The Vanities Release New Single ‘Just Passing Through’

Apr 30, 2024 — Leave a comment

The Vanities are an electro-rock duo from Cardiff made up of Rhys Bradley (vocals/guitar) and Adam Hill (bass guitar/synths). Recent adventures have included the release of their much-lauded debut LP “2001” along with acclaimed singles “London” and “Private Army”, garnering significant airplay and leading to guest appearances with 80s icons Tony Hadley and Peter Cox on their sell-out tours.

The band return with their new AA side single, “Just Passing Thru”.

A Just Passing Thru (ft. Bob Fitzgerald)
AA Just Passing Thru (Jammy Remix)

Side A features local award-winning country music artist Bob Fitzgerald who brings his unmistakable voice to the track. With an arrangement that embraces country and gospel influences, “Just Passing Thru” is a heart-breaking sermon on love, loss and the importance of living life to the full. An instant classic.

Side AA is the incendiary remix by Jammy, the South Wales-based super-producer behind the recent string of belters by Kaysha Louvain. With its fusion of rock, country and funk sensibilities, the Jammy remix serves up an irresistible slice of contemporary pop heaven that has hit single written all over it.

‘Just Passing Through’ is out now on all streaming platforms.

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Tom Anthony Releases New Single ‘Symphony’

Nov 30, 2023 — Leave a comment

After exploring the realms of indie rock and punk with previous singles “Where Shadows Roam” and “Tearaway”, Tom Anthony once again showcases his range with his latest offering, ‘Symphony’.

“Symphony” tells of Anthony’s personal journey of separation from and reunion with music. It’s a candid and introspective look at his 15 year hiatus and inspirational return fueled by the need for artistic expression in a lockdown world.

“Symphony” is a deeply autobiographical and intimate piece, in which Anthony pours his musings, regrets and realisations into every note and syllable. This single reveals a more contemplative and refined side to Tom Anthony’s sound, while retaining the emotion and poetic insight that characterizes his music.

A record in the tradition of singer-songwriters, “Symphony” delivers a fresh take on the classic style of artists like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley and Ryan Adams, and represents yet another aspect of Anthony’s varied influences.

This honest slice of insight into Tom Anthony’s story acts as a precursor to his forthcoming album slated for early 2024, and it’s a testament to Anthony’s ability to intertwine his life experiences with diverse musical elements, creating songs that resonate and stay with the listener long after the last chord has been struck.

With “Symphony”, Tom hopes to reach the hearts of those who have left a passion behind, helping them to
rediscover and reconnect with the thing that sets their soul alight. It’s an anthem for dreamers, believers and those unwilling to let life get in the way.

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Mirari Releases Debut EP ‘The Last Cowboy’

Nov 29, 2023 — Leave a comment

Cardiff artist Mirari announces the release of his debut EP ‘The Last Cowboy’. This highly anticipated debut sets the stage as a complete introduction to the eclectic artist. The two singles (‘Class of Deja’ & ‘FIRST CLASS’) released ahead of this EP offered a glimpse of things to come and have received a wealth of support from BBC Radio 1Xtra, Kiss Fresh & ChoiceFM. ‘Class of Deja’ was also added to Spotify’s own Grime Shutdown Playlist.

Mirari’s sound is both unpredictable and undeniable. ‘Class of Deja’ is a hard-hitting classic grime record taking inspiration from the likes of Kano, Skepta & Chip. Meanwhile, ‘FIRST CLASS’ is a melodic blend of Afrobeats (paying homage to his Nigerian heritage) and Baile Funk. The success of both records despite their differences indicates Mirari’s prowess and flair as a musician. This is something his fans in Cardiff are well aware of as he continues to build a cult-like following in the region with a string of exceptional live performances through 2023 (Tiny Rebel Fest, Focus Wales & New Skool Rules).

The last few years for Mirari has been about earning his artistic stripes, putting the rounds in. His EP, ‘The Last Cowboy’ is about stating his case as THE premier artist coming out of South Wales. He describes the music “as an experience to live with. I build a world and invite you to live in it”. The music is an audio journey featuring everything you would expect from a Classic Western movie but with Mirari’s vocals driving the narrative accompanied by a backdrop of production that is both cinematic and theatrical. It explores themes such as honour, redemption and the struggle between good and evil characterised by urban London life. The music creates a setting that is sparse and multi-layered – similar to the contrast of the typical American frontier during the 1800s: vast landscapes, deserts, small towns and rugged terrains. It features hard-hitting beats, twangy guitars and epic scores that add to the atmosphere and tension and it’s out now.

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Freyja Elsy Releases New Single ‘Over It’

Nov 20, 2023 — Leave a comment

Freyja Elsy, a classically trained musician and self-taught electro-pop producer hailing from Cardiff, has been independently releasing singles for the past three years and has introduced her live performances during 2023.

Freyja Elsy’s EP delves into a profound exploration of various themes, capturing the monotony and disillusionment of a repetitive existence in single ‘Over It‘.

