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Just The Crust 11/08/25: Natalie Holmes – To Be A Woman ☀️

11th Aug 202511th 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 from Natalie Holmes “To Be A Woman“!

the UK-based songwriter has released a bunch of singles in the run to her upcoming album, and seen some incredible reception to her tracks – with a tour planned for October as well

her delicate and intricate songwriting style is ever-present throughout this track, crafting a personal and raw story with her lyricism, delving into the track with passion and emotion – with gorgeous percussion, strings and harp complimenting the pianowork and her vocals excellently, it’s a brilliantly composed track that’s sure to keep you listening over and over again

the single is available to stream on all platforms, and there’s a full music video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/_nfxw_hOjwo – well worth a watch

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

Just The Crust 04/08/25: Adam Kirkup – It’s Only Love That Makes It Feels Like Losing ☀️

4th Aug 20254th 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 EP “It’s Only Love That Makes It Feels Like Losing” from Adam Kirkup 👊

the Chester-based songwriter has been on the scene for a good while now, and a familiar face at shows across the city – having caught him performing a bunch, we’re big fans of his music 🎸

this new EP covers topics of a modern age, including family, love and loss – it sounds fantastic, with gorgeous fingerpicking guitar melodies throughout the entire release, and his soft and delicate vocal delivering lovely tales, his songwriting talent is on full display, with expert lyricism, he’s able to paint a picture effortlessly with his words. it’s a great listen and a real intimate record 💿

you can find the EP on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/6sRnomQY0sDY7aa9qBs8nm – 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 28/07/25: The Empire Police – Crawling Distance 👊

28th Jul 202528th Jul 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 “Crawling Distance” from The Empire Police! 🤝

a familiar face on the North West scene, they’ve been making waves for a good few years now, having put out a bunch of incredible tunes, and performing all across the region and selling out shows on the regular in their Preston hometown 🎶

this new track sounds fantastic, blending their earlier indie-rock roots with more metal-infused, heavier elements that really paves the way for their anthemic, driving brand of alternative rock – with expert lyricism, they’re able to paint a picture with their lyrics, matched with instrumentation that compliments the wordcraft fantastically, the track ebbs and flows and truly feels like a journey with the band. it’s a brilliant listen! 👊

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/7vmO1PCZTXJt1oVHl0FKIo – well worth checking out along with their full discography 🎧

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

Just The Crust 21/07/25: Sura Laynes – Summer Soul 👊

21st Jul 202521st Jul 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 “Summer Soul” from Sura Laynes! 👊

the Derbyshire-based outfit have been making a real name for themselves over the past few years, having released a string of fantastic singles, and performing across the East Midlands and even taking to the stage at Y Not Festival in a few weeks! ☀️

we’ve covered their music a few times in the past, and we’re huge fans of their upbeat, down-to-earth folky sound, and this new single is no different – with a real gritty texture from the get-go, it’s got relatable, grounded lyricism, and you can hear the musicianship within the band, how well they gel together and that they’re truly creating something unique to themselves. this track has a real catchy hook, a proper singalong anthem – it’s a great listen and another lovely tune under their belts! 🙌

you can find the single on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4q8mGeWOwGAJ123xHJvkVF – well worth checking out! 🎧

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

All our Just The Crust features! 🎶

18th Jul 2025artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

a lil reminder that you can find all of our Just The Crust features updated every Monday over on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/features/just-the-crust/ 🥪

we’ve covered over four years’ worth of local music, so many incredible tunes and well worth checking out 🤝

we’re also always looking to review new music releases, so drop us a submission at michael@breadrecords.co.uk if you’re interested 🍞

Just The Crust 14/07/25: The Stride – Got To Lose 👊

14th Jul 202514th Jul 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 “Got To Lose” by Burnley-based indie outfit The Stride! 👊

following the release of their single “Hold On” last year, the band have gone from strength to strength, performing across the North West and beyond, taking their indie rock tunes with them and astounding audiences – reminiscent of 90’s Manchester vibes 💥

this new single opens up with a nostalgic guitar progression, backed with a real tight rhythm section that holds it together, giving plenty of room for the lead guitar melody to flow over the top – and the main vocal takes command immediately, it’s a real indie anthemic vibe to it with a singalong chorus and with a proper stadium rock feel 🙌

