Cardiff born artist Dead Method has released his brand new single ‘Cry About U’. An upbeat electro pop sound juxtaposed against anguished lyrics that deal with the loss of a loved one. Produced by Edward Russell, the song explores the pressure we sometimes put on ourselves to disengage with the grieving process and how that can blow up in our faces.
After the success of their Welsh Music Prize nominated album ‘Future Femme’ in 2022, Dead Method is kicking off a new era of art and music. Starting with their recently released single ‘Faith In Judas’ which spent 3 weeks on the BBC Radio Wales A-List and now with ‘Cry About U’, Dead Method is showing their versatility as an artist.
Dead Method has drawn on his inspirations and has created a distinctive sound for himself in his music. Although the lyrics draw on experiences of loss, the track is fun, funky and upbeat, almost like a paradox. The contrast is clever, creating a unique song.
Sally Crosby is a British singer-songwriter who grew up in rural Mid Wales. A ukulele, piano and acoustic guitar based singer-songwriter, her songs are honest and raw, impassioned and emotive. She started out in music at the age of five years old learning the piano.
Going on to study music and creative writing at university she found herself spreading her time between playing the violin in orchestras and with folk-rock band The Rambling Pilgrims, touring across the North Wales coast and Anglesey. Fresh out of graduation saw a new lease of life for Sally, who turned to writing for herself.
Since 2013 Sally has been appearing in festivals across England and Wales, including Focus Wales, as festival with a focus on promoting fresh Welsh talent. Her music has received much airplay on BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Shropshire.
Sally’s second EP ‘All I Seem to Know How to Do Is Write Songs About You’ was released in April 2017 and is heavily ukulele based with her new songs having been previewed in a radio session and interview with Choice Radio in Gloucester. So far Sally has played a host of shows and sessions with a view to promote under the radar talent, such as Oak Sessions, The Narrowboat Sessions and Sofar Sessions. Sally’s singles “Good Enough” and “Beautiful” were released 2019 and 2020 respectively. In December 2021 Sally released her first Christmas single, “Like Christmas”. In 2022 two new singles came out: “Phoenix” and “Talk (Let’s Not)”. These tracks have been played by a host of international radio stations keen on promoting indie talent.
The wonderful and charming track ‘St. John’s’ is available to stream now.
1 week until we bring Grandmaster Flash to Wales! Celebrating 50 years of hip hop!
⚡’Don’t push me cause I’m close to the edge’⚡
We’re bringing the legend Grandmaster Flash to William Aston Hall, Wrexham on Saturday 22nd July, with support from some of the best new Welsh talent (each selected by Grandmaster Flash), including Juice Menace | SageTodz | Niques | Lizzi£ Squad | Larynx Entertainment | and Skunkadelic MC, presented by FOCUS Wales & Neuadd Ogwen, Bethesda. Grab your tickets while you can at the link below.
Mike Kennedy started Welsh Connections over a decade ago when independent music from Wales didn’t have a voice – much has changed since then, including his show which now features interviews with some of the biggest names in Welsh music and beyond. We caught up with him to see who’s been on the show recently. Mike lives in Swansea, is a director of TIWN media and co-owns a record shop, The Second 45, in Llanelli.
Mora Borowska, the daughter of ‘guitar George’ from the Dire Straits classic Sultans Of Swing, talked to Mike about carrying on the family music-making when her father moves abroad later this year in a forthcoming show. This candid and emotional interview features original music from George and Mora’s band.
Al Lewis, the Cardiff-based bilingual artist spoke to Mike ahead of his Glastonbury appearance about his new album and what the Welsh language in music means to him in an often funny show featuring Al’s tunes.
Suzi Quatro will be featured soon to talk about her new album collaboration with KT Tunstall. Mike takes her back to Michigan where she started playing in bands with her sisters, the first UK No.1, starring in Happy Days opposite The Fonz and West End stardom with Annie Get Your Gun.
