Druids & Bards

North Wales alternative psych-rock band Holy Coves hail from Holy Island, Anglesey, led by Welsh singer songwriter Scott Marsden. The band released their third studio album Druids & Bards October 2022 on Welsh indie label Yr Wyddfa Records, receiving critical acclaim appearing on numerous album of the year lists and album of the year nominations.

Championed by Gary Crowley on BBC Radio London and playlisted on Amazing Radios A List by Charlie Ashcroft, with BBC Radio Wales’ support from Adam Walton & Huw Stephens, BBC 6 Music support from Steve Lamacq and huge support from Neil Crud, Iain Key & Adam Brady on Louder Than War Radio. The Welsh band had quite the year in 2022.

They kick off 2023 in style in the Welsh capital Cardiff with a headline show at The Moon for This Feeling’s Big in 2023 showcase Thursday 19th January with UK tour dates and festivals to be announced this year.

Follow the link below for tickets

BIG IN 2023

Emily Marsden – Editor
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Holy Coves Welsh singer songwriter Scott Marsden released his debut solo EP titled Scars last week, followed by the announcement that his band Holy Coves will be retuning in 2022 with their third studio album titled Druids & Bards.
Scars has been recorded as a half studio, half live acoustic EP. Recorded with Welsh Producer John Lawrence at his studio Nant Y Benglog near the Ogwen Lake, Snowdonia.
Scars is a short, sweet listen which will leave you wanting more! Great timing of Holy Coves’ new record announcement!! Perfect to wet your whistle before the new Holy Coves record drops.
Scott Marsden’s lyrics cut deep as ever and there’s a different feel than other Holy Coves records. This EP is honest & raw. Will we see the full length Scott Marsden solo record in the future? Who knows!! Maybe it’s already been made!!! Go check it out today. It definitely deserves a listen.

Released by Yr Wyddfa Records

Available from Spotify, Apple, Itunes, Amazon & Bandcamp

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Emily Marsden – Editor
#MusicSceneWales
@MusicSceneWales
musicscenewalescymru@gmail.com

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