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! 
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. 🍞
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from ARTEMIS, “Black and Blue“! ☀️
it’s his fifth offering, with a strong collection of tracks already under his belt, and we’ve covered his music a bunch in the past – a lovely range of introspective and intricate tracks 👊
this new single sounds lovely, it’s got a fantastic surf-rock edge to it, a lovely jazzy guitar melody painting a luscious backdrop to the track, gorgeous lead riffs in the foreground and giving plenty of room for his vocal to take command of the listener’s attention – it’s got a fantastic groove behind it with the bass and drums working overtime to really put this track as one that sticks in your head. 🤝
you can find it on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/0zDciOTYnB6okpHRv3wZX6 – well worth checking out 🌙
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
another Sunday, another super update to our Local Loaf playlist 
we’ve got some incredible additions this week, with brand new music from Marples Pablo Carrizo The 355’s Toenails and Creepy Crawly 
you can find the playlist in full over on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0IdjWwZp663bmikFxAJHrU – give it a like to keep up to date with all updates
just a lil reminder that you can find all of our merchandise over on our Bandcamp! 
we’ve got CDs, cassette tapes, t-shirts and tote-bags from our artists Anyone’s Ghost michael webster Narwhals and Scatterchild – plenty of great merch available 
you can purchase it over at https://breadrecords.bandcamp.com/merch or drop us a DM for more info!
we’ve just compiled all of the tracks from our Just The Crust reviews into one big 2024 playlist 
there’s been so many, a brilliant range of music and it’s been a pleasure to write all these up – a fantastic indication of the talent in the local scene! a huge shout out to everyone who has sent us music for review
you can find the playlist in full on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RhkwOcSPsc8PXC0h4yMCx – give it a listen to find some amazing tunes!
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Anne-Marie Sanderson “Bright Air“! 🌙
we’ve covered her music in the past, her debut album “Old Light“, which came out in September, and it was a real joy to listen to – such well crafted tracks, lovely atmospheres throughout and an incredible debut 👊
this new single, which was released on the 15th of December, only continues with the trend of delicate, intricately woven songs – it’s a tale of ebb and flow, within the winter months; the piano pattern sets the scene for the track, and Anne-Marie’s vocal soars above, telling her tale in a descriptive and inviting fashion; there’s a real lovely natural flow throughout the tune that really sets it apart from the rest 🤝
you can find it on all streaming platforms, including on YouTube where you can watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K_AUEjitAc 🎶
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
another Sunday, another update to our lovely Local Loaf playlist
we’ve got some incredible new additions this week, with music from the fantastic talents of Jonny Beer Music Hayden J Barlow Crook On The Wall That Old Quiet Lighthouse and Cargazer!
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!
we’re proud to present our latest addition to the Bread Records roster, the inimitable Eyam
the debut single “Jenny” will be out on all streaming platforms on the Friday 24th of January 2025, followed by a single launch the next day 
you can pre-order the single on Bandcamp at https://eyammusic.bandcamp.com/album/jenny
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Creature” from Moss Valley 🤘
their second offering, we loved their previous debut “Beyond“, which was an explosive and fierce introduction to the band – and when we had them perform for us, we were astounded by their stage presence and musical prowess! a must-see band 💥
this new single continues with their grungey sounds of the debut, yet with a more fast-paced, punky atmosphere – a real powerful guitar line forming the foundation of the track, with massive rhythm from the bass and drums working in perfect unison to provide a driving groove to the tune, leaving plenty of space for lead singer Zara’s vocal to take charge 👊 and with expert lyricism, depicting the story of a being that attempts to go against the grain, told in a well-woven tale 🌙
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/22cnKmwF5A496WEEVP4qfG – well worth checking out ✨
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
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