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Just The Crust 03/02/25: Toenails – The Party (Acoustic) 🌙

3rd Feb 20253rd Feb 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 Toenails – an acoustic version of “The Party“! 🎉

we’ve been huge fans of him for a good while now, having covered his music a bunch on our reviews, having had him play a load of gigs for us; safe to say we’re real fans of his tunes. 🙌

the original version of this track was sublime, and this new acoustic variant sounds incredible! the intimate nature of it really does justice to his lyrical capabilities, and creates a gorgeous atmosphere within the track. it feels like a conversation, a heartfelt chat with Toenails – with a lovely guitar melody setting the backdrop, and his delicate delivery of the lyrics really setting the mood. a fantastic listen, as we’ve come to expect with all of his tracks 🤝

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/0qhUUc9n6qgJTccpVKDpQC – well worth a listen 🎧

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 👊

29th Jan 2025artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

in case you missed it, our latest edition of The Wrap was fantastic

we covered a bunch of our favourite releases from December, including music from FEAR of MARKO Daniel Darley The Memory Club Jonny Beer Music Creepy Crawly Paul Sadler Music Motel Sundown and Fat Man’s Corner!

you can find the reviews in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/…/01/23/the-wrap-december-2024/ – check it out and let us know what you think

The Wrap: December 2024 🌮

Just The Crust 27/01/25: Cromwell Range – News From Nowhere 🎶

27th Jan 202527th Jan 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 “News From Nowhere” from Manchester-based psychedelic outfit Cromwell Range 💥

over the past year or so, they’ve been playing gigs across Manchester, and gaining a name for themselves as ones to watch, with intricate melodies, anthemic choruses and a real sense of musicianship – this is their debut release, and it sounds fantastic 👊

it’s got a lovely groove to it, the bass and drums in perfect unison to create a gorgeous backdrop, and the atmospheric guitar tone really sets the scene – plenty of space for the main vocal to take command 🤝 the organ that comes in from the second verse compliments the song so well, giving a 70’s psychedelic feel, akin to Led Zeppelin yet with a strong modern twist! a real tune and a brilliant first offering from the band 🤘

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/6zNJuQHxpTgeGFIyli0nza – 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: December 2024 🌮

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

we’ve got our latest edition of The Wrap feature for you all, with reviews of some of our favourite releases in December of 2024 🤘 it’s been another fantastic month of music, and a great way to see out the year! you can find all of our reviews below ⬇️

Manchester’s own alt-pop sensation FEAR OF MARKO just dropped his brand new single “Thorns“! with a gorgeous guitar melody lacing the track, and driving, powerful drums creating a real energy behind the track, it starts off incredibly strong and MARKO’s vocal takes real command over the track, with personal and raw lyricism, only for it to open up fully in the second chorus with a real club bounce with the kick and the rhythm in perfect unison to make this a proper anthem. yet another in a long run of fantastic tunes!

we’re huge fans of Daniel Darley, having had him perform for us a bunch, and he’s just put out this new single “Wondrous Life“! right from the get-go, there’s a lovely atmosphere with bright guitarwork and a relaxing flow, and his vocal capability is on full display alongside his incredible lyrical talent – his songwriting is exquisite, and this track is a fantastic example of that. there’s a lovely reverse (we think!) synth in the chorus, that really proves the production on it – a gorgeous listen!

we love The Memory Club, having had them play our shows towards the end of 2024, and this new EP “I’ve Got Friends That I Love” is a real indication of their musical ability and talent. the balance of raw and real lyrics, vocal harmonies, a gorgeous balance between all of the instrumentation on the tracks – you can tell these guys love making music and they’ve got an incredible run of tunes on this EP. it’s not only raw, but upbeat and energetic, they’ve got a gorgeous balance to it, with a fantastic dynamic – such an incredible listen and we can’t wait to hear more!

we’ve caught Jonny Beer perform a bunch lately, at our gigs and open mics – he’s just put out his new EP “New City, New Strangers“! right from the start it’s energetic, powerful and driving, with a full band sound providing a real force behind him – gorgeous guitar tones, a lovely dynamic in the songs, balancing from upbeat to calm verses; and Jonny taking centre-stage with his lyrics, which are image-invoking, descriptive and personal – it’s a great collection of tunes and we can’t wait to hear even more from him!

