JONO DAVIES featuring Glyn ‘PWD’ Hughes RELEASES NEW SINGLE TO SUPPORT THE WELSH FOOTBALL TEAM IN THE WORLD CUP – JONO DAVIES gyda Glyn Pwd , YN RHYDDHAU SENGL NEWYDD I GEFNOGI TÎM DROED CYMRU YNG NGHWPAN Y BYD

Here is the new single by Jono Davies featuring Glyn ‘PWD’ Hughes,  a rendition of Hogia’r Wyddfa’s classic song ‘ Safwn Yn Y Bwlch ‘.

This summer, Jono was approached by Glyn , an old school friend and also the nephew of the late Elwyn Jones of the group Hogia’r Wyddfa. Glyn’s request was a suggestion that they could perhaps record a revamped rendition of the song to support and celebrate the Welsh football teams’ World Cup campaign.

Jono said about the whole concept .. ” To be completely honest at first I wasn’t too sure it was something I would be able to pull off! But being one to never shrug off a challenge,  after a few sessions in the studio I began to hear something I could work with and from that moment onwards there was no stopping it really. “

” The anthemic qualities and powerful  lyrics were a clear focus point and to make it more relatable to the World Cup I altered a few lines without going overboard.  I Imagined it being sung and chanted by the fans during the World Cup. It was a very challenging yet a fulfilling experience all round. I’m happy Glyn thought of involving me in his idea. “

Glyn said about the experience. ” This was a whole new experience for me, but everything seemed to fall into place as time went on. I think it has turned out better than we ever imagined it would so I couldn’t ask for more really. “

The song is out now on Something Personal’s Record label and will be available for streaming and downloading on all well known platforms.

Dyma sengl newydd Jono Davies sy’n cynnwys Glyn ‘PWD’ Hughes, fersiwn o gân glasurol Hogia’r Wyddfa ‘Safwn Yn Y Bwlch’.

Yr haf hwn, ddoth Glyn , hen ffrind ysgol a hefyd nai i’r diweddar Elwyn Jones o’r grŵp Hogia’r Wyddfa at Jono gyda cais yn awgrym y gallent efallai recordio fersiwn wedi’i hailwampio o’r gân i gefnogi a dathlu ymgyrch Cwpan y Byd tim pêl-droed Cymru.

Dywedodd Jono am y cysyniad cyfan .. ” I fod yn gwbl onest ar y dechrau doeddwn i ddim yn rhy siwr ei fod yn rhywbeth y byddwn i’n gallu ei dynnu i ffwrdd! Ond gan fod yn un i beidio byth â thagu her, ar ôl ychydig o sesiynau yn y stiwdio mi dechreuais glywed rhywbeth y gallwn i weithio gydag ef ac o’r eiliad honno ymlaen nid oedd unrhyw atal mewn gwirionedd.”

” Roedd y rhinweddau anthemig a’r geiriau pwerus yn bwynt ffocws clir ac i’w wneud yn fwy cyfnewidiol i Gwpan y Byd fe newidiais ychydig o linellau heb fynd dros ben llestri. Dychmygais ei fod yn cael ei ganu a’i siantio gan y cefnogwyr yn ystod Cwpan y Byd. Roedd yn brofia hynod o dda a heriol ond boddhaus drwyddo draw. Rwy’n hapus bod Glyn wedi meddwl fy nghynnwys yn ei syniad.”

Dywedodd Glyn am y profiad. “Roedd hwn yn brofiad hollol newydd i mi, ond roedd popeth i’w weld yn disgyn i’w le wrth i amser fynd yn ei flaen. Rwy’n meddwl ei fod wedi troi allan yn well nag yr oeddem erioed wedi dychmygu y byddai felly ni allwn ofyn am fwy mewn gwirionedd.”

Bydd y gân yn cael ei rhyddhau ar label Something Personal Records a bydd ar gael i’w ffrydio a’i lawrlwytho ar bob platfform adnabyddus o ddydd Llun 14eg o Dachwedd.

