Sister Envy Release New Single ‘Tide’

May 15, 2024 — Leave a comment

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.

Emily Marsden – Editor
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North Walian Newcomers Sister Envy Are Set To Debut With Single ‘Mourning Sickness’

Jan 29, 2024 — Leave a comment

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).

Their first single ‘Mourning Sickness‘ released on all streaming platforms on the 23rd of February eases you into their world. Woozy psychedelic-tinged guitars and enveloping vocals that detail the bleary moments after you wake. North Walian singer-songwriter Kameron Jolliffe vividly captures the wistful memories of growing up. With his infectious vocals burrowing their way into your head. Possessing a carousel of percussion, a tapestry of beguiling rock sound, that takes influence from the sounds of the 60s and 70s but also the early 90s indie and gaze scene of bands like, My Bloody Valentine, Ride and Spiritualized.

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Kameron Jolliffe says of the bands debut single; “Mourning Sickness was the first song I ever wrote when I was 16, and it feels like it makes sense for it to be released first, almost like an ode to my past self and what was happening in my life at that time.“

Sister Envy have been busy honing their sound in the studio with Welsh producers Owain Ginsberg (Hippies Vs Ghosts) & Scott Marsden (Holy Coves) over recent months getting ready for ‘Mourning Sickness’ their debut single release this February.

Their initial three singles were recorded in Liverpool at the famous Motor Museum Studio with Ben Harper. Mixed in France by Welsh legend Owain Ginsberg and mastered in Austin Texas by American producer Erik Wofford (The Black Angels). Over the next twelve months, Sister Envy will invite you into their fascinating world over a series of singles releases and shows including a debut performance at Focus Wales in May. Gradually revealing the different faces of their tapestry of sound and fledgling experience.

Available to buy now on Bandcamp. Listen here now:
https://soundcloud.com/sisterenvy/morningsickness

Sister Envy band members:
Kameron Jolliffe – Vocals and Lead Guitar
Matty Waring – Guitar
Callum Jones – Bass
Ryan Roberts – Drums

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Album Of The Month – The Heavy North – Delta Shakedown

Oct 29, 2023 — Leave a comment

In a brand new monthly piece, Music Scene Wales will feature a brand new album of the month chosen from the best on the independent music scene by the Indie Revolution team, those being Music Scene Wales, Yr Wyddfa Records, This Is The Music, Upcoming Bands, Wax and Beans Record Shop and In Your Ears Music.

This months chosen Album Of The Month is Liverpool’s finest, The Heavy North’s fantastic new album ‘Delta Shakedown’

“This is a master craft of songwriting and a band at the very top of their game. It oozes class and experience.” – Music Scene Wales

‘Delta Shakedown’ is OUT NOW on 12” gatefold colour vinyl, CD and all download and streaming platforms. Visit www.theheavynorth.com for more information.

Tickets for The Heavy North’s Camp and Furnace show on Friday 1^st December are ON SALE NOW. Visit www.theheavynorth.com for more information.

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Indie Revolution Single Of The Week – Hazy Sundays ‘Wires’

Oct 15, 2023 — Leave a comment

In a brand new weekly piece, Music Scene Wales will feature a fresh new single chosen from the best on the independent music scene by the Indie Revolution team, those being Music Scene Wales, Yr Wyddfa Records, This Is The Music, Upcoming Bands and Wax and Beans.

First in our new feature this week is Hazy Sundays mesmerizing new single ‘Wires’. Emotional and heartfelt its reminiscent of 90s classics, a real musical treasure.

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Holy Coves Release Music Video To ‘Away We Go’

Aug 17, 2023 — Leave a comment

AWAY WE GO’ is the fourth video in a series of five music videos to be released by the band created by award winning Ukrainian Filmmaker Taras Merenkov.

This video for the single ‘AWAY WE GO’ is taken from the Druids and Bards album and was filmed by Jason Griffith.

Notably, Taras won an award for the video he shot for the band for their video for ‘The Hurt Within’. Merenkov’s hazy cinematic style of direction really emphasises the music and makes a formidable visual, filmed on location in the band’s local vicinity in Wales.

‘AWAY WE GO’ is taken from the band’s critically acclaimed album ‘Druids and Bards‘ which is out now via Welsh label ‘Yr Wyddfa Records’.

‘Druids and Bards’ has been championed by Gary Crowley on BBC Radio London and playlisted on Amazing Radio’s A List, Steve Lamacq on BBC 6 Music and with BBC Radio Wales support from Huw Stephens and Adam Walton. It’s fair to say that North Wales Psych-Rock Band Holy Coves have had quite the year!

Through long time friend and Producer David Wrench (just mixed the new BLUR album), ‘Holy Coves’ were put in touch with Texan Producer Erik Wofford (The Black Angels / Explosions In The Sky) and have built quite a magical working relationship, one where Wofford found himself on Mixing and Mastering duties for the ‘Druids And Bards’ album and it has certainly contributed massively to their new sound and ethos.

The track ‘AWAY WE GO’ is the work of Welsh Singer/Songwriter, Scott Marsden and was Recorded at Pehhesgyn Hall Studios, Menai Bridge Anglesey, Produced by Scott Marsden, John Lawrence (Gorky Zycotic Mynci ) & Owain Ginsberg ( We Are Animal / Hippies vs Ghosts) and Mixed by Erik Wofford (The Black Angels) in Austin Texas USA.

