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Just The Crust 06/03/23: Sunbeam – Empire 💥

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Yorkshire-based Sunbeam-band “Empire“!

their first release of 2023, they’ve followed up their previous singles and EP with a great one here, an indie-rock anthem reminiscent of 90’s britpop bands but still bringing their own flavour to the track, almost dreamy in certain areas with a lovely guitar line gracing the forefront of the track, with a fast-paced groove accompanying the lead vocal which is direct, clear and commands the attention of the listener. it’s a lovely tune with a lovely message behind the lyrics, about relationships and the need to work on them together, yet holds this message in a lure of imagery and descriptive lyricism.

you can find it over on all the streaming platforms, or find the full studio video over on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRZPURlNwGo – have a listen to the full track, can’t wait to hear more from these guys!

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The Wrap: January 2023 ✨

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it may be a touch late as we’ve been proper busy for the start of the year, but today we’re stoked to bring you our The Wrap feature for January 2022 💥 so many great tunes out lately, a fantastic way to see in 2023! check out all our reviews below ⬇️

Manchester’s very own Cold Water Swimmers started off the year with a bang with the release of their new single “Were You Even There“! ☀️ a lovely tune, with such a groove behind it, it flows superbly throughout the track and almost feels like you’re in a conversation with them – beautiful songwriting on it coupled with jangley guitars, gorgeous rhythms and a laid-back atmosphere that give it a real old-school indie rock feel. Since then, they’ve even put out their brand new single “In the Time it Takes for You to Say Goodbye” – well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

We had Gallaher’s Green perform for us at our On The Rise gig back in January and they absolutely smashed it – this track “Where Do I Begin?” is a real encapsulation of the energy they display on stage, and also a real singalong tune! With gorgeous guitar riffs, upbeat rhythm from the basslines and drumwork – the lead guitar on this is sublime and shows off the fantastic chemistry between the members of the band. All this, plus a real powerful vocal that is full of passion; it’s a great start to the year for these guys! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

Manchester-based punks Taurine have returned with another single here, “Breathe“! A real contrast to their earlier releases, the song is a gorgeously put together track, the feedback in the soundscape is something we absolutely love, really giving the track a gritty feel yet being gorgeous – and with Mars’ vocal delicately balanced above this, the raw and honest lyricism shining through, it’s only so much more hard-hitting once the distortion and drums kick in and give the track such a chaotic energy. These are ones to watch here, we can’t wait to hear more from them! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP)

We only covered Hayden J Barlow‘s newest single the other week, but we had to definitely do a shoutout for his first release of the year, “CHOKEHOLD“! We’re HUGE fans of Hayden’s music, having covered his tunes loads over the past few months but we have to say this has to be one of our favourites. The production throughout is absolutely spot on, everything in it feels so delicately put together right from the get-go, his lyricism depicts such gorgeous imagery, the synths are so lush and the chorus is absolutely dirty as anything with that bass underlying throughout the whole thing. Always putting out massive tunes! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)

We’ve had Boxes perform for us a bunch here at the label at our gigs and we’re amazed by their latest release this year, “Devil In The Distance“! It sounds so lush right from the start, with David’s vocal balanced so well over the sporadic chord progression. As it flows through, it builds so well with such a beautiful instrumentation choice – his songwriting ability is fully on display here too, with such a descriptive and intricate style. That guitar solo too, so perfectly done for the track! We can’t wait to hear even more from these guys, big fans of their music! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)

Another regular face for us, Ayanam has put out his brand new single “Here We Are (The Unbroken)“! It’s a much different feel to his other releases, much more driven and intense but it provides such a fantastic setting for his vocal to excel in – a real anthem and singalong tune. The production on this is lovely, with everything sitting in perfect tandem with one another to create a luscious atmosphere that not only flows super well, but carries a slight tension throughout that really adds to the feel of the track. Ayanam’s vocal is fantastic on this, and he should be real proud as it’s beautifully written track with a fantastic hook. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

