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.

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.

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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

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Indie Revolution Single Of The Week – Sister Envy ‘Tide’

May 17, 2024 — Leave a comment

Indie Revolutions Single Of The Week is the transcendent ‘Tide’ by Sister Envy.

Following on from their warmly received debut single ‘Mourning Sickness’ North Wales band Sister Envy grace us with yet another captivating single, the extraordinary ‘Tide’.

‘Tide’ lures you in with soothing guitar tones and cinematic psychedelia, it grows from enveloping heart on the sleeve melodies, decorated in a carousel of psych tinged guitars into a sprawling epic anthem.

‘I’ll be the one to save you’ promises Joliffe in a track that’s woozy, romantic, mysterious yet with a sting in the tail. Gradually swelling into a fuzz laden chorus that has elements of the shoegaze anthems of Ride. Verve or the grungy gaze of early Smashing Pumpkins. It’s another fascinating glimpse of Sister’s Envy’s sonic arsenal and world of intrigue and ambition that looks at the horizon beyond their North Walian homes.

Vocalist and guitarist, Kameron Jolliffe says: “Tide is the first song we recorded together as a band, I wrote it whilst severely hungover one sunny afternoon, it was one of those days where the moon was visible.. I wrote it about someone I used to see, a toxic relationship that still pulls you in just to inevitably throw you back.”

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 are a brand new signing to North Wales label Yr Wyddfa Records Snowdonia (home to Holy Coves).

Sister Envy are Kameron Jolliffe (Vocals and Lead Guitar), Matty Waring (Guitar), Callum Jones (Bass) and Ryan Roberts (Drums). The band are a new signing to North Wales label Yr Wyddfa Records Snowdonia.

They have crafted their sound in the studio with Welsh producers Owain Ginsberg (Hippies Vs. Ghosts) and Scott Marsden (Holy Coves).

The lunar single ‘Tide’ is out now on all streaming platforms.

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Indie Revolution – Single Of The Week – Twin City ‘I Feel Alive’

May 8, 2024 — Leave a comment

This weeks selection for Indie Revolutions Single Of The Week is Twin City’s latest track ‘I Feel Alive’. Twin City are undoubtedly one of the UK’s most exciting Indie Rock ’n’ Roll bands on the new music scene right now.

Based in Bristol and consisting of Welsh brothers Louis (Vocals/Guitar) and Toby Ellis (Drums), Conor Feeney (Bass), and Pete Refson (Guitars), Twin City were formed in 2021 and wasted no time in releasing their debut single ‘Shake The Walls’ (August 2021) with an accompanying music video which gained instant traction receiving over 10k views on YouTube in its first week of release along with multiple airplays on BBC Radio and Amazing Radio UK & US.

A notable timeline event includes Twin City’s debut gig selling out in under 24 hours forcing a venue upgrade which also sold out 24 hours later and the band’s second ever gig being as main support to The Lathums in front of a 1000 strong sold out crowd at Bristol’s Trinity Centre.

The band have said of the track:

“‘I Feel Alive’ is a song about having an undeniable magnetism with someone who ends up being bad for you, and although the process of eventually getting them out of your life is hard, you can’t help but feel exhilarated by it all.

‘I Feel Alive’ was written and composed collaboratively by Twin City and was recorded at J&J Studios in Bristol and was Mixed & Produced by Tom Smith (Holy Youth Movement / The Pleasure Dome) and Mastered by James Trevascus at Invada Studios, Bristol.

With a string of sold out shows, festival appearances, and high profile support slots, including shows with The View, Twin Atlantic, The Royston Club, The K’s, The Coral, Bilk, The Lightning Seeds, Sea Power, Gallus and many more, Twin City are definitely a band worth keeping on your radar.

‘I Feel Alive’ is a track that resonates throughout with its reverberations of fuzzing and snarling guitars, the vocals edgy and provocative drawing the listener in as the drums begin to pound and thrash, the pace building into a crescendo with that blistering rousing chorus hook. This is a stadium sized anthem if ever we heard one!

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The Now Release New Single ‘Too Hot To Handle’

May 3, 2024 — Leave a comment

Fast rising, vibrant and head turning rockers The Now release their new single and video ‘Too Hot To Handle’ being the title track of their highly dynamic and acclaimed debut album available now on CD/vinyl and all digital platforms via Trew Music HERE.

“We’ve been really inspired by some of the brave stories told by people who have suffered from mental health. We all read some remarkable stories during men’s mental health week and still continue to read about the stresses that people can come under.” Opening up the charismatic and engaging frontman Shane Callaghan says of the theme brutally depicted in the accompanying visceral and striking video, “Luckily as a band we’ve not suffered directly from mental health. The line “I’ve got a problem in my head, I’ll just watch it burn instead”…this is really what a lot of men do and instead of talking about it we tend to hold it all in until it gets too much. We hope the song can give anyone some comfort if they’re ever feeling like there’s no escape but remember there’s always someone there to pick up the pieces.”

