just a lil reminder that you can find all of our features over on our website, including our weekly Monday Just The Crust reviews, our monthly The Wrap feature and our weekly Local Loaf playlist! 🤝
check them out over at www.breadrecords.co.uk/features 🍞
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the explosive new single “P.O.S” from Tay Temple! 💥
we’ve known Tay for a good long time now, and we’re always blown away by her music and her drive – she’s got so many bangers under her belt and this is yet another incredible track. there’s a headline show on the 12th of September which we can’t wait for – tickets at https://www.fatsoma.com/e/p2g8wbed/vortex-presents-tay-temple 👊
this single “P.O.S” sounds incredible, her in-your-face, no-nonsense attitude is present throughout the tune, and right from the get-go, Tay’s vocal immediately grips the listener’s attention, with direct lyricism and driving guitars punching through. as the track opens up, the drums and bassline lay a strong foundation for the tune, perfectly complimenting the guitar riffs and ensuring Tay’s powerful vocals and straight-talking lyrics take centre stage 🙌 a real angry anthem for the modern age!
you can listen to the new single on all streaming platforms, and there’s a lyric visualiser available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9r3T2Si1us – well worth checking out 🎶
all of our reviews, features, music and more can found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
in case you missed it, our last edition of The Wrap was mega 
with fantastic tunes from the amazing Will Walton, Grace Elizabeth Harvey, Ayanam Udoma Music, Yasmin Coe, MR. Fish, Bonfire Tide + Ellysse Mason, MALCOM and Cuties – it’s well worth checking out 
you can find the review in full on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/2025/06/30/the-wrap-may-2025/ – check it out! 
we’re back with our next edition of The Wrap feature! 🤝
we’ve got in-depth reviews of some of our favourite releases of May, and it’s been yet another amazing month – you can find all of our reviews below ⬇️
Manchester-based alternative-folk act Will Walton has just released the brand new album “living in a birdhouse“! laden with dreamy soundscapes, intricate and descriptive lyricism, Will’s ability to paint a picture through song is second to none, conveying emotion and feeling in an expert manner. there’s a huge range here, from upbeat thrashy in-your-face tracks, to more delicate sounds – it’s well worth checking out!
we’ve been huge fans of Grace Elizabeth Harvey for a good while now, since she performed for us last year, putting us in awe with her magical performance, her expertly-crafted tracks, and her debut EP “Other Faith” is out now! it’s a gorgeous listen, beautifully encapsulating the intricacy of her live performance, with direct yet poetic lyricism throughout, proving her expertise as a songwriter. a must listen for any fans of acoustic, folk or americana!
another of our favourites on the scene, Ayanam Udoma has just put out his new single “Dream Girl Don’t Fade“! we’ve known Ayanam for years, and his ability to create a catchy, feel-good tune is second to none – this new single is real proof of that. with a heavy groove behind it, there’s a proper drive in the track that only compliments his soft, gravelly vocal, which takes centre-stage here and ensures the listener’s attention. another brilliant tune from him, and we can’t wait to hear more!
Manchester power-pop princess Yasmin Coe has just put out her new single “Blink Twice“! her ethereal, dreamy vocal sounds heavenly on this track, and it compliments the alternative rock feel of the instrumental, the driving of the bass and the drums to create a strong foundation for the track, yet ensuring that she’s in command of the track, and with poignant and direct lyricism, it’s pulling no punches, a real down-to-earth tune that sounds incredible and has cemented her as one to watch for 2025.
another of our favourites on the scene, MR. FISH have just released their EP “Chippy Tea“! their upbeat, energetic performances wowed us when we had them perform for us, and this EP is chock-full of them, really delivering their live setting into a studio recording. with gorgeous melodies throughout, singalong choruses, each of their tunes is a real feel-good anthem, bound to get anyone dancing. definitely worth a listen!
Bonfire Tide have teamed up with Ellysse Mason for the release of their single “Shadows“, preceding their debut album which came out in early June! it’s a gorgeous listen, with a luscious guitar melody lacing the track, complimenting Ellysse’s vocal expertly, and her balance with Bonfire Tide vocalist David is a fantastic pair. it’s a real delicate, intimate atmosphere, and the lyricism is quality, painting a picture superbly. the flow of the track is expert, building ever so softly, yet feeling like a real journey – well worth checking out!
Manchester alternative-rock outfit MALCOM have just released their new single “Aeroplane“! they’ve been making a name for themselves over the past year, performing across Manchester with their no-nonsense indie/alt blend, and this song boasts a real attitude, a real drive behind it, expert lyricism, and a real catchy chorus that’s bound to be a proper singalong. it’s well worth checking out – an essential for any Manchester-based indie/alt listener!
we’ve covered Cuties’ tunes a bunch in the past, and we love their feel-good blend of indie rock, emo and alternative tunes – this new single “Swoon” is another fantastic tune under their belt. it’s got a real upbeat vibe, quality musicianship present in the track, real heartfelt and passionate lyricism, alongside a real singalong feel to it all. it’s got a fantastic bridge too, with an almost effortless build, that really sets up the final outro and ensures them as a must watch band for 2025.