Freyja Elsy has received acclaim from BBC (6Music/Radio Wales), Freshonthenet, and international blogs and radio, earning her the reputation of an exceptionally accomplished musician and producer. Her debut single, ‘Lungs,’ left critics and listeners in awe, described by Adam Walton from BBC Radio Wales as “off-the-scale evocative.“

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Indie Revolution Single Of The Week – Pacifica ‘Hey Man’

Nov 7, 2023 — Leave a comment

Music Scene Wales’ Single Of The Week, chosen by the Indie Revolution Team is the 90s nostalgic ‘Hey Man’ by Cardiff based Rock band Pacifica. The band were formed in early 2021 during the pandemic.
The group consists of four school friends. Their goal is to become the biggest they can while staying loyal to their Welsh roots. ‘Hey Man’ is instantly captivating and blows you away.

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Dusty Cut Release New Single ‘Best Friend’s Wedding’

Nov 2, 2023 — Leave a comment

Dusty Cut is the wistful music project of award-winning writer Phil Jones. Dusty Cut craft songs about friendships and loves gained and lost, fights in restaurants, Scottish islands and the sea. The band are based in Cardiff and released their debut album ‘Hawaii’ in 2017.

The band have developed a warm sound that incorporates moody folk, 70s rock and a hint of strangeness inspired by eccentrics like Gruff Rhys, Arthur Russell and Big Thief.

Best Friend’s Wedding is about being the least traditional person at a traditional wedding. It was recorded at King’s Road Studio in Cardiff and mastered by Charlie Francis.

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Tom Anthony Releases New Single ‘Where Shadows Roam’

Oct 5, 2023 — Leave a comment

Following on from his last track ‘Tearaway’, Tom Anthony’s fab new rock anthem with a hint of country tells a dark tale of murder, madness and how little we really know about those around us.

The record has received much accolade as it has been awarded Record of the Week on a couple of radio stations like Breeze FM in Spain, and it’s on the Welsh Connections Playlist, among others.

Tom Anthony has been in and out of bands since his teen years but lost touch with music when he entered the real world of responsibilities, 15 years later, during the Covid lockdown he picked up his old, battered guitar and threw himself into writing and recording an album due to be released in early 2024.

‘Where Shadows Roam’ is out now on all streaming platforms.

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Jammy Releases New Single ‘Try’

Aug 31, 2023 — Leave a comment

Nominated for the Welsh Music Prize, JAMMY is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Cardiff. Heavily influenced by Nik Kershaw, Tom Petty, John Mayer and all things 80s.

JAMMY has previously released a full-length album and is now working on his second album. His first single of the upcoming album, ‘Sing’ received great praise, and now his second single ‘Try’ has already caught the eye of Welsh Connection’s Michael Kennedy. He says ‘Do we like it? We LOVE it – it’s got a fantastic 80’s retro feel to it but with enough contemporary touches to avoid it sounding in any way dated. There’s a backbeat reminiscent of Tears For Fears but everything else is 100% Jammy and it’s the sound of a massive hit.’

JAMMY also produced and played on fellow Welsh artist, Kaysha Louvain’s, Welsh Music Prize nominated album ‘The Song Goes On’ Try is the second single from Jammy’s upcoming untitled second album.

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Tom Anthony Releases Debut Single ‘Tearaway’

Aug 2, 2023 — Leave a comment

Tom Anthony makes his debut with single “Tearaway”, a punk anthem for the summer.
Arriving in the midst of summer, “Tearaway” is an energetic slice of punk rock goodness from Cardiff-based singer-songwriter Tom Anthony. In this debut single, you’ll encounter big guitars, a heck of a hook, even bigger drums and a story of a world-ending female fury in the tradition of Green Day, Ramones, New York Dolls and The Sex Pistols.

“Tearaway” is out now on all major streaming platforms, and marks the culmination of a 15 year journey back to music from Anthony. Having lost touch with his passion for a decade and a half, Tom finally picked up a guitar again during the first lockdown of the COVID-1 pandemic, which led to the writing and recording of a full album due to be released in early 2024, with “Tearaway” as the first of a series of singles.

Describing his sound as “rock & roll for grownups”, Anthony’s music is a mature blend of rock, blues, punk, jazz, folk and country, with insightul, poetc lyrics rooted in real world experiences. His major influences include David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Oasis and Ryan Adams, resultng in a unique style that straddles genres, taking in the full history of rock music while keeping an eye firmly fixed on the future.

With the release of “Tearaway”, Tom Anthony aims to connect with fans who love rock music that has something to say, to inspire those with a dream of any kind, and to show that it’s never too late to reconnect with the thing you love. As an independent artist, Anthony is excited to share his musical journey with the world, make great records and put on the best show in town

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Dead Method Releases New Single ‘Cry About U’

Jul 27, 2023 — Leave a comment

Cardiff born artist Dead Method has released his brand new single ‘Cry About U’. An upbeat electro pop sound juxtaposed against anguished lyrics that deal with the loss of a loved one. Produced by Edward Russell, the song explores the pressure we sometimes put on ourselves to disengage with the grieving process and how that can blow up in our faces.

After the success of their Welsh Music Prize nominated album ‘Future Femme’ in 2022, Dead Method is kicking off a new era of art and music. Starting with their recently released single ‘Faith In Judas’ which spent 3 weeks on the BBC Radio Wales A-List and now with ‘Cry About U’, Dead Method is showing their versatility as an artist.

Dead Method has drawn on his inspirations and has created a distinctive sound for himself in his music.
Although the lyrics draw on experiences of loss, the track is fun, funky and upbeat, almost like a paradox. The contrast is clever, creating a unique song.

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