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The Wrap: January 2025 🌮

26th Feb 202526th Feb 2025artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

we’ve just put out our latest edition of The Wrap feature for you all, with reviews of some of our favourite releases of January 🤘 it’s been an incredible start to the year, and you can find all of our reviews below ⬇️

a firm favourite for us, Black Brunswicker & Old Sun, New Moon just dropped their single “On A Cold Winter’s Morning“! it’s a gorgeous, atmospheric tune, that feels intimate, delicate, a luscious feel behind the track – Tom’s vocal is matched perfectly with the soundscape of the guitarwork from Etta, and the acoustic guitar melody gives a lovely base foundation to the track. the vocal harmonies are fantastic, and there’s an incredible lo-fi element to the track as a whole that really sets this as a separate feeling to the rest of each of their music. well worth a listen!

Barstaff have been taking Manchester by storm over the past year or so, and with tunes like this new single “iZZY“, it’s not hard to see why! it’s an anthemic, singalong tune, that has a real force behind it – the drums and bass in perfect driving unison, matched with an energetic guitar pattern, and down-to-earth, relatable lyrics that paint a real picture of a day in the modern world – it’s a proper belter, and we can’t wait to hear even more from them.

we had Bryony Lloyd perform for us at the end of last year, and her intricate guitarwork, delicate performance and ability to encapsulate an audience really wowed us – this new single “4AM” is a fantastic indication of her talent. her lyrical capability is on full display, the listener hangs onto every word, her story being told in an expert manner, and the guitar melody perfectly balancing to her soft yet fierce vocal. the production is gorgeous, so well placed throughout, building and building yet maintaining the delicate element of the track effortlessly. a lovely listen!

we’ve been huge fans of Toria Wooff for a long long time now, having known her for a good old while – her new single “Lefty’s Motel Room” only reinforces our love for her music. her lyrical capability is second to none, with her innate talent to be able to craft a song that touches the soul, tells a story and leaving the listener wanting more – matched with a luscious guitar picking pattern, and when the production drops there’s a fantastic groove behind it, with drums, bass, strings and more that perfectly blend together to create something truly special. definitely on repeat!

we’ve covered Marseille’s music a bunch now, we love their previous tracks, and this new single “History” is even better than we imagined! mixing elements of Madchester, indie rock and alternative, they’ve got a fantastic blend that makes a sound truly unique to them – driving drums, a grooving bassline, thrashy guitars, and a proper powerful and commanding vocal from the lead vocal – it’s an incredible track that sounds anthemic, we expect these guys to go far this year!

Manchester’s The Be Positives just dropped their latest single “Duty Free“! a real bluesy number, it opens with a gorgeous guitar riff that sets the scene for the track, and with a real energetic drumbeat and bassline behind it, the groove of this track is infectious – with tongue-in-cheek lyricism, it’s a proper fun tune. you can hear so much within this, from 60’s rock, to more alternative elements, that really come together to make a sound that’s truly unique to them.

we had Glacmanis perform for us last year, and their groovy upbeat performance blew us away! they’ve gone from strength since then, and this new single “The Direction” sounds fantastic! it’s got a lovely driving guitar riff that’s complimented so well by the bassline and the driving drum pattern – the main vocal flows effortlessly over the track too, a real old-school vibe to the track but feeling modern and fresh at the same time. we’re looking forward to what the future holds for them!

we’ve known Emma Echo for a good while, and she’s just dropped her second single of her new project – “Let It Settle In”! it’s a gorgeous, delicate track that opens up with a lovely intimate feel, with vocal and guitar matching up so well, and as the track flows, the violin line compliments her vocal melodies effortlessly, and the build of the track to the drop of the drumbeat is incredible, the tune feels so dreamy and intricate, yet shows off her vocal abilities and her innate ability to write a personal yet powerful song. we can’t wait to hear more!

we’ve had an incredible start to the year, with so many amazing tracks coming out – plus, lots 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. 🍞

The Wrap: December 2024 🌮

23rd Jan 202523rd Jan 2025artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

we’ve got our latest edition of The Wrap feature for you all, with reviews of some of our favourite releases in December of 2024 🤘 it’s been another fantastic month of music, and a great way to see out the year! you can find all of our reviews below ⬇️

