another Sunday, another boss update to our Local Loaf playlist 
been some incredible releases over the past week or so, and we’ve added some from the likes of Kieo HEAVY SALAD The Empire Police FLEUR ROUGE and Luna Marble! 
you can find the playlist in full over at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VCG1GJ4fhKhUQAt6RVzMs – give it a like to keep up to date with any future additions! 
we’re back with our The Wrap feature for February 2022! we’ve got a bunch of incredible releases covered here over the past month, a sensational one for music. you can check out all our reviews below ⬇️
South Wales-based Ratoon have returned with their brand new single “Not So Pretty Anymore“! We’ve covered their tunes in the past and they’ve gone above and beyond with this track, taking a more relaxed approach to the music. With a calm and relaxed flow to the track, it retains the charismatic energy that we’ve seen in the past from them, but shows a different side to their music. The guitar riff leading the track is lovely, a gorgeous tone to it, and it really compliments the vocals that direct the song’s flow almost effortlessly. The breakdown of the song gives a real chance for the track to breathe and to give it some space, a really well executed track from these guys. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We’ve covered Lynskey in the past with their single “kinda tastes like iron” back in November of last year and they’ve returned with the release of their full EP “eat that up, it’s good for you“! The new tracks from the EP really open up the sound that they defined with the single, maintaining that metal expression with riffs and power chords throughout, and the synths give the tracks a lovely parallel to the grittiness of the rest of the instrumentation. The dynamics throughout the tracks are superb too, opening up in choruses to create a huge soundscape behind the lyrics, and breaking down to give a fantastic use of space for contrast in bridges – fantastic stuff from these guys, well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
After a strong run of singles over the past few years, Stoke’s Souza have put out their brand new track “Backroads“! Taking a more relaxed approach compared to their previous tracks, the track opens up with a real gorgeous guitar run, and the calm nature of the first verse really invites the listener in – and as it gets to the chorus, the addition of the full rhythm section only adds to this calmness throughout the track. There’s an almost melancholic feel to the song, keeping a lovely fluidity to it and showing a softer side to Souza’s music. The lyricism is gorgeous, painting the scene expertly throughout – and the guitar solo at the end is executed with style. Lovely to listen to! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)
Hollows have been making waves on the Manchester scene lately, and their new single “Chequered” only solidifies their excellence. With a gorgeous indie feel to the track, and a lead guitar riff that takes command right from the get-go, it sounds fantastic. The vocals take charge immediately after the riff, and there’s a real essence of cool throughout the track that’s very difficult to properly implement. They’ve taken an indie sound and really put their own stamp on it, with a huge sound behind them, a classic singalong hook and a real energy throughout the song that would be able to get anyone on their feet. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
Manchester’s own James Reid just dropped his brand new track “HAPPY“! We’ve been big fans of his past releases and this new track is a real indication of his talent. The production on the track is gorgeous, a real lovely space for his vocal talent to shine – a noughties rnb feel to it, but with a modern production stance. His vocals glide effortlessly over the song, really showing off his abilities, with harmonies and ad libs that are perfectly placed throughout to really put across the message of the track. A real feel good tune, great stuff! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP)
A familiar face for us here at the label, having performed for us in the past a bunch – Six Second Talk Show has put out his first single here, “X Marks the Spot“! We’ve heard this a bunch live and the track has not only captured the live feeling of it, but expanded on it superbly, with a lovely space throughout to let that gorgeous guitar tone through – and for the vocal to flow throughout the song. There’s a proper laidback feel to the tune, and the instrumentation works perfectly in tandem to give the track a real psychedelic edge to it, but still maintaining the indie feel. A fantastic debut release, we can’t wait to hear more! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We’re massive fans of Abi Rose Kelly with an incredible repertoire of music already behind her, proving to be one to definitely keep an eye on in Liverpool. We were massive fans of a live version of this new tune “MOTION SICKNESS!!” and this studio recording is absolutely spectacular. The guitar riff, all of the energy throughout is extraordinary and really shows the potential that Abi’s got. Her lyricism is spot on, grounded and down to earth but poetic and feels like it’s a conversation with the listener. The breakdown in the tune is a lovely contrast to the chaos of the rest of the song, but the build into that final section is absolutely gorgeous and sets the scene for the ferocity of the outro – make sure you keep an eye on Abi’s music as we reckon she’ll be doing massive bits in the future. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
We had ByWednesday perform for us at the start of the year for our On The Rise gig at Lions Den and they smashed their set, with a strong set of originals – and this new single “Gold” sounds absolutely fantastic. With a real 90’s alternative feel to it, the lead guitar matched to the chorusy rhythm guitar really gives it an almost psychedelic quality, almost a dissonance that really compliment’s Conor’s vocal and lyricism – the chorus has a real energy that makes the track pop as well. You can really hear the tightness of the band in this too, every element contributing to the track to create something super lovely. We can’t wait to hear their EP coming out later this year! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
another incredible month of releases from across the North West – a real diverse set of tunes and showing off how incredible the music here up North is. these are only a few of a plethora of incredible music out, we’ve heard so much that has blown us away. a real special time for music! thanks to everyone for reading! 💥
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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the newest single from Gallaher’s Green “Young Man’s Game”
we had these guys perform for us back in January for our On The Rise at Lions Den Manchester and we were amazed by their formidable stage presence, their energetic tunes and down-to-earth energy! 
