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Just The Crust 20/04/26: Maya Kally – A Window Left Open ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP “A Window Left Open” from Maya Kally ✨

the singer-songwriter has been making a name for herself over the past few years, and has just finished a UK tour in preparation for the EP release, performing at a bunch of venues all across the country 🤝

the EP sounds incredible, there’s a real sense of authenticity to it, with a luscious soundscape within each song, between the guitarwork, vocal and production, which really shines a light on Maya’s songwriting talent and vocal ability. her lyrics are poignant yet grounded, with a real power to connect emotionally with a listener and relay stories in such a poetic manner. it’s an incredible listen 🎵

you can find the EP in full on streaming platforms, and you can support it directly by purchasing it on Bandcamp at https://mayakally1.bandcamp.com/ 🎧

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

Just The Crust 13/04/26: Double Negative – The Vampire 🕯️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust feature is the brand new single “The Vampire” from Double Negative 👊

originating in Bolton in 2024, the alternative-rock 4 piece have been performing across Manchester and the surrounding areas for a good while now, and have established themselves as a real presence on the local scene 👊

this new single is evidence of their innate ability to write an infectious and raw tune, with driving rhythm forming the foundation of the track, which allows for the vocal to take centre-stage and ensure the listener’s attention, complimented excellently by the lead guitar riff, which culminates in a real down-to-earth sound they’re able to call their own, using a variety of influences from different genres to hone their craft. 🎶

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4bKpPoamYrM8ZlwKBMn97V -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 06/04/26: Arliston – The Older I Get (Live At 123 Studios) 🎶

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new live single from Arliston “The Older I Get“, live at 123 Studios 👊

the americana/folk outfit have been making their mark for a good few years now, and with a fantastic back catalogue of music behind them, they’ve released this live track to celebrate a year since their debut album! 💿

the track sounds fantastic, a gorgeous soundscape crafted between the acoustic guitar and cello, which work in perfect unison to provide a luscious backdrop for the vocal – the delicate delivery and raw lyricism ensure the listener is hanging onto every word. we love the slow build of the full instrumentation in the first chorus, and it culminates in a lovely, flowing outro to the track, feeling both intimate and open; it’s a gorgeous listen and we can’t wait to hear what they’ve got in store next! 🤝

you can find the track on all streaming platforms and there’s a full live music video available over on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTLPY4tB_6E 🎬

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

Just The Crust 30/03/26 Jenni Orlopp – let me go 🌙

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new single “let me go” from Jenni Orlopp 👊

the Manchester-based alt-pop artist has a strong repertoire of music behind her already, with a run of singles and EP released, and her dark-wave styled genre-blending tracks have set her as one to definitely keep an eye out for ✨

this new single sounds incredible, right from the get-go it’s got a driving energy, with a dark and fierce synth line forming the base of the track, powerful rhythm complimenting the groove and her vocal takes centre-stage, delivering personal and raw lyricism expertly. she utilises flowing melodies throughout the track, with guitar riffs and synth runs that work in unison to create a vivid atmosphere within the song; she’s able to paint a fascinating picture through the track, with an incredible use of lyricism, instrumentation and production. 🌠

you can find the single on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/album/1ZWUzQ967x8LnjYFdZT79V – well worth a listen 🎧

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

The Wrap: February 2026 🌮

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we’re back with our next edition of The Wrap! 💿

we’ve got reviews of some of our favourite releases of February, it’s been yet another fantastic month of music on the scene! you can check out all of our reviews below ⬇️

one of our favourites on the scene, Lydia Prettyman has just put out her new single “Saint“! we’ve loved her previous releases, and her ability to convey a real story with her songwriting is second to none, and this track is real evidence of that; it’s got a gorgeous backdrop to the track, and builds effortlessly throughout – a real testament to her talent. it’s well worth checking out!

we had Creepy Crawly play a set for us last year, and we were blown away by her performance – her ability to write a captivating and quality track is second to none! her new single “Buttercup” here sounds incredible, it’s got a range of influences to it, yet feels fresh and new; a lovely feel-good tune that feels perfect for a spring listen.

another familiar face for us, we’ve covered By Wednesday’s music a bunch in the past and we’re massive fans of their tunes – and this new single “Ten Den” sounds fantastic. it’s got a gorgeous atmosphere behind the track, with shoegazy influence mixed with their signature alt/lofi sound; it evolves to have a real groove behind it with heartfelt songwriting that really sets them apart as ones to watch for 2026.

