The Stray Pursuit Release New Single ‘Mess With My Head’

The Stray Pursuit return with their powerful new single ‘Mess with My Head’.

Swansea band The Stray Pursuit return with their exciting new single ‘Mess with My Head’ it captures the chaos and intensity of young love, set against the backdrop of living at home and fixating on someone new. With raw emotion and infectious energy, it unravels the tension of heated arguments and the mental tug-of-war that comes with a relationship growing more serious.

Rife with gritty guitars, punchy drums, and emotionally raw yet melodic vocals.  It carries a sense of frustration and urgency, blending angst with anthemic hooks. The song’s themes are both personal yet universal, concerned with mental health struggles, overthinking, and toxic relationships, giving it an emotional yet rebellious edge. With its dynamic melodic shifts, big riffing and powerful delivery, it’s an ambitious anthemic rock sound built for singalongs, it channels the energy of bands like Royal Blood and Nothing But Thieves.

The band recorded the track at Longwave Studios in Cardiff, collaborating with esteemed producer Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me the Horizon, Holding Absence, Nova Twins). on their debut EP ‘Dominio Effect’.  Hailing from Swansea, The Stray Pursuit emerges as a dynamic force in the realm of Alternative Rock. Distinctive for their guitar-driven riffs and captivating vocals, each track embodies their eclectic musical tastes. Inspired by bands like Catfish and The Bottlemen and The Hunna, and with echoes of the Welsh rock lineage of The Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers, and Funeral for a Friend, in the upcoming months they will release more exciting tracks.

The four-piece consists of lead singer Aaron Morgan, lead guitarist Dylan Cooney, bassist Fred Wilkinson, and drummer Ben Lewis. They have supported Andrew Cushin, The K’s, and Vida, and played alongside The Lottery Winners, Pastel, and Trampoline just to name a few. TSP were featured on This Feelings ‘Big in 2020’. In June 2023, they sold out a headline show at The Bunkhouse for their single release ‘Let It Be Known’. They then went on to sell out two out of five dates of their ‘Domino Effect’ debut EP tour in 2024. One in Cwrw, Carmarthen and the other in The Moon, Cardiff.

The band’s origin story traces back to an unexpected bus ride that led Aaron and Fred to forge an unexpected bond. Despite being rivals in separate bands, their chemistry became undeniable during a jam session. The additions of exceptional talents lead guitarist Dylan and drummer Nicky solidified the lineup.  Tragedy struck when founding drummer Nicky Bevan passed away in December 2022. They say “The devastating loss catalysed a renewed purpose for the band: to honour Nicky’s legacy and prove our potential for greatness. He is missed dearly, and will be forever cherished by so many people.”

The pandemic-induced hiatus and Fred finishing university provided growth for the band. Emerging from this break in June 2022, and Ben joining the band later in April 2023, The Stray Pursuit reentered the practice room, channelling their energy into crafting new tracks and elevating their stage presence and live performance, for the songs on their debut EP ‘Domino Effect’.

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Pastel Release Debut Album Souls In Motion

2025 begins with it’s first eagerly anticipated, sparkling debut album Souls In Motion by Swansea/Manchester band Pastel.

Pastel are a 5-piece guitar band. Fronted by Droylsden (Manchester) cousins Jack Yates (singer) & James Yates (guitar) with Liam O’Shea (Bass), Joe Anderson (guitar) & Rhys Wheeler (drums).

Souls In Motion is the ten track album laced with all the shoegaze and madchester vibes, bringing a warm familiar feel to the listener, pure nostalgia. A nod to the all the greats of the past that are clearly a huge influence to the young band.

The album is full of relentless bass, glittering guitars, hazy and uplifting vocals that you can picture being sung along to, real crowd pleasers, anthemic. Each track better than the last.

Pastel have certainly delivered with this album, an exciting start to the year for the band!

Souls in Motion is out now on all streaming platforms.

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Stone Deaf Release New Song ‘Red Head’

The song was written by Stone Deaf’s frontman Michael Pole who also features on the track on main vocals, lead and rhythm guitar. The drums were played by William Walton and the bass was done by Travis McDonagh. It was recorded in South Wales by James Weaver. The band formed in Swansea in October 2023 and is already playing sold out shows full to the brim with energy and power.

The song was tonally influenced by Jack White in terms of its distorted guitar work and upper octave solos full of double stops a la Angus Young (AC/DC). The rhythm part was also influenced by Queens of the Stone Age with its straight staccato downstrokes.

The song was inspired by a short relationship turned sour that had a strong underpinning in manipulation and exploitation so that ‘Red Head’ through any means necessary could obtain what they wanted.

