we’re delighted to be able to announce a headline show for abs at the Grafton Arms, on the Saturday 16th of January, 2027 
a stellar show in store for us, we’re super looking forward to this! supports tba, doors 7:30pm, advance tickets available at https://fatso.ma/fl25j 
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from Lex Christopher “Stomachaches“! 🌙
Lex has been on the scene for a good while now, having made a name for himself as a skilled writer, with a real quality for writing personal yet relatable lyrics, conveying stories through his songwriting expertly; and with luscious melodies and adept delivery vocally he’s able make a real connection with the listener 🎵
this new single “Stomachaches” follows his previous single in 2025, and it’s real proof of his lyrical abilities – it feels like a conversation, with effortless yet quality vocal delivery, lovely melodies within the hook and a real sense of down-to-earth writing. the track sounds dreamy with a gorgeous backdrop that really compliments his lyrics. 💫
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/0X1EbJl8GJKh5QBTZDam9n – well worth checking out 🎧
all of our features, reviews and more can be found on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
this Sunday, from 3-4pm, we’re down at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for our show with Luskherow Taran, a creative collective founded by Oncebard and more! 
expect audience-driven direction, complete with a poll to choose the path of the performance, music rather than content, conversation rather than engagement – it’s sure to be an afternoon of the exquisite and unexpected. 
we’ll be starting from 3pm, and it’s only £8 in advance for tickets over on Fatsoma at https://fatso.ma/1NgN 
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single “Remembering” from Naomi Campbell! 🙌
we loved her previous single “Don’t You Mind“, having reviewed it when it came out in November of last year, and she’s had an incredible run of gigs since then – we were stoked for this new single! ☀️
“Remembering” takes influence from a variety of genres, including soul, r&b, 60’s and even 70’s rock – it’s a gorgeous tune, and she’s blended all of these genres expertly to create something she can truly call her own style. there’s so much atmosphere present within the track, with a range of instruments all working in perfect unison to form the basis, and Naomi’s vocal takes centre-stage with it’s power, commanding the listener’s attention, yet with raw and personal lyricism that truly conveys her emotions in a poetic manner. it’s a fantastic listen and a great first track of 2025 for her – we can’t wait for even more! 🎶
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/2CPBzLVxvKa2az8avfD1Xu – make sure to check it out alongside her previous tunes, you won’t regret it 🎧
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 from one of our favourites Hayden J Barlow “INAMORATA“! 
we’ve been massive fans of Hayden’s music for a while now, his album last year was absolutely sensational and this continues yet another strong output of singles – his unique style and drive to create something that truly stands out is inspirational. 
this new tune starts off calm and collected, exposing his feelings through his lyricism but then opens up massively into the chorus, with a gorgeous sub-bass under the track, holding together the staggered rhythm section and synth lines that give a real sense of energy under his vocal, which sounds super clear and shows off his ability super well. the production is on point for this one too, keeping the track interesting and fresh all the way through – we’re huge fans of this one.
you can find it over on his Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/54QKgqIuwIximWz6A6ZQG2 – give the full thing a listen, it sounds boss!
find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the incredible new single from Hayden J Barlow “COZENAGE“! 💥
we’ve covered Hayden’s music a whole bunch recently and his album last year was bloody fantastic. a real unique artist with a sound that he’s done so well to define his own stamp on it and call it his own 🤘
this new tune “COZENAGE” only continues in his trend of quality releases, expanding out on his signature sound with the familiar aspects of his music, with his trip-hop influenced beats, hyperpop and soul elements throughout and gorgeous vocal synthesis. 🙌
it starts off lovely and mellow, only to build and build to a calm before the storm that progresses so well to create such a crazy wall of sound and atmosphere that really shows off the progress he’s made in production and beatmaking – a real testament to his talent. there’s such a groove behind this track too, with chopped and sliced drums throughout giving such an interesting backdrop for his vocal and lyricism to sit above. definitely one that’s gonna go far! 👊
you can find the track on all streaming platforms, including Spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/artist/54QKgqIuwIximWz6A6ZQG2 – well worth a listen along with all of his releases!
find all of our features, reviews, music and more over on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk 🍞
in case you missed it, our last Knead to Know feature with Hayden J Barlow last week was beltin 
it was great to chat with him about his new release “Stockholm Syndrome“, plus about his inspirations, creative processes and more! the new tune sounds incredible as well, another in a long list of bangers from the hyper-soul songwriter. 
you can find the feature in full over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/…/knead-to-know-hayden-j…/ – give it a read and let us know what you think!
our feature for today’s Just The Crust is the brand new single from KingFast “Feel The Love“, out this Friday the 28th of October! 
residing over in Liverpool, the soulful songwriter has been performing and making his mark across the city, with a slurry of fantastic singles under his belt and this new tune only goes to solidify his talent and capacity as an emerging artist in the North West.
