Sister Envy Release New Single ‘Swallowed By The Ground’

Mar 4, 2025 — Leave a comment

Sister Envy return with their fantastic third new single ‘Swallowed By The Ground’, their most immediate song yet.

‘Swallowed By The Ground’ is an awe-inspiring rocketship of soaring space rock, replete with nimble chiming guitars, underpinned by nagging basslines and cycling drums, leading the charge is an unmissable vocal from frontman Kameron Jolliffe, introspective lyrics uncover a relationship falling apart, exploding into an unforgettable chorus, combining elements of the epic gaze sound of early Verve or My Vitriol with echoes of the sound of bands like Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana, Sister Envy are carving their own distinct place in our hearts.

It’s Sister Envy’s third single and the follow-up to ‘Tide’ and debut release ‘Mourning Sickness’ both have been very well received, gaining the attention of publications like Louder than War, So Young Magazine, and God Is In The TV and many more, winning airplay and the approval of John Kennedy on Radio X after an acclaimed debut set at Focus Wales festival last year and playlisted on BBC Radio Wales Welsh Mix.

Kameron Jolliffe says: “I had the main riff lying around for a while, and didn’t really touch it, though I really liked it. We started jamming it in a rehearsal and the song pretty much wrote itself, it quickly became one of our favourite songs to play together.”

Sister Envy hail from the North Wales coast, a place of mystery, harshness, and beauty, a place where opportunity is blocked for younger people yet dreams can break through. It’s here that Sister Envy met at college, this fast-emerging Alternative Psychedelic rock quartet and have spent time honing their sound on stage and in the studio.

Their new single was recorded in Liverpool at the famous Motor Museum Studio with Ben Harper. Mixed in France by Welsh legend Owain Ginsberg and mastered in Austin Texas by American producer Erik Wofford (The Black Angels). Over the course of 2025, Sister Envy will invite you into their fascinating world over a series of releases and shows. Gradually revealing the different faces of their tapestry of sound and fledgling experience.

Sister Envy are Kameron Jolliffe (Vocals and Lead Guitar), Matty Waring (Guitar), Callum Jones (Bass), Ryan Roberts (Drums).

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Tom Collins Releases New Single ‘Care In The World’

Jan 20, 2025 — Leave a comment

North Wales artist Tom Collins releases his latest single ‘Care In The World’, a poignant and heartfelt reflection on poverty and deprivation in society. With raw honesty and soul-stirring melodies, the track delves into the struggles faced by children growing up amidst challenging circumstances, including exposure to drugs, alcohol, and violence.

Tom’s releases have showcased his unique voice and heart on sleeve songwriting. His songs have picked up airplay on internet radio, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Wales.

Driven by a simple yet powerful acoustic arrangement, the song builds its emotional resonance with the delicate addition of violins towards its climax. With influences from Jamie Webster and Sam Fender, his sound is both intimate and universally relatable, drawing listeners into the world he paints
with his lyrics. Recorded at ROC2 Studios in Wrexham, ‘Care In The World’ is the latest example of Tom’s commitment to storytelling that matters.

Emerging from North Wales, Tom Collins is an artist that carries honest and heartfelt songs, influenced by artists such as Sam Fender, Jamie Webster and Catfish and the Bottlemen, displaying a youthful pop flavour with big indie rock singalongs.

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Alffa Release New Single ‘Breathe Free’

Aug 19, 2024 — Leave a comment

North Wales rockers Alffa are back after a near 5-year break, ready to reignite the fire they lit with their 2019 debut ‘Rhyddid O’r Cysgodion Gwenwynig’ (Freedom From The Poisonous Shadows). Fresh off the electrifying Welsh anthem ‘Pwythau’ in May, they’ve dropped another bomb ‘Breathe Free’, kicking off a series of releases before they unveil their sophomore album in November.

Proving once again why they’re a force to be reckoned with, Alffa’s latest offering is a potent cocktail of punk rock fury and hard rock grit, channelling the swagger of Queens of the Stone Age into the powerful dual musicianship of Royal Blood. However beneath the blistering surface lies a deeper message; ‘Breathe Free’ dives headfirst into the internal battle we all face, transforming raw emotion and intense melodies into a powerful anthem of self-acceptance and inner strength.