The song is full of energy, rebellion and getting the truth out there so that those in or who have been in toxic relationships can see that they’re not alone and most importantly to take a step back and stand up for themselves.

The recording of this track took place in Swansea, South Wales with producer James Weaver who was carefully selected by the band so to retain as much of the energy the band had in live shows and bring it on to the record.

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The Stray Pursuit Release New Single ‘I Don’t Know’

The Stray heralds a new chapter in their career with their awesome and anthemic new single ‘I Don’t Know.’  As the smoke clears, this exciting emerging Swansea four-piece is riding a wave of powerful drums, tenacious riffing with gritty determined vocals. A momentary lull with brooding sonics and melodic references to home: explodes into their most anthemic and hard-hitting chorus yet. It’s a rock anthem brimming with perseverance over tragedy, and succeeding against the odds.

The band says: “I Don’t Know” is an introspective alternative rock song that captures the feeling of longing and uncertainty. The lyrics reflect on past experiences and challenges ahead in life. This song resonates with anyone navigating life’s complexities while seeking connection and understanding.”

The band recorded the track at Longwave Studios in Cardiff, collaborating with esteemed producer Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me the Horizon, Holding Absence, Nova Twins)  on songs from their debut EP. This EP promises to be a testament to their growth and artistic evolution. Hailing from Swansea, The Stray Pursuit emerges as a dynamic force in the realm of Alternative Rock. Distinctive for their guitar-driven riffs and captivating vocals, each track embodies their eclectic musical tastes. Inspired by bands likeCatfish and The Bottlemen and The Hunna, and with echoes of the Welsh rock lineage of The Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers, and Funeral for a Friend, in the upcoming months they will release more exciting tracks. 

The four-piece consists of lead singer Aaron Morgan, lead guitarist Dylan Evans, bassist Fred Wilkinson, and drummer Ben Lewis. They have supported Andrew Cushin, The K’s, and Vida, and played alongside The Lottery Winners, Pastel, and Trampoline just to name a few. TSP were featured on This Feelings ‘Big in 2020’. In June 2023, they sold out a headline show at The Bunkhouse for their single release ‘Let It Be Known’. They then went on to sell out two out of five dates of their ‘Domino Effect’ debut EP tour in 2024. One in Cwrw, Carmarthen and the other in The Moon, Cardiff. 

The band’s origin story traces back to an unexpected bus ride that led Aaron and Fred to forge an unexpected bond. Despite being rivals in separate bands, their chemistry became undeniable during a jam session. The additions of exceptional talents lead guitarist Dylan and drummer Nicky solidified the lineup.  Tragedy struck when founding drummer Nicky Bevan passed away in December 2022. They say “The devastating loss catalysed a renewed purpose for the band: to honour Nicky’s legacy and prove our potential for greatness. He is missed dearly, and will be forever cherished by so many people.”


Tour dates:

Nov 28, The Bunkhouse, Swansea

Dec 6. The Moon. Cardiff

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Subterrania Release New Single ‘Knows Me To Well’

Subterrania are consistently upping their game, proving to fans and industry peers alike that they are a band who have the potential to go all the way to the top. This notion is further cemented with the release of their newest single – ‘Knows Me Too Well’ 

Subterrania are a 4 piece indie rock band hailing from Swansea in South Wales. Fronted by Dylan Cai, and including Fin Roach on guitar, Jamie Tooze on bass and Luis Hancock on drums. Collectively, they have stormed their way across the new music scene in 2023 with their electric riffs and relatable tales set to super catchy, infectious melodies. 

To date the band have had two previous releases being ‘Shine’ and ‘Benidorm’ both of which were received to much critical acclaim and praise across the globe achieving them streaming figures in the region of 12k and 15k respectively on Spotify alone since their releases in July and September 2023. 

Subterrania are now back with their first release of 2024 with the hat trick of singles in Knows Me Too Well’.

‘Knows Me Too Well’ is just over 4 ½ minutes of blistering guitar solos and frenzied drumming with mighty Madchester inspired lyricism that manages to feel entirely fresh but with a nostalgic nod to that great era in music. 

The track bobs and weaves along at a decidedly rousing fast pace, pausing briefly here and there only to allow the effect of the vocals to take their rightful place centre stage.

The chanting chorus hook lines in the mid-section are simply made for festival mosh pits and we can see this track going down an absolute storm with revellers this summer season. 

The band have said of the track:

“‘Writing Knows Me Too Well’ in collaboration with the rest of the band, came from a shared sentiment all of us in Subterrania have experienced at some stage. We wanted the track to resonate with the challenges encountered by so many performers,  and to reflect on moments where our openness and trust in and outside of the music scene could have been abused. 

