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Just The Crust 30/09/24: The Dead King Company – Monarchy 🤘

30th Sep 202430th Sep 2024artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from The Dead King Company “Monarchy“!

he’s made an incredible impression over the past year or so, having taken the Liverpool scene by storm with his passionate and raw sounds – when he performed for us in May we were blown away by his talent!

this new album sounds sensational, with a mixture of various genres ranging from blues, to folk, to indie rock – culminating in a sound that’s truly his own; with lovely grooves throughout the full tracklist, his lyricism ensuring that you hang onto every word, and luscious production that really brings the songs to life. it’s an incredible listen, and well worth checking out!

you can find the album in full on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/19KeNOrjz8MNWwTRf8ayNT… – give it a listen!

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

The Wrap: August 2024 ✨

27th Sep 202427th Sep 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

we’re back with our newest edition of our The Wrap feature, with reviews of some of our favourite releases from last month of August 2024 🌮 it’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! ⬇️

Salford indie-rock outfit Daisychain have just dropped their latest single “222“! We were massive fans of their debut tune earlier in the year, and this is a fantastic new release from them – the track has a luscious groove behind it, with the drums and bass providing a fantastic rhythm, and the loose guitar melodies give ample space for the conversationalist vocal to really take command of the track – it’s a real lyrically adept track, purveying expert songwriting and putting across honest and raw feelings in a way that’s super enjoyable to listen to. well worth checking out!

we’ve been big fans of Sip Of Milk for a good while now, having had them perform for us a bunch and loving their tunes – this new single “Goodbye, Life of Riley” sounds fantastic! it’s a gorgeous indication of their ability to write a catchy, intricate tune – and the tune sounds superb with a real groove behind it, lovely lead guitar riffs lacing the track and descriptive, image-inducing lyricism – another incredible track from them. we can’t wait to hear more!

we’re massive fans of Alwyn Jones, having had him perform a bunch for us, his debut single was sensational too – this new single “Adjacent” only proves even further his talent. there’s a lovely 2000’s indie rock element behind this track, mixed with intimate singer-songwriter stylings, really combining this to create something that is a perfect soundscape to Alwyn’s expert songwriting ability, being able to convey so much with so little, being able to utilise diction and cadence superbly – an incredible tune!

we’ve known Emily Mercer for such a long time now, having been a familiar face on the Manchester scene for a good few years, and she’s just released her new single “The Record“! with her unique and gorgeous vocal coming right in from the get-go, and her wonderful and delicate pianowork accompanying, it’s a lovely and intimate track, that flows so well throughout, like a breeze on a summer’s day. there’s so many beautiful aspects within this track, percussion, accompanying instruments, that all come together so perfectly to create something so lovely to listen to.

another familiar face for us, Georgia Johnson has just released her debut EP “Bearhug“! we had her perform for us the day before this dropped, and we were treated to some lovely renditions of the tracks – every time she performs we’re in awe at her ability to encapsulate a crowd’s attention and her songwriting ability. it’s on full display here, with so many emotionally raw lyrics, and every lyric has a story, a purpose – the production behind the songs is perfect, giving such a lovely flow and dynamic to the songs, balancing so well to the feel of the track, really complimenting her songwriting ability and ensuring that you’re hanging onto every word of the stories that Georgia tells.

Manchester-based singer-songwriter George Gibson has just released “The Loop” – his second single! it sounds lovely, it’s a catchy, upbeat and positive track, with intricate and raw lyricism – the guitarwork sounds absolutely fantastic, giving the track such life, and it’s a perfect balance to George’s vocal abilities, really bringing out the best in the track – and the drums and production only accentuate the quality of it! well worth checking out!

Betty Kendrick just released her newest single “All These Parties Are Lifeless“, taken from her brand new EP – it’s an incredible track, laden with gorgeous vocal melodies, delicate and intricate instrumentation, and giving her main vocal so much space to tell her tale, so much raw passion put into her lyricism, with a fierce desire to portray the stories that she sings. the balance of the vocals to the harmonies only grows more powerful throughout, a wall of sound that is full of emotion – what a song!

we were blown away by the first release by Sad Sells that came out last year, and their new single “Words and Lies” is an incredible follow up! it opens up so well, with a lovely balance between the guitar and vocal, the latter of which takes direct command with immediate impact, drawing the listener in to hang on every word. as the band comes in, the groove of the track feels so easy, proving the chemistry of the band – the bass and drums are locked in, the backing vocals providing a luscious balance to the main vocal – it’s an incredible listen and well-worth it to any fan of good music!