York-based Pennine Suite put out this absolutely beautiful tune “Scottish Snow” and we’re massive fans of it! There’s a real energy to the track right from the start, a gorgeous soundscape for the vocals to glide over, and the vocals are so well balanced and work incredibly together. As it opens up, it almost feels like a dream-pop tune with that synth line and has such a lovely energetic rhythm to it all. We’re massive fans of the second chorus too, turning the level up to 11 to create a real powerful atmosphere to the track to accentuate the hook, a beautifully written chorus that we can’t get enough of. Well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’ve heard Isaac Neilson perform this one a bunch at the gigs he’s played but he’s really put so much into “Dead Set Dance” for the studio version, it sounds absolutely gorgeous. From playing it acoustic, there was so much energy in it but every single instrument is working so well to create a real drive in this – it’s a fantastic sounding track, showing off Isaac’s quality songwriting ability and really showing him off as one to watch for 2023. His ability to write a catchy hook but maintain a real sensibility to his lyrics is fantastic, and the breakdown to the last chorus is sensational. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

what a way to start off the year! there’s been a whole bunch of amazing releases and not just what we’ve covered here, but it’s a beautiful depiction of the Northern music scene and the quality that is found within it. well worth keeping an eye on all these guys, big thanks to everyone who 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 27/02/23: Nat Dempsey & The Near Strangers – Playground ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from one of our favourites Nat Dempsey & The Near Strangers “Playground“!

we’re massive fans of these guys, having released their first major single “Run & Hide” last year to critical acclaim and catching them live throughout the past few months, they’ve got some real belters under their belts, an incredible live stage presence coupled with Nat’s prolific songwriting style just goes to prove that they’re easily ones to watch here in Manchester.

this new tune only shows off their talent and prowess, the song starts out with a gorgeous guitar progression balanced by Nat’s delicate and smooth vocal, telling his story so effortlessly as the band behind him create a lovely backdrop for the song. you can really hear the chemistry of the band in this song, how well they all gel together throughout and work together to create a fantastic listen and another boss release from themselves. plus, absolutely quality songwriting here from Nat and the guitar solo is so effortlessly cool!

you can find the track on all streaming sites, including Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6arKZIy9oHFudmndpOWjdF – well worth a listen!

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Just The Crust 20/02/23: Hayden J Barlow – COZENAGE ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the incredible new single from Hayden J Barlow “COZENAGE“! 💥

we’ve covered Hayden’s music a whole bunch recently and his album last year was bloody fantastic. a real unique artist with a sound that he’s done so well to define his own stamp on it and call it his own 🤘

this new tune “COZENAGE” only continues in his trend of quality releases, expanding out on his signature sound with the familiar aspects of his music, with his trip-hop influenced beats, hyperpop and soul elements throughout and gorgeous vocal synthesis. 🙌

it starts off lovely and mellow, only to build and build to a calm before the storm that progresses so well to create such a crazy wall of sound and atmosphere that really shows off the progress he’s made in production and beatmaking – a real testament to his talent. there’s such a groove behind this track too, with chopped and sliced drums throughout giving such an interesting backdrop for his vocal and lyricism to sit above. definitely one that’s gonna go far! 👊

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/artist/54QKgqIuwIximWz6A6ZQG2 – well worth a listen along with all of his releases!

find all of our features, reviews, music and more over on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 13/02/23: Katie O’Malley – Karma ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Katie O’Malley “Karma”

we’re huge fans of Katie’s music, having covered it a bunch in the past and caught her live so many times, such a great songwriter with a real unique sound that she’s really made her own.

this new single perfectly encapsulates her style and how she’s developed it throughout her musical career, with hard-hitting rhythm, jolty and gorgeous guitar licks throughout that only provide a gorgeous backdrop to her unique and commanding vocal capabilities – always taking centre stage and making the listener hang onto every word. this tune gives a more rock and roll, almost punky feel to her music. with a real direct and blunt energetic atmosphere to it, it’s a gorgeous track that shows another side of Katie’s songwriting; less ethereal and dreamy, more stepping into the limelight and saying what’s on her mind. followed up with a gorgeous guitar solo, it’s a brilliantly crafted song where you’re digesting every word, every note and figuring out the brilliance that’s in the chemistry of Katie and her band.

you can find the track over on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6okmBH0CynrW1oDQCaGjSQ – give it a listen and whack it into your feel-good playlists

find all of our features, reviews and more over on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk

Just The Crust 06/02/23: Luc Garrett ft. Katie Elizaa – Someone I Don’t Know ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Luc Garrett and Katie Elizaa “Someone I Don’t Know“!

