a lovely evening down at The Old Pint Pot for On The Irwell last Saturday 
big shout to Empire Events for putting this on with us, to our acts Naomi Kalu Pomona Scatterchild and Plastic Plant – plus to Jake on the desk for making it all sound wonderful! 
we’ve got a great run of events coming up – find it all on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/events 
we’re delighted to able to announce that we’ll be hosting our new event “The Wholegrain” at the Grafton Arms on the Saturday 11th of April! 
bringing you the best in authentic local talent, we’ve got an incredible lineup in store, including Paper Throne, Nice Things, Slow For A Poet and Eyam
doors at 7:30pm, tickets available for only a fiver on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/3wzE
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new single “let me go” from Jenni Orlopp 👊
the Manchester-based alt-pop artist has a strong repertoire of music behind her already, with a run of singles and EP released, and her dark-wave styled genre-blending tracks have set her as one to definitely keep an eye out for ✨
this new single sounds incredible, right from the get-go it’s got a driving energy, with a dark and fierce synth line forming the base of the track, powerful rhythm complimenting the groove and her vocal takes centre-stage, delivering personal and raw lyricism expertly. she utilises flowing melodies throughout the track, with guitar riffs and synth runs that work in unison to create a vivid atmosphere within the song; she’s able to paint a fascinating picture through the track, with an incredible use of lyricism, instrumentation and production. 🌠
you can find the single on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/album/1ZWUzQ967x8LnjYFdZT79V – well worth a listen 🎧
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 fantastic new additions this week, with brand new music from the talents of Creepy Crawly, Madeleine May, Isaac Neilson, Tommy Cei and Bunny Alex 
you can find the playlist in full over at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSBE67HaJegh3U48yvAVo – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions!
less than an hour until doors down at The Old Pint Pot for On The Irwell this evening
we’ve got a great one lined up with Empire Events – with the incredible Naomi Kalu, Pomona, Scatterchild and Plastic Plant on the bill 
last minute tickets available over at https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Old-Pint-Pot/On-The-Irwell/42126319/ – doors at 6pm
we’re back with our next edition of The Wrap! 💿
we’ve got reviews of some of our favourite releases of February, it’s been yet another fantastic month of music on the scene! you can check out all of our reviews below ⬇️
one of our favourites on the scene, Lydia Prettyman has just put out her new single “Saint“! we’ve loved her previous releases, and her ability to convey a real story with her songwriting is second to none, and this track is real evidence of that; it’s got a gorgeous backdrop to the track, and builds effortlessly throughout – a real testament to her talent. it’s well worth checking out!
we had Creepy Crawly play a set for us last year, and we were blown away by her performance – her ability to write a captivating and quality track is second to none! her new single “Buttercup” here sounds incredible, it’s got a range of influences to it, yet feels fresh and new; a lovely feel-good tune that feels perfect for a spring listen.
another familiar face for us, we’ve covered By Wednesday’s music a bunch in the past and we’re massive fans of their tunes – and this new single “Ten Den” sounds fantastic. it’s got a gorgeous atmosphere behind the track, with shoegazy influence mixed with their signature alt/lofi sound; it evolves to have a real groove behind it with heartfelt songwriting that really sets them apart as ones to watch for 2026.
Manchester indie-rockers Adelphi have just put out their new single “Retrograde“! they’ve already got a great run of tunes behind them, and this song sounds mega – it’s got a real upbeat and driving flow behind it, and with powerful, commanding vocals, a huge rhythm section and anthemic singalong choruses, it’s sure to get a crowd going. well worth a listen!
another one of our favourites, Black Brunswicker has just released their new single “It’s A Long Way From Home“! we love their ambient, atmospheric, dreamy tunes – and this one sounds incredible. their innate talent to be able to craft a luscious soundscape is unmatched, and the use of textures and melodies really makes for an incredible listen.
Indie-rock outfit Gallaher’s Green have been on our radar for a good while now, and we love their no-nonsense, driving and powerful tunes. this new single “Whole Lotta Nothin’” is real proof of their quality, with a proper groove behind the track, driving guitars, and commanding vocals – it’s a fantastic listen and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got for us next!
we had The Marra’s perform for us last year and we were blown away by their quality, their tunes sounded fantastic and you can really hear the passion they put into each track – this new single “Night of the Vulture” is full evidence of that. it’s got a lovely guitar melody behind it, powerful rhythm forming the foundation and huge, anthemic lead vocals that really elevate the track. their songwriting quality is on full display here, a proper singalong track – we’re looking forward to seeing what the year has in store for them!
we’ve had Boxfires on our radar for a while now, and with their anthemic punk tunes, they’re making a real name for themselves! their new EP “A Broader Dispute” just came out, and it sounds mega – their sound is excellently refined, they’ve got a real identity to their music, with huge rhythm sections, singalong choruses and powerful guitar solos; it’s a fantastic listen!
it’s been another fantastic month, with so many amazing tracks coming out – plus, so many that we didn’t 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. 🍞
there’s only a week til we’re back at the Eagle Inn for our next “The Monthly Spread” show! 
with a stellar lineup including Still Thinking, Olivia Browse, Daniall Lee, Mary Bolt, Luke Panayiotou and hosted by our michael webster – it’s gonna be a super evening of talent. 
7pm start, tickets available for only a fiver over on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/3tI7 
there’s only a few days to go til we make our return to The Old Pint Pot for our second edition of On The Irwell with Empire Events
with a packed lineup of Manchester’s finest up-and-coming talent, including Naomi Kalu, Pomona Official, Tay Temple, Scatterchild and Plastic Plant – it’s sure to be one to remember 
5pm doors, tickets available at https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Old-Pint-Pot/On-The-Irwell/42126319/ 🎟️
we had a super evening down at the Eagle Inn on Saturday for our headline show with The Be Positives
a big shout out to them for headlining last minute, and for performing an incredible set – plus our supports The Bad Wires and The Mudslingers were fantastic too!
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “REAR VIEW” from Chloe Charlotte 💫
over the past few years, she’s been releasing a bunch of incredible tunes, performing headline shows across Manchester and making a real mark on the scene, ensuring her as one to keep an eye out for in 2026 👊
this new track sounds fantastic – it’s got a proper grungey atmosphere to it, with a pop-infused influence that compliments the track expertly, and singalong lyrics that only prove her songwriting ability, being able to portray raw and personal emotions in image-inducing lyricism that’s not only able to paint a real picture of feeling but make for a singalong anthem that’s relatable and musically adept. there’s a lovely soundscape to the track that compliments the songcraft superbly; it’s an incredible listen and we can’t wait to hear what comes next 🌙
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4jZOKfLBaN75QawoGtPExl – make sure to check it out 🎧
all of our features, reviews and more are located on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
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