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REVIEW: Cottons – Second Hand Living Room 👊

22nd May 202422nd May 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, reviewLeave a Comment

Manchester’s own Cottons have just released their brand new single “Second Hand Living Room“, an explosive return from the alternative-pop outfit 💥 we’ve been huge fans of these guys for a long time now and their incredible back catalogue of releases sees another massive tune added to it!

We first had Cottons perform for us way back in 2019 or so, before the pandemic and they blew us away with their incredible stage energy, upbeat and catchy tunes, their ability to write an incredible hook and the innate chemistry within the band 🤝

You can really hear it in this new song, with gorgeous guitar melodies lacing the track – the tone is luscious, and paired with the synth lead it combines for an infectious upbeat feel!

The track has a fantastic groove behind it, with a drumbeat that feels not only confident and tight but has a real element of dynamic throughout, matching perfectly to the bassline – giving so much room within the track for the vocal to take centre stage!

It’s a real singalong tune, with the main vocal utilising a lovely melody throughout – plus, with a catchy chorus hook, intricate and descriptive lyricism, and the offset vocal melody of the second verse contrasting to the first; definitely a proper summer feel to this one! ☀️

you can find the track in full on all streaming platforms – it’s another incredible tune under their belt and we can’t wait to see where they go next! definitely worth checking out all of their tracks, we’ve covered their music a bunch; a fantastic band! 🙌

Scatterchild tour next week! 🤝

21st May 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, scatterchild, ticketsLeave a Comment

there’s only a week until Scatterchild begins his Spring mini-tour

kicking off on the 28th of May at Sidney & Matilda in Sheffield, supporting the amazing Alwyn Jones and then off to Cambridge at The Blue Moon supporting Tape Runs Out on the 31st – culminating in a headline show at The Castle Hotel here in Manchester on the Monday 3rd of June.

you can get tickets for the Castle Hotel show at https://fatso.ma/ZJhX – it’s gonna be a fantastic night celebrating the release of Scatterchild’s new single “Happening Like You“! don’t miss out!

: Scatterchild + Special Guests @ The Castle Hotel

: Courtney Turner

Just The Crust 20/05/24: LEASH – Restless 👊

20th May 202420th May 2024artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

today’s feature for our Just The Crust is the brand new single from LEASH “Restless“! 🙌

the Manchester noise-rock outfit have returned with a brand new single after their debut EP, and they’re back with an explosive track – energetic, grooving and pushing the barriers of genre, it’s an incredible tune 🎶

you can hear inspiration from so many areas, from post-punk to industrial to hip-hop, utilising as many elements at their disposal to really create something truly unique. the contrast between the calmness of the verses to the chaos of the breaks and choruses sets a frantic but luscious soundscape, and the vocals command the listener’s attention throughout – an incredible first release of the year for them! 🤝

it’s available to stream on all streaming platforms, and you can watch the full video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhWoxwoyIrs – well worth checking out! 💥

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

Local Loaf update! ☀️

19th May 2024artist, bread, local loaf, local scene, new music, playlistLeave a Comment

another Sunday, another update to our lovely Local Loaf playlist

featuring brand new music from the amazing talents of Mina My White Lupara Tallulah Guard Dilettante and Norrisette – well worth checking out this week!

you can find the playlist in full on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0IdjWwZp663bmikFxAJHrU – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions!

The Slice @ The Grafton Arms TONIGHT 🍕

18th May 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, t shirtLeave a Comment

tonight we make our return to the Grafton Arms for our The Slice gig, raising funds for The Christie Charity

we’ve been waiting for this for a good while now and it’s finally here! with feature artists Jess & The Heydeys, Lara’s Laughter and Bronam – it’s bound to be a belter

with open mic section 6-9pm too, for local talent to grace the stage – if you’re interested in performing get in touch with our michael webster cash + card donations accepted for the charity too, all for a fantastic cause

Scatterchild X Zakia – EARFQUAKE (out today!) 🎶

17th May 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, scatterchild, tickets, videoLeave a Comment

our very own Scatterchild just released this cover of Tyler, The Creator‘s “EARFQUAKE” alongside Mud Club‘s Zakia on YouTube you can find it at https://youtu.be/7d7RmBAZEZk

ahead of his mini-tour, culminating in a headline show here in Manchester at The Castle Hotel on the Monday 3rd June – it’s gonna be a belter, tickets available at https://fatso.ma/ZJhX – don’t miss out on what’s bound to be a fantastic night!

: Scatterchild + Special Guests @ The Castle Hotel

Anyone’s Ghost live at Lions Den tonight 🎶

16th May 2024anyone's ghost, artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, ticketsLeave a Comment

our very own Anyone’s Ghost is performing down at Lions Den Manchester tonight

first show of a lovely run of gigs coming up and supporting the incredible Tallulah Guard! bound to be a spectacular night

you can get tickets on the door for only a tenner – see you there!

The Slice this Saturday! 🍕

16th May 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new music, the sliceLeave a Comment

only two days to go til we’re back on down at the Grafton Arms for our next The Slice, raising money for The Christie Charity

we’ve got a stellar one in store, with feature sets from Jess & The Heydeys Lara’s Laughter and Bronam! plus, with open mic 6-9pm for local talent to grace the stage too, gonna be a lovely night of music for a great cause!

we’ll be kicking off at 6pm, great drinks on offer and all in aid of an amazing charity – if you’re interested in performing get in touch with our michael webster – cash+card donations accepted on the night too!