Manchester indie-folk artist Creepy Crawly just dropped a new single “December ‘88“! with guitar tones akin to modern folk-rock, and a lovely flowing guitar progression, it’s got a fantastic groove to it, and the drums and bass really accentuate this – feeling like a travelling backdrop, giving plenty of space for her vocal to flow over the top of it – there’s a real sense of storytelling in this song, with a lovely lyrical ability on full display, and proves Creepy Crawly as one to definitely keep an eye on for the future!

we’ve known Paul Sadler for a good while now, having caught him perform alongside his folk-rock trio a bunch -he’s just released his new single “A Song Of Everything And Nothing“! immediately, his vocal capabilities are on full display, holding a gorgeous melody with expert delivery – you can really hear his influence from the heavier genres, but balanced so well into the more delicate sound – and with the strings, vocal harmonies and such, it creates a gorgeous environment for listener to dwell within. such a lovely track!

Motel Sundown just dropped their brand new track “Where The Romans Live“! a real blues-rock style tune, it’s got a lovely guitar riff that echos expertly throughout the track, and there’s a real sense of cool lurking – it’s a gorgeous tune, the vocal harmonies in the choruses are second to none, opening up the track in a lovely manner; the drums and bass only add to the groove of the riff – a proper tune, and we’re looking forward to see what the future holds for them!

Blackpool-based indie-rock outfit Fat Man’s Corner dropped their fourth single “Standing On Top Of The World“! with a real indie-pop feel, immediately opening with a luscious synth melody that sets the feel of the track – the tune flows effortlessly from section to section, really opening up as it comes to the chorus, which is a proper sing-along anthem – it’s a real lovely track that really sets them as ones to watch in the North West for the future!

there’s been so many amazing releases over the course of the year, and a fantastic way to see it out with all these fantastic tunes from the last month of 2024 – plus, lots 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 20/01/25: The Late Freddie Price – Melody Unknown 🎶

20th Jan 202520th Jan 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 “Melody Unknown” from The Late Freddie Price 👊

we’ve known Freddie for a good while now, having had him perform at our open mics across Manchester, and he’s been playing gigs in and around the city for a good while now – making a mark with his introspective, folk-indie inspired music 🎶

this new single sounds mega, a lovely 60’s throwback with a real Dylan-esque atmosphere – his lyricism is descriptive, image-inducing and powerful 🤝 with a lovely backdrop of rhythm laying the base of the tune, and a gorgeous guitar pattern lacing the atmosphere, it’s got a real groove and style to it; and with a catchy hook that is sincere and direct, it’s a really powerful indication of his talent. 🌙

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=tp7j4w3DdQ0 – 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 13/01/25: Ramellos – Heedless Hearts 🥪

13th Jan 202513th Jan 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 Ramellos, “Heedless Hearts“! 👊

this is their debut offering, it’s a fantastic tune, sounding superb – they’ve had a bunch of shows up in the North East and this tune proper shows off their talent. it’s a lovely indie-rock banger, with intricate and raw lyricism, there’s an incredible flow to the track, with a luscious long extended intro, that drops into the main chorus expertly, and then only becomes bigger and bigger throughout the song, a real lovely progression within it 👊

with the drums and bass providing a gorgeous backdrop, and the guitar laying down a luscious melody, lead riffs circling the soundscape, there’s plenty of space for the vocal to take charge and ensure the listener’s attention – a fantastic debut from the band! 🤝

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mD4jZ3fIdku4YzODTvOP4 – well worth a listen! 🎧

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 🎶

11th Jan 2025artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

in case you missed it, our latest The Wrap feature for November 2024 was fantastic

we had so many amazing tracks on it, including tunes from Getner Dreaming of Citra Dorothy Bird Ladybarn.mcr Toenails Remote Beth McKenzie and Valentyne – well worth checking out!

you can find the feature in full over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/…/12/31/the-wrap-november-2024/ – check out all the reviews and let us know what you think!

