in case you missed it, our The Wrap feature for May just gone by was spectacular 
covering some incredible releases from Craig Lee and the Humblebees Strawberrylemonade Katie O’Malley Jimmy Page XI Vespertines Shadows Of A Silhouette Tay Temple and ByWednesday – it’s well worth checking out, so many amazing tunes out last month! 
you can find the feature in full over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2023/06/14/the-wrap-may-2023/ – have a gander and let us know what you think! 
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the new EP “I Love The Sound” from Manchester-based indie-pop outfit VALA
we’ve covered VALA a bunch in the past, and we love their dreamy, lofi-inspired indie tunes – their latest single back in December 2022 “Don’t Think Twice (It’s Not Alright)” was lovely! 
they’ve returned with a full length release here, and it only proves their quality with an array of lovely tunes in addition to their previous singles, showing off their talent and ability to write luscious soundscapes, with careful and personal lyricism, whilst still maintaining the energy of the indie genre. 
these new tunes are laden with gorgeous synths and bring a more psychedelic element to their music, quality stuff!
you can find their new EP in full on streaming sites, or you can find the full video for the new tune “It’s Magic” over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VDtj7IKRPx0 – well worth checking out! 
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there’s another feature inbound for us here, with our The Wrap feature for May 2023! ☀️ there’s been so many incredible releases out this past month, we’ve covered just a few of what have come out here – check out all the reviews below! ⬇️
Craig Lee and the Humblebees have returned with a brand new single “This Isn’t Paradise“! Maintaining his original 60’s rock and roll sound, there’s a lot more indie rock in this track – but his catchy singalong hooks are still in abundance here. A real summery anthem, this song sounds fantastic, his vocals shine through here and the rhythm of the track makes it feel super groovy. The vocal harmonies post-chorus are lovely, really tying the track together and the little break in the bridge gives the song a real breath of fresh air! It’s well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We had Strawberry Lemonade perform for us back last year and they smashed it, amazing stuff, and they’re back with their new tune “You Told Me“! It kicks off in style with a huge guitar riff and a real power behind it – in the verse, the track falls away to give space for Cal’s vocal to take centre-stage. The chorus is full of passion and rage, and you can really tell that there’s so much emotion poured into this track. We can imagine this one will go off live, with so much energy behind it – fantastic stuff! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)
We’re huge fans of Katie O’Malley and have covered her music so much in the past, so we’re super hyped for this new single “Come On Home“! It takes a much more relaxed approach than her previous singles, but the magic is still there. It’s a real delicate track, the country aspects give so much to it and it sounds incredible. Katie’s vocal sounds fantastic on this, a much more softer side of her singing and songwriting, which we love to see – it’s unreal that she’s able to be so versatile with it all. Yet another fantastic song under her belt, well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
Jimmy Page has been making waves over the last year, we’ve had him perform a bunch for us and his progress has been incredible, plus such a lovely bloke. This new single “PAINT (I’m Through)” really shows off his songwriting ability, how he’s able to portray a story through his lyrics, a real catchy singalong tune as well! The groove of the track is splendid, the rhythm of the bass and drums working in tandem with the main guitar – plus the bridge goes hard, going all in to fall into a little bass solo, fantastic stuff! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We caught Vespertines performing last year, and they blew us away with their energy and powerful set – they’ve just released their brand new EP “The Pretty Ones“! Chock-full of bangers, it shows off how they’ve really got a unique style and have harnessed their sound to get it to where they want to be. The groove of the bass and the drums throughout really create a gorgeous backdrop for the guitars to float over, and so much space for the main vocal to command. With gorgeous guitar riffs throughout, lyricism that is carefully crafted and a real chemistry between the band, it’s well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)
We had Shadows of a Silhouette perform for us last year and they were absolutely sensational, their stage presence was unreal, the way they could keep a crowd in the palm of their hands, and their on-stage chemistry between the band was fantastic to see. This new single “The Best of Me” only proves their talent even more, their songwriting ability, the ability to create a personal, intimate song that has so much style behind it and tells their story, it’s brilliant stuff. The flow of this song is superb, utilising dynamics so well throughout, it’s a beautiful track and well worth checking out. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
One of our favourites Tay Temple returned with her brand new single “Ain’t Me” early last month! Opening up the track with a gorgeous, grungey atmosphere from the guitar tone, drum pattern, and bassline flowing behind Tay – her vocal commands the space flawlessly to pour her feelings out onto the track. As it transitions into the chorus, the intensity of the track increases massively, perfectly matching the lyricism – an outburst of rage and pure passion, you can feel the outpour of emotion in this song. The lead guitar licks from Jordi beautifully complement Tay’s vocal melody, and the bridge is a massive one, building and building so much into the gorgeous final chorus. It’s a lovely indication of the talent that Tay and her band have! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / BANDCAMP / YOUTUBE)
We’ve had ByWednesday perform for us a bunch this year, and they kicked off May with the release of their brand new EP “Thursday“! We’ve been fans of a lot of these songs for a good while now, having heard them live and as singles and the full EP sounds fantastic! Laced with gorgeous guitar tones throughout, a lovely groove behind each and every track, and Conor’s lyrical ability in tow – it’s a fantastic first full release from these guys. They’ve been able to capture the feeling of their live performances exquisitely but enhancing it with that production shine, it’s well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
it’s been another fantastic month of music here, it’s always so incredible to see a stream of continuous quality music coming out on the North West scene, and a big shout to everyone who has checked this out! ☀️ 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 Faint line “Red Tide“! 
