Posts Tagged ‘wales’
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…
Read MoreNew 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’…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘She Has Many Wonders’ Strawbrian Players Convention
Just in time for St Dwynwen’s Day (Welsh Valentine’s Day) on25th January, Strawbrian Players Convention release their new single ‘She Has Many Wonders’ via local label Shiny Vinyl. ‘She Has Many Wonders’ by Strawbrian Players Convention is a warts-and-all love song with a twist. It’s a quirky, waltzing anti-ballad that juxtaposes swirling synth with acoustic…
Read MoreWorld Cup: Wales v Iran
Welsh football fans are gearing up ahead of tonight’s World Cup second Group B match, which sees Wales face-off against Iran. Wales advanced through to the second round after an 82nd minute penalty kick from Gareth Bale in a drawn qualifying opener against USA, breaking a 64-year World Cup drought for Wales. It’s only the…
Read MoreHarvest time! New Music Now Available
Words: Matt Innes It’s Spring in Australia. A glorious two weeks (if we’re lucky) when flowers bloom and people are bearable before the scorching heat of Summer ruins it for everyone. It’s also a great time for new music, of which MADCAP Global SWND Entertainment has plenty. Like a bountiful harvest, MADCAP Global SWND Entertainment…
Read MoreFeature: Little Big Man – An Interview With Phil Little
Words: Mike Kennedy [Guest Writer – Welsh Connections/SWND Records, Director | Oystermouth Radio – Presenter] The word ‘legend’ is used too freely these days but as a drummer there are a few drummers that I would class in that category. There’s Steve Gadd, Jim Keltner, Billy Cobham and Ringo – but one drummer in particular…
Read MoreFEATURE: We’ve Come to Steal Your Energy – The Job Interview
Words: Jeremy Gluck Guest Writer (Director, Welsh Connections/SWND Records – Musician – Artist) Yes, you read that correctly. Our good friend at SWND Records in Wales, Jeremy Gluck has gone above-and-beyond in his latest music journalism escapade. Shunning the ho-hum, standard Q&A format foisted upon bands, dear Jeremy presented Welsh band We’ve Come To Steal…
Read MoreFEATURE: The Rivers – In Conversation With Mike Kennedy
Words: Mike Kennedy [Guest Writer – Welsh Connections/SWND Records, Director | Oystermouth Radio – Presenter] It’s been one whole, crazy and disturbing year since the release of ‘Life In General’, the debut EP from valley-boys, The Rivers. In twelve months that’s seen worldwide political turmoil, uncertainty and a pandemic – with all…
Read MoreFEATURE: The Cosmic Array – No Country For Spacemen
Words: Matt Innes Somewhere in this vast universe of ours there is a point where sci-fi and country music meet, and it is called The Cosmic Array. The Cosmic Array are a Welsh band formed by Paul Battenbough (ex. No Thee, No Ess) and Huw Rees (ex. Rag Foundation, King Of Despair) in late 2012.…
Read MoreFEATURE: In Search Of The Welsh Connection
Words: Matt Innes Wales may not be the biggest of countries, yet for the longest of times it has punched far above its weight when it comes to producing music. The annals of music history are replete with contributions by the Welsh, particularly in the Celtic folk traditions. But in more recent times, Wales has…
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