The track is like a reminder of how our relationships with friends, family, and ourselves are constantly under a magnifying glass with our hands often being the ones to hold it. It’s a reflection of the myriad challenges humans face on a daily basis and shines an unpolished light on self doubt, anxiety and uncertainty for the future; where making a muse even out of the bad stuff is the smartest way forward. “

Previous Accolades

“Swansea four-piece announce themselves as potential rock ‘n’ roll big hitters on this epic swirling anthem. For fans of Oasis, The Seahorses, Hurricane # 1, Vida, Pastel, Rolla” – Gigslutz for This Feeling (on Shine)

“Hailing from South Wales, Subterrania have established themselves as one of the most exciting bands around.  Shine is an effortless anthem, that most bands long to write, full of swagger and soaring stadium ready guitar solos, Subterrania are a band set to be on everyone’s lips  – This Is The Music 

“Frontman Cai has an innate ability to inject melody into his inflections which lifts them above the ‘Definitely Maybe’ wannabees of this generation. Hancock’s ferocious drumming allows an urgency to build despite the deceptively slow tempo of a ‘Columbia’ or ‘Step Into My World’. – Travellers Tunes 

‘Knows Me Too Well’ was written and composed collectively by the band and was Recorded, Mixed and Produced at The Bunkhouse Live Music Venue and at Luis Hancock’s Music Room.

Upcoming Gigs/Tours 

15th June  –  The Bunkhouse Swansea –  Headline Show with This Feeling

20 – 23rd June  – Festival TBA 

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Holy Coves Announce Spring Tour Support Bands!

Holy Coves have just announced the support bands for their spring tour. Joining them to kick start their tour this weekend at Head of Steam in Newcastle is Bosola and Primaveras, at Tunnels in Aberdeen it’s Pitnamoon and Monza Express, Chester Live Rooms it’s Muddy Elephant and Sister Envy, Record Junkee in Sheffield it’s Marseille and Marples, at The Bunkhouse in Swansea it’s The Rivers and The Secret Faces and at Dead Wax in Birmingham, The Institutes and Siracuse.

Follow the link below to get your tickets!
https://holycoves.co.uk/pages/live-shows

Friday 5th April – Head of Steam – Newcastle
Saturday 6th April – Tunnels – Aberdeen
Friday 19th April – Live Rooms – Chester
Saturday 20th April – Record Junkee – Sheffield
Friday 10th May – The Bunkhouse – Swansea
Saturday 1st June – Dead Wax – Birmingham

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Holy Coves Spring Tour 2024

Welsh, Awen Rock band Holy Coves’ Indie Revolution Spring tour kicks off next week, starting in Newcastle and Aberdeen, Followed by Chester and Sheffield, Wrexham’s Focus Wales Festival then Swansea and Birmingham.

The tour will be an Indie Revolution promotion in collaboration with some of the best independent music promoters on the UK tour circuit. DP Events, AGP, Live Rooms, Our Sound Music, Focus Wales, The Bunkhouse & We Believe!

Holy Coves singer songwriter Scott Marsden says “I’ve been working in the background on Indie Revolution over the past couple of years. I’m so happy the Indie Revolution team have pulled together to make this happen! We can’t wait to play all the new cities this year. Holy Coves have had huge growth this year because of independent promoters like the Indie Revolution team. I’m happy we can give something back to them. There will be lots more to come from Indie Revolution & Holy Coves, we’re also planning an Autumn tour together!”

Friday 5th April – Newcastle – Head Of Steam
Saturday 6th April – Aberdeen – Tunnels
Friday 19th April – Chester – Live Rooms
Saturday 20th April – Sheffield – Record Junkee
Friday 10th May – Wrexham – Focus Wales Festival
Friday 31st May – Swansea – The Bunkhouse
Saturday 1st June – Birmingham – Dead Wax

Follow the link below for tickets:

https://linktr.ee/HolyCoves



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Gŵyl Tawe returns to the National Waterfront Museum in 2024

*English translation below*

Bydd gŵyl iaith Gymraeg Abertawe, Gŵyl Tawe, yn dychwelyd unwaith eto i Amgueddfa
Genedlaethol y Glannau ar ddydd Sadwrn yr 8fed o Fehefin 2024.

