Just The Crust 17/01/22: HWY – Come Up πŸ™Œ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the debut single from Manchester-based alternative rockers HWY “Come Up”! 🀘

exploding onto the scene with this debut release, they’ve really started out on a high! blending elements of punk, grunge, and alternative rock, they’ve really created a gorgeous and unique sound for themselves. it’s a must-listen for any heavier fans out there, but we reckon it’ll suit fans of any genre! β˜€οΈ

with gorgeous guitar picking throughout the track, hard-hitting and driving drumbeats, and then a lovely lead vocal that moulds the track together so well and really paints a picture with the lyricism, it’s a fantastic tune. 😎 when the chorus comes in, it really ignites the power of the track, opening up to a huge sound. the breakdown of the track is super lush too, mellowing out the track into a final eruption of their metal and alternative rock influence, dropping seamlessly into double time and really throwing the tune into overdrive. absolutely fantastic stuff from these chaps! πŸͺ

you can find the track over on their Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vwjiY3CQUtVvwLaXewiB0 alongside other streaming platforms, or the full music video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQU_S6efB4c – well worth a watch, really well done. definitely one that they should be proud of and we can’t wait to hear more from them! 🏡

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

Just The Crust 10/01/22: Bonfire Tide – Elskan πŸ΅

today’s Just The Crust feature is the brand new single from Bonfire Tide “Elskan”! β˜€οΈ

returning after the success of their debut single, they’ve done a fantastic debut gig, had radio and playlists play their tunes, and now they’ve got another great tune under their belt. 😊

with a gorgeous and soulful piano line, fantastic vocals comparable to the likes of The National and Bon Iver, the track sounds absolutely dreamy. sounding absolutely perfect for a rainy and calm day, or when you’re in the mood to unwind and relax πŸ₯° the vocal harmonies throughout really bring the track to life, and the calming yet intricate instrumentation really shows the high calibre of musicianship throughout the band.

they’ve really set the bar with this release, only their second single yet it has all the qualities of a band who have been together for a long time – sounding so fantastic! 🏡 head on over to their Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/36VXZhpyAWDKjVHnywV2UK to find the track in full, or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hv8SedOObk to check out the music video!

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

Just The Crust 03/01/22: Rob Crampton – Rich Man’s Clothes β˜€οΈ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Rob Crampton Music “Rich Man’s Clothes”! 🀘

throughout the last year or so, Rob’s been putting out a great range of singles and this latest one is another fantastic one to add to his roster. 😊 recorded over at the amazing Sloe Flower Studio who are absolute magic ✨

Rob’s amazing songwriting ability is super apparent throughout this track, really blending that old country/americana feel with a modern twist in his Manchester roots. a real mellow song predominantly led by finger-picked acoustic guitar, Rob’s vocal is soothing as he tells his story throughout the track. ❄️

this reminds of the old-school storytelling of the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the classic folk heroes – with touching and relatable lyricism, we’re sure that Rob will be one to watch for the future. 😎 head on over to his Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1sfpo5adamTHrcmLRWmVuN to find his full discography, or head on to his YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRPdnH0m0FQ to check out the music video! fantastic stuff. 🀠

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

2021 Just The Crust playlist πŸ€˜

we’ve just made up a lil playlist of all of our 2021 Just The Crust features! β˜€οΈ

there’s way way too many for us to tag everyone but with 52 releases, including singles and albums, it’s an absolute brill insight into the talent on the scene! 🀘 so many fantastic artists and tunes – we’re super proud to be able to have covered them all. 😊

you can find the playlist over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hRQqKaTjvejVkqg9pLWys – and if you want to check out our full reviews of each then head on over to our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/features/just-the-crust/ ! 🍞

Just The Crust 27/12/21: The Safe – Insomnia πŸ€˜

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Insomnia” by thesafe.band😎

we’ve known about these guys for a while now, having heard a few demos and we love their indie-rock alternative vibe, with influences from alt rock and punk bands across the board! πŸ™‚ they’ve spent the last six months recording this and we can’t wait to hear the full thing.

since the end of the last lockdowns, they’ve been gigging across North Manchester and have been honing their craft – they’ve just recently done a gig over at Retro – 78 Sackville Street as well here in Manchester. well worth checking out next time they’re about! β˜€οΈ

the new single “Insomnia” drops on New Year’s Eve (this Friday!) so make sure you head on over to their Facebook page and give em a like to be the first to hear it! 🀘 sounds great so far and we’re looking to catching it in full!

