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Just The Crust 28/09/26: Sophie & The Silhouettes – Parking Fines 🎶

28th Sep 202628th Sep 2026artist, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Parking Fines” from Sophie & The Silhouettes! 🔈

their first new release in three years, they’ve got a strong run of tracks already under their belt, and with a bunch of recent gigs under their belt plus a headline on the horizon, they’re out to make a huge return on the Manchester scene 🌠

this new single sounds great, with unrelenting punky energy right from the get-go, huge driving rhythm that pushes the track forward effortlessly, anthemic singalong choruses and no-nonsense, direct songwriting, it’s both an upbeat tune and an inner retrospection upon desire and needs. it’s well worth a listen 💥

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, or you can support it directly on Bandcamp at https://sophieandthesilhouettes.bandcamp.com/album/parking-fines 🎧

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

Just The Crust 21/09/26: Joe Doonan – before you leave 🌙

21st Sep 202621st Sep 2026artist, 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 “before you leave” from Joe Doonan

we’ve covered Joe’s music in the past, including his single “’til we find love“, and we’re in awe of his ability to convey pure raw emotion and feeling within his music, as evidenced by his quality back catalogue, and his tours across the UK and Australia over the past couple of years!

this full EP sounds fantastic, and truly cements his songwriting ability as one of the best, with expert lyricism, feeling like a conversation with a close friend, set to a gorgeous backdrop of intimate and delicate instrumentation that truly serves to compliment his musical talent. each track feels like a fresh listen, a gorgeous set of songs that work so well together to create an EP that’s sure to be on repeat

you can find the EP on all streaming platforms, including at https://open.spotify.com/album/46qa0OOyMnPU5sHWsFrwxq – 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 14/09/26: Hospital Radio / When Suddenly – Crying Over Split Milk 👊

14th Sep 202614th Sep 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new split EP “Crying Over Spilt Milk” by When Suddenly and Hospital Radio. 🔈

we’ve covered Hospital Radio’s music a bunch in the past, having reviewed their previous single “L.A“, had them play a few gigs for us here in Manchester over the past year or two and they’ve teamed up with fellow North West-based emo outfit When Suddenly for this split EP 👊

the EP is full of dreamy textures, melodic guitar riffs and driving rhythm sections, blending a range of sounds together to create real authentic, powerful and emotive tracks – the two bands are able to convey real feeling through their music, which perfectly compliments their lyrical ability, with raw and honest songwriting throughout – the collaboration between the bands lends itself to create an EP that flows superbly throughout the entirety 🌠

you can find the release in full over on all streaming platforms, including over at https://open.spotify.com/album/1G2ZKkebiIraz1dH9dNe97 – 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 07/09/26: HealeyBadger – Out Here In The Blue ☀️

7th Sep 20267th Sep 2026artist, 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 “Out here in the blue” by HealeyBadger! 🎶

we’ve reviewed their music a bunch in the past, and we’re always in awe of their expert musicianship, and devotion to creating a track that is authentic and real – they’ve also performed for us a few times and their live sets are superb, with such a lovely live energy in their performance 🎤

this new single sounds fantastic, it’s got a real groove behind it, with the bass and drums locked in perfect unison to form a solid foundation that allows the piano melody to really shine, and for the vocal to take centre stage, ensuring the listener is hanging onto every word with superb songwriting, conveying the story of the song excellently – and the production compliments the track so well. a lovely listen! 🤝

the track is available on all streaming platforms, including over at https://open.spotify.com/album/1P8wE3Kdfu1uhEpbhLE0ok – 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 31/08/26: Material Goods – BLACKOUT 👊

31st Aug 202631st Aug 2026artist, 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 “BLACKOUT” by Material Goods 💥

the DIY industrial outfit have been making a real name for themselves in the North West, blending a huge range of genres to make something proper special. they’ve been on a bunch of shows lately and they’ve got a EP tour planned for September too 👊

this single “BLACKOUT” is the second single from their upcoming EP, and it sounds huge – utilising textures, space and noise so effectively, they’re able to create a real sense of atmosphere through their instrumentation choice, and the dynamic behind the track results in exciting and fresh production that keeps the listener on their feet throughout the entire tune. blending mechanical noise, crushing riffs, and raw, honest lyricism, it’s a proper tune and definitely one to put on repeat! 🥁

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including over at https://open.spotify.com/album/0XYTVKsVwvQbiHT4d1nB09 – 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 24/08/26: Gallaher’s Green – High Times and Misdemeanours 🌠

