Eleri Angharad is becoming quite the accomplished songwriter. Her latest single ‘Delete It’ feels, in many ways, like the perfect companion piece to Twinnie’s ’Social Babies’. Whilst both reflect on the negative aspects of social media however, what makes ‘Delete It’ so different is how immersive it is. Centred on the sending of a WhatsAppContinue reading “Eleri Angharad – Delete It”
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Rae Sam – The Great Escape
There is something incredibly uplifting about Rae Sam’s debut album The Great Escape. The Welsh singer-songwriter has found a winning combination of positive lyrics, upbeat sounds and pleasant vocals. All contribute to a feel-good sound that makes you want to get up and dance for the most part, with only a couple of tracks windingContinue reading “Rae Sam – The Great Escape”
Megan Lee – Humble Your Heart
Welsh singer-songwriter Megan Lee is a wise head on young shoulders. After spending the past few years as part of her family band Blue Genes, she is now ready to embark on a solo career, beginning with debut single ‘Humble Your Heart’. It is a song that demonstrates a maturity far beyond her years, bothContinue reading “Megan Lee – Humble Your Heart”
Introducing Rae Sam
Ahead of the release of her debut album on March 5th, we* asked Welsh country-pop artist Rae Sam to tell us a little about herself and her music, and what we can expect from her forthcoming record. Hi Rae! Would you like to introduce yourself to our readers by telling us a bit about yourselfContinue reading “Introducing Rae Sam”
Jodie Marie – The Answer
Muscle Shoals comes to Pembrokeshire as singer-songwriter Jodie Marie releases her latest genre-defying album The Answer. Welsh singer-songwriter Jodie Marie is an artist who refuses to play by the music industry rules. Her latest album The Answer is an exemplary response to those who would wish to classify her sound under a single heading. ForContinue reading “Jodie Marie – The Answer”
An Interview with Jodie Marie
Throughout the past week, BBC Horizons have been touring the nation, stopping off at some of Wales’ most treasured independent music venues to bring us a series of live sessions from some of the country’s top, upcoming musicians. From the mountain top venue of Neuadd Ogwen in Bethesda, to the Queen’s Hall in Narberth onContinue reading “An Interview with Jodie Marie”
Eleri Angharad – New Sin
With her new single comes a new sound for Eleri Angharad. The Swansea-based singer-songwriter is getting dark and going deep with New Sin, a song about “two lovers, locking eyes and beginning a steamy love affair”. She has stepped away from her country and folk roots for this one, entering into a sultry pop productionContinue reading “Eleri Angharad – New Sin”
The Goat Roper Rodeo Band at Theatr Clwyd (A post-lockdown Performance)
There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Or so it seems. The arts sector is not out of the woods yet by any means. But there is a glimmer of hope. Like the neon bulbs dangling across the stage at my first live gig since March, there are rays of optimism breakingContinue reading “The Goat Roper Rodeo Band at Theatr Clwyd (A post-lockdown Performance)”
Laura Evans – Running Back to You EP
When I composed my ‘Top 5 Welsh Country Music Artists’ for a recent article, I made a glaring omission. How could I forget Laura Evans? Yet such has been the success of the Aberdare-born singer-songwriter, one can easily forget that her roots lie on this side of the pond. Her music has been featured onContinue reading “Laura Evans – Running Back to You EP”
Bryony Sier – Personal Monster EP
It is hard to categorise Bryony Sier. The Welsh singer-songwriter has a rather eclectic sound. There are bits of blues, flecks of folk, glimpses of gospel. She is cut through with country, with a slice of soul, lightly packaged in pop. Her new EP Personal Monster displays an exciting mix of all of these variousContinue reading “Bryony Sier – Personal Monster EP”
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