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Just The Crust 23/09/24: Moss Valley – Beyond 🌙

23rd Sep 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 debut single “Beyond” from Manchester grunge outfit Moss Valley 👊

we had them perform for us back in June and we were blown away by their set, so many fantastic tunes, such a great feel to their music and lovely chemistry between the members 🎶

this new single is an amazing debut offering from them, an explosive track right from the get-go, with a lovely grungey atmosphere present – so many different influences present and interacting in a real unique fashion. it drops away for the verse, a gorgeous space opening up for lead singer Zara’s vocal to soar over the backdrop, with introspective and intricate lyricism within each line. it’s a fantastic listen, and the dynamic throughout the track is second to none; the walls of sound and groove really ensuring that the track is worth putting on repeat. 🤘

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/53oSYNpqBUzXO2CgVL3pKs?si=u8ZEX_O5QZyMm52CZY7IvA – give it a listen, we can’t wait to hear more from them! 💿

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

Just The Crust 09/09/24: Anne-Marie Sanderson – Old Light ✨

9th Sep 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 album from Anne-Marie Sanderson “Old Light”

over the past few years, she’s been performing across the North, at venues ranging from up in Cumbria to down in Sheffield, and this is her first full length release in six years – an album created with inspiration from genres such as folk, pop and jazz

the album is a collection of 10 tracks, all with gentle and intricate composition, smooth vocal melodies and heartfelt lyricism – a delicately put-together album that has the markings of excellence present throughout the entire listen. the flow of the tracklist is superb, it’s a calming listen that ebbs and flows so well from song to song, and it maintains an overall sense of serenity and grace with every line

you can find the album on all streaming platforms, and you can purchase it on Bandcamp at https://annemariesanderson.bandcamp.com/album/old-light – 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 02/09/24: Emma Taylor & The Wall Flowers – Forget Me 🌸

2nd Sep 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 Emma Taylor and the Wall Flowers “Forget Me“! ☀️

we loved the previous two singles, such a delicate and intricate feel to them, with a real sense of authenticity and staying true to the feel of the songs – after making their mark on the Manchester scene over the past year or so, they’re back with a brand new track! ✨

this new tune “Forget Me” takes on a newer, more full band sound compared to the previous songs – and we love it! the band work in perfect unison to compliment Emma’s ethereal vocals, and delicate songwriting style; really proving the musicianship between each member and really elevating this song to a higher level. full of vocal harmonies, intricate melodies and instrumentation, it’s a lovely balance between alternative rock, folk and pop – a must-listen for any fan of good music! ☀️

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PHARimUCMnP2gExbWUVan – well worth checking out! 🌜

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

All of our features! 🤝

29th Aug 2024artist, bread, just the crust, knead to know, local loaf, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap, videoLeave a Comment

just a lil reminder you can find all of our features over on our website! ranging from weekly reviews, roundups of our favourite releases, playlists and interviews – there’s a whole load of new music to find! 🙌

you can find it all at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 26/08/24: Sister Sister – I Was Waiting Such A Long Time 🕰️

26th Aug 202426th Aug 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 Sister Sister “I Was Waiting Such A Long Time“! 🤝

after a bunch of incredible releases over the past few years, and having had performed across the North West a bunch they’ve just released their latest single, a lovely dreamy and atmospheric tune 🎶

this is their first release in two years, following their second album – it’s opens up with a luscious guitar line, laden over a relaxed and mellow foundation of rhythm – and the vocal comes in so smoothly, complimented so well by the instrumentation, and given so much space to flow through each line 🌙 the track builds so well, a lovely soundscape throughout and there’s so many dreamy atmospheric elements that come together to create something truly wonderful – a fantastic listen, expertly put together! 👊

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aY8x9bf0Ji7mnGUq4V9ha – well worth checking out! 😊

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

ICYMI, our latest edition of The Wrap 🌮

21st Aug 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

in case you missed it, our latest The Wrap feature covering some of our favourite releases of July was incredible

we covered a load of amazing tunes on it, including music from Jack Weston Woioi Fever Dreams The Sewer Cats Black Brunswicker Hannah Robinson Alor and Sugarstone

it’s well worth checking out – you can find the reviews in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2024/08/16/the-wrap-july-2024/

The Wrap: July 2024 ✨

Just The Crust 19/08/24: Sixth Day – Down and Out 👊

19th Aug 202419th Aug 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 Sixth Day “Down and Out“! 💥

after two fantastic singles last year, and having played a bunch of sold-out shows across the North West, they’ve been making their mark as ones to watch on the scene – this new single is true evidence of their talent and potential. 👊

it’s opens with a raucous guitar line, that is only emboldened by Alex’s powerful vocal commanding the listener’s attention – followed by a driving rhythm that gives the track a real ferocious energy. the chorus is explosive, opening up the feel of the tune superbly, a real singalong tune, reminiscent of 2000’s alternative, yet executed in a unique manner! it’s a proper banger, well worth a listen! 🎧

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ea0rJJJlaTTjJjyhjUwkb – well worth a listen to all their tunes! 🤝

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

The Wrap: July 2024 ✨

16th Aug 202416th Aug 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

we’re back with our newest edition of our The Wrap feature, with reviews of some of our favourite releases from last month, July 2024 🌮 it’s been yet another incredible month of music, with so many fantastic tunes being released, and we’ve covered just a few of them here! you can find all of our reviews below! ⬇️

The fantastic Jack Weston has just released his second single “Dawn Chorus“! The Sheffield singer-songwriter amazed us with his first release, and this new single only goes further – an honest, down-to-earth song that feels like a conversation between him and the listener. The simple nature of vocal and guitar lend to the strength of the track, the expert lyricism that is present in every line, and slight additions of vocals and instrumentation that only accentuate the quality of the song. It’s well worth a listen for any folk fans!

