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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 🍞

Just The Crust 09/03/26: Nat Dempsey – In The Long Dim Light 🌙

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “In The Long Dim Light” from Nat Dempsey ☀️

we’ve known Nat for ages now, and we’re massive fans of his down-to-earth songwriting style, and his innate talent to write a relatable and introspective song that has a real groove behind it, utilising his musical ability to create interesting and melodic progressions 👊

this new single is full evidence of his ability, opening up with a gorgeous dreamy guitar melody that matches his flowing vocal expertly, there’s a real luscious soundscape to this track, and his vocal ability takes centre stage as he commands the attention of the listener with his raw power. his lyrics are almost like a conversation, connecting effortlessly with the listener – and the drop into the chorus is beautiful. yet another incredible tune under his belt 🤝

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full visualiser to watch over on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfjUw64OI6E 📹

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

Just The Crust 02/03/26: Dreaming Of Citra – Never Looked At Me That Way 🌙

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Never Looked At Me That Way” from Dreaming of Citra! 🎶

we’ve covered these guys’ previous singles and we love their indie-rock/dream-pop esque style, with luscious melodies throughout their music and infectious hooks, and they’ve been gigging across Manchester a bunch, with a headline show next at YES in June! 👊

this new single sounds fantastic, with a lovely atmospheric sound right from the get-go, with driving rhythm forming the foundation of the track, allowing for the guitar riff to soar expertly above it, and the main vocal takes command, ensuring the listener is hanging on every word, and it’s a real personal yet adeptly written track, with raw emotion in every lyric but also maintaining a singalong chorus. we especially love the middle eight build into the final chorus, a real slow build that works exceptionally – it’s a fantastic listen! 🌙

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/70mECkV2BNmk1WpkYQVLs5 – well worth checking out along with the rest of their tunes 🎧

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 🌮

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in case you missed it, our latest The Wrap feature for January came out last week! 🎵

with brand new music from Isaac Neilson, Bunny Alex, Kieran Arnold, Riviera, Tuesday’s Girl, Intake, Toenails and Funeralcare – well worth checking out 🌮

you can find the feature in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2026/02/20/the-wrap-january-2026/🍞

The Wrap: January 2026 🌮

Just The Crust 23/02/26: Lost Lot – Noah 👊

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Noah” from Lost Lot! 🎶

the indie-rock outfit have been making their mark on the North-East music scene for a good while now, performing at a bunch of venues and they’ve put out a great run of singles and an EP over the past few years 👊

this new single “Noah” sounds fantastic, it opens up with a luscious guitar and piano melody that compliment each other excellently, forming a lovely soundscape for the main vocal to take centre-stage and ensure the listener is hanging onto every word. it’s a picturesque song, with fantastic imagery within the lyrics and has a real sentimental feeling to it – every element of the track contributes to the feel and there’s a proper groove behind it. an incredible listen! 🎶

the track is available on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/album/42cBozLV1i0AZSfgPOHEQr – well worth checking out 🎧

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

The Wrap: January 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 from January, and it’s been yet another fantastic month of music! you can check out all of our reviews below ⬇️

Isaac Neilson returns with his brand new single “No Affection“! the alternative-rock singer-songwriter proves his innate ability to write a catchy, singalong hook with this tune, and his lyrical capabilities are on full display here with astute songwriting, painting a real picture – the drive and ferocity of the instrumentation and production behind the track really elevate this single to a new level. well worth a listen!

the new single from Bunny Alex “Ugly Crying” has just released, and it opens up with a dreamy and delicate soundscape, with a perfect coupling of soft guitar and vocal – and it builds so effortlessly throughout the track. her lyrical ability is on full display here, conveying raw and personal emotions into prose, and it’s a gorgeous listen from the Liverpool-based songwriter.

Manchester-based songwriter Kieran Arnold is back with his new single “Molly“! a familiar face for us on the scene, we’ve been huge fans of his music for a good while and this new track is a true example of why. his songwriting style is great, personal and intimate yet feeling conversationalist and down-to-earth. it’s a more intricate and calm track compared to his previous releases, and it’s great to see his repertoire contains such variety – definitely worth checking out!

Sheffield-based alternative-rock outfit Riviera have just dropped their EP “Desiderium“! you can hear such a range of influences right from the get-go, with sludgey guitar tones, driving rhythm and indie-rock-esque vocals. they’ve managed to carve a real unique sound for themselves here, and with that energetic, fierce tone to their music, alongside a real ear for luscious melodies, they’ve definitely set themselves as ones to watch for the future!

we’ve known Tuesday’s Girl for a good couple of months now having caught her perform live in Manchester a bunch, and she’s released her debut single “When I Was Your Age“! the track captures the live performance superbly, with a luscious piano tone forming the foundation, allowing her vocal to flow freely above, and the instrumentation perfectly compliments the track. her lyrical capabilities are matched excellently with the musical quality within the track, such a great listen!

Manchester-based alternative rock outfit Intake have just dropped their EP “Is This Still Real?“! right from the start, you can hear the ferocity and power that comes with their music, with huge guitar riffs, punchy rhythm and explosive vocals. there’s a real sense of urgency and excitement in their music, matched with a groove that gives a real drive to their music; it’s well worth checking out in full!

another familiar face for us on the Manchester scene, Toenails has just released his new single “The Party (Electric)“! we were massive fans of the acoustic version that was released previously, and this new variant sounds huge! it gives another perspective to the song, with a driving energy behind it, with the full band on it – it really proves his musical quality and also the variety of his talents. a brilliant tune and one to definitely check out!

we’ve covered Funeralcare a bunch in the past and they’ve just released their new single “Flimsy“! the track opens up with a gorgeous, moody soundscape, with a luscious guitar melody that’s complimented by a real groove within the drums and bass line, and the vocals flow with lovely melodies over the track. the track feels dreamy yet fierce, and it opens up excellently throughout, cementing Funeralcare as ones to watch for 2026.

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. 🍞