in case you missed it, our latest The Wrap feature for November 2024 was fantastic 
we had so many amazing tracks on it, including tunes from Getner Dreaming of Citra Dorothy Bird Ladybarn.mcr Toenails Remote Beth McKenzie and Valentyne – well worth checking out! 
you can find the feature in full over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/…/12/31/the-wrap-november-2024/ – check out all the reviews and let us know what you think! 
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Mesmerised” by Sandy Kilpatrick 🎶
the Scottish songwriter has had a prolific year, releasing two strong singles here and performing across various countries – and this new song sounds absolutely gorgeous! 🌙
the track opens up with a luscious droney atmosphere, painting a perfect backdrop for his vocal to take centre stage, and his husky yet soft voice ensures the listener is hanging onto every word. Kilpatrick’s lyrical capability is on full display here, truly weaving a tale with image-inducing wordcraft, down to earth and headstrong writing – and the vocal harmonies, the pianowork and acoustic guitar all working in unison to truly create something that’s a joy to listen to. 👊
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/2Bxw4qbzBrb1DcmbW8pOQ9 – well worth checking out! 💿
all of our features, reviews and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
we’ve just put all of the tracks from our The Wrap features of 2024 into one huge playlist
with so many incredible releases, we’ve covered so many fantastic tunes and they can all be listened to here!
you can find the playlist in full over on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qHZSGZyfjWanv66SICmU1 – check it out!
we’re back with our latest edition of our The Wrap feature, with reviews of some of our favourite releases from last month, November 2024! 🌮 there’s been yet another incredible month of music, with so many fantastic tunes being released, and we’ve covered just a few of them here! you can find all of our reviews below! ⬇️
Manchester punk powerhouse Getner returned with their latest single “Meadows of Adelaide“! Their third offering, this track has an unreal groove behind it, such ferocity and energy throughout – a true testament to their excellent live performances, proving them as ones to watch for next year. A must listen for any fans of alternative music!
Dreaming of Citra released their second single of 2024, “Bitter“! A real upbeat, feel-good summery anthem, chock-full of lovely guitar melodies, energetic rhythm and drive behind it, and gorgeous vocal tones that really set them as a lovely indie-pop outfit to keep an eye on next year!
Liverpool’s atmospheric folk songstress Dorothy Bird just put out her new single “Meteorites“! A gorgeous soundscape lacing the track throughout, giving plenty of space for her commanding yet delicate vocal to take centre stage, ensuring the attention of any listener – it’s such a well-crafted track with so much attention to detail.
we’re huge fans of Ladybarn, having had them perform for us a bunch now, and their live sets are truly mesmerising – this new EP “Intruder” perfectly encapsulates their live sound. with a gorgeous use of dynamic and contrast, ranging from delicate and intricate to driving, distorted and ferocious – a must see band here in Manchester.
a massive year for Toenails, having released a total of seven tracks – November’s single “Soothsayer” is a gorgeous track, with his lyrical capability on full display, his talent to be able to portray emotion effortlessly, tell a story with every word – the dynamic of the first verses, to the full band coming in towards the choruses, it’s a real testament to his songwriting ability.
we had Remote perform for us back in November, and we were blown away by their stage presence, expertly-constructed tracks, and this EP “I Need More Time” only proves their talent. their ability to create catchy, yet intricate and delicately woven tracks is second to none – they’ve found a gorgeous niche of indie/folk/pop and are excelling within it!
