Wales

HMS Morris – Babanod

The impetus for writing ‘Babanod’ was the awkward moment in your friend’s wedding when someone feels compelled to reassure you that “you’ll be next”. In that situation, surrounded by married couples and young children, how do you assert your right to a slightly alternative lifestyle, something other than just moving directly from graduation to marriage …

JASH Drops Music Video & Single To Raise Awareness for Abandoned And Alone Dog Rescue

British pop-singer JASH released his newest single and music video “Us Together” today. A heartfelt and inspirational ballad about unconditional love, the song serves a dual purpose. Apart from pleasing music lovers with JASH’s poignant melodies and lyrics, all proceeds from the single will be donated to AADR (Abandoned And Alone Dog Rescue), a UK-charity that helps abandoned and neglected …

Be the ones to discover: Welshman TJ Roberts Premieres Double A Side Single entitled ‘The Party’ / ‘Midnight Stores’

‘Midnight Stores’ yw sŵn trip acid Lynchiaidd yng nghanol siop gornel. Dyma gymysgedd anhygoel o organ junk-shop, arswyd a dynwaredwr Roky Erickson gwael. Mae ‘The Party’ yn hip ond sgwâr, mae’n tynnu’r gwrandawr drwy brofiadau breintiedig partis tŷ stiwdants prifysgol. Wedi’u dylanwadu gan steil ymlaciol ysgol gelf Roxy Music, Steely Dan a Mac Demarco, mae …

Art for a New (Anxious) Society? by Todd E. Johnson

On January 7, 2017 the Los Angeles Times published a piece about Conor Oberst (aka Bright Eyes) comparing his 2005 Album I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning written out of the wreckage of his (and others) failed attempt to have John Kerry elected president to his then current record Ruminations. It compares the first record album that speaks of disappointment, despair—dark thoughts of hope eclipsed by a diminished expectations …

MEILIR – “IT BEGINS”

 Meilir Tomos is one of contemporary music’s most audacious new artists, melding expert songcraft with a fearless lyrical approach and wildly eclectic sonic sensibility. Born and raised in Flintshire, North Wales, he first made waves in his youth as a classically trained pianist and vocalist. Despite his early success, Meilir grew frustrated with the classical world’s …

Dead Method – Blonde

DEAD METHOD returns with his new single BLONDE. An exploration of body dysmorphia in the digital age and how social media influencers can negatively affect our mindset by offering up seemingly perfect bodies and lives for the consumption of a hungry audience around the world 24/7. Set against a backdrop of aggressive synths, this wild …

Blaktrix – The House of the Immortal Ironfist, Prod. by Indigo Chile

 The House of the Immortal Ironfist – Blaktrix Cardiff’s Blaktrix is back. Demonstrating incredible feats of lyrical prowess Blaktrix returns, blessed by the gods and entrusted with the gift he has crafted and perfected within the walls of the House of the Immortal Ironfist. Breathe deep breathe slow… Stream on Soundcloud Here Blaktrix‘s first single …

Breichiau Hir – Yn Dawel Bach, Saethu Tri

Artist: Breichiau Hir Format: Sengl Ddwbwl/Double ‘A’ Side Single Title: ‘Yn Dawel Bach / ‘Saethu Tri’ Location: Cardiff, Wales, Europe Dyddiad Rhyddhau/Release Date: 20.9.19 Label: Recordiau Libertino Records Dosbarthu/Distribution: PYST +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Yn gymsgedd byrlymus o gords gwych sy’n symud o’r bygythiol, miniog, a ffrwydol i dristwch synfyfyriol mae sengl ddwbwl newydd Breichiau Hir yn destament i hyder cynyddol y band. Mae eu senglau …

Kygo & Whitney Houston Release “Higher Love” Music Video starring Riverdale Actress Vanessa Morgan

Global superstar, producer and DJ, Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll – a.k.a. Kygo releases the music video for his single “Higher Love” with Whitney Houston via RCA Records. The video showcases the bold makeup, eccentric wardrobes, and haristyles of the 1980’s, a nod to the time of Houston’s massive successes and stars Riverdale actress, Vanessa Morgan. Directed by Hanna Lux Davis, the video brings the nostalgia of the past …

Codewalkers – Roadman

Cardiff’s Codewalkers return with their brand new single ‘Roadman’ After being selected for this years BBC Horizons project, figureheaded by BBC Presenter Bethan Elfyn, Codewalkers find themselves with more momentum than ever. Cardiff-based brothers: Producer, Ben Dabson and Guitarist, Dafydd Dabson, have been making noise together since before they could talk. Codewalkers was formed in …

Papur Wal – ‘O’n Ni’n Ffrindia’ and ‘When He’s Gone’

  If you have ever imagined what Lou Reed fronting post-rock innovators ‘Slint’ with some Jonathan Richman ‘The Modern Lovers’ two chord interplay driving it all would sound like?…. Well here’s Papur Wal and their ambitious double A side singles  ‘O’n Ni’n Ffrindia’ and ‘When He’s Gone’. Papur Wal returned to work again with Cardiff producer …

SERA – Rabbit Hole

This is very strong, a rock solid tune with a powerful message. Listen well! ‘Rabbit Hole’ is the first single from SERA’s collection of songs for 2019 and from her new collaboration with producer Andi Bonsai. SERA played a mellow acoustic ‘Rabbit Hole’ on her guitar to Andi one wet and windy October morning and by the …

JNY HZD – Flying

This is incendiary instrumental guitar BIG rock from Chester, U.K. for which the title says it all. Great stuff, give it a listen. There’s an anthemic feel good vibe here which is all too rare at the moment, absolutely no pretence, think Big Country mixed with The Darkness and TURN IT UP! https://jny-hzd.com https://www.facebook.com/johnnyhzd/ https://twitter.com/johnny_hzd …

Omaloma – Dywarchen

‘Dywarchen’ – y sengl newydd hafaidd gan fand gorau Dyffryn Conwy, Omaloma. Cafodd ei chreu yn ystod ymweliad â Llyn Dywarchen. Ar ochr B, ‘Europa B’ yw’r diwn thema i gyfres sci-fi nad oedd erioed yn bodoli. Ar gael ar lwyfannau digidol o ddydd Gwener 31ain Mai. ‘Dywarchen’ – the new ultra-awesome summer-tinged single from …

Silent Forum – Safety in Numbers

Meet Silent Forum, a sophisticated and playful Art Rock four-piece from Cardiff, Wales, UK. Their latest single “Safety in Numbers” will be released through all platforms on 10th May via Libertino Records. “Safety in Numbers” is a warm, touching song expressing the importance of looking after your friends. It captures a calm clarity accepting that …

Bottom of the Pops 146 – 21 April 2019 + Special Jesus Spotify Mix, by Sean Hocking

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