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Just The Crust 09/02/26: C Douglas – 75019 💥

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP “75019” from C Douglas 🎶

the Manchester-born, Paris-based songwriter has released this EP on Todmorden’s Golden Lion Sounds – and it’s his debut EP, following the release of singles from it throughout last year 👊

the electro-folk sound of it is infectious, with luscious synths, driving rhythm and groove behind each of the tracks, lending a lovely atmosphere to his folky, americana style songwriting. his lyricism is direct, personal, and relatable – his ability to write a hook is second to none and sure to have any listener singing along. 🚀

you can find the EP on all streaming platforms, and you can purchase it on Bandcamp at https://cdouglas.bandcamp.com/album/75019 – well worth checking out! 🎧

all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 02/02/26: Glacmanis – Songs For A Chase Sequence 👊

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP from Glacmanis “Songs From A Chase Sequence” 🎵

we’ve known these guys for a good while, having had them perform for us a bunch and writing up reviews of their past releases – we love their laid-back and lo-fi sound, such a great atmosphere to their tunes 👊

this new EP continues with that sound, opening with a driving, lo-fi track that feels like it should be in a racing soundtrack. their use of dynamic and instrumentation within their music ensures that every line is exciting, and unfolds throughout the flow of each and every tune. they’ve got singalong hooks, a beautiful use of synths, guitar melodies and driving rhythm forming the foundation of their tracks – it’s a great listen start to finish 💥

you can find the EP on all streaming platforms, and you can purchase a digital copy for yourself over on Bandcamp at https://glacmanis.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-a-chase-sequence 🎧

all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

The Wrap: December 2025 🌮

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we’ve got our next edition of The Wrap feature for you! 🤝

we’ve wrote up some reviews of some incredible releases from December – another fantastic month of music on the scene! you can check out all of our reviews below ⬇️

A familiar face for us here in Manchester, Tommy Cei has just released his debut single “I Roam“! We’ve heard this track live a bunch and this studio recording really encapsulates that live feel it has to it, the power and raw emotion that he channels into the tune. It’s real proof of his songwriting talent, his ability to convey emotion through his lyrics and create a catchy track – well worth a listen!

we had The Marras perform for us back last year at the Eagle Inn and we were blown away by their talent – their ability to write an energetic, driving track that has real lyrical depth and gorgeous melodies throughout, and this new single “Echoes” is proper evidence of that! it’s got a real groove behind it, luscious guitar tones and powerful vocals – it’s another fantastic tune under their belt.

we’ve covered Foxglove a bunch before, and we love their dream-pop sound – their new EP “Night Drive” only proves this even further! it’s got a gorgeous, sparkly sound to it, with lovely vocal melodies, soaring guitar tones and a formidable, powerful foundation of rhythm that really creates a huge soundscape for each of the tracks. well worth checking out – our favourite from the EP is “Busy Beach“, such a groove behind it!

we’ve got Beth Jackson performing for us at our next The Monthly Spread show, and we can’t wait – this new single “Weatherman” is absolutely fantastic. with down-to-earth, tongue-in-cheek lyricism there’s a real sense of relatability to the songwriting, it’s got a folk-punky feel to the track, and the instrumentation on the track gives it a real groove and flow to it all. such a great tune!

another familiar face on the Manchester scene, Jimmy Page XI has returned with his new single “Bringing Me Back“! it opens with a lovely acoustic guitar progression, and the drop into the full band is exquisite. with introspective lyricism, his songwriting here is great – and the instrumentation behind him really compliments his songwriting style. it’s a great track and we can’t wait to hear even more!

Manchester-based alternative-rock outfit Boxfires released their new single “Twelve Long Years“! it’s thrashy, energetic and punky – there’s a proper drive behind the track that gives it that heavy ferocity. the vocals command the listener’s attention, matched by the drive of the rhythm pushing the track along, and it’s got a proper lovely guitar solo that tops it all off nicely.

Manchester/London-based songwriter Liv Cartier has just put out the new single “i don’t want you i just can’t be alone” – following the release of her previous two tracks in 2025. it’s got a dreamy atmosphere to it, almost moody in the verses but expertly contrasting in the choruses to really show that dynamic, which expertly compliments her vocal talent here, and her raw and personal lyricism really paints a story, proving her as one to watch for the future!

a real favourite of ours here in Manchester, Run Remedy just put out a live rendition of “Tribulation” with Big Society! her ability to create a gorgeous track is unmatched, there’s always a real sense of purpose and commitment to creativity within her music. the atmosphere of the track is superb, such a dreamy track, which perfectly balances to and compliments her vocals, and her ability to convey a story through songwriting is second to none.

it’s been yet another fantastic month, with so many amazing songs coming out; plus, so many that we didn’t 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. 🍞

Just The Crust 26/01/26: Bloom. – Day In The Sun ☀️

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new debut single “Day In The Sun” from Bloom.! 💥

the first offering from the Manchester indie-rock outfit, and they’ve got off to a strong start, having performed a bunch over the past few months including a headline show, and their single proving their talent 👊

the track sounds mega, with a strong mix of powerful and grounding rhythm, a luscious lead guitar tone and acoustic guitar working in tandem to create a full sonic sound – and leaving plenty of space for Jack’s vocal to take command and deliver his story in expert fashion, with no-nonsense, direct lyricism that paints a real picture of emotion. 🌙

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/2vVWlI7oVjY6DcTocZwam4 – we can’t wait to hear even more from these guys 🎧

all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 19/01/26: Lily Haylett – Secrets 🎶