Manchester indie-rockers Adelphi have just put out their new single “Retrograde“! they’ve already got a great run of tunes behind them, and this song sounds mega – it’s got a real upbeat and driving flow behind it, and with powerful, commanding vocals, a huge rhythm section and anthemic singalong choruses, it’s sure to get a crowd going. well worth a listen!

another one of our favourites, Black Brunswicker has just released their new single “It’s A Long Way From Home“! we love their ambient, atmospheric, dreamy tunes – and this one sounds incredible. their innate talent to be able to craft a luscious soundscape is unmatched, and the use of textures and melodies really makes for an incredible listen.

Indie-rock outfit Gallaher’s Green have been on our radar for a good while now, and we love their no-nonsense, driving and powerful tunes. this new single “Whole Lotta Nothin’” is real proof of their quality, with a proper groove behind the track, driving guitars, and commanding vocals – it’s a fantastic listen and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got for us next!

we had The Marra’s perform for us last year and we were blown away by their quality, their tunes sounded fantastic and you can really hear the passion they put into each track – this new single “Night of the Vulture” is full evidence of that. it’s got a lovely guitar melody behind it, powerful rhythm forming the foundation and huge, anthemic lead vocals that really elevate the track. their songwriting quality is on full display here, a proper singalong track – we’re looking forward to seeing what the year has in store for them!

we’ve had Boxfires on our radar for a while now, and with their anthemic punk tunes, they’re making a real name for themselves! their new EP “A Broader Dispute” just came out, and it sounds mega – their sound is excellently refined, they’ve got a real identity to their music, with huge rhythm sections, singalong choruses and powerful guitar solos; it’s a fantastic listen!

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. 🍞

Just The Crust 23/03/26: Chloe Charlotte – REAR VIEW 🌙

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “REAR VIEW” from Chloe Charlotte 💫

over the past few years, she’s been releasing a bunch of incredible tunes, performing headline shows across Manchester and making a real mark on the scene, ensuring her as one to keep an eye out for in 2026 👊

this new track sounds fantastic – it’s got a proper grungey atmosphere to it, with a pop-infused influence that compliments the track expertly, and singalong lyrics that only prove her songwriting ability, being able to portray raw and personal emotions in image-inducing lyricism that’s not only able to paint a real picture of feeling but make for a singalong anthem that’s relatable and musically adept. there’s a lovely soundscape to the track that compliments the songcraft superbly; it’s an incredible listen and we can’t wait to hear what comes next 🌙

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4jZOKfLBaN75QawoGtPExl – make sure to check it out 🎧

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

Just The Crust 16/03/26: Man At Sea – Pale Fire Catch Me 🌠

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new album “Pale Fire Catch Me” from Man At Sea 🌊

the Bristol-based songwriter has had a fantastic run of music behind him, from his debut single back in 2023, to the release of his debut album here in 2026. his intimate and emotional songwriting style sets him apart from the rest, and has cemented him as one to watch for the year 👊

this new album is full evidence of his songwriting talent, ranging from intimate and personal tracks, to more full-band produced songs, yet still maintaining that conversational and raw style that he does so well. there’s a lovely flow to the album, with each track blending effortlessly with the next, and you can really hear the pure passion and emotion poured into each of the tunes. such lovely production throughout as well – it’s definitely worth a listen! ☀️

you can find the album in full on all streaming platforms, and it’s available on Bandcamp over at https://manatseaman.bandcamp.com/album/pale-fire-catch-me 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