The Wrap: April 2024 ✨

15th May 202415th May 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

we’ve got our newest edition of our The Wrap feature, covering a bunch of our favourite releases of April 2024 🌮 there’s been so many amazing tunes coming out, and here’s just a few of our favourites! you can find all of our reviews below ⬇️

Manchester-based The Cutter have just released their brand new single “Pulling Me In“! Their music is borne of a mixture of influences ranging from electro-punk, new wave and gothic, culminating in a truly unique and atmospheric sound – utilising so many different sounds in their music, electronic and synthesised components; with droney, grungey vocal stylings over the top to truly pull it all together superbly. They performed for us at our On The Irwell festival, and their energetic live performance was a delight to see – this new single sounds absolutely boss too, well worth a listen!

A familiar face for us on the Manchester scene, Bronam has just dropped his second single “My Girlfriend Loves Adam Sandler More Than Me“! After a roaring success on his first single at the start of the year, he’s returned with another pop-punk-esque indie track, you can really hear all of his influences in this tune, ranging from metal, grunge to indie and even beyond. With hard-hitting lyrical capability, belting the lyrics at the top of his voice, a singalong catchy hook – he’s proving himself to truly be one to watch here in Manchester.

Sheffield indie-pop outfit Work in TV return with their new EP “Better Hours“! We’ve been a fan of these guys for a while now, really bringing 2000’s indie vibes to the stage, but with a more modern alternative feel – vocal harmonies throughout each track, and lead singer Jack truly controlling the space with his powerful vocal ability. Each of these tunes sound fantastic, their capability to be able to not only write a catchy hook, but to be able to use interesting and intelligent lyricism throughout all of their songs, really sets them apart from the rest. An incredible listen!

One of our favourite acts on the Manchester scene, Old Sun, New Moon have just released their new single “Hearts Change“! The inimitable duo of Tom & Ethan return, their chemistry is unmatched as ever. Tom’s lyricism is on point (as always!) here, with imaginative and emotive storytelling, delivered in such a strong and invocative manner – and matched with Ethan’s innate ability to craft a gorgeous soundscape, perfectly laying a backdrop to the song.. it sounds absolutely fantastic. The addition of the strings on top is the icing on the cake!

Manchester’s own indie-pop stars Foxglove just released their brand new single “Clouds”! we were massive fans of their previous track “Tell Me A Story” and this only exceeds our expectations from them. a grooving, electric song that feels bouncy all the way through, with a lovely tight rhythm section, jazzy and atmospheric guitarwork and all of this comes together superbly for the main vocal to soar over it, gaining the listener’s attention with intimate and raw lyricism, gorgeous melody lines, and catchy singalong hooks – another brilliant tune under their belts!

we’ve known of FEAR OF MARKO for a long long time now and we’ve always been astounded by his individualism, his unique energy that he brings to not only every track but everywhere he goes, and his ability to bend any genre to his will – his new single here “Teeth” is hard evidence of his utter talent! blending elements of hyperpop, hiphop and metal/grunge, he’s able to create an upbeat yet dynamic track, with oozes with authenticity – his ability to write a hook is second to none. the production on this is so astute, perfectly complimenting the track (as we’ve come to see in all of his tunes!) and it’s another incredible track under his belt.

we’ve been fans of Lavender Rodriguez for ages now, having loved their previous couple of singles, utilising so many influences to create something extremely unique – and their new single “Sunrise” sounds absolutely gorgeous. you can hear elements of so many genres in it, from soul, to trip-hop, to alt-pop, to rnb – it’s a gorgeous track that stands out so well in a modern world of boxing in music. Lavender’s vocal ability is on full show here, utilising luscious melodies throughout, and the production is incredible, so many individual elements coming together and feeling so fresh throughout, to create a really personal and emotive track that any listener can connect with.

we had the amazing Paul Shepherd perform for us a bunch over the past month or so, and it was an absolute pleasure to hear his tunes, an accomplished songwriter who has a natural ability to hook an audience in with effortless lyrics, lovely melodies and singalong hooks – and this new single “Time & Time Again” is truly evident of his talent. it sounds mega, and the full band sound on the record really brings out the indie-rock elements of the tune, a real upbeat and dance-y feel to it; the vocal harmonies in the chorus helping it feel bigger and bigger, and the guitar solo putting the finishing touch on a lovely anthemic tune.

yet another incredible month of music, there’s been 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! 🤘

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. 🍞

Eyam @ The Grafton Arms last Saturday was amazing! 🎶

14th May 202414th May 2024artist, bread, gigs, live, local scene, new musicLeave a Comment

we had such a sensational night down at the Grafton Arms for our headline with Eyam on Saturday

a massive thank you to everyone who came down, there was so many people down to catch the set, and such a lovely attentive atmosphere – one to remember! huge love to our support acts Underground Folk Collective and Pete Work, who were incredible

we’ve got loads more coming up this month, you can find it all on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/events