Manchester’s indie-pop songwriter Beth McKenzie has just put out her latest EP “Does This Make Me A Bitter Woman?” – right from the get-go, it sounds huge, with unapologetic, tongue-in-cheek, and imaginative lyricism, massive production on each of the tracks, catchy and upbeat melodies throughout; she’s able to effortlessly blend modernity with 2000’s britpop/indie anthem, and this EP is sure to set 2025 as an incredible year for her.
we’ve been massive fans of Valentyne for a good while now, having caught them live a bunch and covering their previous singles – this new track “Hate Me” is a perfect balance of their 90’s alternative and indie-pop influences, creating a modern and unique sound that really sets them apart; with an ability to write anthemic, yet intricate songs, and a real sense of something to say – it’s carved a unique identity for the band, and we can’t wait to hear even more!
it’s been yet another incredible month of music, with so many fantastic releases, and there’s a whole plethora of talent out there that we didn’t get to 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. 🍞
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from ARTEMIS, “Black and Blue“! ☀️
it’s his fifth offering, with a strong collection of tracks already under his belt, and we’ve covered his music a bunch in the past – a lovely range of introspective and intricate tracks 👊
this new single sounds lovely, it’s got a fantastic surf-rock edge to it, a lovely jazzy guitar melody painting a luscious backdrop to the track, gorgeous lead riffs in the foreground and giving plenty of room for his vocal to take command of the listener’s attention – it’s got a fantastic groove behind it with the bass and drums working overtime to really put this track as one that sticks in your head. 🤝
you can find it on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/0zDciOTYnB6okpHRv3wZX6 – well worth checking out 🌙
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
we’ve just compiled all of the tracks from our Just The Crust reviews into one big 2024 playlist 
there’s been so many, a brilliant range of music and it’s been a pleasure to write all these up – a fantastic indication of the talent in the local scene! a huge shout out to everyone who has sent us music for review
you can find the playlist in full on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RhkwOcSPsc8PXC0h4yMCx – give it a listen to find some amazing tunes!
a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who has supported us over the course of this year 
we’ve had an incredible 2024, with so many amazing gigs, so many fantastic releases out and providing a space for local talent to shine
we’ve got some huge plans for next year, but in the meantime enjoy the festive period + have a fantastic new year
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Anne-Marie Sanderson “Bright Air“! 🌙
we’ve covered her music in the past, her debut album “Old Light“, which came out in September, and it was a real joy to listen to – such well crafted tracks, lovely atmospheres throughout and an incredible debut 👊
this new single, which was released on the 15th of December, only continues with the trend of delicate, intricately woven songs – it’s a tale of ebb and flow, within the winter months; the piano pattern sets the scene for the track, and Anne-Marie’s vocal soars above, telling her tale in a descriptive and inviting fashion; there’s a real lovely natural flow throughout the tune that really sets it apart from the rest 🤝
you can find it on all streaming platforms, including on YouTube where you can watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K_AUEjitAc 🎶
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Creature” from Moss Valley 🤘
their second offering, we loved their previous debut “Beyond“, which was an explosive and fierce introduction to the band – and when we had them perform for us, we were astounded by their stage presence and musical prowess! a must-see band 💥
this new single continues with their grungey sounds of the debut, yet with a more fast-paced, punky atmosphere – a real powerful guitar line forming the foundation of the track, with massive rhythm from the bass and drums working in perfect unison to provide a driving groove to the tune, leaving plenty of space for lead singer Zara’s vocal to take charge 👊 and with expert lyricism, depicting the story of a being that attempts to go against the grain, told in a well-woven tale 🌙
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/22cnKmwF5A496WEEVP4qfG – well worth checking out ✨
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Marc Todd “Hey, What Do You Want To Say?” 👊
this is his eighth release, after a string of fantastic singles over 2024, and performing across the North West regularly, including shows at HMV Manchester and Liverpool, he’s making his mark on the North West scene 🎬
this new single sounds lovely, a real late 90’s indie feel to it, a proper Manchester element behind it yet feeling fresh and new – it’s got a proper singalong chorus that is sure to get any listener hooked. the track has a real groove behind it, with drums and bass providing a lovely foundation and setting for the acoustic guitar to provide the drive of the track, and plenty of space for Marc’s vocal to take charge above and command the listener’s attention! it’s well worth a listen 🎧
you can find the single on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/385UWXOWv0RY7aJDI2uF6k – give it a spin! 💿
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
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