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Just The Crust 25/09/23: Mad By Mourning – Creature of Habit 🤘

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Creature of Habit” from Plymouth-based gothic punks Mad By Mourning

following the release of their debut single “Veins” last year, they’ve returned with a stunning subsequent single, expanding on their gothic, industrial sound with a heavier, and punkier soundscape – with walls of distortion, a grungey and spooky atmosphere behind the track and a real attitude present throughout

there’s a proper groove behind the track, and an unparalleled energy carrying it along, with the rhythm working in tandem perfectly to carry the track whilst vocalist Alfie is in full command, leaving the listener hanging to his every word. with a gorgeous guitar solo and a constant and eerie power present throughout the entire track, it’s well worth a listen!

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and the full music video is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/13UFu2m_6Hc – check it out!

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

The Wrap: August 2023 ✨

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we’ve got our brand new edition of The Wrap for you all here – covering music from last month, in August 2023! there’s so many incredible tunes and you can find our reviews below! ⬇️

We’ve covered York-based Pennine Suite in the past and we’re huge fans of their dreamy, atmosphere sound – their new single “Make Up” only furthers upon their ambient tones! With a gorgeous backdrop behind them, the track sounds absolutely lovely, the vocal harmonies in the intro give a luscious sense of serenity – and set the stage for the main vocal so well, being accompanied by the infectious piano/synth melody in the back, and the dreamy guitar sounds that soar in and out of the track throughout. The chorus has a real energy behind it, creating a brilliant contrast and ensuring that this song is one that will be stuck in your head for days. Well worth checking out their full discography! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We had Sam Steele perform for us last month, and we were blown away by his infectious, upbeat pop style, yet keeping a real personal element with his intrepid and descriptive songwriting – and his first single “Thought Swimming” is a perfect example of that. The track is led by a lovely guitar melody, held together with a calm rhythm behind it, giving him space to sing and command the listener’s attention, highlighting his lyrical ability. It’s a real summery tune, upbeat and groovy – a fantastic debut single! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP)

Manchester-based Max Anglesea just released his new album “You’re Welcome“! Originally from Wales, he moved to Manchester, and over the past few years he’s been putting out a consistent stream of music, and this album is a culmination of his musical ability and prowess. His songwriting talent is on show throughout the entirety, his ability to create something that is personal and captures attention throughout is fantastic – the production on the album is top quality too, with every song maintaining a unique sound yet holding a continuity and balance between them, and a gorgeous use of dynamic throughout – plus, delving into so many different genres; it’s well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’re huge fans of Gen and the Degenerates, with an incredible run of releases behind them already, garnering attention nationally for their no-holds-barred, unapologetic attitude and expertly crafted music, and their new single “BIG HIT SINGLE” only accentuates this, sounding incredible! A proper tongue-in-cheek track, taking a stab at the viral and trending sensation, the shelf-lives of tracks and the commerciality of the modern music industry. It’s a testament to their ability to be able to write a track that sounds so quality, yet is about the ethic ambiguity of it all – fantastic to see. As always, we can’t wait to hear more from them! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

The third single from Poppy Holmes “Friend For Life” just came out and it sounds gorgeous! Following her previous releases, you can hear the progress and maturity of her sound so well in this track – opening with a gorgeous, soft soundscape around the song, delicately flowing throughout, until it reaches the chorus, a huge and eccentric show of her musical ability, sounding lovely and proving her songwriting talent with intricate and personal lyricism – conveying her tale of the balance between a friendship and a romance in a real expert fashion. The production and instrumentation behind the song only add to the tension and quality, fantastic stuff. Well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)

Sheffield’s own Harri Larkin just released the brand new single “Get The Girl Away” – and it’s an incredible follow-up to her previous singles! Opening up with a real funky guitar progression, there’s a real energy throughout the entire track, and the rhythm only brings this even further to the forefront of the track, holding a lovely groove throughout for Harri to sing over – and her lyrics are lush, flowing so well across the melody of the track and proving to be one to watch this year with tunes like this. A real feel good track, well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