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Secrets” from Lily Haylett! 🌙

the Manchester-based grunge-influenced songwriter released her debut single “Miss Safrano” last year, and has been performing across the North West a bunch throughout the remainder of 2025, and is back with a brand new single 🎶

this new single has a real echo of 90’s alternative to it, with a lofi-esque drumbeat backing the soft, delicate guitar progression, creating a luscious atmosphere for her vocal to soar above the instrumentation, conveying her story with effortless and powerful delivery; with a lovely chorus, raw and personal lyricism, it’s a real intimate track that sounds fantastic 🎵

you can find the track on all streaming plafroms including on Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/album/2jcXmndJa9tScWnOj9ZMgO – well worth checking out! 🎧

all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 12/01/26: Lex Christopher – Stomachaches 🎶

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Lex Christopher “Stomachaches“! 🌙

Lex has been on the scene for a good while now, having made a name for himself as a skilled writer, with a real quality for writing personal yet relatable lyrics, conveying stories through his songwriting expertly; and with luscious melodies and adept delivery vocally he’s able make a real connection with the listener 🎵

this new single “Stomachaches” follows his previous single in 2025, and it’s real proof of his lyrical abilities – it feels like a conversation, with effortless yet quality vocal delivery, lovely melodies within the hook and a real sense of down-to-earth writing. the track sounds dreamy with a gorgeous backdrop that really compliments his lyrics. 💫

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/0X1EbJl8GJKh5QBTZDam9n – well worth checking out 🎧

all of our features, reviews and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 05/01/25: Hospital Radio. – L.A. 👊

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “L.A.” from Hospital Radio.! 🎶

the Manchester-based midwest-emo outfit have been on the scene for a good while now, and they released their debut single earlier last year – a great first tune for them! 👊

this new single “L.A.” follows on from the success of their debut, and with signature melodic guitar riffs, powerful and driving rhythm, accompanied by expert lyricism and fierce vocal delivery, it’s a real banger – their use of dynamic within their music compliments the songwriting style superbly, giving a real sense of flow to the track. it’s a great listen and a must for any fans of alternative indie/emo 🌙

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full music video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrpC1DCIOz0 – make sure to check it out! 🎧

all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

The Wrap: November 2025 🌮

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we’ve got our next edition of The Wrap feature for you! 🤝

we’ve wrote up some reviews of some of our favourite releases of November, and it’s been yet another fantastic month of music on the scene – you can check out all of our reviews below ⬇️

Leeds based country-folk musician Robin Cooper has returned with his new single “Whiskey Into Wine“! we’ve covered his music a bunch in the past, and his lyrical capabilities seem effortless, his ability to convey a story through his songwriting is excellent and this track is real proof of that ability. chock-full of lovely melodies, there’s a luscious mix of instrumentation that really provide a great backdrop for the track. well worth a listen!

a familiar face for us, VALA have just released their new EP “Can I kiss you on the lips“! we love their laidback, indie-folk sound and this EP sounds even better than we imagined. with gorgeous vocal melodies, intimate yet dynamic feel to each of the tracks, and a great feel-good atmosphere to it, it’s a fantastic listen – you can tell that these guys had a blast making these tunes and it comes across in their tunes.

we’ve known Carl North for a good while now, having been on the Manchester scene a few years ago, and he’s back with a new single “Blame” – his vocal ability is on full display right from the get-go on this track, and his storytelling is second to none. the track’s got a gorgeous flow to it, a real americana/70’s rock sound to it, and it compliments his songwriting style superbly. another fantastic track under his belt!

another familiar face for us, Luna Marble have just put out their self-titled debut album “Luna Marble“! we’re huge fans of these guys, with music that’s sonically massive, with nasty guitar riffs throughout, powerful vocals and driving rhythm – you can really sense such a level of atmosphere within every single track. they’re able to create a fantastic groove within their music, and it’s a real testament to their musicianship and dedication to their craft. such a great listen!

Manchester-based songwriter Doad has just put out his third album “Songs From Stanley Road“! we love his folky rock sound, with such a character to his music, a real warmth within his songwriting that really invites the listener in, feeling almost like a conversation. this album is a brilliant listen, with expertly written tracks, with lovely instrumentation and production that really compliments his writing. well worth checking out!

we had Doghouse perform for us a few times this year, and we’re huge fans of his intimate and raw sound – he’s just put out his new single “Phantom Song & The Kid“! his ability to paint a picture with his lyrics is excellent, and these two songs are incredible. his fingerpicking sound entwined with his delicate, yet fierce lyrics really ensure you’re locked onto every word, and the production on these is fantastic – maintaining that personal connection but elevating the tracks in a quality yet intricate manner.

we’ve been huge fans of FEAR OF MARKO for a good while now, having covered a bunch of the previous singles, and he’s back with a brand new EP “Violent Delights“! it sounds incredible, with his signature heavy/electronic sound throughout, fierce and powerful vocal, and ability to really create a tune that’s not only lyrically adept, but catchy and unique – with incredible production throughout, the EP is a fantastic listen!

we had Lonely Mountain perform for us earlier this year, and we were blown away by their musical talent – and this new single “Whale Song” is a real indication of what they’ve got to offer! a gorgeous guitar riff forms the base of the track, and with soaring vocals, lovely instrumentation, there’s a fantastic atmosphere to the track, feeling super intimate yet also moves into a feel-good upbeat groove, a proper dynamic to the track. well worth checking out!

it’s been yet another fantastic month, with so many amazing songs coming out; plus, so many that we didn’t 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. 🍞