Yn dilyn blwyddyn gyntaf llwyddiannus yn ei chartref newydd yn 2023, bydd yr ŵyl eto yn gweld
perfformiadau gan lu o artistiaid amgen, cyfoes sy’n defnyddio’r iaith Gymraeg mewn ffyrdd
amrywiol a chyffrous. Bydd y gerddoriaeth fyw yn cael ei chynnal ar draws prif lwyfan awyr agored yr

ŵyl a’r ail lwyfan yng nghanol yr amgueddfa, a bydd y lein-yp llawn yn cael ei gyhoeddi ar ddechrau
mis Mawrth.

digwyddiad yn hollol rad ac am ddim, gyda’r amgueddfa yn agor am 10 y bore a’r adloniant yn
rhedeg tan yr hwyr. Yn ogystal â’r gerddoriaeth fyw, bydd sioeau theatr ryngweithiol i deuluoedd,
perfformiadau gan ysgolion lleol, ac amryw o weithdai creadigol gan ein partneriaid o’u stondinau
yng nghyntedd yr amgueddfa.

Mae’r digwyddiad yn cael ei gynnal mewn partneriaeth ag Amgueddfa Cymru, a gyda chefnogaeth
Cyngor Abertawe, Cymru Greadigol, Coleg Gŵyr Abertawe, a’r Bunkhouse Abertawe.
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Swansea’s Welsh language festival, Gŵyl Tawe, will return once again to the National Waterfront
Museum on Saturday the 8th of June 2024.

Following a successful first year at its new home in 2023, the festival will once again see
performances by a whole host of alternative, contemporary artists who use the Welsh language in
varied and exciting ways. The live music will be hosted across both the festival’s main open-air stage

and the Ocean Room stage in the heart of the museum, with the full line up set to be announced in
early March.

The event is completely free to attend, with the museum opening at 10AM and the entertainment
running until late. As well as the live music, there will also be interactive theatre shows for families,
performances from local schools, and a variety of creative workshop activities delivered from our
partners’ stalls in the museum foyer.

The event will be delivered in partnership with Museum Wales, with further support from Swansea
Council, Creative Wales, Gower College Swansea, and The Bunkhouse Swansea.




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See The Witch Release Self Titled Debut Single

Alternative, hook heavy four-piece See The Witch release self titled debut single filled with eldritch riffs, ritualistic rhythms and presiding vocals. 

Hailing from Swansea the band is for fans of Ghost, Royal Blood and Billy Talent.

Check out See The Witch now on all streaming platforms.

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The Stray Pursuit Release New Single ‘Mama’

Hailing from Swansea, The Stray Pursuit emerges as a dynamic force in the realm of Alternative Rock. Distinctive for their guitar-driven riffs and captivating vocals, each track becomes an embodiment of their eclectic musical tastes. Inspired by bands like Green Day, Stereophonics and Guns N Roses, their music resonates with a unique fusion of influences. 
 
The four-piece consists of the lead singer Aaron Morgan, lead guitarist Dylan Evans, bassist Fred Wilkinson, and drummer Ben Lewis. They had their first gig in November 2018, quickly followed by a string of sold-out shows. Including Swansea’s renowned music hub Sin City in March 2019 with their debut single release show of “Out of This World”. Since then, they have supported The K’s, featured on This Feeling’s ‘Big in 2020’, and played alongside Sub Focus, Steel Bangelz and Caity Baser at the Swansea Student Summer Ball 2023. 
 
The band’s origin story traces back to an unexpected bus ride that led Aaron and Fred to forge an unexpected bond. Despite being rivals in separate bands, their chemistry became undeniable during a jam session. The addition of exceptional talents lead guitarist Dylan and drummer Nicky solidified the line-up. 
 
Tragedy struck when founding drummer Nicky Bevan passed away in December 2022. The devastating loss catalysed a renewed purpose for the band: to honor Nicky’s legacy and prove their potential for greatness. The pandemic-induced hiatus and Fred finishing university provided a window for maturity for the band. Emerging from this break in June 2022, and Ben joining the band later in April 2023, The Stray Pursuit re-entered the practice room, channelling their energy into crafting new tracks and elevating their stage presence and live performance. 
 
A new chapter unfolded at Longwave Studios in Cardiff, where they collaborated with producer Romesh Dodangoda to record their debut EP. Scheduled for release by December 2023, this EP promises to be a testament to their growth and artistic evolution. 
 
 
About the song:
 
Delving into the intricacies of a strained relationship between a son and his mother, ‘Mama’ becomes an emotional canvas where frustration and confusion are elegantly woven into a quest for clarity, improved communication, and a shared understanding. 
 
The song’s foundation is built upon a commanding bassline, driving the rhythm with unwavering intensity. Intermittent pauses and calculated breaks strategically highlight moments where the titular word ‘Mama’ is delivered with unwavering vocal prowess, charged with raw power and undeniable passion. 
 
This punchy and enthralling composition not only captivates the senses but offers a tantalising glimpse of the journey The Stray Pursuit promises to embark upon. 
 
Produced under the expert guidance of Romesh Dodangoda, at Longwave Studios in Cardiff, this single aims to leave an indelible mark on the auditory landscape.
 

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