporting Tape Runs Out on the 31st – culminating in a headline show at The Castle Hotel here in Manchester on the Monday 3rd of June.

you can get tickets for the Castle Hotel show at https://fatso.ma/ZJhX – it’s gonna be a fantastic night celebrating the release of Scatterchild’s new single “Happening Like You“! don’t miss out!

: Scatterchild + Special Guests @ The Castle Hotel

: Courtney Turner

Scatterchild X Zakia – EARFQUAKE (out today!) 🎶

17th May 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, scatterchild, tickets, videoLeave a Comment

our very own Scatterchild just released this cover of Tyler, The Creator‘s “EARFQUAKE” alongside Mud Club‘s Zakia on YouTube you can find it at https://youtu.be/7d7RmBAZEZk

ahead of his mini-tour, culminating in a headline show here in Manchester at The Castle Hotel on the Monday 3rd June – it’s gonna be a belter, tickets available at https://fatso.ma/ZJhX – don’t miss out on what’s bound to be a fantastic night!

: Scatterchild + Special Guests @ The Castle Hotel

Just The Crust 13/05/24: William Cawley – Regine/Or? 👊

13th May 202413th 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 single from William Cawley, “Regine/Or?” ☀️

we covered his previous release towards the end of last year, and his upbeat indie-rock styling is great, reminiscent of surf rock and 60’s sounds; chock full of jangly guitars, vocal harmonies and singalong vibes. 👊

this new single is more of a downbeat, moody and atmospheric vibe – especially with the guitar tone, a more post-punk 80’s feel, yet still with the energetic drumbeat that we became accustomed to in his previous work. it’s a more direct track lyrically, a more ambient feel yet still full on and loud 🙌 the breakdown at the end is like a lovely contrast to the rest of the track, and it jumps straight back into a final run of the chorus expertly.

you can find the track on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KGAiXeLAgZmrIzpxBDqga – well worth a listen! 🎧

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 🍞

“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

Scatterchild @ The Castle Hotel – 3rd June! 💥

26th Apr 202426th Apr 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, tickets1 Comment

JUST ANNOUNCED: our very own Scatterchild headlines The Castle Hotel on the Monday 3rd June

the final show of his mini-tour, he’ll be joined by Manchester’s finest up-and-coming talent Getner and BETS for what’s sure to be a fantastic night of music

doors @ 8pm – tickets available now on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/ZJhX

: Scatterchild + Special Guests @ The Castle Hotel

Outside Now @ Aatma TONIGHT! 🎶

19th Apr 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, scatterchild, ticketsLeave a Comment

tonight we’re down at Aatma for our headline show with the incredible Outside Now – in conjunction with Night Owl Music Promotions

it’s bound to be a spectacular night, with a full headline set from Outside Now, and support from the incredible talents of Virginia Coast, Scatterchild and James Low

you can get your last minute tickets on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/ZDZy for only £7 – 7:30pm doors, come on down!

: Outside Now + Special Guests @ Aatma

A whole month of Scatterchild’s “Bleep Test”! 👊

17th Apr 202417th Apr 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, release, scatterchild, videoLeave a Comment

“Bleep Test“, our first release with the musical force that is Scatterchild, has been out for just over a month! 🏃

we’ve had a fantastic reception to the track and we’re super proud to have another incredible tune out on the label. big love to everyone who’s been listening to it ☀️

available on all streaming platforms, and a full music video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC3w-bnPAM0 – go and check it out! 🍞

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