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The Joy Formidable release new video & single “The Hat”

Today, celebrated Welsh alt-rock band The Joy Formidable, are excited to share their brand new single & video “The Hat.” The track follows the band’s single “Cut Your Face” which was released last month. “The Hat” is out today on all streaming platforms via Enci Records in North America, Full Time Hobby / Hassle in Europe and Soundly Distro in the rest of the world.  On …

Imagine (Bears and) Dragons — the Magic of The Joy Formidable’s Aaarth: A Review by Peter Dysart

Imagine (Bears and) Dragons — the Magic of The Joy Formidable’s Aaarth  A review by Peter Dysart  For several years now, The Joy Formidable have been one of the hardest working and most enjoyable bands on tour. The places they’ve toured have covered the globe and the places they’ve called home have moved as well. All along the way they’ve acquired a solid and faithful following and some lasting friendships. That exposure to …

“A Talented Trio From North Whales?” – The Joy Formidable – Whirring – Live on David Letterman – And Stream the New “Big More” EP, By Mike Hughes and Peter Dysart

The accompaniments of fame just keep rolling in for The Joy Formidable. Here are Ritzy, Matt and Rhyd on no less than Letterman, and doing a mighty fine job. They have just played such a well thought out game. The thing that really, I mean REALLY blows me away is that I have played this …

Love Will Make Our Ears Bleed, Again: The Joy Formidable, “The Big Roar,” by Peter Raffington Dysart

The Joy Formidable – Music – More Music Videos Valentine’s Day has come and gone and good riddance. In what could be antithetical to modern analogs of Valentine’s Day, the Joy Formidable’s debut CD, “The Big Roar,” is a release of mammoth proportions, dark emotions, and impossibly gigantic and brilliant sounds. It’s an effort is …