South Manchester-based alternative rock outfit Grey Mare just released their debut single “Still Here Dreaming“! With post-punk, shoegaze vibes around the track it sounds lovely, there’s a real lush sonic soundscape surrounding the song and it’s a brilliant debut from the band. There’s a proper energy behind. the track, most prominently in the chorus, with a tight rhythm section gluing the track together, giving the main guitar riff so much space to glide and for the main vocal to sit on top of. The breakdown marks a real special point in the song, slowing down and opening up to make space and create tension, only for the final section to explode into ferocity – an incredible tune. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)

Manchester-based psych-rockers Valetta just dropped their new EP “God Lives Underground“! We were huge fans of their previous EP last year and this doesn’t disappoint – with a huge range of influences throughout, each song takes on a wide journey of genres, incorporating so much into each section, from indie-rock to grunge to more psychedelic and electronic elements! They’ve done so well to create a proper unique sound to definite themselves as a band, and it’s brilliant to see. Not only this, but the production is on point for each track, every part in its rightful place to perfectly compliment one another – it’s a joy to listen to. Well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

another incredible month of music, with so many fantastic releases, and this is just a taste of what’s been out – there’s a whole plethora of talent! 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. 🍞

Just The Crust 18/09/23: Sweet Beast – The Others 🤘

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Sheffield-based Sweet Beast “The Others“!

this is their second single, they’ve been performing across the North at gigs and festivals in preparation for the release of their debut EP later this year – they’ve been smashing it

the track sounds luscious, opening up with a dreamy guitar melody line, energetic rhythm and a real groove holding it all together, giving plenty of room for the vocals to flow over. as it progresses to the chorus, it builds almost effortlessly to a massive sound – expanding so well and grabbing the attention of any listener. with a proper singalong chorus, a gorgeous guitar solo and a quality energy behind the track, we can’t wait to hear the full EP!

you can find the track on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lbSQyzEwYXBAcdXpjWphc – it’s well worth checking out, alongside their debut single!

find all of our features, reviews and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk

Just The Crust 11/09/23: Superfriends – Superfriends Are Online! 🤘

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new EP from Superfriends “Superfriends Are Online!”

we reviewed their single “Blimpy Boy” last year and we’ve been looking forward to more music from them for a while, they dropped their single “Imposter Syndrome” last month in the run up to this EP and it sounds mega!

mixing diy punk and indie-folk vibes, their energetic and infectious tracks are lovely, upbeat and driving throughout their duration. you can find honest and raw, personal lyricism in each song, and gorgeous guitar riffs and synth melodies ensure that their songs are memorable and get stuck in your head. you can hear the chemistry of the band throughout, working perfectly in tandem to create a real unique sound – a brilliant listen and well worth checking out!

you can find the EP in it’s entirety on all streaming platforms, or purchase it on Bandcamp at https://superfriendstheband.bandcamp.com/album/superfriends-are-online to support them directly! brilliant stuff.

you can find all of our features, reviews and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk

Just The Crust 04/09/23: PHIA SKY – supermoon 💫

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from PHIA SKY “supermoon“!

after a string of incredible releases throughout the past few years, and work in bands and acts across Manchester, PHIA SKY has returned with her first release since 2021 – and it sounds as good as ever, an incredible return for the electro-pop songwriter.

with an incredible creative electronic atmosphere surrounding the track, and a beautiful use of dynamic to really make the song pop, this one’s definitely one to check out. the use of contrasting synthesisers and sounds blend so well with one another, creating an eerie yet awe-inspiring backdrop for PHIA’s vocals to soar over, and really highlights her unique and intricate songwriting. the gorgeous soundscape of the track is present throughout, albeit in differing forms, yet maintaining a lovely sense of continuity throughout and ensuring that PHIA is one to watch here in the North West.

you can find the track in full over on all streaming platforms, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1uJ1OrPB052VTMHWzekmBU – give a spin and get immersed in a world of electropop goodness.

find all of our features, reviews and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk

Just The Crust 28/08/23: Scatterchild – Run Too Far 🤘

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Our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new single from Scatterchild “Run Too Far“!

We’ve been big fans of Scatterchild’s music since discovering him during the pandemic, with his intricately crafted tracks with such attention to detail – his headline for us at Cultplex earlier this month was phenomenal, a real indication of his talent.

