Local Loaf update! ☀️

another Sunday, another update to our Local Loaf playlist! ☀️

we’ve got some fantastic additions today, with brand new music from the talents of Woioi Hayden J Barlow Manish + NOWHERE SEB JACK HYPHEN and Hazel Genevieve – well worth checking out this week! 🤝

you can find the playlist in full on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0IdjWwZp663bmikFxAJHrU – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions! 🍞

REVIEW: Simon Hirst – “Let Love Happen” EP 🎶

we’re stoked to be able to bring you a review of the brand new EP “Let Love Happen” from the amazing Simon Hirst! Hailing all the way from New Zealand, this is his second EP following a strong set of releases, including his debut album, his first EP “How Far Away Home Is” and an incredible run of singles.

the EP opens with the alternative-rock bluesy number “Say What You Want“, with a huge riff from the get-go, an upbeat and energetic track that sets the direction right from the start, with 70’s-esque musical styling, indie-rock fusings and intricate and direct songwriting! it’s an incredible opener to the EP, with anthemic and punky elements written all over it. you can also see the variation and dynamic style that Simon has within his music, with the contrasting settings of the next tracks..

following up with the dreamy and atmospheric feel of “Let Love Happen“, the title track of the EP, there’s a real introspective mood to this tune, bringing the vibe down to a more moody, intricate setting – a reflective track upon the notion of romance and love. the guitar lead melody in the break is gorgeous, a dreamy tone that really sets the stage for the sound of this track. you can hear the passion and raw feeling he puts into his lyricism here, baring all for the track, and this is matched by the guitarwork, the melodies and atmospheres of each song – fantastic to see. this follows up with the more intricate “Give It for the Right Thing“, an acoustic ballad, which only proves the lyrical ability of Simon’s music, and his diverse musical talent.

We Were Right” is a gorgeous finale to the EP, a really delicate number that feels so much more intimate and calmer than the previous tracks – it’s real proof of Simon’s dynamic in his music. incredible to see, a lovely listen and well worth checking out. we’ll have Simon perform for us on Monday the 8th of July at the Flour & Flagon as our feature artist – come on down and don’t miss out on what’s sure to be an incredible night of music!

Open mic update 🤝

just a little reminder of all of the open mics at the moment 🎶

our next one is tomorrow night down at the Grafton Arms from 7pm – always a lovely night, if you’re interested in performing at any get in touch with our michael webster or email to michael@breadrecords.co.uk 🤝

find all of our events on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk/events 🍞

Cream of the Crop update! 🌾

just an update to Saturday’s Cream of the Crop at The Thirsty Scholar – we’ll be kicking off from midday, through til 4pm due to the England game being shown at 5! 🤝

we’ve still got the incredible talents of Joe Kutryk The Dove & The Dragon Abi Til and Tallulah Guard performing for us, a lovely way to kick off an afternoon and then after you can catch the football! 🥅

free entry, quality drinks on offer, great live music and veggie/vegan food served all afternoon – find out more at our event Cream of the Crop: 6th July! 🍞

Just The Crust 01/07/24: Arms & Hearts – Binaries 👊

our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from the incredible Arms & HeartsBinaries“! 🎶

we’ve had Steve perform for us a bunch of times now, recently at Low Four Studio in April and they always blow us away with their high-energy passion-fuelled sets, their raw and intricate songwriting and stage presence – it’s always worth catching them live! 👊

this new track is a proper indication of their talent, an upbeat heavy tune, lots of folk-punk atmosphere to it – and a moody, dark guitar riff, yet Steve’s vocal commands attention, with raw and emotive lyricism, baring all upon the page; and delivered in their signature no-holds-barred fashion, giving it their all throughout the track. an incredible track, well worth a listen! 🎧

you can find the track on all streaming platforms, and there’s a music video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/DiGVwSp7N2Q – go and check it out! 🤝

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

Local Loaf update ☀️

another Sunday, another lovely update to our Local Loaf playlist ☀️

we’ve got some incredible new music today from the talents of Sam Leyden Adelphi Kar Stanton Music BAYBOARDS and iamkyami 🤝 well worth a listen!

you can find the playlist in full on our Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0IdjWwZp663bmikFxAJHrU – give it a like to keep up to date with any new additions! 🍞

So many amazing gigs so far this year 🤝

we’ve had an incredible run of shows this year, with so many amazing performances from some of the best artists here in Manchester – what a pleasure to host these ❤️

a massive thank you to every act, every band member, everyone involved – and to all of the audiences who have shown up and supported the local scene. brilliant to see 🤝

we’ve got loads more in the works to come over this summer, a real lovely run of shows to be announced – you can find all of our upcoming shows on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/events/ + tickets at https://www.fatsoma.com/p/breadrecords 🍞

#1 Scatterchild at The Castle Hotel 03/06/24

#2 Anyone’s Ghost + michael webster at the Grafton Arms for Breadstock 25/05/24

#3 Eyam at The Fitzgerald 21/04/24

#4 Anyone’s Ghost at Low Four Studio 04/04/24

#5 Sea Breeze UK at the Grafton Arms for The Slice 13/04/24

#6 Sugarstone at The Old Pint Pot for On The Irwell with Empire Events 30/03/24

#7 Outside Now at Aatma with Night Owl Music Promotions 19/04/24

#8 Doggy LeBosch at The Thirsty Scholar for Cream of the Crop 03/02/24

#9 Paul Shepherd at the Grafton Arms 11/04/24