Manchester’s Woioi have just dropped their debut EP “gumreader“! Taking influence from psychedelic, alternative, indie and rock genres, their tracks boast fantastic grooves, lovely guitar riffs and melodies, and a rhythm section that sets the foundation for each tune beautifully. Expect luscious chord progressions, feel-good atmospheres and upbeat vibes – it’s a lovely listen and sure to get anyone dancing about!

Yorkshire-based Fever Dreams have just put out their debut single, “So Naive“! Formed less than a year ago, they’ve made an immediate impact on the music scene, playing gigs, their new single garnering radio play and playlisting from a variety of publications, and this track is evident of their success – it’s a gorgeous indie anthem, with synth-pop tendencies, dream-pop flavours, and a smattering of various influences in there to really create something they can call their own. We can’t wait to hear even more from these guys!

We’ve been fans of The Sewer Cats for a good while now, having known them for a fair few years, and we love their no-nonsense punk tunes – this new single “Boo Hoo!” is yet another in a long line of great tracks from the two-piece. With huge rhythm driving the track, expertly accompanied by face-melting guitar riffs and progressions, it gives a punchy and massive backdrop for Cass to command the listeners’ attention with her vocal, her lyricism as ever on point, direct and empowering.

We absolutely love Black Brunswicker’s tunes, having listened and covered so many of their releases in the past, their gorgeous soundscapes and ambient tones carving luscious atmospheres that you can really lose yourself in. This new single “The Cave” is another fantastic dreamy tune, Ethan’s ability to utilise so many elements and create a gorgeous journey is second to none. The flow of the track is perfect here, so well balanced to itself, feeling like the trickle of a stream down a mountainside – everything perfectly in sync with itself. We love it!

We’ve been huge fans of Hannah Robinson for a good while now, and we love her shoegazy dream-pop tunes – her new single “Blissfully Miles Away” is yet another incredible track under her belt. This single is a real gem, it’s atmospheric, got a lovely guitar melody behind it, a huge chorus that opens up the sound of the track, and a proper singalong. The soundscape is the track, with a driving rhythm section that provides plenty of space for her to sing over, her vocal ability on full show here, and a gorgeous guitar solo to match. We love to see it!

Manchester-based outfit Alor have just dropped their second single, “Older“! We were massive fans of their debut and this track only goes further in proving them as ones to watch on the North West scene. You can hear a bunch of influences in this track, and they’ve carefully crafted a sound that really shows their talent – the delicate vibe of this tune is gorgeous, showing their musicianship of each member and really amplifying the quality and ability of lead singer Ollie’s vocal talent. The track is so well put together, with so many different elements surfacing throughout to really create an incredible piece of work. Well worth a listen!

Another familiar face for us, Sugarstone have just dropped their brand new tune “Body Pending“! We’re absolutely massive fans of these guys, and this tune goes even further than they have before, with so many luscious synth elements mixed with their familiar distorted and heavy vibes – it’s an incredibly dynamic track, so well constructed and a proper singalong and anthemic tune. Their brand of cyberpunk electro-pop is infectious, and we are stoked to hear even more from them!

it’s been yet another incredible month of music, with so many fantastic releases, and there’s a whole plethora of talent out there that we didn’t get to cover! thanks to everyone who has checked this out, and we hope you enjoyed it! 🤘

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 12/08/24: Lynskey – Keanu 👊

12th Aug 202412th Aug 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 Lynskey “Keanu“!

we’ve covered Lynskey a bunch in the past, they released their last EP early last year and we loved it, a fantastic amalgamation of different influences, various genres thrown in their to truly create a sound that is unique to them – high energy, intricate melodies throughout; fantastic to listen to

this new tune is an ode to Keanu Reeves, opening right up from the get-go with a bang – a grooving drumbeat sets the pace while explosive guitar power chords form the basis of the track, with plenty of space for B’s vocal to take centre-stage, their vocal commanding the listener’s attention. there’s a whole bunch of lovely little riffs throughout, little breakdowns and synth lines that only accentuate the craft within the tune – it’s sure to get anyone dancing along!

you can find the track on all streaming services, and there’s a music video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Y_l2j7ctK6c – they’re also doing a gig at Kazimier Stockroom In Liverpool on the 2nd September – you can get tickets at https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Kazimier-Stockroom/Lynskey-host-Keanu-Reeves-Birthday-Party-at-Kazimier-Stockroom/39174358/

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

Just The Crust 05/08/24: Lunar Sounds – Better Than This 🌙

5th Aug 2024artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, video1 Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Leeds-based Lunar Sounds “Better Than This“! 👊

after performing at various venues across the UK over the past few years, and releasing a run of singles and EPs since 2016, they’re back with a brand new track that packs a punch right from the get-go! 💫

you can really hear the grunge, the riot-grrrl influence throughout this track – with luscious power chords, basslines and hard-hitting drums laying the foundation for the track, a main guitar riff that echoes throughout, adding tension and drive to the tune, and group vocals, harmonies that give a real energy to it all. it sounds fantastic, and with personal, impactful lyricism, it’s set them up as ones to watch for the year 🌜

you can check out the track in full on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Oi3URwioFR0h6VQC0ARbA – give it a listen! 🎧

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