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Just The Crust 31/07/23: Souza – Morning Calling ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Souza “Morning Calling“!

we were blown away by their previous release “Backroads” back in February, only adding to an already strong catalogue of releases under their belt, and this new tune only solidifies the quality in their discography

opening up with an energetic groove behind the track, there’s a real lovely lo-fi atmosphere to it all – the grungey guitar tones sound lovely, creating a lush backdrop for the vocals to shine through. the rhythm section throughout is super tight, holding the track down while the main vocal glides over, and for the lead guitar to find a space for that little riff to excel in. even with the breakdown throughout the second verse, it still keeps up with the energetic feel – excellently executed! the vocal harmonies throughout really gel the track together, and keep it flowing; we imagine this one’ll be a great one live. incredible stuff! plus, guitar solos in abundance on this, and they sound class, showing off the musical quality within the band.

you can find the track in it’s entirety over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0c5hCG9ExwjTFG9YjE5cDy – and the music video is out this Friday!

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

Local Loaf update! 💫

30th Jul 2023artist, bread, local loaf, local scene, new music, playlistLeave a Comment

another Sunday, another update to our mega Local Loaf playlist

featuring brand new music from the incredible talents of Shadows Of A Silhouette Tay Temple iamkyami Dorothy Ella and Emma Blackery – it’s well worth a listen

you can find the playlist in full on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VCG1GJ4fhKhUQAt6RVzMs – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions!

ICYMI, our latest edition of The Wrap ✨

28th Jul 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

in case you missed it, we put out our latest The Wrap for June 2023 last week

featuring some incredible music from the likes of Boxes Grace Kelly Dr Fabola The Outerlines Post Rome Georgia Johnson Hollows and Andrew Neal – it’s well worth checking out!

you can find it in full over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2023/07/19/the-wrap-june-2023/ – give it a read and let us know what you think!

The Wrap: June 2023 ✨

1 week of “Necromancer”! ✨

27th Jul 2023anyone's ghost, artist, bread, local scene, michael webster, new music, releaseLeave a Comment

“Necromancer“, the debut album from Anyone’s Ghost is a week old today!

we’re blown away by the feedback from everyone, so many great things said about it – a huge thank you to all of you who have listened, streamed and purchased the album. we’re just short of 7k streams on Spotify alone, how incredible!

you can stream the album in full on all streaming platforms, or purchase it directly on Bandcamp at https://anyonesgh0st.bandcamp.com/album/necromancer – let us know what you think of it

Olivia Browse’s new single “Debbie Harry”, out 18th August ✨

26th Jul 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, olivia browseLeave a Comment

“Debbie Harry“, the brand new single from Olivia Browse will be available on all streaming platforms on the 18th August

we can’t wait for this one, it’s taken from her upcoming debut EP – we’re super excited for it and this track sounds mega, one of our favourites for sure and another Olivia Browse classic, with incredible production as always from Shtum!

you can pre-save the track over at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/oliviabrowse/debbie-harry – get it pre-saved to get it as soon as it’s out!

Just The Crust 24/07/23: Flowers of Evil + The Strangerz – Out of Bed 🏅

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Flowers Of Evil + The strangerz “Out of Bed“!

we’ve been huge fans of Flowers of Evil since we heard their track “Cherry-AID” last year, with their infectious energy, smooth groove and unexpected track flow and structure, they really put themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the North West scene!

this new single only reinforces their infectious upbeat style, with a gorgeous hook right from the get-go, only to explode into a huge electronic melody that’s sure to get anyone grooving. the dynamic of this song is lush, dropping away and breaking down immediately to push the focus on the vocal, becoming super intimate and proving their musical prowess. the balance between the verses and the choruses is expertly handled, it’s very difficult to create a contrast like this but they’ve pulled it off, the groove of the track is lovely and it flows super well.

the production of the song is fantastic, with really intrinsically created soundscapes, it keeps the attention of the listener so well and there’s a whole bunch of stuff going on, without feeling too much or chaotic in any way – the bridge is almost a dream-like state, flowing effortlessly throughout until it explodes into the final chorus that just gels the track together superbly. we can’t wait to hear this one live!

you can find it over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0m3FoEPROirtK5hZpJV7W4 – it’s available to check out on all streaming sites, and is well worth a full listen! another incredible release under their belts.

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

Local Loaf update! 🌛

23rd Jul 2023artist, 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 talents of Alan Caruso Maxwell Varey Flowers Of Evil + The strangerz Jimmy Page XI and The Dove & The Dragon, it’s definitely not one to miss out on, with incredible releases from the North West scene.

you can find the playlist in full on our Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VCG1GJ4fhKhUQAt6RVzMs – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions!

“Necromancer”, by Anyone’s Ghost, available now! 🌛

20th Jul 2023anyone's ghost, artist, bread, cassettes, gigs, live, local scene, michael webster, new music, release, ticketsLeave a Comment

the brand new album “Necromancer“, from our very own Anyone’s Ghost is available now.

our biggest release to date, we’ve put so much work into this and it’s finally here. produced by our very own michael webster, and featuring contributions from Max Macmillan, Scatterchild and Isabel Williamson, we’re so proud to have this out on the label as our thirtieth release.

you can stream it on all platforms, and it’s available to purchase on Bandcamp at https://anyonesgh0st.bandcamp.com/album/necromancer – plus, with a headline show at Band on the Wall tonight, with support from Emo Cringe Compilation and Fordaze – it’s a real special day for us. tickets for the gig at https://fatso.ma/XEDt