Scott has said of the inspiration behind the track and video:

“The line ‘ All I see is you and me ‘ was written for my wife. She’s my soulmate,

We’ve been through so much together, Whenever I sing this I think of her.”

And further

“This record is about stepping out of the darkness and into the light”

The physical copies of the Druids and Bards album sold out within just two months and the band are set to release another coloured vinyl pressing shortly.

This year has also seen Holy Coves touring the whole of the UK and they have plans to do so again before the end of the year. During their earlier tour of the UK they took in festivals such as the Isle Of Wight Festival where they enjoyed playing to a packed out tent on the This Feeling stage.

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Yr Wyddfa Records Announce New Signing ‘Sister Envy’ At Focus Wales 2023

May 11, 2023 — Leave a comment

North Wales alternative rock band The Pastimes made a huge announcement at Focus Wales International Showcase Festival 2023. At the end of their set at The Wynnstay Arms in Wrexham the band announced that they had just played their final gig as The Pastimes and will be moving into a brand new era known as Sister Envy. Followed by another huge announcement that they have signed to North Wales independent label and management Yr Wyddfa Records. The very next day Yr Wyddfa Records officially announced that the band will join Holy Coves on Welsh singer songwriter Scott Marsden’s label. Exciting times are ahead for this new label and already very strong stable of bands with their exciting second addition.

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Focus Wales International Showcase Festival 2023

May 11, 2023 — Leave a comment

This year I had the pleasure of being invited to the Focus Wales International Showcase Festival 2023 in Wrexham, to open up the festival with my band Holy Coves and to represent our label Yr Wyddfa Records and Music Scene Wales.

Focus Wales is a fantastic, well thought out music festival which utilises the whole of Wrexham to show you the town in all it’s glory. Between Focus Wales and everything that is happening with Wrexham AFC this place is really thriving and the music scene is so vibrant.

What Andy Jones and his team have created is really something special. The network available there for bands, musicians, artists, managers, promoters and anyone working in the music industry is second to none. It reminds me of the South By Southwest festival in Texas. It really is a brilliant festival.

On the Thursday we had the honour of opening up the festival at The Parish with my band Holy Coves, playing to a packed out venue which blew me away. The Parish is such an important venue, the grassroots of music and is used regularly on the tour circuit by bands and musicians all across the UK.

Our top picks in no particular order were South Wales’ Tom Emlyn, Wales’ HourGlvss, Canadas Pillow Fite, Wrexhams very own The Columbians, Brighton’s Squid and our brand new signing Sister Envy from North Wales, who played their final gig as The Pastimes and announced they have signed to Yr Wyddfa Records and have changed their name to Sister Envy.

I managed to get over to The Parish early hours of Sunday morning to watch the Declan Swans play to a packed out, bouncing venue singing along to every word. Being a Wrexham AFC fan this was a very special moment for me. It was the perfect ending to a fantastic Festival.

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Holy Coves Announce Free Entry Welsh Tour For March 2023

Mar 10, 2023 — Leave a comment

Alternative Psych-Rock band Holy Coves head out on a free entry Welsh Tour of Wales in March to help the Welsh independent music scene during the cost of living crisis. The tour kicks off at The Parish, Wrexham on Thursday 23rd March, followed by Cwrw, Carmarthen on Friday 24th March and the final tour date at Cader Rocks Torrent Walk, Dolgellau on Saturday 25th March. The band will also play an acoustic instore, free entry gig at The Second 45 Record Shop in Llanelli on Saturday 25th March at 1pm, in partnership with Yr Wyddfa Records, Music Scene Wales, Welsh Connections and Cader Rocks.

Thu 23rd March – The Parish, Wrexham.

Fri 24th March – Cwrw, Carmarthen.

Sat 25th March – Cader Rocks Torrent Walk, Dolgellau

* FREE ENTRY *

Sat 25th March – 1pm – The Second 45 Record Shop – Acoustic instore gig

*FREE ENTRY*

Please come a long and support the venues!

Emily Marsden – Editor
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Holy Coves Release New Music Video For ‘Grey’

Feb 19, 2023 — Leave a comment

Welsh Alternative Psych Rock band ‘Holy Coves’ have released their brand new music video for single ‘Grey’ via their ever growing new YouTube channel. ‘Grey’ is the third in a series of five music videos created by award winning Ukrainian Filmmaker ‘Taras Merenkov’. Merenkov’s hazy cinematic style of direction really emphasizes the music and makes a formidable visual. ‘Grey’ is taken from the bands acclaimed new album ‘Druids and Bards’ which is out now via Welsh label ‘Yr Wyddfa Records’.

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Cader Rocks Festival Announce Full Line Up for 2023

Feb 8, 2023 — Leave a comment

Music Scene Wales has teamed up with Cader Rocks, Yr Wyddfa Records and Pirate Radio Dolgellau to bring you a brand new summer music festival on Saturday the 5th August 2023 at Y Plas in Machynlleth, Mid Wales.

The lineup includes Zebedy, Holy Coves, Square Wild, Celavi, Archetype, Cages for Preachers, Dying Habit, Notora, Billy Hunt and the Modern Classix, El Borracho and Back Yard Devils.

Tickets are on sale now via the link below.

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Shrewsbury/Y-Plas/Cader-Rocks-Festival-/36276851/

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