Balsamo Collins Riley stars, Steve Balsamo & Andy Collins have recently featured on a Badfinger tribute album and Mike caught up with them ahead of the album’s release to talk about the project and the impact that Pete Ham still has on music to this day. Pete Riley was unavailable to chat as he’s currently on tour in the US with Edward McCain.
Egg founding member – plus Hatfield & The North – Dave Stewart chatted with Phil Little about his forthcoming tour with partner Barbara Gaskin and his prog rock beginnings featuring some classic tracks from the keyboard pioneer.
Nia Fisher, star of the West-End’s Mama Mia chatted with Mike about her new single plus working with Sonic One’s Tim Hamill on her forthcoming EP in a very personal interview.
Mwnci Studios’ Jethro Chaplin opened up about the trials and tribulations of running the iconic Welsh recording studio in this often amusing anecdote filled show featuring many acts that he’s produced.
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Yn syth o Eryri, nid oes angen cyflwyniad ar Phormula, gan gynrychioli rap dwyieithog ers y 2000au. Hefyd yn ymuno â Mr Phormula ar “A.W.D.L” mae nifer o artistiaid chwedlonol, gan cynnwys 3hree8ight” o Harlech, “Guilty Simpson” o Detroit, “Akil The Mc” o Jurassic 5, heb sôn am waedd gan “Chuck D” o Public Enemy.
Mae “A.W.D.L” allan ym mhobman rwan ar “Mr Phormula Records” ac yn sicr o roi unrhyw system sain ar dân. Gallwch hefyd ddal Mr Phormula yn perfformio mewn nifer o ddigwyddiadau byw eleni gan gynnwys Gŵyl Cariad Mawr, Sesiwn Fawr a’r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol.
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Straight from Snowdonia, Phormula needs no introduction, championing bilingual rap since the early 2000s Joining Mr Phormula on “A.W.D.L” are Hip-hop heavyweights Guilty Simpson from Detroit, Akil The Mc from world-renowned Jurassic 5 and not to mention a shoutout from the legendary Chuck D of Public Enemy.
“A.W.D.L” is out everywhere now on Mr Phormula Records and is sure to set any sound system alight. You can also catch Mr Phormula performing at a number of live events this year including Big Love Festival, Sessiwn fawr and the National Eisteddfod.
Cardiff duo release well anticipated album Dos Bebés. Quirky and eccentric, full of fantastic songs crafted by excellent musicians who have invented a great concept, an album full of charm.
The new album began it’s creation during a five year period when Bethan and Ynyr were expecting their first child and ended just before the birth of their second. the album is exploring life in all it’s messy glory.
Dos Bebés is out now across all streaming platforms.
The Dragonflies are an indie trio from the Welsh Valleys. They began playing music together since the age of fifteen, drawing influences from the likes of Mumford and Sons, Streophonics and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The trio, consisting of bass, cajon, acoustic and electric guitar, have developed a powerful, harmonic pop sound, full of angst and encouragement to defy adversity.
The Dragonflies have formed a solid fan base whom all relate to the struggles and pain, that the average millennial has suffered. This is what sets them apart and connects them to their fans, melodic songs with thought provoking lyrics.
‘Wont Go Down’ is their new fantastic single. Available now across all streaming platforms.
The four piece band are making a big noise in Abertillery, South Wales with their new single ‘Are You Really There?’ and bonus B-side ‘Black Belt’.
The band say: “The band is an avenue for all of us to channel the day to day energy, happiness and struggles that comes with being four blokes in their mid 20’s from South Wales.”
You can hear their musical influences are drawn from different sub genres of rock and alternative music add to that their high energy and power and you have yourselves The Pleasures, making waves in Wales!
This year sees Cardiff hosting a new independent music festival. The first ever Micro Music Festival at the Fuel Rock Club on Saturday July 15th. The Festival features some of the best Welsh independent bands on the independent music scene.
Aderyn, Feverjaw, The Rivers, Who Are The Monsters, Frakard, The Rusty Nutz, Hidden Shackles and Those Heavy Souls.
There are 50 early bird tickets up on sale for the very low price of £8. Buy your tickets through the link below.
Indie Revolution 