Manchester’s own alt-pop sensation FEAR OF MARKO just dropped his brand new single “Thorns“! with a gorgeous guitar melody lacing the track, and driving, powerful drums creating a real energy behind the track, it starts off incredibly strong and MARKO’s vocal takes real command over the track, with personal and raw lyricism, only for it to open up fully in the second chorus with a real club bounce with the kick and the rhythm in perfect unison to make this a proper anthem. yet another in a long run of fantastic tunes!

we’re huge fans of Daniel Darley, having had him perform for us a bunch, and he’s just put out this new single “Wondrous Life“! right from the get-go, there’s a lovely atmosphere with bright guitarwork and a relaxing flow, and his vocal capability is on full display alongside his incredible lyrical talent – his songwriting is exquisite, and this track is a fantastic example of that. there’s a lovely reverse (we think!) synth in the chorus, that really proves the production on it – a gorgeous listen!

we love The Memory Club, having had them play our shows towards the end of 2024, and this new EP “I’ve Got Friends That I Love” is a real indication of their musical ability and talent. the balance of raw and real lyrics, vocal harmonies, a gorgeous balance between all of the instrumentation on the tracks – you can tell these guys love making music and they’ve got an incredible run of tunes on this EP. it’s not only raw, but upbeat and energetic, they’ve got a gorgeous balance to it, with a fantastic dynamic – such an incredible listen and we can’t wait to hear more!

we’ve caught Jonny Beer perform a bunch lately, at our gigs and open mics – he’s just put out his new EP “New City, New Strangers“! right from the start it’s energetic, powerful and driving, with a full band sound providing a real force behind him – gorgeous guitar tones, a lovely dynamic in the songs, balancing from upbeat to calm verses; and Jonny taking centre-stage with his lyrics, which are image-invoking, descriptive and personal – it’s a great collection of tunes and we can’t wait to hear even more from him!

Manchester indie-folk artist Creepy Crawly just dropped a new single “December ‘88“! with guitar tones akin to modern folk-rock, and a lovely flowing guitar progression, it’s got a fantastic groove to it, and the drums and bass really accentuate this – feeling like a travelling backdrop, giving plenty of space for her vocal to flow over the top of it – there’s a real sense of storytelling in this song, with a lovely lyrical ability on full display, and proves Creepy Crawly as one to definitely keep an eye on for the future!

we’ve known Paul Sadler for a good while now, having caught him perform alongside his folk-rock trio a bunch -he’s just released his new single “A Song Of Everything And Nothing“! immediately, his vocal capabilities are on full display, holding a gorgeous melody with expert delivery – you can really hear his influence from the heavier genres, but balanced so well into the more delicate sound – and with the strings, vocal harmonies and such, it creates a gorgeous environment for listener to dwell within. such a lovely track!

Motel Sundown just dropped their brand new track “Where The Romans Live“! a real blues-rock style tune, it’s got a lovely guitar riff that echos expertly throughout the track, and there’s a real sense of cool lurking – it’s a gorgeous tune, the vocal harmonies in the choruses are second to none, opening up the track in a lovely manner; the drums and bass only add to the groove of the riff – a proper tune, and we’re looking forward to see what the future holds for them!

Blackpool-based indie-rock outfit Fat Man’s Corner dropped their fourth single “Standing On Top Of The World“! with a real indie-pop feel, immediately opening with a luscious synth melody that sets the feel of the track – the tune flows effortlessly from section to section, really opening up as it comes to the chorus, which is a proper sing-along anthem – it’s a real lovely track that really sets them as ones to watch in the North West for the future!

there’s been so many amazing releases over the course of the year, and a fantastic way to see it out with all these fantastic tunes from the last month of 2024 – plus, lots 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. 🍞

The Wrap: November 2024 🌮

31st Dec 202431st Dec 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

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. 🍞

The Wrap: October 2024 🌮

28th Nov 202428th Nov 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, October 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-based Alōr have just dropped their debut self-titled EP! We had them perform for us back in September and were in awe of their musicianship and chemistry on the stage, and we’ve covered a few of their singles, which led perfectly into this new EP. Their singles are a lovely start to the release, and the new tracks sound fantastic – lovely, well-crafted tunes that echo elements of indie-pop, jazz, atmospheric influences that ensure that Alōr have a real signature sound here – it’s a fantastic listen and a superb run of tracks! Well worth checking out 🤝