the Yorkshire-based duo have been making their mark on the national scene with a flurry of singles over the past year, and they’ve had significant radio play and racked up thousands of plays already, showing that they’re truly ones to watch on the alt-pop scene.
this new single “Red Tide” shows off their musical prowess superbly, with a driving bassline setting the scene for the track, with a gorgeous groove, soft and delicate piano chords over the top and a slick guitar melody that really decorate the soundscape beautifully. Lia’s vocal soars expertly over the track, sounding gorgeous and with a really intricate approach to songwriting, it’s definitely a track to spin on a summer’s day like today! 
it’s available to listen to on all the streaming sites, or you can find the full video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shiwvWajIrQ – well worth a watch!
find all of our features, reviews and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust feature is the brand new debut single from UGLY CLUB “KILL ME”
bursting onto the scene with this explosive debut, they’ve already set their sights high with an excellent and energetic release – well received by fans across the UK already!
with a gorgeous guitar riff leading the track, it echoes genres of metal and hardrock, yet maintains a soft and delicate element throughout the verses – Imo’s diverse and dynamic vocal ability really shining here to create a real sense of balance in the track. the chorus is a ferocious singalong hook, full of fight and power – a real anthem for those who have been made to feel small.
the track is super well balanced, holding the dynamic of the song and showing off the chemistry of the band incredibly. the breakdown after the singalong is a gorgeous break and contrast to the previous section, and it opens up to a massive wall of sound that is sure to get anyone going.
you can find the track on all streaming sites now, or you can find the full music video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvSbUDdcabs – it’s well worth a watch! incredible stuff, we can’t wait to hear more from these guys
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our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from JACK HYPHEN “Flee“!
after making a name for himself across the North West for the past few years, putting out a strong repertoire of music and performing across the city, he’s returned with his first release of 2023!
this tune sounds lovely from the get-go, with a luscious guitar melody commanding the track, and complimenting his vocal ability throughout – his lyrics being raw and honest, it’s really lovely to listen to. as the track builds, it gains a lovely intensity, and the guitar solo post-chorus is gorgeous! this tune is a fantastic indication of Jack’s talent and definitely not one to miss out on.
you can find the single on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PhIhy7qymyD1DZyTDaUUq – give it a listen and add it to your playlists!
find all of our reviews, features, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
in case you missed it, our The Wrap feature for last month was real lovely
featuring music from the amazing talents of Last Of The Wonder Kids Flechettes Blue Orchid Reaction Sara Rae Music Tallulah Guard Luc Garrett Strange Dream and The Amber List – it’s well worth having a gander to see all these amazing releases lately up North 
you can find it over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2023/05/17/the-wrap-april-2023/ – let us know what you think!
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Flashback Club “Strangers“!
incorporating a nostalgic 80’s feel to their sound, they blend indie inspiration expertly with synth-pop, creating a gorgeous atmosphere to their music – and with relatable and descriptive lyricism, it’s sure to get you grooving on these summer nights! a gorgeous hook really makes this track shine, a real singalong anthem with some beautiful instrumentation throughout, it’s a fantastic tune and well worth a listen. 