Emily Marsden – Editor
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Marseille Release Their Latest Single ‘Freedom’

Marseille are the Derby based newly increased in size, five piece band consisting of Will Brown on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Joe Labram on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Lennon Hall on Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals, Felix Moxey on Bass  and Tom Spray on Drums/Percussion. 

Although only formed in 2021, the band have wasted no time in getting down to business showcasing an impressive momentum in releasing an envious array of hit singles to date to include the 2022 releases of ‘Forget It All’ ‘Might As Well Be Mine’ and ‘The Jungle’ including the Vega Rally Remix of the track and the b-side of ‘The Universe Is Yours’ – all of which were received to much critical acclaim. 

It’s fair to say that Marseille have had a pretty impressive 2022 with their catalogue of releases, features and support from the likes of Soccer AM, BBC Radio, Sirius XM Radio, online praise from Shed Seven and reviews from the likes of RGM, This Is The Music and Travellers Tunes to name but a few. 

Marseille have also been gigging relentlessly up and down the country and have made several festival appearances including their debut at this year’s Isle Of Wight and Y-Not Festivals. A trend that they look set to continue into 2023.

Another notable accolade for the band includes having their music featured in a major televised music documentary ‘Kick Out The Jams – The Story of XFM’ which was aired in selected cinemas and on Sky TV.

The unstoppable force of musical brilliance that is Marseille are now back with their latest offering the huge, anthemic, rock and roll track ‘Freedom’.

From the get-go this track is full throttle, in your face with pounding drums, rumbling bass lines and electrifying and sonic guitar hooks.

Frontman Will, undoubtedly offers his best vocal performance to date on this track as he takes centre stage over the siren and buzz of electric melodies surrounding him. It’s a hypnotic track that will completely draw you in. The track zooms along at a breathtaking pace until mid section when there’s a subtle change of pace, but then the drums take control once more and the track suddenly bursts back into life with a wall of sound, filled with reverbing, explosive guitars. 

Lyrically, ‘Freedom’ is a life-affirming, soul-enriching track that is jammed packed with pure poetic brilliance. 

‘FREEDOM’ was written by Marseille and is being released under ADR Records. It has already been picked up and featured by BBC Introducing and has received press praise from Travellers Tunes who have said “Marseille have emerged with the finest rock n roll song of 2022”.

UPCOMING GIGS 

08.11.22 – The Slaughtered Lamb- London 

10.11.22 – The Bodega – Nottingham 

18.11.22 – Sidney and Matilda – Sheffield 

19.11.22 – The Sunflower Lounge – Birmingham 

26.11.22 – 02 Academy – Leicester 

04.12.22 – The Empire – Rochdale

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The Pastimes Release Debut Single ‘Tide’


I first stumbled on The Pastimes when they supported my band Holy Coves at Front Room in Rhyl earlier this year, they came highly recommended from the venue promoter Steve Rastin. From the very first note they blew me away, they are definitely my new favourite band. A band with so much potential with the right support. Young enough to develop their sound, phenomenal live performers and if their first recording ‘Tide’ is anything to go by then they have bags of potential in the studio too. It wont be long until this band graces us with their debut album and the thought of this really excites me.

From melodic shoegaze sounds to a twist of heavy grunge this song captures me instantly. The Pastimes are a band to watch out for. Their fantastic single ‘Tide’ lures you in with its seascape vibes of the rising and falling of the sea, dreamy vocals, dark lyrics and that heavy kick of distortion is when I instantly know I’ve fallen in love.

“I’ll be the one to save you when you’re high
I’ll try
The moon couldn’t even pull your tide”

‘Tide’ was recorded at The Motor Museum Studio in Liverpool, Ben Harper produced and mixed the track, Graeme Lynch at Two Zero Nine mastered the track.
The band have returned to the studio to record their Debut EP.




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