“This song invites you on a journey of self-discovery, reminding us all that embracing and celebrating our true selves is the key to true freedom.” Alffa noted of the single.“‘Breathe Free’ is not just a song for us; it’s a call to break free from internal struggles and celebrate the power within.”

Hailing from the rural village of Llanrug in North Wales, Alffa are the dynamic duo of guitarist/vocalist Dion Wyn Jones and drummer Sion Eifion Land. No strangers to the Welsh music scene, their breakout came in 2018 with the single ‘Gwenwyn’ becoming the first Welsh-language song to surpass a million streams on Spotify. This success fueled their debut album, ‘Rhyddid o’r Cysgodion Gwenwynig’ (Freedom from the Poisonous Shadows), released in 2019. Their eyes are now firmly set on the global stage, aiming to break out of the Welsh language arena and into the international spotlight. This ambitious duo is poised to be the next big thing, proving that great music can come from anywhere – even a small village in North Wales.

Following the overwhelming response from their mind-blowing debut, Alffa found themselves slammed by a wave of personal struggles and bad luck, including COVID, that temporarily choked their creativity. Undeterred, they channelled this tumultuous period into their upcoming sophomore album, crafting a message of hope not just for their audience, but for themselves as well. This defiance stands out in the punk/rock landscape, which is often mired in negativity. Though the album delves into the depths of depression, self-doubt, and the search for purpose, it ultimately explodes with a message of resilience. Joining forces with renowned producer Gethin Pearson, Alffa push their sound further, transforming their struggles into a triumphant closing chapter. Consider this a 1-0 victory for Alffa – a testament to their ability to not only survive but thrive in the face of adversity.

‘Breathe Free’ is out now, whilst their upcoming sophomore album is hailed for release this November.

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The Montagues Release New Single ‘Gravitate’

Aug 19, 2024 — Leave a comment

The Montagues, the trailblazing indie rock band from North Wales, are back with their latest single “Gravitate”. This alternative rock opera track delves deep into the profound feeling of being lost in life, capturing the emotional turbulence of searching for answers whilst second guessing your direction and decisions.

Known for their electrifying performances and compelling sound, The Montagues have carved out a unique space in the indie rock scene. Blending influences from Nothing but Thieves, Muse and Catfish and the Bottlemen, their music resonates with a wide audience, creating a blend of nostalgic and modern rock that captivates listeners.

“Gravitate” is more than just a song; it’s an emotional journey. With intense vocals and personal storytelling, the track becomes a resonant anthem for anyone navigating the uncertainties of their personal journey. Despite the chaos depicted in the song, “Gravitate” carries a hopeful message, reassuring listeners that no matter how adrift they may feel, they will inevitably be drawn to the person they are meant to become.

The song’s dynamic tempo changes mirror the rollercoaster of emotions experienced when searching for one’s true self. These shifts in rhythm and intensity reflect the highs and lows of the personal quest for identity, making “Gravitate” a powerful and relatable experience for all who hear it. Gravitate is the second single from their upcoming EP release “Verona Act I”.

The Montagues have been making waves across the music scene with a series of impressive achievements. They’ve rocked The Legendary Cavern Club thanks to BBC Introducing, received National radio play via John Kennedy at Radio X with their previous single Juicebox, June 2024), receive regular spins from Dave Monks on BBC Introducing Merseyside, and have consistently sold out gigs from North Wales to Liverpool. Their reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances has cemented their status as one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the UK indie rock scene.

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Snowdonia Records Announce New Signing Subterrania

Aug 5, 2024 — Leave a comment

Following on from recent announcements from the North Wales Independent record label and management, Snowdonia Records have announced another new signing, four piece, indie rock band from Swansea in Wales, Subterrania.

Fronted by Dylan Cai, the rest of the band includes Fin Roach (guitar), Jamie Tooze (bass), and Luis Hancock (drums). They have stormed their way across the Swansea music scene with their electric and groovy sound and are rapidly breaking through to the rest of the UK.

