there’s only a week to go til we’re back down at the Eagle Inn for our next issue of “The Monthly Spread“! 
we’ve got a stellar lineup, with Leila’s Dream, Blackwater Lightship, Nat Dempsey, Rob Hurst, Rebecca Spooner and our michael webster performing for us 
starts at 7pm, tickets available for only a fiver on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/3iDm 
today marks four years since the release of “Nevermind Valentine / Cliché” from our Olivia Browse 
it’s available to listen to on all streaming platforms, and you can get a digital copy for yourself over at https://oliviabrowse.bandcamp.com/album/nevermind-valentine-clich 
we’re delighted to announce a headline show for Black Kat Boppers at the Eagle Inn on the Saturday 21st of March!
with support from Bobrats – 7:30 doors, tickets available at https://fatso.ma/3lot
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Noah” from Lost Lot! 🎶
the indie-rock outfit have been making their mark on the North-East music scene for a good while now, performing at a bunch of venues and they’ve put out a great run of singles and an EP over the past few years 👊
this new single “Noah” sounds fantastic, it opens up with a luscious guitar and piano melody that compliment each other excellently, forming a lovely soundscape for the main vocal to take centre-stage and ensure the listener is hanging onto every word. it’s a picturesque song, with fantastic imagery within the lyrics and has a real sentimental feeling to it – every element of the track contributes to the feel and there’s a proper groove behind it. an incredible listen! 🎶
the track is available on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/album/42cBozLV1i0AZSfgPOHEQr – well worth checking out 🎧
all of our features, reviews, music and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
another Sunday, another super update to our Local Loaf playlist ☀️
we’ve got brand new music from the talents of Nat Dempsey, Healey Badger, Adelphi, Hayden J Barlow / Majay / FUSCHIA BABY!, and PMV 🤝 a great range today with a fantastic show of the variety in the North West!
you can find the playlist in full over at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSBE67HaJegh3U48yvAVo – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions 🍞
we’ve had a fantastic run of open mics down at the Flour and Flagon over the past few weeks 🌙
a big shout to everyone who’s made it down! so much talent and we love to see it, so many incredible musicians and performers 🤝
we’re down there every Monday from 7:30pm, come on down and perform or just to catch some upcoming local talent! if you’re interested in performing, get in touch with our michael webster via DM or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk – walk in slots available too! 🍞
we’re back with our next edition of The Wrap! 💿
we’ve got reviews of some of our favourite releases from January, and it’s been yet another fantastic month of music! you can check out all of our reviews below ⬇️
Isaac Neilson returns with his brand new single “No Affection“! the alternative-rock singer-songwriter proves his innate ability to write a catchy, singalong hook with this tune, and his lyrical capabilities are on full display here with astute songwriting, painting a real picture – the drive and ferocity of the instrumentation and production behind the track really elevate this single to a new level. well worth a listen!
the new single from Bunny Alex “Ugly Crying” has just released, and it opens up with a dreamy and delicate soundscape, with a perfect coupling of soft guitar and vocal – and it builds so effortlessly throughout the track. her lyrical ability is on full display here, conveying raw and personal emotions into prose, and it’s a gorgeous listen from the Liverpool-based songwriter.
Manchester-based songwriter Kieran Arnold is back with his new single “Molly“! a familiar face for us on the scene, we’ve been huge fans of his music for a good while and this new track is a true example of why. his songwriting style is great, personal and intimate yet feeling conversationalist and down-to-earth. it’s a more intricate and calm track compared to his previous releases, and it’s great to see his repertoire contains such variety – definitely worth checking out!
Sheffield-based alternative-rock outfit Riviera have just dropped their EP “Desiderium“! you can hear such a range of influences right from the get-go, with sludgey guitar tones, driving rhythm and indie-rock-esque vocals. they’ve managed to carve a real unique sound for themselves here, and with that energetic, fierce tone to their music, alongside a real ear for luscious melodies, they’ve definitely set themselves as ones to watch for the future!
we’ve known Tuesday’s Girl for a good couple of months now having caught her perform live in Manchester a bunch, and she’s released her debut single “When I Was Your Age“! the track captures the live performance superbly, with a luscious piano tone forming the foundation, allowing her vocal to flow freely above, and the instrumentation perfectly compliments the track. her lyrical capabilities are matched excellently with the musical quality within the track, such a great listen!
Manchester-based alternative rock outfit Intake have just dropped their EP “Is This Still Real?“! right from the start, you can hear the ferocity and power that comes with their music, with huge guitar riffs, punchy rhythm and explosive vocals. there’s a real sense of urgency and excitement in their music, matched with a groove that gives a real drive to their music; it’s well worth checking out in full!
another familiar face for us on the Manchester scene, Toenails has just released his new single “The Party (Electric)“! we were massive fans of the acoustic version that was released previously, and this new variant sounds huge! it gives another perspective to the song, with a driving energy behind it, with the full band on it – it really proves his musical quality and also the variety of his talents. a brilliant tune and one to definitely check out!
we’ve covered Funeralcare a bunch in the past and they’ve just released their new single “Flimsy“! the track opens up with a gorgeous, moody soundscape, with a luscious guitar melody that’s complimented by a real groove within the drums and bass line, and the vocals flow with lovely melodies over the track. the track feels dreamy yet fierce, and it opens up excellently throughout, cementing Funeralcare as ones to watch for 2026.
it’s been another fantastic month, with so many amazing tracks coming out – plus, so many that we didn’t cover!
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. 🍞
On The Irwell returns to The Old Pint Pot on March 28th, with an eclectic lineup of some of the brightest up and coming talent that Manchester has to offer.
Featuring: Naomi Kalu, Pomona Official, Tay Temple, Scatterchild and Plastic Plant
Great to work alongside Empire Events for this one, we first ran On The Irwell back in 2024, and we can’t wait to bring it back!
Tickets on sale now at https://www.skiddle.com/e/42126319
Poster: @boonzstudio
a big shout out to everyone for all the support on Bandcamp recently!
it’s been great to see so many people purchasing music and merch, and it’s the best way to financially support our artists and help them out 
you can find all of our music and merch available to purchase over at https://breadrecords.bandcamp.com/
we’re back with our next issue of “The Monthly Spread” at the Eagle Inn on the 5th of March!
yet another fantastic lineup in store for us, we’ve got the amazing Leila’s Dream, Blackwater Lightship, Nat Dempsey, Rob Hurst and Rebecca Spooner performing – and hosted by our michael webster 
starts up at 7pm, tickets available on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/3iDm for £5!
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