we’ve been huge fans of both of these guys for a while now, they’ve got some incredible tunes already behind them as individual artists and to see them come together on a track like this is brilliant to see

the track takes from the best of both of their individual styles, starting off super delicate and intricate, really emphasising the lyricism and melody of the track – the guitar riff is beautiful and it’s matched perfectly with Luc’s soft vocal gliding over the top of it. as the track flows, the piano comes in and only accentuates the precision put into this track – plus, Katie’s vocal on the second verse is a gorgeous contrast to Luc’s first verse, and as they harmonise with one another it puts the perfect finish to the tune. we loved listening to this and it’s a real gorgeous tune, well worth a listen.

you can find it over on all the streaming sites and that, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/7q9NGCykctCWJGDtggotr7 – well worth adding to your mellow tracks, real lovely stuff.

find all of our features, reviews, music and more 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 December 2022 was absolutely boss

fantastic to see such a great range of quality tunes coming out, including music from YNES JPge.Music Jacob Reddy Music WORK IN TV Benjamin Finney // jamie henry janelaceymusic FEAR of MARKO and Velvet!

you can go back and check out our feature in full over at https://breadrecords.co.uk/…/01/13/the-wrap-december-2022/

The Wrap: December 2022 ✨

Just The Crust 30/01/23: New Divide – Delora ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from NEW DIVIDE “Delora”

after the release of their debut single last year, we’ve been proper looking forward to hearing more music from them – plus, we’ve had them play for us a bunch and we love their tunes, one of our favourite up-and-coming bands here in Manchester

this new tune only opens up their sound even more, going from more synth-based indie rock to a darker, more alternative feel with a bunch more distortion and atmosphere present in the track, a moody guitar riff that perfectly balances to Charlotte’s vocal and really puts an emphasis on the lyricism, which in itself is lovely and feels like you’re listening to an intimate conversation. halfway through the track, it takes a more grungey, heavier turn and shows off the versatility of the band – breaking down so well only to build back up to the final section and exploding in a wall of sound.. only to bring us back to it all with a huge ending chock-full of 90’s alternative undertones, guitar riffs, and explosive rhythm. incredible to hear!

you can find the track in full over on all the streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xQsGS5C2ntq8WhLzLuMlU – well worth a listen and to add into your playlists!

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

Just The Crust 23/01/23: Sam Scherdel – Boy Who Fell To Earth (Live) ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new live single from Sam Scherdel “Boy Who Fell To Earth“!!

Sam’s been on our radar for a good while now, his releases have been absolutely fantastic and he’s been making waves on the UK scene with his gorgeous tunes, so well-written and with such a tender intimacy to them.

this new live tune only exemplifies his talent, a real well put-together rendition, with such beautiful care put into it, the piano perfectly balanced to his vocal. each element within the track is put in with a real sense of intimacy, the violins and the guitars add a tender backdrop for his music and the song’s lyricism is super raw and personal, a real outburst of pure emotion.

yet another fantastic tune under his belt, don’t miss out on Sam’s music as we’re sure he’s gonna be going places for sure. you can find it on all streaming platforms including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dS6eC0a0XySm7hjOeGU3q – well worth a listen to the full track.

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

Just The Crust 16/01/22: The Window View – Sunset Paradise ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new tune “Sunset Paradise” from Cumbrian-based indie outfit The window view

they’ve been making waves up in the North for a while now, with singalong tunes and playing a bunch of gigs and that – they’ve pulled it all together with this release, their first single and it captures their style perfectly

full of indie-rock goodness, there’s riffs for days in it, opening with a lovely lead melody backed by a chorus-laden laidback chord progression. as the vocals come in, the track almost glides along with a dreamy atmosphere, perfectly complimenting Evan’s main vocal that creates a great contrast with it’s rough, ragged style.

boasting a fantastic singalong chorus, lyricism that creates such vivid imagery and real energy surrounding the track, it’s a fantastic debut single and really introduces the band in the best way possible. we also love the breakdown, bringing back in that lovely lead melody but expanding out to a fuller solo, without taking away from the laidback feel of the tune. well worth a listen!

you can find it on all the streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Gf3FilMbk7EVi7fqba6Sx – well worth popping it in your indie chill playlists, fantastic tune.

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