After the release of his EP in November last year we’ve been waiting for new music from him and this doesn’t disappoint – setting the mood right from the get-go with a luscious guitar pattern, driving rhythm and a carefully-constructed soundscape behind him, his vocal is given plenty of room to shine through. His songwriting ability is on full display here, being able to convey such emotion through his lyrics, and being able to write a catchy hook without detracting from the purpose of the song, fantastic stuff. We’re always in awe of his intimate and raw lyrical talent

You can find the track on all streaming platforms, and the music video comes out on the 31st August at https://youtu.be/0KXssBDxeKY it looks incredible from what we’ve seen already!

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

ICYMI, our latest edition of The Wrap was boss ✨

23rd Aug 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The WrapLeave a Comment

in case you missed it, our latest edition of The Wrap for July was sensational with some incredible releases from across the North!

with brand new music from the amazing talents of Alan Caruso Tay Temple Not Ned Michael Dollan Music Dorothy Ella Jimmy Page XI Daisy Harris and Shadows Of A Silhouette! it’s a proper indication of the talent on the underground scene, well worth checking out

you can check it out on our website over at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2023/08/17/the-wrap-july-2023/ – let us know what you think!

The Wrap: July 2023 ✨

Just The Crust 21/08/23: Diago – You 🎶

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Our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Diago, “You“! 🙌

The second single from the North Eastern four-piece, they’ve been making their mark on the Northern scene ever since the release of their debut single “Wild” earlier this year, performing gigs and getting radio plays which is class to see! 👏

This new single “You” expands on their classic indie sound that they brought on their first release, with more dream-pop elements with the tones of the guitar and the laid-back feel of the track. The main vocal feels inviting, taking the listener into the song and allowing them to connect to the lyricism – plus, with an upbeat and singalong hook in the chorus, they’ve shown they can write a proper banger. ⚡ The atmosphere of the song throughout is lovely, really maintaining the feel all the way through the song with gorgeous production and vocal melodies lacing the track, and as it breaks down into the heavier section there’s a real energy behind it all! Fantastic stuff. 😊

You can find the track on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1SYhjAQTQSXbdX7ozdGblH – well worth checking out!

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

The Wrap: July 2023 ✨

17th Aug 202317th Aug 2023artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

here’s the brand new edition of The Wrap, for July 2023! there’s been so many incredible releases over the course of the last month, and here’s just a few of them that we’ve written up some reviews for – check them out below! ⬇️

We first heard of Alan Caruso with the release of his first few singles last year, and his lo-fi americana folk sound really sets him apart from the rest. He’s just released a brand new set of tracks, “Songs Are Spells” – these really encapsulate his tone, with some lovely tracks set to a moody backlight, with deadpan vocal deliverance, intricate lyricism and gorgeous guitar melodies lacing the tracks. The opening track is mellow, moody yet the second song “Not Innocent” is set to a driving rhythm, reminiscent of Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile. These songs are expertly put together, and well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’ve covered Tay Temple a whole bunch in the past, and she’s a great friend of the label, having played a plethora of gigs for us, and she’s returned with the next single “Sunglasses” from her upcoming EP! Opening the track with a grungey guitar pattern, feeling like 90’s riot grrrl scuzz, it’s a call to arms for anyone victimised by unwanted attention. With direct and pointed lyricism, she’s not pulling any punches on this one. The chorus makes way for her to become central stage, “Cause I see it all the time, things get dropped and pushed aside” – only to explode into a huge wall of sound, showing a grungier and heavier tone to her previous releases. The video is gorgeous as well, adding another layer to the impact of the song – well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

Greater-Manchester alternative rock band Not Ned have just returned with a brand new EP “Not Gonna Sleep Tonight“! With huge guitar riffs throughout, driving rhythm and singalong choruses, they’ve expanded out on their original sound that we’ve come to see with their previous tunes. The opening track is an anthemic singalong, yet “Come Talk To Me” feels more 2000’s punk, showing their versatility in genre, an upbeat track with tongue-in-cheek lyricism throughout. With plenty of guitar solos throughout, driving basslines and huge drums, it’s well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