the song starts out with a lovely, calm and controlled guitar riff that sets the basis for the entire song: a mellow, heartfelt ballad to a loved one. Kingfast’s vocal talent is on display here, showing his prowess and abilities in full. as it goes into the chorus, the groove of the talent shifts into top gear, balancing his vocal melodies above a lovely pop-infused beat that really makes the track feel like an upbeat, summery tune. the harmonies in the bridge are gorgeous too, a real lovely breakdown that contrasts the rest of the track so well and compliments it entirely.
the full track will be released on all streaming platforms come Friday, but in the meantime you can find it over on YouTube alongside a music video at https://youtu.be/Z821vvKW2es 
find all of our features, reviews, music and more on our website at www.breadrecords.co.uk
we’ve got our next Knead To Know interview for you all, with the supremely talented singer-songwriter Hayden J Barlow! 🥖
Hayden’s been making waves on the scene over the past year or so, putting out a slew of releases and singles like there’s no tomorrow, performing across the North and we’ve even had him play a bunch for us – his live performances are so well-honed and intricate, it’s a joy to catch him play. we’ve been massive fans of his music for a while now and his new single “Stockholm Syndrome” is yet another in a long line of incredible tunes from him!
find the full interview below! ⬇️
Hey mate, nice one for doing this interview here with us! Tell us a bit more about yourself.
Hey bud! You’re absolutely welcome. I’m Hayden! I make video game boss music and then sing on it.
We’re massive fans of the new single “Stockholm Syndrome” – give us a bit more of a lowdown on the track!
‘Stockholm Syndrome’ is a tune I wrote a while ago about how much I both love and resent having a career in music. It takes a huge toll on me at times despite how much I love doing what I do. This song is an expression of that.
How did you start doing music?
I started singing and writing my own songs at about 10. It’s just something that has always existed simultaneously alongside my life. It’s only around 16 that I actually considered it to be a possible career. At about 22, I actually started actively chasing that. It’s had its ups and downs but it’s been pretty sick so far.
What are the processes involved in creating your music? Do you home record, or use a studio?
Everything I record is done all at home with a minimal home studio. It’s how I get that ‘D.I.Y’, glitchy sound that I’m starting to become known for.
We already know you produce your music yourself – what led you into self-production?
Honestly? Stubbornness. I am mad difficult to work with (trust me, I do it all the time) because of how unbelievably stubborn I can be when it comes to the sound of my music.
What are your main inspirations for your songs? What artists influence your sound?
It’s an eclectic bunch. James Blake is a big one production wise. In terms of writing, Kings of Leon are a big one as I grew up on them.
When you’re writing, do you focus on a melody first or is it lyrics, or some other way?
I don’t have a set approach, I tend to just go with my gut.
Over the past few years, how have you been spending your time musically? (recording, writing etc)
I’ve been heavily focused on recording these last few years. It’s become one of my biggest passions. Production is a whole other beast and I’ve learned a whole lot by using very little. I’ve had a lot of absolute beginners who have no idea what they’re talking about critique my recording methods. I’ve been honing it for years and these dudes with one set of cheap HS-5s and an ego think they can comment on it. One of my biggest motivations has been sticking it to them by proving you can make high quality, successful records with minimal equipment.
We’ve seen that you’ve been covered on radio a bunch of times now, how are you finding your music is being received?
It’s very validating. We’re slowly but surely getting there.
How are your gigs going? What kinda set up do you take to them nowadays?
To be honest, it’s not my biggest focus these days! I get the most dopamine from recording and making records. If I’m gigging, I want it to be a spectacle or a celebratory, wholesome event. Quality over quantity.
When you’re performing live, what do you enjoy the most about it?
I love translating my songs to a live setting. Whether that be to track, showing off my production skills or reinventing and rearranging my tracks for guitar.
Have you got anything else planned for the rest of the year?
I’ve a whole EP dropping in November! Then it’s onto planning the next batch of releases. Next year is going to be big.
it’s real lovely to put these interviews together and get a more personal and down-to-earth conversation with each artist, find out their motivations, inspirations and what their aims for the future are – seeing Hayden’s approach to music here is super uplifting, taking a much more DIY approach and focusing on the quality of his music is something that we can relate to here at the label. it’s well worth checking out his new tune, it sounds fantastic and if you enjoy it, his back catalogue is full of a bunch of gems as well! big love to him for participating in this and we hope you liked it as much as we did! 🍞
in case you missed it, our interview with Days Are Done for last week’s Knead To Know was fantastic
their new single “I’ve Tried” sounds sublime, with huge harmonies, uplifting production and their usual lovely songwriting that we’ve come to see with every single one of their releases. it was super lush to chat to them and get insights into their recording process, their influences and more!
you can find the full interview over on our website at https://breadrecords.co.uk/…/knead-to-know-days-are-done/ – have a look and let us know what you think!