Snowdonia Records previously known as Yr Wyddfa Records recently changed their name and announced on twitter that they now have a Welsh, English & Scottish division. Along with recently announced Skäl and Box Of Trash, Subterrania will join fellow bands Holy Coves and Sister Envy on the newly formed Label & Management, creating a fantastic roster of bands.

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Snowdonia Records Announce First Scottish Signing, Box Of Trash

Aug 2, 2024 — Leave a comment

North Wales Independent record label and management Snowdonia Records have announced their first signing for their Scottish Division, Box Of Trash.

Scottish quartet Box Of Trash have quickly become one of Scotland’s exciting, emerging bands. The band comprises of Barry Fisher, Lyle Kennedy, Jordan McKee and Aiden Davidson.

Snowdonia Records previously known as Yr Wyddfa Records recently changed their name and announced on twitter that they now have a Welsh, English & Scottish division. Along with recently announced Skäl, Box Of Trash will join fellow bands Holy Coves and Sister Envy on the newly formed Label & Management.

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Snowdonia Records Announce First English Signing SKÄL

Jul 31, 2024 — Leave a comment

North Wales Independent record label and management Snowdonia Records have announced their first signing for their English Division, Skäl.

Skäl are a five piece Alternative Rock Band from Winsford, Cheshire. The band are made up of Ev Kirwan on vocals, Jack Enty on guitar, Darcy Smith on guitar and backing vocals, Adam Latham on bass and Tom Giltrow on drums and backing vocals.

Snowdonia Records previously known as Yr Wyddfa Records recently changed their name and announced on twitter that they now have a Welsh, English & Scottish division. Skäl will join fellow bands Holy Coves and Sister Envy on the newly formed Label & Management.

Very exciting times ahead for the label.

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Indie Revolution Album Of The Month – Worldcub ‘Back To The Beginning’

Jun 7, 2024 — Leave a comment

Indie Revolution’s Album Of The Month is Worldcub with their fantastic new album ‘Back To The Beginning’.

Worldcub invites you on a jaunt through past lives and memory with their brand new concept album ‘Back To The Beginning’ a carefully crafted collection of tracks containing sharp hooks, joyous West Coast pleasure trips and contemplative stop-offs along the way. Beguiling lead single and title track rumbles through time and space, that opens up new worlds on the arms of a kraut rock groove. spacey guitar licks, splashes of keyboards, floating harmonies, the vocal interplay guides you deep into the mind’s eye of a melody, at once both wistful for a past and for a future of unknowns.

Worldcub, are a group from North Wales piloted by brothers Cynyr (guitar & vocals) and Dion Hamer (drums & vocals), they began their musical journey under the name CaStLeS, taking influence from 70s/80s Paul McCartney and DIY ‘Fantastic Man’, William Onyeabor. They produce material from their home studio on the hills of Eryri, splicing together elements of surf guitar music, kraut-rock grooves and hypnotic psych tinged Cymru vocal harmonies.

Through fourteen lucid and addictive tracks ‘Back To The Beginning’ journeys through wormholes, keyholes and time warps. ‘Grog’ is an awesomely woozy trip, fantastic surf guitars decorate a pulsing percussive tapestry, trippy and lilting vocals, it could be something lifted from the famous Nuggets compilations. Haunting ‘One Small Mistake’ with its lucid melodies, almost bossa nova rhythms and bouncing psych pop sound, is an off kilter delight. The album also contains previous single ‘Look through the Keyhole’ is a hypnotic, West Coast tinged, surf inspired jaunt through past lives and memory. The record also contains Welsh language tracks the gleaming ‘Hel Y Hadau’ and the iridescent entwined melodies, 70s fuzz guitar and insidious percussion of ‘Pwysau Yn Pwyso’ which translates as a Pressing Matter.

Their self-released, site-specific themed debut album Fforesteering gained coverage on major platforms such as The Guardian and UNCUT Magazine, with air time on BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Cymru & Wales. The band also earned their debut performance slot on the BBC Introducing stage at Reading & Leeds Festival and found success playing shows as part of the ‘Horizons 12’ scheme; which included a recording session at the historic Maida Vale Studios in London.