24th Aug 202624th Aug 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new album “High Times and Misdemeanours” from Gallaher’s Green! 👊

the UK-based rock band have been making waves over the past few years, with their no-nonsense, driving energy to their music – their signature sound is complimented by their quality songwriting and expert musicianship, and we’ve had them perform for us a few times and they always blow us away with their stage presence and repertoire of incredible tracks! 🔈

this new album, their third, sounds fantastic, really showing off their musicianship, talent and songwriting abilities. there’s a plethora of quality guitar riffs, perfectly balanced by adept vocal melodies and singalong hooks that really capture the listeners’ attention. their diverse range of musical influences really ensures that each track feels different to the last, but maintains their unique sound. this is matched superbly by their lyrical depth, writing songs from a huge variety of influences, including love, grief, remembrance and friendship. it’s a great listen start to finish! 🎶

you can find the album on all streaming platforms, including over at https://open.spotify.com/album/5mxvQs2Z5ZlppechyIn7wu – it’s 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 17/08/26: dulakes – Candlelight 🌙

17th Aug 202617th Aug 2026artist, 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 “Candlelight” from dulakes!

this is their fourth single of the year, and the Leeds-based alternative quartet have been making a real name for themselves in 2026, performing all across the North – we’ve covered their music a bunch, and we’re huge fans of their music, blending together a range of genres to really create something unique to themselves

this new tune sounds fantastic, opening with a moody guitar melody that really sets a dark, intricate atmosphere, and as the tune builds and builds through the verse, it emits a real sense of urgency within the soundscape which is expertly, explosively let out in a huge chorus. they’ve got gorgeous guitar tones throughout, with lead and rhythm working in perfect unison to give ample space for the main vocal to take command, ensuring control of the chaotic rhythm, bass and drums that work effortlessly to create not only a musically adept but ever-interesting and fresh feel to the single. another incredible release under their belts!

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including over at https://open.spotify.com/album/3p8wye8Lp7UmCMUgnzNjss – 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 10/08/26: Pillow Fort – Codename Kids Next Year 🌠

10th Aug 202610th Aug 2026artist, 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 “Codename Kids Next Year” by pillow fort

their first single in three years, the Nottingham trio have made a real name for themselves over the past decade, having played all across the UK and sharing the stage with names such as Michael Cera Palin and Crywank, selling out cassette tape runs of their previous EPs and cementing themselves within the UK DIY emo scene

the track sounds fantastic, marking a new era of more direct, emotionally charged material – opening with a driving guitar chord progression that flows excellently alongside huge drums and bass, giving a real energetic foundation for the vocal to take command over. the lyrics are raw and honest, we love how personal and conversational they are, spilling secrets and emotion, conveying both anger and vulnerability effortlessly. it’s a brilliant listen

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and the full music video is available to watch on YouTube over at https://youtu.be/8qPV9FCfB5E

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

Just The Crust 03/08/26: The Ruffians – Angela Raynor (Big Tesco) 🎶

3rd Aug 20263rd Aug 2026artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new debut single “Angela Raynor (Big Tesco)” from The Ruffians 💥

the Manchester-based alternative-punk outfit have been making a name for themselves in the North West for the past two years, with their energetic, unpredictable performances and anthemic tunes. we’ve had them perform for us a bunch, and we’re always in awe of their excellent songwriting talent, with such down-to-earth and lively performances 👊

this single sounds fantastic, and having heard it a bunch at shows, we can safely say it’s captured the raw energy of their live performance 🥁 there’s proper driving energy behind the track, with a grungey bassline that accompanies a powerful drum pattern creating a proper solid foundation, and there’s a fantastic element of dynamic in the balance from the build-up to the punky, fast-paced main riff, building effortlessly throughout and maintaining a proper excellent flow right to the end of the track 🌙

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/6arKI4haNVlC9IN9YsNM7K – well worth checking out 🔈

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

Just The Crust 20/07/26: Sietch – Your Mouth and its Silver Zipper 🎶

20th Jul 202620th Jul 2026just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Your Mouth and its Silver Zipper” by Sietch! 🌙

we’ve covered their music a bunch in the past on our Local Loaf playlist and our The Wrap feature, and their energetic, grungey branding of alternative rock sets them apart from the rest, with a flowing structure throughout their tracks, and delicate and intimate atmospheres balanced to driving, pulsating riffs 👊

this new track sounds fantastic, opening with a huge guitar riff that sets the scene for the track, explosive rhythm and bass providing a solid foundation, and a gorgeous dynamic as the track falls away to a real intimate manner. with luscious vocal harmonies, a gorgeous atmosphere to the track, that builds so effortlessly back to the grungey riff – it’s a fantastic listen! 🙌

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and you can support the track directly over on Bandcamp at https://sietch1.bandcamp.com/track/your-mouth-and-its-silver-zipper 🎧

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