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. 🍞
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Lovin’ You” from Ryan Dunn! ☀️
this is the Leicester-based songwriter’s second single, following his debut “Ale House Blues” last year, performing across the East Midlands and making his mark on the scene in style! 👊
this new single sounds fantastic, with a real 60’s rock and roll groove from the get-go, giving it a real sense of energy and rhythm behind the track, setting the stage for Ryan to to take command with his smooth, yet powerful vocal capabilities. the track is a real relatable, with lyrics pertaining to the emotions in a breakup, yet he’s delivering it with a passionate and powerful outlook 💥
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a full music video available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCYgeOHPjv0 🙌
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 “disappeared” by ROSH! 
we’re huge fans of ROSH’s music, having covered a bunch of his previous singles, and his delicate, yet intricately-crafted songs cover topics of not only political issues, but the constant manoeuvre through modern life. his art has seen him perform at prestigious venues across Sheffield and the surrounding areas, and his expert songwriting ensure him as one to definitely catch perform 
this new single “disappeared” is full of gorgeous vocal harmonies, right from the get-go, immediately catching the listener’s attention, and the call and response from the vocals to the violin is brilliant, and as the track sets into the foundation, there’s a real groove behind it, ensuring the flow maintains it’s direction throughout, yet allowing for ROSH’s lyrical capabilities to be on full display – the balance of the instrumentation on this track really complements his musical talent. it’s a gorgeous listen, and a raw and personal delivery of pure emotion 
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/598p09cL1kAbNHLTWuHdh2 – it’s 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 debut album “Talk Of Being Saved” by Bonfire Tide! 💥
after a strong couple of years on the scene, performing at various prestigious venues across Manchester, releasing captivating and expertly-crafted singles, the five-piece have just released their debut album 💿
the album is a full-length debut, with a wide variety of tracks, ranging from the intimate and delicate nature of the opener “Atlantic“, to the more upbeat and folky “The Old Boys“, proving the range and dynamic that the band possess – with expert lyricism, the words paint a picture within each song, and the various instrumentation in each track really add to the imagery and vision that the band have for their music. there’s so much attention to detail within the entire album – it’s a fantastic listen! ☀️
you can find the album on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/2wxmdxYBRn2oqRvFC0IiJz – and there’s CDs and vinyl available on their Bandcamp at https://bonfiretide.bandcamp.com/merch 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
we’ve got over FIVE YEARS of weekly reviews on our website, for our “Just The Crust” feature! bringing you the best in new music 👊
if you want to check them out, you can find them all over at https://breadrecords.co.uk/features/just-the-crust/ – plenty of great music to listen to! 🍞
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Natives” from GETNER! 🙌
a familiar face on the Manchester scene, GETNER seriously made their mark already, with a bunch of incredible tunes under their belt, a fantastic live performance that’s sure to get everyone fired up, and having done a bunch of sold-out headlines, they’re an essential band to get to know here in the North West 💥
this new tune “Natives” sounds incredible, opening up with a delicate soundscape, drawing the listener in to listen, and it opens up almost immediately into an energetic, riff-infused atmosphere that’s got a proper groove behind it. Quentin’s vocal takes centre stage and addresses the listener, ensuring their attention – and his lyricism is direct and poetic, really painting a picture with the songwriting. the track flows so effortlessly, there’s a proper dynamic behind it and it goes through so many different melodies and grooves, yet maintains a real connection between them, proving the band’s musical ability and ensuring the attention of anyone who listens to it 👊
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/421U8kHHrvhHyCdM1ZJr5B – 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 “London Town” from HEALER! 🤝
the Grimsby-based alternative rock outfit have been making waves since 2022, and they’ve become known for hard-hitting shows around the East Yorkshire area and beyond, having performed a bunch – plus, their previous singles were given a fantastic reception by radio, blogs and their fans 🎶
this new single “London Town” sounds fantastic, and it’s got the familiar energy of their previous tracks, with gorgeous atmospheric sounds paving the soundscape, anthemic singalong choruses and down-to-earth, relatable lyricism that has seen them connect to people effortlessly through their music. there’s a real driving rhythm behind the track, and you can really hear the chemistry within the band, each member an expert at their craft, coming together to create something truly special. it’s a fantastic listen, proving them as ones to watch for 2025! 🙌
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a music video available to watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEsi4XVj6fc – give it a watch! 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
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