Hebden Bridge-based songwriter michael dollan just released his album “our own unique patch of sky” – a gorgeously crafted album laced with almost psychedelic-rock elements, weaving soundscapes around his songwriting and lyricism. Throughout the album, you can see the intricacy of his lyrics, touching on a range of topics and inspirations, from political events to his local environment, personal life and even more. The soundscapes of the album are placed so carefully, utilising the space incredibly to create a proper atmosphere that is unique to each track. It’s well worth checking out, a fantastic album! (APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

Dorothy Ella just dropped her new single “All You Say Is No“! After a string of quality releases over the past year or two, she’s been going from strength to strength – and this new track sounds fantastic! It’s a real upbeat, feel-good track, with elements of funk and all over it, and chock-full of luscious vocal harmonies and Dorothy’s vocal leads these perfectly. The song has a gorgeous sense of rhythm to it, holding a real groove throughout, and the instrumentation works in perfect unison to keep the vibe of the song flowing! We can’t wait to hear more, what a tune! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

Another of our favourites here on the Manchester music scene, Jimmy Page XI returns with his new song “Cataclysmic“! He’s been smashing it this year, with a bunch of great releases and really establishing himself as on to watch on the Manchester circuit – even since this release, he’s put out a live album as well! Opening up the track with a driving bassline, it sets up the feel of the song right from the get-go – it takes a slightly more heavier tone than his previous tracks, but still maintains his pop-stylings we’ve come to be familiar with; his lyricism is on point here, with a proper singalong chorus, and the production on the tracks is lovely, a great blend of instrumentation that only compliments the tune superbly. Well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

We’ve been fans of Daisy Harris for a good while now, with her grungey, indie stylings creating a lovely backdrop for her delicate songwriting style – and this new tune “Backwoods” only exemplifies that! With a loose, droney guitar pattern forming the basis of the track, backed with a calm and relaxed drumbeat behind it, and echoey and spacey guitar riffs throughout the atmosphere, it gives Daisy a gorgeous space to deliver her lyrics over. Her lyricism here is almost deadpan, reminiscent of Courtney Barnett, 90’s alternative, and direct – it’s proper descriptive, intricate, and you can really see the feeling poured into the track. We’re huge fans of the ambience and spooky soundscape in the behind of the track, creating a real atmosphere to it! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)

We’ve covered Shadows of a Silhouette a bunch in the past, they’ve played gigs for us and we’re stoked to hear their brand new single “Kickstart a Revolution“! They’ve just come back from playing the main stage at Y Not Festival, and with tracks like these you can really hear why. Gorgeous guitar tones are strewn around this track, with a luscious lead guitar melody that compliments the vocal harmony so well, and sets a lovely space for Nathan’s vocal to shine through. He controls the track expertly, almost having a conversation with the listener, a sure sign of a great songwriter. It’s a much more personal track from any of the previous ones, but still shows off their class and talent – well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)

it’s been another mega month of new music, with so many incredible releases, plenty to check out – here’s just a little taster of it all! a huge thanks to everyone for reading, and we hope you found something you loved! 🙌

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 14/08/23: Project Nevada – WANT ME TO BE 🤘

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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Project Nevada “WANT ME TO BE” out this Thursday 17th August! 🙌

with an incredible run of tracks behind them, they’ve been tearing it up over in Merseyside, performing across the region and wowing audiences with their energetic live sets and upbeat tunes. 🍕

this new tune only continues with their energetic, synth-pop vibes, right from the get-go you can hear the infectious melodies, with a gorgeous synth lead directing the track, and a huge rhythm behind it, the bass, guitar and drums in perfect sync to create a real groove behind the track. this all gives the lead vocalist Tom so much space to excel, and for his powerful vocals to command the track – the chorus is a proper singalong too, we can only imagine this would be mega live! 🤘

the track drops this coming Thursday, and you can pre-save it over at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/projectnevada/want-me-to-be – and you can find all their previous tracks on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/01PibJ1zznuWzLXQsWQ9rb – well worth checking out! we can’t wait to hear more from these guys!

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