Hailing from South Wales UK, the energetic 4 piece are made up of Shane (lead vocals/guitar), Callum Bromage (guitar/vocals), Jay Evans on (bass/vocals), Will Scott (drums), as a live band they ensure that not only will you see one of the best shows around, there’s a place for you to escape the mundane fallacies of day to day life and to be part of something bigger than you can imagine. Their hooky, instantly relatable music has been featured as a Planet Rock Track of The Week, on ITV, BBC Radio 2 Johnnie Walker Show and Sky Sports to name a few. The stunning debut was recorded at the highly renowned Real World Studios and produced by Grammy Award winning Oli Jacobs, (Peter Gabriel, The 1975).

The album is by no means a one-trick-pony. Bearing swaggering balls to the wall rock, sing-along anthems and a sweeping ballad which all demonstrate a clear crossover appeal from rock to indie to pop exemplifying the sonic breadth of the band. “It’s a safe bet to say that we have something for everyone and we’ve all been through difficult times in our lives – from emotional break ups, to the ever changing transitions we face and obviously the challenges of losing people close to us. We want to take our fans and new listeners on a journey and to pull out their own meaning for themselves from each of our songs.” Since the release Metaltalk enthused “Great songs, intelligent writing, intuitive production.”, Emerging Rock Bands identified “They genuinely do sound different to everyone else”, Metalplanet Music stated “One of THE best releases of 2024” and Overtone exclaimed “An incredible album, 9.5/10.”

Having recently opened for Feeder to sold out crowds the band have shared the stage with heroes in Placebo, Noel Gallagher, Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, in addition to a rapturous reception at The Isle of Wight Festival and a fantastic ovation at Planet Rockstock. They are on a mission to leave no head left unturned with a local festival appearance at Station 18 Swansea followed by more shows and ventures to Europe to be announced.

“We believe ‘Too Hot To Handle’ really showcases our diverse range of writing and sound, we’re not to be pigeonholed into one way stylistically! Ultimately you can be who you want to be, make the music you believe in and you shouldn’t care what anyone says about what you choose to do in life as it’s simply too short.” Join The Now and live in the moment.

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The Vanities Release New Single ‘Just Passing Through’

Apr 30, 2024 — Leave a comment

The Vanities are an electro-rock duo from Cardiff made up of Rhys Bradley (vocals/guitar) and Adam Hill (bass guitar/synths). Recent adventures have included the release of their much-lauded debut LP “2001” along with acclaimed singles “London” and “Private Army”, garnering significant airplay and leading to guest appearances with 80s icons Tony Hadley and Peter Cox on their sell-out tours.

The band return with their new AA side single, “Just Passing Thru”.

A Just Passing Thru (ft. Bob Fitzgerald)
AA Just Passing Thru (Jammy Remix)

Side A features local award-winning country music artist Bob Fitzgerald who brings his unmistakable voice to the track. With an arrangement that embraces country and gospel influences, “Just Passing Thru” is a heart-breaking sermon on love, loss and the importance of living life to the full. An instant classic.

Side AA is the incendiary remix by Jammy, the South Wales-based super-producer behind the recent string of belters by Kaysha Louvain. With its fusion of rock, country and funk sensibilities, the Jammy remix serves up an irresistible slice of contemporary pop heaven that has hit single written all over it.

‘Just Passing Through’ is out now on all streaming platforms.

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Indie Revolution Single Of The Week – Hazmat ‘Pulling Away From Me’

Apr 30, 2024 — Leave a comment

Indie Revolutions Single Of The Week is Wales’ Hazmat with their powerful new single ‘Pulling Away From Me’. The single screams 90’s nostalgia, induces goosebumps and takes the listener on a beautiful, grungey, shoegazing journey.

Although hailing from the dragons nest in Wrexham, HAZMAT are currently based out of Liverpool. HAZMAT is composed of Iwan Douglas (vocals/rhythm guitar), Luca Visetti (lead guitar), Owen Brown (bass guitar) & Matt Birnie (drums). Drawing inspiration from the classic alternative sounds of the 90’s and infusing it with heavy shoegaze fuzz riffs, the HAZMAT blend creates a captivating and dark dreamscape. Having made a mark on numerous hot venues across the UK scene, HAZMAT has performed in multiple cities across the UK, captivating audiences who share their love for heavy & spacey noise.