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/4amjsztM3PMSikUtztUlLH?si=e41b352d3ea2479e – 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 07/07/25: Tay Temple – P.O.S 💥

7th Jul 20257th Jul 2025artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the explosive new single “P.O.S” from Tay Temple! 💥

we’ve known Tay for a good long time now, and we’re always blown away by her music and her drive – she’s got so many bangers under her belt and this is yet another incredible track. there’s a headline show on the 12th of September which we can’t wait for – tickets at https://www.fatsoma.com/e/p2g8wbed/vortex-presents-tay-temple 👊

this single “P.O.S” sounds incredible, her in-your-face, no-nonsense attitude is present throughout the tune, and right from the get-go, Tay’s vocal immediately grips the listener’s attention, with direct lyricism and driving guitars punching through. as the track opens up, the drums and bassline lay a strong foundation for the tune, perfectly complimenting the guitar riffs and ensuring Tay’s powerful vocals and straight-talking lyrics take centre stage 🙌 a real angry anthem for the modern age!

you can listen to the new single on all streaming platforms, and there’s a lyric visualiser available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9r3T2Si1us – well worth checking out 🎶

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

Just The Crust 30/06/25: Ryan Dunn – Lovin’ You 👊

30th Jun 202530th Jun 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 “Lovin’ You” from Ryan Dunn! ☀️

this is the Leicester-based songwriter’s second single, following his debut “Ale House Blues” last year, performing across the East Midlands and making his mark on the scene in style! 👊

this new single sounds fantastic, with a real 60’s rock and roll groove from the get-go, giving it a real sense of energy and rhythm behind the track, setting the stage for Ryan to to take command with his smooth, yet powerful vocal capabilities. the track is a real relatable, with lyrics pertaining to the emotions in a breakup, yet he’s delivering it with a passionate and powerful outlook 💥

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full music video available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCYgeOHPjv0 🙌

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

Just The Crust 23/06/25: rosh – disappeared 🌙

23rd Jun 202523rd Jun 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 “disappeared” by ROSH!

we’re huge fans of ROSH’s music, having covered a bunch of his previous singles, and his delicate, yet intricately-crafted songs cover topics of not only political issues, but the constant manoeuvre through modern life. his art has seen him perform at prestigious venues across Sheffield and the surrounding areas, and his expert songwriting ensure him as one to definitely catch perform

this new single “disappeared” is full of gorgeous vocal harmonies, right from the get-go, immediately catching the listener’s attention, and the call and response from the vocals to the violin is brilliant, and as the track sets into the foundation, there’s a real groove behind it, ensuring the flow maintains it’s direction throughout, yet allowing for ROSH’s lyrical capabilities to be on full display – the balance of the instrumentation on this track really complements his musical talent. it’s a gorgeous listen, and a raw and personal delivery of pure emotion

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/598p09cL1kAbNHLTWuHdh2 – 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 16/06/25: Bonfire Tide – Talk Of Being Saved ☀️

16th Jun 202516th Jun 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 debut album “Talk Of Being Saved” by Bonfire Tide! 💥

after a strong couple of years on the scene, performing at various prestigious venues across Manchester, releasing captivating and expertly-crafted singles, the five-piece have just released their debut album 💿

the album is a full-length debut, with a wide variety of tracks, ranging from the intimate and delicate nature of the opener “Atlantic“, to the more upbeat and folky “The Old Boys“, proving the range and dynamic that the band possess – with expert lyricism, the words paint a picture within each song, and the various instrumentation in each track really add to the imagery and vision that the band have for their music. there’s so much attention to detail within the entire album – it’s a fantastic listen! ☀️

you can find the album on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/2wxmdxYBRn2oqRvFC0IiJz – and there’s CDs and vinyl available on their Bandcamp at https://bonfiretide.bandcamp.com/merch 🎧

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