Indie/grunge artist Daisy Harris just released “Man of the Year“, their brand new EP! we’ve covered Daisy’s music a bunch in the past, and the grungey-songwritery elements really put it as a standout here in Manchester – tongue-in-cheek lyrics, direct songwriting style, walls of distortion and lovely dynamics set this EP as a definite to listen to. with incredible lyricism, personal and raw storytelling throughout the release, and there’s a real diy feel to the EP – it’s well worth checking out and we can’t wait to hear even more 🎶

The Click Clacks just dropped their debut album “Boo!” – another familiar face for us on the scene, we’ve had them perform for us a bunch, their direct and loud sound really sets them apart from the rest. you can hear the range of influences in the tracks, from indie, to punk, to grunge – it’s a real folk-punk album and any fans of the genre should definitely check it out. their lyricism is great here, and with direct and passionate songwriting, this really holds together the album, albeit only a guitar and a vocal throughout! 🤘

we’ve also known Arms & Hearts for a long long time now, having had them perform for us a bunch and caught them at a bunch of gigs – they’ve just release their second album “The Future Is Not Bright“! it sounds absolutely incredible, their delicate and intricate lyricism and vocal delivery perfectly matched to the guitarwork and the drum patterns behind. it really shines a light on the storytelling, and Steve’s innate ability to write a song that paints a real picture – the production on the tracks too is perfect, brilliantly levelled throughout to ensure you’re hanging onto every word, you’re captured in every beat – a brilliant listen! 🎧

Another familiar face on our reviews, Manchester indie-pop outfit Cottons have just dropped their brand new single “old skool town“! It sounds fantastic, a much more indie-rock anthem vibe compared to their previous tunes, an upbeat and energetic tune – it’s still got the tongue-in-cheek, conversationalist lyrical tone that we’re used to with Cottons’ music, and there’s a lovely dream-pop element behind the track with synths, lead guitar melodies in the atmosphere of the track – and with a singalong anthemic chorus, it’s yet another incredible release from these guys! 💥

We’ve known Jimmy Page XI for a good while now, having caught him at a bunch of gigs, listened to his music on the regular and we’re always amazed by his musical output, his commitment to the scene – he’s just put out his new single “Anti-Christ“! It’s a bit of a more darker setting compared to his previous pop-singer-songwriter releases, but it sounds fantastic – with a real groove behind the track with the full band, allowing ample space for Jimmy to take charge of the track, with intricate and personal lyricism, yet still maintaining that pop singalong element that we’re used to – proving that his capabilities are endless! 👊

Sheffield-based Matilda Shakes just dropped their latest single “Frankie“! it’s a proper heavy indie rock banger, direct from the get-go there’s a luscious guitar riff, huge drumwork and driving bass that set the foundation of the track excellently – plenty of space for the main vocal to command, and it opens up into a proper wall of sound for the chorus, with an incredible drive behind it, we can only imagine how great this one goes live. it sounds incredible, and their back catalogue is also an incredible listen too. well worth checking out! 🌙

another one of our favourites, and a band we’ve covered each and every single they’ve put out – the incredible Sad Sells have just dropped their brand new single “Sweet Lorraine“! it’s already had a fantastic reception, nearly garnering 50,000 streams already, and it’s a lovely folk-rock ballad, with a gorgeous groove behind it, luscious vocal harmonies gracing the track – it flows so freely, you can really hear how in sync every musician is on the track. it’s yet another incredible release for them, and well worth a listen – we can’t wait to see what they’ve got for us next 🤝

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. 🍞

The Wrap: September 2024 🌮

30th Oct 202430th Oct 2024artist, bread, local scene, new music, review, The Wrap1 Comment

we’re back with our latest edition of our The Wrap feature, with reviews of some of our favourite releases from last month, September 2024! better late than never! 🌮 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! ⬇️

West-Yorkshire songstress HerOrangeCoat released the second track from her upcoming EP, “Ballad 2 (Skin Off My Back)“! It sounds absolutely gorgeous, with melodic ukulele patterns forming the basis of the track, with her mesmerising vocal drawing the listener in, with raw, passionate and personal lyricism that really shines in this tune. It’s a delicate and expertly-crafted track, with lovely melodies throughout and a real edge to the performance. We can’t wait to hear the EP!

