our very own Olivia Browse is playing today down at The Klondyke for Neck of the Woods Festival
we can’t wait to catch her live again with her full band – plus with some incredible artists including Tay TemplePyncherBARDS and plenty more! 
things are in full swing now, Olivia is on at 6:45pm – tickets available at https://www.fatsoma.com/e/godzf8l1/neck-of-the-woods-festival-2023 
in all the chaos of the gigs that we’ve got lined up, our very own Olivia Browse has a bunch of shows in the next few months! 
her next one is on the Saturday 8th of July is over at The Klondyke for Neck of the Woods Festival – alongside the amazing Tay Temple and a great lineup!
plus a bunch of other shows coming up, Rock AM River in Preston in September and a headline at the Eagle Inn at the end of September, don’t miss out!
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Flashback Club “Strangers“! 
incorporating a nostalgic 80’s feel to their sound, they blend indie inspiration expertly with synth-pop, creating a gorgeous atmosphere to their music – and with relatable and descriptive lyricism, it’s sure to get you grooving on these summer nights! a gorgeous hook really makes this track shine, a real singalong anthem with some beautiful instrumentation throughout, it’s a fantastic tune and well worth a listen. 
you can find it over on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/66rO2ZyK4yAG6kqcGZa9WO – give it a listen and add it to your feel-good playlists 
find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Bound In Chains” from the Birmingham-based songwriter Aurora Rays
right from the get-go, the track invites you in with a calm and steady piano melody, creating a sense of ease for Aurora’s vocal to sit perfectly above. her vocal capabilities are on full show here, sounding incredible – and as the track opens up into the chorus, the drums give it a real feel of urgency, complimenting the lyrical content here super well. in the latter part of the track, there’s a real gorgeous show of all the instrumentation working in tandem with one another to reflect the ferocity of the song, with a huge final chorus and a beautiful conclusion at the end.
it’s a proper gorgeous tune and you can find Aurora’s discography in full alongside this new song at https://open.spotify.com/artist/06RwNl3JbijMhGDSI1UK4d – well worth checking out.
you can find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from one of our favourites Hayden J Barlow “INAMORATA“! 
we’ve been massive fans of Hayden’s music for a while now, his album last year was absolutely sensational and this continues yet another strong output of singles – his unique style and drive to create something that truly stands out is inspirational.
this new tune starts off calm and collected, exposing his feelings through his lyricism but then opens up massively into the chorus, with a gorgeous sub-bass under the track, holding together the staggered rhythm section and synth lines that give a real sense of energy under his vocal, which sounds super clear and shows off his ability super well. the production is on point for this one too, keeping the track interesting and fresh all the way through – we’re huge fans of this one. 
you can find it over on his Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/54QKgqIuwIximWz6A6ZQG2 – give the full thing a listen, it sounds boss!
find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
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!
another Sunday, another update to our lovely Local Loaf playlist over on Spotify
a massive variety of such boss music out lately, including music from What Will Be Hayden J Barlow FEAR of MARKO / MILXNAKE Ayanam Udoma Music and Deadwing we love the vast range of talent on the scene and this week’s additions are a real great indication of that.
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 future additions!
we’ve got our next Knead To Know interview for you all, with the supremely talented singer-songwriter Hayden J Barlow! 🥖
Hayden’s been making waves on the scene over the past year or so, putting out a slew of releases and singles like there’s no tomorrow, performing across the North and we’ve even had him play a bunch for us – his live performances are so well-honed and intricate, it’s a joy to catch him play. we’ve been massive fans of his music for a while now and his new single “Stockholm Syndrome” is yet another in a long line of incredible tunes from him!
find the full interview below! ⬇️
Hey mate, nice one for doing this interview here with us! Tell us a bit more about yourself.
Hey bud! You’re absolutely welcome. I’m Hayden! I make video game boss music and then sing on it.
We’re massive fans of the new single “Stockholm Syndrome” – give us a bit more of a lowdown on the track!
‘Stockholm Syndrome’ is a tune I wrote a while ago about how much I both love and resent having a career in music. It takes a huge toll on me at times despite how much I love doing what I do. This song is an expression of that.
How did you start doing music?
I started singing and writing my own songs at about 10. It’s just something that has always existed simultaneously alongside my life. It’s only around 16 that I actually considered it to be a possible career. At about 22, I actually started actively chasing that. It’s had its ups and downs but it’s been pretty sick so far.
What are the processes involved in creating your music? Do you home record, or use a studio?
Everything I record is done all at home with a minimal home studio. It’s how I get that ‘D.I.Y’, glitchy sound that I’m starting to become known for.
We already know you produce your music yourself – what led you into self-production?
Honestly? Stubbornness. I am mad difficult to work with (trust me, I do it all the time) because of how unbelievably stubborn I can be when it comes to the sound of my music.
What are your main inspirations for your songs? What artists influence your sound?
It’s an eclectic bunch. James Blake is a big one production wise. In terms of writing, Kings of Leon are a big one as I grew up on them.
When you’re writing, do you focus on a melody first or is it lyrics, or some other way?
I don’t have a set approach, I tend to just go with my gut.
Over the past few years, how have you been spending your time musically? (recording, writing etc)
I’ve been heavily focused on recording these last few years. It’s become one of my biggest passions. Production is a whole other beast and I’ve learned a whole lot by using very little. I’ve had a lot of absolute beginners who have no idea what they’re talking about critique my recording methods. I’ve been honing it for years and these dudes with one set of cheap HS-5s and an ego think they can comment on it. One of my biggest motivations has been sticking it to them by proving you can make high quality, successful records with minimal equipment.
We’ve seen that you’ve been covered on radio a bunch of times now, how are you finding your music is being received?
It’s very validating. We’re slowly but surely getting there.
How are your gigs going? What kinda set up do you take to them nowadays?
To be honest, it’s not my biggest focus these days! I get the most dopamine from recording and making records. If I’m gigging, I want it to be a spectacle or a celebratory, wholesome event. Quality over quantity.
When you’re performing live, what do you enjoy the most about it?
I love translating my songs to a live setting. Whether that be to track, showing off my production skills or reinventing and rearranging my tracks for guitar.
Have you got anything else planned for the rest of the year?
I’ve a whole EP dropping in November! Then it’s onto planning the next batch of releases. Next year is going to be big.
it’s real lovely to put these interviews together and get a more personal and down-to-earth conversation with each artist, find out their motivations, inspirations and what their aims for the future are – seeing Hayden’s approach to music here is super uplifting, taking a much more DIY approach and focusing on the quality of his music is something that we can relate to here at the label. it’s well worth checking out his new tune, it sounds fantastic and if you enjoy it, his back catalogue is full of a bunch of gems as well! big love to him for participating in this and we hope you liked it as much as we did! 🍞
we can’t wait for our very own Olivia Browse to put out her next single “love at first might as well” (ft. Stakes)!
it’s yet another huge bop from Liv, we’re so excited for you all to hear it – after how well she’s done on her previous releases we’re sure you’re gonna love it.
it’s out on the 11th of November and you can pre-save it over at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/oliviabrowse/love-at-first-might-as-well-feat-stakes
we’re back on over at the Grafton Arms tonight for this mega show with the amazing Fordaze headlining for us
it’s gonna be bloody top, we’ve not caught him since he played for us last year and he smashed that set so we’re proper looking forward to this. we’ve also got support from the amazing talents of Colorful Crimes Dora Noszkay Music and Phantom Teardrop!
we’ll be starting up around 7:30pm, it’s free entry, great pints on tap, food served til late… gonna be a crazy one! find out more at our event Bread Records Present: Fordaze + Supports
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