New Music: ‘Runaway’ The Sporks

‘Runaway’ is the raw and electrifying debut single from young Welsh indie rockers The Sporks, a band on the cusp of adulthood. ‘Runaway’ is a defining breakout moment for The Sporks, capturing the restless energy of youth, blending retro rock vibes with a fresh, modern verve. With gritty, Strokes-inspired vocals and funky, rhythmic basslines reminiscent…

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New Music: ‘No Better Way’ Brian Karrot

Welsh indie label Shiny Vinyl Presents brings global listeners ‘No Better Way’, the latest single from legendary multi-instrumentalist and Port Talbot local Brian Karrot. ‘No Better Way’ is a mellow yet captivating alternative rock masterpiece dripping in immersive psychedelia. Through a captivating blend of dreamy melodies and thought-provoking themes that question the status quo and…

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Feature: Shiny Vinyl Presents

The formidable spirit of Welsh indie music is being kept alive by grassroots labels like Shiny Vinyl Presents. Shiny Vinyl Presents operates as a not for profit record label that facilitates the production and promotion of quality original music from Port Talbot and surrounding areas. Phil Vat is the self-appointed Label Director of Shiny Vinyl…

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Feature: Aubrey Straw In The Age Of Revolutions

Words: Matt Innes Welsh indie stalwarts Aubrey Straw have craftily distilled their entire history as a band into their new album ‘There’s A Revolution In Sight v5’. It’s an album that revels in the glory of the past while embracing an uncertain future, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of Aubrey Straw and the journey its collective…

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New Music: ‘There’s A Revolution In Sight v5’ by Aubrey Straw

Welsh indie rock quintet Aubrey Straw present an audacious journey through sound and story with their new album ‘There’s A Revolution In Sight v5’. The album is a sonic manifesto that navigates the tumultuous waters of existence across 12 tracks, each one serving as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Lead single ‘Imperfect Spheres’…

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