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. 🍞

Just The Crust 23/09/24: Moss Valley – Beyond 🌙

23rd Sep 2024artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new debut single “Beyond” from Manchester grunge outfit Moss Valley 👊

we had them perform for us back in June and we were blown away by their set, so many fantastic tunes, such a great feel to their music and lovely chemistry between the members 🎶

this new single is an amazing debut offering from them, an explosive track right from the get-go, with a lovely grungey atmosphere present – so many different influences present and interacting in a real unique fashion. it drops away for the verse, a gorgeous space opening up for lead singer Zara’s vocal to soar over the backdrop, with introspective and intricate lyricism within each line. it’s a fantastic listen, and the dynamic throughout the track is second to none; the walls of sound and groove really ensuring that the track is worth putting on repeat. 🤘

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/53oSYNpqBUzXO2CgVL3pKs?si=u8ZEX_O5QZyMm52CZY7IvA – give it a listen, we can’t wait to hear more from them! 💿

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

Just The Crust 16/09/24: Pomona – Great Imitator 👊

16th Sep 202416th Sep 2024artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Great Imitator” from Manchester’s post-punk bandits Pomona! 💥

their second offering, after the release of their debut single earlier this year, they’ve taken the Manchester scene by storm, having just performed a headline set at YES Basement last week and really making their mark on the city ⛱️

this new tune sounds fantastic, with so many different influences and elements present, ranging from grungy nastiness, punky guitar riffs and melody lines, indie-rock anthemic singalong lyricism – it’s one to definitely check out! it’s a proper hard-hitting, feel good, powerful tune that proves their passion and talent for creating something that truly means something. ☀️

you can find the single on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oGerin2FZJ5IaTD54qId2 – well worth a listen! 🎧

all of our features, reviews, and more are available over on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 09/09/24: Anne-Marie Sanderson – Old Light ✨

9th Sep 2024artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new album from Anne-Marie Sanderson “Old Light”

over the past few years, she’s been performing across the North, at venues ranging from up in Cumbria to down in Sheffield, and this is her first full length release in six years – an album created with inspiration from genres such as folk, pop and jazz

the album is a collection of 10 tracks, all with gentle and intricate composition, smooth vocal melodies and heartfelt lyricism – a delicately put-together album that has the markings of excellence present throughout the entire listen. the flow of the tracklist is superb, it’s a calming listen that ebbs and flows so well from song to song, and it maintains an overall sense of serenity and grace with every line

you can find the album on all streaming platforms, and you can purchase it on Bandcamp at https://annemariesanderson.bandcamp.com/album/old-light – 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 02/09/24: Emma Taylor & The Wall Flowers – Forget Me 🌸

2nd Sep 2024artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Emma Taylor and the Wall Flowers “Forget Me“! ☀️

we loved the previous two singles, such a delicate and intricate feel to them, with a real sense of authenticity and staying true to the feel of the songs – after making their mark on the Manchester scene over the past year or so, they’re back with a brand new track! ✨

this new tune “Forget Me” takes on a newer, more full band sound compared to the previous songs – and we love it! the band work in perfect unison to compliment Emma’s ethereal vocals, and delicate songwriting style; really proving the musicianship between each member and really elevating this song to a higher level. full of vocal harmonies, intricate melodies and instrumentation, it’s a lovely balance between alternative rock, folk and pop – a must-listen for any fan of good music! ☀️

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PHARimUCMnP2gExbWUVan – well worth checking out! 🌜

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

All of our features! 🤝

29th Aug 2024artist, bread, just the crust, knead to know, local loaf, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap, videoLeave a Comment

just a lil reminder you can find all of our features over on our website! ranging from weekly reviews, roundups of our favourite releases, playlists and interviews – there’s a whole load of new music to find! 🙌

you can find it all at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞

Just The Crust 26/08/24: Sister Sister – I Was Waiting Such A Long Time 🕰️

26th Aug 202426th Aug 2024artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Sister Sister “I Was Waiting Such A Long Time“! 🤝

after a bunch of incredible releases over the past few years, and having had performed across the North West a bunch they’ve just released their latest single, a lovely dreamy and atmospheric tune 🎶

this is their first release in two years, following their second album – it’s opens up with a luscious guitar line, laden over a relaxed and mellow foundation of rhythm – and the vocal comes in so smoothly, complimented so well by the instrumentation, and given so much space to flow through each line 🌙 the track builds so well, a lovely soundscape throughout and there’s so many dreamy atmospheric elements that come together to create something truly wonderful – a fantastic listen, expertly put together! 👊

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aY8x9bf0Ji7mnGUq4V9ha – well worth checking out! 😊

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

ICYMI, our latest edition of The Wrap 🌮

21st Aug 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

in case you missed it, our latest The Wrap feature covering some of our favourite releases of July was incredible

we covered a load of amazing tunes on it, including music from Jack Weston Woioi Fever Dreams The Sewer Cats Black Brunswicker Hannah Robinson Alor and Sugarstone

it’s well worth checking out – you can find the reviews in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2024/08/16/the-wrap-july-2024/

The Wrap: July 2024 ✨

Just The Crust 19/08/24: Sixth Day – Down and Out 👊

19th Aug 202419th Aug 2024artist, bread, just the crust, local scene, new music, review, videoLeave a Comment

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Sixth Day “Down and Out“! 💥

after two fantastic singles last year, and having played a bunch of sold-out shows across the North West, they’ve been making their mark as ones to watch on the scene – this new single is true evidence of their talent and potential. 👊

it’s opens with a raucous guitar line, that is only emboldened by Alex’s powerful vocal commanding the listener’s attention – followed by a driving rhythm that gives the track a real ferocious energy. the chorus is explosive, opening up the feel of the tune superbly, a real singalong tune, reminiscent of 2000’s alternative, yet executed in a unique manner! it’s a proper banger, well worth a listen! 🎧

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ea0rJJJlaTTjJjyhjUwkb – well worth a listen to all their tunes! 🤝

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