Manchester post-punk outfit Pomona just dropped their latest single “A Man Like Me“! Immediately from the get-go, the track has an incredible atmosphere, with huge drums, driving bass and ferocious guitarwork – and the vocal takes centre-stage as soon as it comes in! There’s a proper groove behind the track, the rhythm section working in perfect unison to keep the flow, and giving ample room for the guitars and vocal to compliment one another expertly – a proper banger, and we can’t wait to hear even more from them!

we’ve checked out Marseille a bunch this year, having heard of them through many different channels, and they’ve been going from strength to strength – the release of their EP “Godiva” here only enforces that claim even further. Winding basslines, chaotic yet controlled rhythm-work, lovely guitar tones and energetic tunes are in abundance here, high-energy tunes that give a real 90’s Manchester nostalgia, and soaring and powerful vocals take control of every track. A proper great listen for any fan of rock music!

Derby-based Sura Laynes just dropped another single, “Let The Good Times Roll“! A real anthemic rock tune, bringing elements of rock, indie and folk to the table, it’s a proper belter. There’s intricate and well-thought-out lyricism, there’s lovely guitarwork, gorgeous bass + drum patterns throughout, anthemic singalong choruses – incredible to hear! It’s only their second single too, so we can’t wait to hear even more from these guys – so much potential!

a familiar face for us, we’ve had The Dove & The Dragon perform for us a bunch over the past year or so, and her delicate, poetic storytelling is unreal – her ability to craft a song is second to none, and ensures an incredible live performance every single time. This EP “The Sun King” translates that live energy so well, with an intricate setting behind each track, ensuring the listener hangs onto every word, where you can bask in her lyrical brilliance – it’s a perfect encapsulation of her talent. Well worth a listen in full!

East Yorkshire-based songwriter Matt Crossland has just put out his newest tune “Above The Clouds“! We had him perform for us earlier in the year, and we were in awe of his quality on stage, and his prolific songwriter ability. This new tune is incredible, his vocal melodies perfectly balanced to the instrumentation, with a huge chorus that’s a proper singalong, proving his ability to create a quality track. Well worth checking out, and plenty of other tunes in his discography for you to sink your teeth into!

We’ve also known Sam Steele for a good while now, with such a unique upbeat pop feel to his tracks, descriptive lyricism that paint such a luscious picture – always a great one to catch live. This new EP “Far Too Pop” sounds fantastic, and translates his live performances so well into the studio, bringing a full band sound, very indie-pop vibes – there’s. real lovely optimistic element behind each of the tunes, you can really hear the chemistry of the band and it’s put together superbly! Well worth a listen!

A real jewel of the Manchester scene, Run Remedy has returned with the new single “Disciple“! We’ve had Run Remedy perform for us before, and her mesmerising performances leave audiences in awe, her lyrical and musicial capabilities are incredible to witness – this new single only proves this even further. It’s got a luscious backdrop throughout the tune, and the slow build throughout the first half of the track is done so well, dropping away to a really intricate and personal contrast – it sounds absolutely amazing. Definitely one to check 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. 🍞

New music callout! ☀️

26th May 2021artist, bread, gigs, live, livestream, local scene, new music, videoLeave a Comment

we’re always looking for new music to feature!

if you’ve got a new release just drop us a message at michael@breadrecords.co.uk and we’ll do our best to get you on a feature. we love finding new music and supporting the local scene here in the North West!

we’ve got a lot of plans for the coming months, with gigs, features and even more! find it all on our website here at www.breadrecords.co.uk to find em all

One year posting streak!?! 🍞

30th Apr 202130th Apr 2021artist, bread, local scene, new musicLeave a Comment

we’re on a ONE YEAR posting streak!?! 🥳

blooming heck it’s been a busy year. we’ve done so much lately in regards to all of our features and gigs and that – we’re currently working on actual in person gigs and incorporating that into our features, and then we’ve got even more releases planned out for you guys. gonna be insane! ✊ a shout out to all the artists we’ve featured and had playing for us for the past year – couldn’t do it without you guys!! 😊

we’ve got everything on our website, where you can find all of what we’ve done, plenty and plenty of local music for you guys to check out! ☀️ we’re super hyped for what’s to come! 🍞

Find all of our features! 🍞

23rd Apr 2021artist, bread, fresh batch, gigs, grain radio, just the crust, livestream, local loaf, local scene, new music, videoLeave a Comment

remember you can find all of our features over on our website!

we do weekly new music features, a monthly radio, a fortnightly livestream and we’ve also got our Local Loaf playlist full of some of the best talent up here in the North definitely something for everyone here!

find it all on our website here at www.breadrecords.co.uk – got a few more features planned too, and we’re sorting gigs out for the future… a busy one!