After an extensive run of live shows, including festivals such as Liverpool Sound City, Liverpool Psych Fest, Farmfest and more recently BreakOut West in Canada and main support to Public Service Broadcasting at FOCUS Wales Festival, Worldcub emerge again with a new catalogue of material for 2024 along with band members; Calvin Thomas on Bass and Jasmine Roberts on guitar.

Tour dates:

No1 Harbourside, Bristol – 6th July

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Indie Revolution Single Of The Week – Megan Wyn ‘Waiting For A Reason’

Jun 7, 2024 — Leave a comment

Indie Revolution’s Single of The Week is Anglesey born Megan Wyn with her brand new single ‘Waiting For A Reason’.

Megan Wyn has spent the last 12 months building an army of new fans from across the UK, and it all started by arming herself with an inventory of songs well beyond her years.

Earlier cuts, ‘You Don’t Get It’, ‘Familiar Faces’ and ‘Are You Bored Yet?’, made a long-lasting impression on new music scenesters writ-large. With her self-deprecating lyricism, which can be on the nose at times, Megan has developed a wall of sound that can only really be compared to her Welsh elders Manic Street Preachers and Catfish and The Bottlemen.

Already in the last year the young star to be has packed out rooms on the metropolitan festival circuit at places such as Twisterella, Beyond the Music, Stockton Calling, Liverpool Sound City and Focus Wales. She has also sold out shows in her new home of Manchester, as well as Liverpool and London.

Elsewhere, Megan has supported indie heroes past and present in Swim Deep, Little Comets, Sundara Karma, Andrew Cushin, The K’s and others at sold out shows across the UK

There is something authentic building with Megan, the fruits of her labour after years of playing the circuit from the early age of 16 are starting to rear their heads and as her sound is blooming, it is no surprise that her fanbase is too.

At radio, Megan has already had playlist support from Radio X alongside a live session with John Kennedy. Amazing Radio also added previous single, ‘Familiar Faces’ to their A-List which saw the track get to a top 20 placement on their chart. She also did a live session with BBC introducing Manchester, whilst gaining repeat support at BBC Radio London and BBC Radio Merseyside including a live session for the latter.

Wyn was also Huw Stephens‘ Artist of The Week on BBC Radio Wales and added to the station’s playlist. Wyn also had support at Spotify UK with placement on tastemaker playlists such as Proper Belters & Fresh Finds UK & IE.

On the brand new single, the Welsh artist shows that age really is just a number and talent is something that is unimpeded by that number. The track swells in the introduction prior to exploding into life and feeding first time listeners with the ultimate payoff of raw, undeniable talent. Rare that an artist is effortlessly cool whilst calling upon pop sensibilities relentlessly. Wistful but assured in equal measure, it sounds exactly like a teenager figuring themselves out.

Speaking about the song, Megan said: “This song focuses on looking at my own flaws in navigating a relationship and the feelings of naivety, guilt, and loneliness that come with it. It focuses on the polarities of behaviour that we encounter when coping with suffering, and that we always want what is bad for us.”

As the year progresses, Megan is booked for more and more shows, and this summer will be her busiest yet with slots at key festivals such as Kendal Calling, Y Not Festival and Liverpool Sound City in the calendar already. She will also be setting off to Sweden to play her first international show to boot.

2024 promises to be a truly stellar year for Wyn with a headline tour + debut EP to follow later this year, the world truly is the young starlet’s oyster.

‘Waiting For A Reason’, was written with and produced by Alex Quinn (The Royston Club, Lottery Winners, Overpass) over the course of an extensive period of writing in Summer 2022.

Previous years saw Megan play The Great Escape, Truck Festival, Y Not and Isle Of Wight Festival. And she completed her debut headline tour earlier in the year.

An old head on young shoulders, Megan rightly feels that she has reached her starting point. With live experiences already in the bag, it was just a matter of honing her sound and landing on something that was truly representative of herself.

It’s also true that moving from her native Anglesey just off the Welsh coast, to her now home of Manchester at the age of 16, would have helped Megan develop not only as a musician but most importantly as a woman.