you can find it over on all streaming sites, including Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/66rO2ZyK4yAG6kqcGZa9WO – give it a listen and add it to your feel-good playlists 
find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
we’ve got our brand new The Wrap feature for April 2023 for you all! ☀️ it’s been yet another incredible month of releases and we’ve covered just a fraction of what’s come out – check out all the reviews below! ⬇️
Grimsby’s Last Of The Wonder Kids have returned with their third single “Running With Scissors“, and it sounds fantastic! Energetic throughout, giving us vibes of 2000’s indie rock but adding a lovely touch of scuzzy punk to make a gorgeous tune. With a real powerful melody, in-your-face vocals and a proper attitude behind it, it’s a brilliant tune and is sure to put them on any ones-to-watch list. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)
Wigan’s indie rockers Flechettes have just put out their latest single “We Shall Find Out“! There’s a proper drive to this track, we can hear a lot of grungey and alternative rock influence in the back of it but it really stays true to that familiar Northern indie sound – a massive rhythm section helping the track flow gives so much space for the lovely guitar riffs that are present throughout, and the ferocity of the main vocal makes this a proper banger from these guys. Check it out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We’ve covered Blue Orchid Reaction‘s music a bunch in the past and they’ve come back with a brand new single “Atmosphere“! It’s taken a slightly more relaxed approach compared to their previous releases, but it still sounds lovely – it’s got a lot of 90’s alternative and indie in there, yet with a lot of energy in the choruses to keep the track grooving along. We can hear a lot of The Jesus and The Mary Chain in this, or bands such as The Verve – it’s a lovely tune and we can’t wait to hear any more tunes they’ve got coming up! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE / BANDCAMP)
The debut single from Sara Rae “October” is a wonderful introduction to her music! It’s a gorgeous song, really well put together, we can hear a lot of folkier influences in it yet there’s elements of more mid-west emo with the guitar melody, a beautiful picking pattern that really balances and compliments her vocal – her lyricism is raw and honest, you can really feel the feeling and passion put into the song. The production is spot on – every instrument is perfectly placed within the track, it’s an incredible debut release. (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC)
A familiar face on the Manchester scene, Tallulah Guard has just put out their brand new single “Burn“! We’re huge fans of Tallulah’s music and this sounds incredible. We can hear a lot of 90’s alternative rock in it, with a lovely element of tension from the power chords and restrained drumwork, whilst Tallulah’s vocal soars effortlessly over the track, relaying their lyrics superbly and painting the picture of the song with a real eloquence. The build of the track in the second chorus is gorgeous and it going to a really stripped back feeling straight after is a beautiful contrast. It’s well worth a listen! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We covered Luc Garrett‘s collaboration with Katie Elizaa back in February, and he’s just returned with his solo debut single “On My Mind“! It’s a beautiful track, it opens up with a gorgeous soundscape, with his wonderful vocal sounding amazing over the top, with his raw and personal lyricism shining through. The instrumentation gels together so well to create a lovely backdrop for him, and the use of vocal harmonies is perfectly placed to compliment his main vocal – plus, the piano solo is a real lovely touch to show off his ability! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
Manchester psych-rock outfit Strange Dream have just put out their second single “Miss Annie“! Giving us a real reminiscence of the early 90’s and late 80’s, this track sounds gorgeous – the guitar tones are superb, it creates a lovely sonic atmosphere, and the vocal glides over the top of it all so well, it’s a great track and really shows off the band’s ability. The dreamy elements of the track are perfect for a sunny day – well worth putting on during this warmer weather! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
We’ve had The Amber List perform for us before, and they’ve come back with a harder, more rock and roll sound in the form of their new single “Red Lines & Promises“! With a real energy behind the track, they’ve got a lovely tune under their belts here – we’re huge fans of their new sound. The lyricism throughout is fantastic, it’s a real depiction of their Northern roots – something we can relate to very well. Well worth checking out! (SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / YOUTUBE)
another fantastic month of music for us here, it’s incredible to see a stream of continuous incredible music coming out – big shout 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. 🍞
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from the amazing Bonfire Tide “Every Terrible Thing“!
they’ve been making waves this year, having just performed at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton last weekend, releasing their first single of 2023 “The Old Boys” and they’ve got a gig on this coming Friday supporting the amazing James Holt at Sacred Trinity Church!
this new single sounds incredible, opening up with a gorgeous tapestry of sound that we’ve come to expect with their music – David’s main vocal sounds absolutely gorgeous over the track, his ability to control the softer aspects and then belt it out when necessary marks him as an exceptional vocalist. the soundscape behind him through the instrumentation is incredible, you can really hear the craft and effort put in by the band to really create something special.
this is one of our favourite ones by them yet, and we can’t wait to hear more – you can find the music video in full over on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jy4DB7mm5cE or it’s on all the streaming platforms to listen! well worth checking out
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