Megan Wyn Releases New Single ‘You Don’t Get It’

Following on from the absolutely brilliant ‘Polaroid’ and ‘Better Of You’ Megan Wyn has decided to go in a different direction, now with a band behind her and removing both previous tracks from streaming she has released a fantastic ‘debut’ single with a more mature sound titled ‘You Don’t Get It’.

The Welsh singer songwriter from Anglesey has been on the festival / tour scene since she was 16 years old. Megan describes this track as “her coming of age” song.

Megan Says:
When I was 16, I moved from a very small town on Anglesey to Manchester, which is, of course, a much bigger city. With starting such a different chapter in my life, I experienced a lot of overwhelming feelings that I didn’t quite understand or expect to feel, which is where I got the line, ‘You don’t get it cause you never have.’ This song is me explaining to myself that it’s okay to feel those feelings. Although I had an overwhelming feeling of homesickness, I knew that this was the right step in order for me to grow as a person. This song is all about that journey.”

The indie rock chick has a phenomenal voice. With her undeniable talent and at such a young age, there’s no surprise that her fan base is growing quickly.

‘You Don’t Get It’, sounds like a cut from the Ayoade classic, Submarine. It is a quintessentially British sounding record full of hope and desperation in equal measure.

What makes it different to most records in this area of music though, is the way in which Megan has drawn upon her influences new and old. Her love of Amazon’s blockbuster series, The Six, almost oozes out of your speakers as her PJ Harvey-esque croon delivers ear worm after ear worm. 

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. 

She has previously been championed by the likes of  BBC London’s Gary Crowleyand BBC Wales’s Adam Thomas Walton. Megan also featured in CLASHmagazine as part of The Great Escape Online Festival as well as appearing at the  Isle Of Wight Festival, on the This Feeling stage, and the iconic River Stage. 

With another single pencilled for release before the year is out and a handful of festivals and shows to announce for the end of 2023 and early 2024, Megan is putting a line in the sand and stepping directly into the spotlight an artist like herself deserves.

You can catch her live in the UK at the following shows 

05.08.2023 – Cosmic Cape – Chester 

09.09.2023 – Tha Knows Festival – Sheffield 

20.10.2023 – YES Basement – Manchester (Headline Show)

03.11.2023 – Kazimier Stockroom – Liverpool (Headline Show)

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1 month left until the first wave artist applications deadline for FOCUS Wales 2024!

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Anonymous Iconoclasts Release New Album ‘Send In The Suits’

Anonymous Iconoclasts are back with a brand new, 20-track, album entitled ‘Send In The Suits’ The four-piece band are best known for their ‘anonymous’ status, catchy tunes, dark humour and sardonic lyrics.
Although ‘anonymous’, each member is a well-established member of the Welsh music scene with an enviable CV.

Those who attend the live performances and get a close-up glimpse of the four piece will surely
recognise them from bands such as The Five Darrens, Glee Club, The Bluesters, Heavy Quartet, Miracle Bros, Dansette and The Mummies.

Their new album is cool and laid back with lots of swagger in the beats and riffs, fantastic vocals that evoke Josh Homme to the mind. Excellent!

Out now on all streaming platforms.

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Ren Releases New Single ‘Murderer’

The sensational rising talent, Ren from Dwyran on Anglesey, North Wales is the gift that keeps on giving.
A bedrock of talent, the Isle of Anglesey is also home to the likes of Holy Coves, Megan Wyn and Caine Jones-Williams.

In 2022, Ren released “Hi Ren”. The video went viral and appeared in both the United Kingdom and Worldwide Trending Music Video Charts on YouTube, and had 6.8 million views in two months.
Ren has spent many years battling a serious illness that left him bed ridden for upto 23 hours a day, despite this he has made countless amazing songs, and has also been raising awareness of mental health issues and most recently raised a significant amount of funds for the RNLI, a charity close to his heart after the loss of a close friend. Ren has been a member of Brighton based busking bands Trick The Fox and The Big Push.

Following on from his beautifully emotive single ‘Suicide’ he now graces us with ‘Murderer’.
Ren draws you in with his groovy beats and genius lyrics. You can’t help but listen to every single fascinating word from beginning to end. He’s a true storyteller/poet/bard!

Somehow genreless he keeps his fans on their toes with each release. A truly exciting, unique talent. He is able to connect to his fans through his raw truths and layered songs. Ren is a force to be reckoned with and it’s exciting to hear each release.

‘Murderer’ is out now on all streaming platforms.

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Catching Up With Welsh Connections!

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. 

To listen to these and over 500 more just follow Welsh Connections here : 

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Mr Phormula Yn Ryddau Albwm Newydd A.W.D.L / Mr Phormula Releases New Album A.W.D.L

(English Version Below)

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.

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Rogue Jones Release New Album ‘Dos bebés’

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.

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The Dragonflies Release New Single ‘Wont Go Down’

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.


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Cardiff Micro Music Festival

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.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cardiff/fuel-rock-club/cardiff-micro-music-festival/2023-07-15/14:00/t-avzrvrl



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Tom Emlyn Shares Bonus Solo B-Sides from New Album and Upcoming UK Tour Dates

Ahead of a raft of upcoming dates, emerging Swansea singer songwriter Tom Emlyn has shared three stripped back bonus b-sides from his new album  ‘Return Journey Revisited: Scaredycat Vol 1’. Listen to solo acoustic versions of ‘Broken Mirror’, ‘It doesn’t Bother Me;’ and The Thing Most Feared In Secret below. . 

Scaredycat Vol. 1 Bsides | Tom Emlyn (bandcamp.com) 

UK Tour dates 

20th July – Nozstock
27th July – The Glad Cafe, Glasgow
28th July – Sketchy Beats Cafe, Edinburgh 
12th August – Brecon Jazz/Fringe festival 
19th August – Tiny Rebel Newport
6th October – Hippo’s Swansea
27th-29th October – Boia festival St Davids

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