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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 🍞

So many great “Just The Crust” features! 🙌

14th Jun 2025artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, reviewLeave a Comment

we’ve got over FIVE YEARS of weekly reviews on our website, for our “Just The Crust” feature! bringing you the best in new music 👊

if you want to check them out, you can find them all over at https://breadrecords.co.uk/features/just-the-crust/ – plenty of great music to listen to! 🍞

Just The Crust 09/06/25: GETNER – Natives 👊

9th Jun 202510th 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 “Natives” from GETNER! 🙌

a familiar face on the Manchester scene, GETNER seriously made their mark already, with a bunch of incredible tunes under their belt, a fantastic live performance that’s sure to get everyone fired up, and having done a bunch of sold-out headlines, they’re an essential band to get to know here in the North West 💥

this new tune “Natives” sounds incredible, opening up with a delicate soundscape, drawing the listener in to listen, and it opens up almost immediately into an energetic, riff-infused atmosphere that’s got a proper groove behind it. Quentin’s vocal takes centre stage and addresses the listener, ensuring their attention – and his lyricism is direct and poetic, really painting a picture with the songwriting. the track flows so effortlessly, there’s a proper dynamic behind it and it goes through so many different melodies and grooves, yet maintains a real connection between them, proving the band’s musical ability and ensuring the attention of anyone who listens to it 👊

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/421U8kHHrvhHyCdM1ZJr5B – well worth checking out 🎧

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

📹: @christinx.cxptures

Just The Crust 02/06/25: HEALER – London Town 👊

2nd Jun 20252nd 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 “London Town” from HEALER! 🤝

the Grimsby-based alternative rock outfit have been making waves since 2022, and they’ve become known for hard-hitting shows around the East Yorkshire area and beyond, having performed a bunch – plus, their previous singles were given a fantastic reception by radio, blogs and their fans 🎶

this new single “London Town” sounds fantastic, and it’s got the familiar energy of their previous tracks, with gorgeous atmospheric sounds paving the soundscape, anthemic singalong choruses and down-to-earth, relatable lyricism that has seen them connect to people effortlessly through their music. there’s a real driving rhythm behind the track, and you can really hear the chemistry within the band, each member an expert at their craft, coming together to create something truly special. it’s a fantastic listen, proving them as ones to watch for 2025! 🙌

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a music video available to watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEsi4XVj6fc – give it a watch! 🎧

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 🤝

27th May 2025artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

in case you missed it, our latest edition of The Wrap covering April’s releases was mega

featuring music from Creepy Crawly, Jonny Beer Music, Kieran Arnold, FLEUR ROUGE, Summerhouse, Harriet Dagnall, pyncher and Freddie Evans

you can find the full review over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2025/05/23/the-wrap-april-2025/

The Wrap: April 2025 🌮

Just The Crust 26/05/25: Tallulah Guard – How Can You Hold Me? ☀️

26th May 202526th May 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 “How Can You Hold Me?” from Tallulah Guard! 👊

we’ve known Tallulah for a good long time now, having not only reviewed their tunes before, but caught them live and also put them on a bunch of gigs – their ability to write with such ferocity and emotion really sets them apart from the rest! 🙌

this new EP is fully evident of their musical capabilities, with four tracks that not only convey their feelings and experiences, but written in expert prose! full of singalong choruses, raw and personal lyricism, driving and fierce rhythm backing them along with quality production – it’s a fantastic EP and a must-listen for any fans of alternative / indie tunes 🎶 this video is from Saturday at their EP launch and truly shows how great their music is. 🤝

you can find the EP on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/1cloF2cmh7c6Nw9xkKkqmz – 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: April 2025 🌮

23rd May 202523rd May 2025artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

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

we’ve got reviews of some of our favourite releases of April, and it’s been another fantastic month – you can find all of our reviews below ⬇️

Manchester’s own Creepy Crawly has just released the new single “The Tide“! a delicate and intricate ballad, both atmospheric and conversational, it’s a gorgeous tune. with passionate lyrics that paint a real picture and convey such emotion, lovely guitar melodies lacing the foreground and powerful yet delicate vocals, backed with a strong rhythm section providing the foundation, it’s an incredible listen – can’t wait for the release of the full album!