HAZMAT’s release ‘Pulling Away From Me’ is the first of eagerly anticipated material from HAZMAT since 2022’s ‘DOOM’ EP. Moving towards a more melodic and ambient sound, Pulling Away From Me’ encapsulates and develops the established HAZMAT sound, with cavernous verses, intricate guitar layers and a gargantuan chorus. ‘Pulling Away From Me’ delivers a message of raw emotion, exposing feelings of being trapped inside a decaying relationship, allowing that person to fade away. The track came to life in Liverpool’s prestigious Motor Museum studio, produced by Ben Harper and mixed by industry heavyweight Al Groves (Bring Me The Horizon, Blanket, The Mysterines) The band’s partnership with Groves is a match made in heaven for this track, with Groves’ passion and ability for larger than life rock productions elevating the band’s sound to new sonic heights.

‘Pulling Away From Me’ marks a sea change in HAZMAT’s artistic journey and captures the energy and sonics presented in their recent live performances across the UK. This release is sure to set the stage for a new, more refined era of the group ahead of what will be an explosive set at this year’s FOCUS Wales, where they will be performing on the main stage in support of The Mysterines.

‘Pulling Away From Me’ is available to listen to now across all streaming platforms!

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Hazmat Release New Single ‘Pulling Away From Me’

Apr 29, 2024 — Leave a comment

HAZMAT are a dynamic grunge/dreamo band hailing from the dragons’ nest Wrexham, Wales but are currently based out of Liverpool. HAZMAT is composed of Iwan Douglas (vocals/rhythm guitar), Luca Visetti (lead guitar), Owen Brown (bass guitar) & Matt Birnie (drums). Drawing inspiration from the classic alternative sounds of the 90’s and infusing it with heavy shoegaze fuzz riffs, the HAZMAT blend creates a captivating and dark dreamscape. Having made a mark on numerous hot venues across the UK scene, HAZMAT has performed in multiple cities across the UK, captivating audiences who share their love for heavy & spacey noise.

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The Dead Flowerz Release New Single ‘Cheers To The Weekend’

Apr 29, 2024 — Leave a comment

In the heart of the South Wales valleys, where the rugged landscapes meet the spirit of rebellion, there lies a band that embodies the essence of rock ‘n’ roll like a wildfire waiting to ignite. They are The Dead Flowerz, a six-piece powerhouse of raw energy and untamed creativity, breathing new life into the alternative rock scene. The band consists of Kyle Coombes (lead singer / guitar), Alex Morgan (lead guitar), Lucy Davies (guitar), Michael Hill (bass), Carly Hutchinson (vocals) and Dylan Clarke (drums).

Their mantra? “Rock & Roll – straight from the soul.” And believe us, they mean every word. With their roots firmly planted in the rich soil of musical history, The Dead Flowerz channel the spirit of the late 60s and legends such as The Rolling Stones, The Doors, The Who, and Creedence Clearwater Revival, yet, they seamlessly infuse their sound with a contemporary edge, drawing inspiration from modern titans like Black Sabbath, Guns N Roses, Nirvana, The Libertines, The Black Keys, and The White Stripes.

The story of The Dead Flowerz began like a fateful chord progression echoing through the valleys. It was toward the end of 2023 when chance encounters at open mic nights around Cardiff brought together kindred spirits with a shared passion for creating sonic magic. But it was Kyle, the band’s visionary songwriter, who ignited the flame that would set their journey ablaze.

Picture this: a restless artist, grappling with the void of inspiration, decides to take fate by the reins. Armed with nothing but his guitar and a thirst for adventure, Kyle boards a flix-bus to Paris, a city pulsating with artistic fervour. There, amidst the cobblestoned streets and the whispers of poets, he found his muse. For nearly three months, he soaked in the essence of Paris, drawing from its mystique to craft the soul-stirring melodies that would define The Dead Flowerz debut EP.

But Kyle’s odyssey was only the beginning. Back in Wales, he reunited with his bandmates, each bringing their own unique flavour to the mix. Together, they forged a sound that defies convention and electrifies the senses. From the punchy guitar riffs that grab you by the collar to the infectious melodies that linger in your mind long after the music fades, The Dead Flowerz sonic tapestry is a testament to the power of collective creativity.

The band released their debut single ‘Woke’ in February 2024 to critical acclaim from the likes of This Is The Music who cited the release as being “HIGHLY INFECTIOUS ….THE BAND’S ENERGY WILL INSTANTLY GRAB YOUR ATTENTION” and Tits Upon Tyne who observed “ A HIGH-VOLTAGE BLEND OF INDIE AND ALTERNATIVE ROCK THAT HITS LIKE A SONIC PUNCH TO THE GUT. FROM THE MOMENT THE GUITARS KICK IN, YOU’RE TRANSPORTED TO A WORLD OF RAW ENERGY AND UNFILTERED EMOTION.”

