Wales

Battles set join Gruff Rhys, Richard Hawley and more at Focus Wales 2020

Daniel KirbyFebruary 17, 2020

A new wave of artists have been announced for Focus Wales 2020. The 10th anniversary edition will see over 250 acts perform at multiple venues across Wrexham f... Read More...

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Dim the dancefloor lights as Welsh electro-jangle maestro, Carw, releases ‘Feathers’

Raymond O'ConnorSeptember 30, 2018

Pulse-quickening, infectiously irresistible electro-indie-pop tiptoes from the DIY studio set-up of Cardiff-based singer-songwriter Carw, as he releases his thi... Read More...

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BOOM! : OSHH ‘All Mistakes’

Daniel KirbyOctober 17, 2017

Growing up in the village of Star on the breezy island of Anglesey (Britain's second most populous after the Isle of Man), Osian Howells joined the Welsh langua... Read More...

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Liverpool Psych Fest ‘In Their Own Words’ – CaStLeS

Daniel KirbyJuly 24, 2017

Formed in 2008 by brothers Dion and Cynyr Hamer, the trio, which also includes Calvin Thomas, call the village of Llanrug in North-West Wales their home. Situat... Read More...

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Festival No 6’s exciting initial announcement

Henry CalvertFebruary 23, 2017

Festival No 6, one of Wales' most exciting festivals, have just released their initial line up. The headliners include Grammy award-winning experimental five pi... Read More...

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Green Man Festival – 18th to 21st August 2016 – FULL WEEKEND REVIEW

Tadgh ShielsAugust 29, 2016

Whether your poison is Malian blues, classic jazz, heavy psychedelia or folk nostalgia, you'd have found yourself at home during the infectious four day jau... Read More...

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Ryley Walker – Mountain Stage, Green Man Festival (20th August 2016) – LIVE REVIEW

Tadgh ShielsAugust 25, 2016

“This goes out to all the psychedelic youth of Wales; let’s do this!”There’s a duality about Ryley Walker’s stage presence. On one hand there’... Read More...

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Kamasi Washington – Far Out Stage, Green Man Festival (19th August 2016) – LIVE REVIEW

Tadgh ShielsAugust 24, 2016

“She was the pillar of our family, even though she was only this tall,” proclaimed Kamasi Washington indicating a tiny stature with an outstretched palm, th... Read More...

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The Broadcasts ‘The Broadcasts’ – ALBUM REVIEW

Luke PriestleyMay 30, 2016

The eponymous album is an exciting and well-rounded debut from the Cardiff band; catchy, thoughtful and epic all at once.If you've spent enough time going t... Read More...

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