a familiar face for us, Jonny Beer has just put out “Aeroplanes“! following the release of his EP last year, he’s come back with another folk-rock anthem – albeit a more moody tone, it’s got a lovely swaying groove to it, and Jonny’s vocals cut through sharply to ensure the attention of the listener is on his expert wordcraft. his ability to convey a story is fantastic, and this tune is real evidence of his talent!

https://open.spotify.com/track/3bniQ4oMmY2T6Q6ZRLso1i?si=adfc1a464be44f48

we’ve caught Kieran Arnold perform so many times now, and we’re always astounded by his ability to create a catchy yet powerful tune – and this new single “Get Away” is evident of that! it’s got a proper 90’s indie feel to it, but with his more modern storytelling and songwriting elements, and his story is portrayed in expert fashion here. with a full band behind him, it’s only elevated his talent and we’re huge fans of his music! well worth a listen!

we’ve caught FLEUR ROUGE a fair few times live now, and her ability to command a crowd’s attention is second to none – something that is evident all throughout her new EP “Wish You The Worst“! with driving basslines, expert production and no-nonsense lyricism, these tunes are quality and provide a real look into her world. she’s able to utilise great vocal melodies, catchy hooks and powerful lyricism to create something that is truly unique to her style.

we’ve had Summerhouse perform for us a bunch now, and we’re constantly in awe from their musical talent – this new single “Reverence” sounds fantastic! it’s got a gorgeous atmosphere behind it, feeling both intimate and conversational, almost like having a heart-to-heart with the raw lyrics that convey feelings and emotion expertly. the full band brings a lovely folky, country feel to the track, and really forms a real foundation to the track – it’s a fantastic listen!

we’ve been fans of Harriet Dagnall for a good while now, having caught her live so many times and she’s a real cornerstone of the Manchester folk scene, her new track “Two Doors Down” only proves her talent even further. it’s a delicate, raw track that not only feels intricate, but also opens up to a gorgeous atmosphere, with expert production behind the track, elevating her innate ability to write a song – her vocal melodies and lyrical capabilities are on full display here. it’s a brilliant tune and well worth checking out!

https://open.spotify.com/artist/18pxBfaTMWeMRYnlmr0h3t

we covered pyncher’s first single a few months ago, and they’ve returned with this new tune “Space Rocket Simulator“! it’s got a super groove behind it, with the bass and drums working in perfect unison to create a lovely foundation, and with gorgeous guitar melodies, and commanding vocals, it not only sounds fantastic but the contrasts of the verses to the choruses really ensure their musical capabilities are on full display. they’ve managed to create something that traverses a plethora of genres, and the tune sounds incredible – we love it!

we’ve had Freddie Evans perform for us at a bunch of our open mics, and we love his raw and passionate songwriting style, and he’s just released his debut single “So Long, Sweet Summer Breeze“! compromising of two tracks, they’re both two delicate and intricate tunes, really ensuring that the live element is kept within the music, yet adding extra instrumentation and production techniques to give it that studio feel. Freddie’s vocals sound fantastic here, and he’s able to convey his story in adept fashion – it’s a lovely listen and well worth checking out!

it’s been yet another amazing month, with so many brilliant tunes being released; plus, so many that we didn’t 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 19/05/25: Tom Collins – Little Louis 💥

19th May 202519th May 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 “Little Louis” from Tom Collins! 👊

the North Wales based artist has been making waves over the past few years, with a run of incredible singles out and having performed across the country – plus, supporting The Sherlocks on their current tour! 💥

this is his first release of 2025, and he’s come out swinging with a hard-hitting, in-your-face tune that’s reminiscent of noughties indie, but with a modern feel – his songwriting talent really ensures that you’re hanging onto every word, and the story he conveys is down-to-earth and relatable. the song has a powerful energy, with a fierce singalong chorus, a lovely driving rhythm behind it and feeling fresh throughout the whole tune. a great listen and definitely one to watch for the future! 🤝

you can check out the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/track/0ePzngWI429nIvtHuS5Z2c?si=e848bba8c6f64a1f – well worth a listen 🎧

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