played a proper blinder for us as well.
this new tune only exemplifies all of that, with a massive guitar riff kicking off the track, showing what they’re about right from the get-go. you can really feel the chemistry that the band has here, with the drums and bass locked in real tight to create a steady groove for the track to flow over, and the catchy, memorable lyrics portray the message of the tune superbly. as the track progresses, it builds and builds with such ease and creates a gorgeous space for that guitar solo to shine in. a fantastic tune!
you can find the track on all the streaming sites or you can check out the full video at https://youtu.be/-W1u1UdCAvU
well worth a watch!
find all of our features, reviews and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
another Sunday, another update to our lovely Local Loaf playlist! 
we’ve got brand new music from the incredible talents of Bonfire Tide Kyletoolanmusic Paul Askew UNO MAS and WYRES so many fantastic releases, it’s great to see!
check it all out on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VCG1GJ4fhKhUQAt6RVzMs – give the playlist a like to keep up to date with any new additions!
we’re super made up to be able to announce the brand new single from our very own Anyone’s Ghost “The Secret History“, out on the 4th April 2023
we can’t wait for you all to hear this one, we’re real proud of it. you can pre-order it on our Bandcamp at https://anyonesgh0st.bandcamp.com/ or pre-save for streaming platforms at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/anyonesghost1/the-secret-history
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Bonfire Tide “The Old Boys“!
we were astounded by their first few releases back in 2021, really encapsulating a unique sound consisting of modern indie rock music, with a real touch of nostalgia for 2000’s contemporary folk music – yet defining themselves as ones to watch with intricate melodies and honed musicianship.
they’ve gone above and beyond with this new release, not only remaining true to their original sound but expanding upon it, with a gorgeous backdrop to the track, laced with delicate piano runs, cello flowing throughout the soundscape, all which only compliment David’s vocal – you can tell that there’s been time and effort put into every single melody on the track to ensure that it all comes together to create something special. the explosivity of the latter section of the track creates a gorgeous contrast within it, driving the hook home and establishing a real sense of ferocity in their music.
you can find the single over on YouTube with a full music video over at https://youtu.be/Y8Ua1SZZkBw – it’s available to stream on all the platforms as well. well worth a listen, we can’t wait to hear more!
find all of our reviews, features and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
another Sunday, another update to our Local Loaf playlist
we’ve got some incredible additions to the playlist today, including music from Post Rome Mike Blue Jessica Luise Rose Oleria and Faint line fantastic to see!
head on over to our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VCG1GJ4fhKhUQAt6RVzMs to find the playlist in full – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions!
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!
find all of our features, reviews and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
another Sunday, another update to our lovely Local Loaf playlist! 
there’s been some incredible music out lately and we’ve got some new additions to the playlist from Tay Temple Dr Fabola The Now BARDS and Happy Athletic! great to see it all and so many bangers!
you can find the playlist in full over on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VCG1GJ4fhKhUQAt6RVzMs – give it a like to keep up to date!
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. 🍞
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