The Wrap: June 2023 ✨

19th Jul 202319th Jul 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

we’ve got our brand new edition of The Wrap for you here, for June 2023 ☀️ another fantastic month of releases, we’ve got a whole bunch of great tunes reviewed for you – check them out below! ⬇️

A familiar face for us here on the Manchester music scene, Boxes have returned with their brand new single “Fighter“! Taking a heavier stance compared to their usual country feel, this track has a real ferocity behind it, musically and lyrically – we really love the descriptive tone of the lyrics, setting the scene of the song superbly, with gorgeous use of imagery throughout. They’ve really come into their own and made a unique sound, and the use of the slide backed with the distorted guitars, heavier backdrop of rhythm with a huge bass tone and more energetic drumbeat really give the track the force it deserves. It’s a fantastic track here, well worth a listen – plus David’s vocal is in full show on this as well! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)

Continuing with our country trend, we’ve been huge fans of Grace Kelly ever since we met her, with her constant passion and drive for her music setting her apart from the rest. She’s just released her newest EP “Table for One” and it sounds absolutely gorgeous. Her songwriting ability is on full show throughout, and her ability to write quality tracks that are full of her passion, the way she describes feelings, emotions and situations is superb. The production on the tracks is perfect for her songs, striking a balance that only compliments her music – each of the songs are perfectly balanced and expertly crafted. It’s definitely worth checking out, we can’t wait to see what the future has in store for her! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)

We had Dr Fabola perform for us the other week, and we were reminded about how intrinsic and beautifully delicate his music is! This new release “Feels Like Rain” is a perfect example of this, his chord progressions and picking patterns are so expertly put together, relaying a story just within that – and his lyricism just adds a whole new dimension to it. Each of his songs is so graphic, putting across his vision for the track perfectly. The production of this song only adds to it all even more, with the vocal harmonies and instrumentation complimenting his performance, and proving his ability. Another incredible track to add to his brilliant discography. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

Preston’s own The Outerlines have just released their second single, “Kelsey“! The track gives us real nostalgia for the more underground indie rock of the early 2000s, with a real lo-fi feel, shining through with the more grungier tones of the track. There’s a proper energy behind the track, with a huge drumbeat, gorgeous rhythm from the bass and rhythm guitar and the lead guitar riff just puts it all together superbly. The lyrics are lush, really painting the picture well and giving us a proper feel for the years of growing up in the North West. It’s well worth a listen, these guys are going places and it’s only their second release! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)

We’ve been huge fans of Post Rome since we heard their track “The Idea Of Having A Boyfriend” – their energetic tunes and quality songwriting really impressed us. They’ve returned with their brand new single “Don’t Drown Me Out”, taking a much more pop-infused direction to their music, but still maintaining that quality that we were accustomed to with their earlier releases! The track has a gorgeous soundscape, and the energy of the drums entwined with the guitar melody is lush. With a lovely and catchy hook, the chorus sounds mega, and shows that they’re easily able to write much more of a variety of styles, and it gives us a real Enter Shikari feel. Well worth checking out for a feel-good listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

When we first heard this track by Georgia Johnson, “The Moon“, we were blown away by it and knew we had to get it on a feature! We love the entire feel of this track, from the lo-fi chorusy guitarwork, the laid-back rhythm behind it, giving a gorgeous space for her vocals to shine through – she sounds gorgeous on this, what a voice. Her lyricism here is insane, portraying her story in an expert way, we can’t wait to hear even more music from her. The production in the backdrop of the song is so well balanced, adding just what the song needs and really complementing the song as a whole. It’s only her second release as well! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’ve covered a bunch of Hollows‘ releases in the past and we love the energetic, dark and broody feel to their tracks, with huge guitar riffs, massive drums and rhythm behind it all. They’ve returned with this new single “The Floor“, which is a gorgeous example of their signature sound – energetic, ferocious and grungey. The guitar melody really sets the scene for the track, and the build-up into the main riff is lush, giving the track a lovely dynamic to it – the balance between the choruses and the verses is great! There’s a fantastic breakdown in this one too, dropping away to leave a beautiful bass synth running, only for it all to explode back into the final chorus. Another incredible release from these guys! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

Liverpool’s Andrew Neal just released his brand new single, “No Longer Shall We Run“! It’s a real upbeat, optimistic political anthem depicting the modern state of society, presenting a need for unity and collective action – really giving us a feel for old-school folksinger tunes. The lyricism is spot-on, direct and a call-to-action, real inspiring lyrics that invoke a real passion for community. With this feel-good atmosphere about it, there’s gorgeous chemistry in this track, with all the instruments working in tandem to create the atmosphere, and the solos are a really lovely touch, call and response to elevate the track even truther. Andrew’s vocal sounds great here too, really inviting the listener into the song and to engage with his lyrics. Well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

we’ve had another real lovely month of new music, there’s so much going on and so many incredible tunes coming out all the time, it’s fantastic to seee. a big thank you 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. 🍞

ICYMI, our Knead To Know feature with Craig Lee & The Humblebees!

18th Jul 2023artist, bread, knead to know, local scene, new music, reviewLeave a Comment

in case you missed it, our latest Knead To Know feature with Craig Lee and the Humblebees was mega!

fresh off the release of his brand new single “By Your Side“, we chatted with him about his inspirations, influences and upcoming plans for the year – always lovely to get more of an insight into artists’ lives and creative journeys.

you can find the feature in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2023/07/05/knead-to-know-craig-lee-the-humblebees/ – check it out and let us know what you think!

Knead To Know: Craig Lee & The Humblebees 🙌