The Wrap: November 2024 🌮

Just The Crust 06/01/25: Sandy Kilpatrick – Mesmerised 🌙

6th Jan 20256th Jan 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 “Mesmerised” by Sandy Kilpatrick 🎶

the Scottish songwriter has had a prolific year, releasing two strong singles here and performing across various countries – and this new song sounds absolutely gorgeous! 🌙

the track opens up with a luscious droney atmosphere, painting a perfect backdrop for his vocal to take centre stage, and his husky yet soft voice ensures the listener is hanging onto every word. Kilpatrick’s lyrical capability is on full display here, truly weaving a tale with image-inducing wordcraft, down to earth and headstrong writing – and the vocal harmonies, the pianowork and acoustic guitar all working in unison to truly create something that’s a joy to listen to. 👊

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/2Bxw4qbzBrb1DcmbW8pOQ9 – well worth checking out! 💿

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

The Wrap 2024 playlist! 🎶

4th Jan 2025artist, bread, local scene, new music, playlist, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

we’ve just put all of the tracks from our The Wrap features of 2024 into one huge playlist

with so many incredible releases, we’ve covered so many fantastic tunes and they can all be listened to here!

you can find the playlist in full over on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qHZSGZyfjWanv66SICmU1 – check it out!

The Wrap: November 2024 🌮

31st Dec 202431st Dec 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

we’re back with our latest edition of our The Wrap feature, with reviews of some of our favourite releases from last month, November 2024! 🌮 there’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! ⬇️

Manchester punk powerhouse Getner returned with their latest single “Meadows of Adelaide“! Their third offering, this track has an unreal groove behind it, such ferocity and energy throughout – a true testament to their excellent live performances, proving them as ones to watch for next year. A must listen for any fans of alternative music!

Dreaming of Citra released their second single of 2024, “Bitter“! A real upbeat, feel-good summery anthem, chock-full of lovely guitar melodies, energetic rhythm and drive behind it, and gorgeous vocal tones that really set them as a lovely indie-pop outfit to keep an eye on next year!

Liverpool’s atmospheric folk songstress Dorothy Bird just put out her new single “Meteorites“! A gorgeous soundscape lacing the track throughout, giving plenty of space for her commanding yet delicate vocal to take centre stage, ensuring the attention of any listener – it’s such a well-crafted track with so much attention to detail.

we’re huge fans of Ladybarn, having had them perform for us a bunch now, and their live sets are truly mesmerising – this new EP “Intruder” perfectly encapsulates their live sound. with a gorgeous use of dynamic and contrast, ranging from delicate and intricate to driving, distorted and ferocious – a must see band here in Manchester.

a massive year for Toenails, having released a total of seven tracks – November’s single “Soothsayer” is a gorgeous track, with his lyrical capability on full display, his talent to be able to portray emotion effortlessly, tell a story with every word – the dynamic of the first verses, to the full band coming in towards the choruses, it’s a real testament to his songwriting ability.

we had Remote perform for us back in November, and we were blown away by their stage presence, expertly-constructed tracks, and this EP “I Need More Time” only proves their talent. their ability to create catchy, yet intricate and delicately woven tracks is second to none – they’ve found a gorgeous niche of indie/folk/pop and are excelling within it!

Manchester’s indie-pop songwriter Beth McKenzie has just put out her latest EP “Does This Make Me A Bitter Woman?” – right from the get-go, it sounds huge, with unapologetic, tongue-in-cheek, and imaginative lyricism, massive production on each of the tracks, catchy and upbeat melodies throughout; she’s able to effortlessly blend modernity with 2000’s britpop/indie anthem, and this EP is sure to set 2025 as an incredible year for her.

we’ve been massive fans of Valentyne for a good while now, having caught them live a bunch and covering their previous singles – this new track “Hate Me” is a perfect balance of their 90’s alternative and indie-pop influences, creating a modern and unique sound that really sets them apart; with an ability to write anthemic, yet intricate songs, and a real sense of something to say – it’s carved a unique identity for the band, and we can’t wait to hear even more!

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. 🍞