- Ren – Sick Boi
“This is a mammoth album of the best futuristic hip hop you’ve ever heard, knocking everyone else out of the park.” – Louder Than War
2. The Heavy North – Delta Shakedown
“This is an album that will be talked about for years, it’s a true blues explosion of sound yet there is more to it, far more. The blues/rock vibe acts as a supporting foundation for other elements to be introduced, elements of funk, punk, classical, gospel and everything in between blend seamlessly with their trademark garage blues ethos.” – Upcoming Bands
3. The Shed Project – Our Fear Is Their Power
“The Shed Project show their talents and growth with their new album. Each track goes from strength to strength, hooking you all the way in. The quality in production and song writing is refined, Roy’s vocals are heartfelt and real and their sound has matured.” – Music Scene Wales
4. CVC – Get Real
“Channelling 60’s California, this Welsh six-piece charm with classy psych-pop made for long summer evenings” – The Guardian
5. Apollo Junction – Here We Are
“Apollo Junction are set to take their hallmark anthemic sound to inspiring new heights and a wider audience with their third album Here We Are”. – Louder Than War
6. Trampolene – Rules of Love & War
“Excellently crafted indie guitar pop or whatever you want to label it…a real earworm” – RPM Online
7. Laurie Wright – Get On The End Of It!
“A force of nature possessing a raw and genuine talent that many can only dream of” – Music Scene Wales
8. The Royston Club – Shaking Hips and Crashing Cars
“The whole piece is an awesome medley of sick strings, relatable life experiences and very singable lyrics. Here is your wake up call…get those hips shaking – try to avoid the car crashing though”. – No Extra Source
9. Skindred – Smile
“Ragga-metal mainstays Skindred crank the attitude and stack up a few more anthems on irrepressible eighth album Smile.” – Kerrang
10. Rogue Jones – Dos Bebés
“Strides confidently and boldly, full of great songs built and presented with excellent musicianship and production.” – Wales Arts Review
11. The Lottery Winners – Anxiety Replacement Therapy
12. Lewca – Boombap for Boomers
13. The Lathums – From Nothing To A Little Bit More
14. The Reytons – What’s Rock And Roll?
15. DMA’s – How Many Dreams?
16. Mr Phormula – A.W.D.L
17. boygenius – The Record
18. Himalayas – From Hell To Here
19. Declan Welsh and the Decadent West – 2
20. Godsticks – This Is What A Winner Looks Like
21. Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves – Unmask The Circus
22. Senses – Little Pictures Without Sound
23. Stellar Echoes – Now Is All There Is
24. Nancy Ackroyd – Light the Lamps
25. Brownbear – Demons
26. The Utopiates – The Sun Also Rises
27. Mace The Great – SplottWorld
28. Andrew Cushin – Waiting For The Rain
29. Brooke Combe – Black Is The New Gold
30. Thrillhouse – Something About This Place
31. The Sherlocks – People Like Me & You
32. H. Hawkline – Milk For Flowers
33. The View – Exorcism of Youth
34. Death Of Guitar Pop – Be Lucky
35. Baxter Dury – I Thought I Was Better Than You
36. Spector – Here Come The Early Nights
37. BDRMM – I Don’t Know
38. King Krule – Space Heavy
39. Olivia Dean – Messy
40. Rebelski – Simplicity
41. The Goa Express – The Goa Express
42. Gallaher’s Green – Dare To Dream
43. Box Of Trash – Candlewood 230
44. Ivan Moult – Songs From The Severn Grove
45. Tapestri – Tell Me World
46. Those Damn Crows – Inhale/Exhale
47. Revolution Rabbit Deluxe – Control Freaks
48. Patio – Collection
49. Come At The King – Overgrown
50. Katie MF – False Starts, Open Endings
Emily Marsden – Editor
#MusicSceneWales
@MusicSceneWales
musicscenewalescymru@gmail.com
Indie Revolution 