Megan grew up wanting exactly what she has now, the ability to put pen to paper and have songs fall out of her, to play shows to packed out venues in Manchester, as well as, elsewhere.

Catch Megan Live:
07.07 – Cheshire – Britfest
19.07 – Deadwax – Birmingham (What’s Happening Weekender)
20.07 – Glastonbury – Godney Gathering
27.07 – Preston- Rock AM River Festival
02.08 – Derby – Y Not? Festival
04.08 – Kendal Calling
30.08 — Llandudno – Pine Festival
06/07.09 – Bridlington Spa – By The Sea
20.09 – Manchester – Deaf Institute
23.09.2024 – Newcastle – Three Tanners Bank
24.09.2024 – Sheffield – Sidney & Matilda
25.09.2024 – Birmingham – Dead Wax
26.09.2024 – London – The Grace

Emily Marsden – Editor
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Megan Wyn Releases New Single ‘Waiting For A Reason’

Jun 3, 2024 — Leave a comment

Megan Wyn has spent the last 12 months building an army of new fans from across the UK, and it all started by arming herself with an inventory of songs well beyond her years.

Earlier cuts, ‘You Don’t Get It’, ‘Familiar Faces’ and ‘Are You Bored Yet?’, made a long-lasting impression on new music scenesters writ-large. With her self-deprecating lyricism, which can be on the nose at times, Megan has developed a wall of sound that can only really be compared to her Welsh elders Manic Street Preachers and Catfish and The Bottlemen.

Already in the last year the young star to be has packed out rooms on the metropolitan festival circuit at places such as Twisterella, Beyond the Music, Stockton Calling, Liverpool Sound City and Focus Wales. She has also sold out shows in her new home of Manchester, as well as Liverpool and London.

Elsewhere, Megan has supported indie heroes past and present in Swim Deep, Little Comets, Sundara Karma, Andrew Cushin, The K’s and others at sold out shows across the UK

There is something authentic building with Megan, the fruits of her labour after years of playing the circuit from the early age of 16 are starting to rear their heads and as her sound is blooming, it is no surprise that her fanbase is too.

At radio, Megan has already had playlist support from Radio X alongside a live session with John Kennedy. Amazing Radio also added previous single, ‘Familiar Faces’ to their A-List which saw the track get to a top 20 placement on their chart. She also did a live session with BBC introducing Manchester, whilst gaining repeat support at BBC Radio London and BBC Radio Merseyside including a live session for the latter.

Wyn was also Huw Stephens‘ Artist of The Week on BBC Radio Wales and added to the station’s playlist. Wyn also had support at Spotify UK with placement on tastemaker playlists such as Proper Belters & Fresh Finds UK & IE.

On the brand new single, the Welsh artist shows that age really is just a number and talent is something that is unimpeded by that number. The track swells in the introduction prior to exploding into life and feeding first time listeners with the ultimate payoff of raw, undeniable talent. Rare that an artist is effortlessly cool whilst calling upon pop sensibilities relentlessly. Wistful but assured in equal measure, it sounds exactly like a teenager figuring themselves out.

Previous years saw Megan play The Great Escape, Truck Festival, Y Not and Isle Of Wight Festival. And she completed her debut headline tour earlier in the year.

Megan grew up wanting exactly what she has now, the ability to put pen to paper and have songs fall out of her, to play shows to packed out venues in Manchester, as well as, elsewhere.

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Catch Megan Live:
07.07 – Cheshire – Britfest
19.07 – Deadwax – Birmingham (What’s Happening Weekender)
20.07 – Glastonbury – Godney Gathering
27.07 – Preston- Rock AM River Festival
02.08 – Derby – Y Not? Festival
04.08 – Kendal Calling
30.08 — Llandudno – Pine Festival
06/07.09 – Bridlington Spa – By The Sea
20.09 – Manchester – Deaf Institute
23.09.2024 – Newcastle – Three Tanners Bank
24.09.2024 – Sheffield – Sidney & Matilda
25.09.2024 – Birmingham – Dead Wax
26.09.2024 – London – The Grace

Emily Marsden – Editor
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