THE DEAD FLOWERZ are now back with their follow up single which succinctly showcases that this is a band who intend to stay the course and clearly demonstrates that they are way more than just one hit single. The upcoming release of ‘Cheers To The Weekend’ ups the ante once more being an even stronger release than the first single. With its rhythmic, blues inspired melodies and anthemic chanting chorus hook lines, this track is a sure fire winner which will appeal to the masses and we can see it being a firm favourite when performed live.

Indeed the track has already been picked up and featured by BBC Introducing and we’re sure that this is just the tip of the iceberg!

The band have said of the track:

“Cheers To The Weekend is a cryptic expression about the frustrations of a survival to live at the weekend mentality that I found myself in for so many years, disguised as a party anthem. It explores the perils that come with living such a hedonistic lifestyle and the toxic relationships and habits that came with it. Most importantly, I’d like to think that its overall message is to hang in there and don’t quit on your dreams.“

‘Cheers To The Weekend’ was written by Kyle James Coombes , was recorded at Leeder’s vale (Nick Brine’s studio in Ebbw Vale) and was mixed and produced by Jon Constantine and Mastered by Nick Brine.

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Tom Collins Releases New Single ‘Warning Signs’

Apr 19, 2024 — Leave a comment

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. He’s been lucky enough to share the stage with some top bands and artists such as The View, The Sherlocks, RATS, and Andrew Cushin. He’s also been able to play at a variety of iconic venues in the North West like The Cavern Club, 33 Oldham Street, Night & Day Cafe, Bask, The Jacaranda, The Shipping Forecast and Deaf Institute.

Tom’s releases from the last 5 years have showcased his unique voice and heart on sleeve songwriting. He’s had the joy of working with Kyle Falconer of The View at several songwriting camps in Spain which has expanded his repertoire in songwriting, and showcased more exciting opportunities. His songs have picked up airplay on internet radio, BBC Merseyside and most recently BBC Radio Wales. Tom has also appeared on ITV’s The Voice UK in 2022 and is due to feature on a BBC Wales documentary film, exploring the North Wales music scene.

‘Warning Signs’ oozes pure pop as Collins delves into a ‘rocky relationship’ narrative with this ‘boy meets girl’ number. Tom shares influence from his early listens of 2000’s pop/punk, casting an energetic and euphoric chorus which draws you back for more.

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Daddy Drwg Releases New Album ‘A Tree Called Happy’

Mar 12, 2024 — Leave a comment

Welsh rock artist ‘DADDY DRWG’ releases his debut album ‘A Tree Called Happy’ following the release of lead single ‘I’m Your Waste Of Time’ .

‘I’m Your Waste Of Time’ offers listeners a glimpse into DADDY DRWG’s debut album, the 10-track offering is based on real-life events and experiences with tracks such as ‘I’m Your Waste Of Time’, ‘Domino’ and ‘Object’ full of dark humour both in a lyrical and musical sense relating to unhealthy obsession, ghosting, gaslighting and victim & prey scenarios. Whilst other songs such as ‘Eyes Wide Shut’, ‘Previously Known As ‘The Fool’ and ‘Lean On Me’ share a similar theme of altruism, empathy, hope and forgiveness.

‘I’m Your Waste Of Time’ is a haunting track told from the perspective of a stalker, inspired by DADDY DRWG’s own experience of being stalked for two years until the stalker’s arrest, the track explores the dark and unsettling emotions of obsession and intrusion. Crafting an eerie and chilling atmosphere through its use of driving basslines, distorted riffs and menacing vocals, DADDY DRWG sheds an uncomfortable light on a stalker’s disturbed psyche.

Speaking on the album ‘DADDY DRWG’ states, “For me, it’s an album of authenticity, about learning from the past living in the present whilst looking forward to the future. I think everyone would like to be able to sit under ‘A Tree Called Happy.”

DADDY DRWG, pronounced “Droog” (meaning Bad Daddy in Welsh), is a singer-songwriter hailing from
Wales, UK. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, he went on to study a post-grad in Music Technology at The
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Drawing from a rich musical background, including stints in
globally-touring bands and collaborations on numerous albums, DADDY DRWG makes his solo debut with the release of “A Tree Called Happy,” This album showcases his unparalleled talents, with DADDY DRWG not only performing all the instruments but also serving as the album’s producer. DADDY DRWG showcases originality, exploring creative boundaries with each note. His music is a testament to authenticity, reflecting the depth of human experience with raw emotion and unbridled passion.

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