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Tag: wales

MADDISON – ‘RECOVERY’

June 19, 2018

Maddison, from Chepstow in South Wales, cite their inspirations as coming from the likes of Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, and Muse, but after listening to their new EP, ‘Recovery’, we feel their sound is possibly influenced by artists from closer to home, such as Manic Street Preachers.

Introducing: Psych-Pop Artist MADI With New Single ‘Intimate’

June 4, 2018

MADI is the performing name of Welsh singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer Maddie Jones.

Jamie Lawson To Support Ed Sheeran On UK/Eire Stadium Tour And Releases New Single ‘Fall Into Me’

May 2, 2018

Jamie Lawson has released his latest single, ‘Fall Into Me’, ahead of his mammoth suppport slot touring with Ed Sheeran around Ireland and the UK. The tour will take in 46 dates, including dates in Cork, Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, and London, First concert is on May 4 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork, Ireland.

The Master & The Apprentice

February 7, 2018

Steve Holley was lucky enough to catch up with Jay James and ask him a few questions about the past, the present and the future and he gave a really good insight into the hard work needed to make steps in music, his excitement about the tour and what he hopes to achieve. Tickets are available here.

Essential Advent Calendar: The Kondoors – ‘Mr Rain’

December 16, 2017

The Kondoors are singer songwriters Jessica Greenfield and Gavin Conder who when their voices come together produce an absolute powerhouse of harmonies and glorious melodies.

Head Noise – ‘Special Effects Improves The Defects’

November 9, 2017

Three piece electro art-punk outfit Head Noise hail from the Aberdare/Cardiff region in Wales. Their mini album, ‘Special Effects Improves The Defects’ is out now and is reminscent of The Human League, Sparks, Thomas Dolby, and Erasure.

Su Casa Festival 2017

June 1, 2017

2017 saw Surf Snowdonia chosen to host Su Casa. The Ibiza home of the mini festival brought with them the summer party, with a set of DJs dotted around the surfing venue.

Six Quick Questions For oblong

January 26, 2017

oblong describe themselves as “Possibly Llanelli’s only bilingual post-punk combo”. It’s this attitude which got us interested here at EP, and made us want to look more into the Welsh trio, whose new song, ‘Tunguska’ has had some considerable radio coverage. EP asked oblong Six Quick Questions.

Danielle Lewis Set To Release New EP, ‘Fly’

October 31, 2016

We first introduced you to Welsh singer songwriter Danielle Lewis back in June, with her song, ‘Anywhere Is Home’, an up-tempo song which is the perfect introduction to Danielle’s pure, folky vocals. Danielle is set to release her new EP, ‘Fly’, on November 9, featuring six tracks, including ‘Anywhere Is Home’. A double A side single for the title track, ‘Fly’, and ‘Belong’, was released on October 21.

Gorjys Secrets Music Festival Review

September 22, 2016

Laurabeth went to the Gorjys Secrets Music Festival, in North Wales.

Festival No 6: Friday and Saturday Highlights

September 10, 2016

This year’s Portmeirion Festival saw a tricky time battling with the weather changes in the sky. From closing car parks to flooded tents, Festival No 6 contended with Mother Nature.

‘Anywhere Is Home’ For Welsh Singer Songwriter Danielle Lewis

June 20, 2016

Welsh singer songwriter Danielle Lewis is set to release ‘Anywhere Is Home’ on July 4, through Folkstock Records.

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