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

Just The Crust 20/12/21: Superfriends – How To Live Life β˜€οΈ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Superfriends “How To Live Life”! 🀘

the Brighton-based trio have been recording brand new music over the past year or so and this is their first release, put out just yesterday! 😎 we love the 90’s alternative influence in there, feeling like a mixture of Built To Spill with modern-day Courtney Barnett.

combining contemplative lyricism of future hopes, energetic rhythms, and restless breakdowns – they’ve really pushed the boat out for their first single, setting the scene for more releases on the horizon.. we can’t wait to hear more from them! 🌹 great stuff and we can see them going far πŸ™Œh

ead on over to their Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XlWOXNeueyorAceSHLbTg to check the single out in full, and alternatively the full music video is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/yY_EWvMJMz4πŸ₯³

check out all of our reviews, features and more over on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk🍞

Just The Crust 13/12/21: Suave Martyrs – Leonine Lover πŸ€˜

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Suave Martyrs “Leonine Lover”! 😎

the Manchester-based outfit have put out a strong repertoire of singles over the past few years and this new tune shows just exactly what they can do 🀘 with crunchy guitar riffs, huge drums and psychedelic vocals, “Leonine Lover” hits hard and is destined to leave you grooving. 🀠

absolutely lovely stuff from the band, sounding brilliant and really showing what the Manchester scene can do with influences pulled from a mass range of artists, but really making the sound their own β˜€οΈ plus we love that bridge breakdown and the lil guitar riffs leading into a huge explosion of sound with a fantastic guitar solo to round it off πŸ™Œ

head on over to their Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PUu7WQkgeH9MQ5ZIQoxbY to find their discography in full – real great stuff over there, well worth a listen πŸ₯³ they’ve also got a few dates coming up which you can see in this video!

head on over to our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk to find all of our features, interviews, music, merch and more! 🍞

Just The Crust 06/12/21: Hayden J Barlow – LCD β˜€οΈ

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Hayden J Barlow “LCD” out this Friday 10th December! 😎

we’ve known Hayden for a good while now and we’re still in awe at his sublime guitarwork, passionate and lovely vocals and lush songwriting ability. definitely one to catch live, such a fantastic talent. 🀠

we loved his latest singles “LONELINESS” and “DUPLICITY”, such top production on them creating such a unique sound for his music, and really blending so many genres to make super boss tunes. 🀘 well worth checking out his previous releases!! https://open.spotify.com/artist/54QKgqIuwIximWz6A6ZQG2

the new single “LCD” carries on from his previous releases, with distortion and synths throughout, weaved together with heavy drum samples, basslines and gorgeous vocals that we’ve come to hear consistently from Hayden. we can’t wait to hear this once it’s out – go and give it a pre-save ahead of Friday’s release at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/haydenjbarlow/lcd πŸ™Œ

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

Just The Crust 29/11/21: Green Wire – T-Shirt and Jeans β†

our feature for this week’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Green Wire “T-Shirt and Jeans” out this coming Friday! 🀘

the indie-rock outfit have been on the Manchester scene for a while now, and after the release of their fantastic debut single “Looking Back” they’re back with another banger 😎

blending indie-rock with a classic Manchester sound, the tune is chock-full of lovely guitar tones, upbeat rhythmic elements and down-to-earth songwriting and lyricism, the lads have done it again to make a fantastic feel-good tune. 🀠 fantastic stuff from them!

head on over to https://ditto.fm/t-shirt-jeans_8b0de8eec8 to pre-save the single ahead of the release on this Friday 3rd December – they’re also performing at Lions Den Manchester with The Pentatonic this coming Saturday which sounds boss 😊

head on over to our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk to find all of our reviews, music and more! 🍞

Just The Crust 22/11/21: The Be Positives – Everything About β˜€οΈ

our feature for this week’s Just The Crust is the brand new album from The Be Positives “Everything About”! 🀘

blending 70’s folk nostalgia with modern indie-rock influences, The Be Positives have created a lovely feel-good record that sounds absolutely boss. πŸ™Œ with a full listing of 11 tracks, it’s a brilliant introduction for listeners to the band – well worth listening to. 😊

we’re loving the guitar riffs throughout, and plenty of gorgeous harmonies for you to feast your ears upon – topped with lovely songwriting that really creates great imagery and allows the listener to really connect with each of the songs! 😎

our quick recommendations are “I Just Want To See Her”, a fast-paced almost punky number; “Dead & Gone” a calming, melodic tune that builds and builds, great use of feedback and instrumentation.. class stuff, but we recommend listening to it all in full πŸ₯° for fans of Neil Young, The Charlatans, and Laura Marling!

head on over to Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/6GWiCbav2kgATiWvmrwwd4 to check the album in full – it’s well worth a listen. absolutely fantastic stuff from the band! 🀠

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