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The luscious valleys of South Wales are famed for producing standout post-hardcore bands, and Cardiff quartet Glass Heart continue that heritage with a powerful and engaging sound they describe as "dynamic, catchy and energetic."
Welsh newcomers Guilty Party will have you reminiscing about your rebellious days of raiding Bargain Booze, "Ibiza deep cuts" and crashing rich kids' parties with a catchy, melodic and relatable rock sound they describe as "hooky, fat and honest."
It may have been a long time coming, but Cardiff quartet Columbia are well and truly making their presence felt with an infectiously uplifting rock'n'roll sound they describe as "energetic, moody, anthemic."
Cardiff-based Death Cult Electric take us on a chaotic, loud and wild futuristic rock'n'roll adventure with a thrilling sound that they describe as "delusional apocalyptic fuzz."
South Wales rockers Godsticks offer up a heavy, high energy progressive rock meets guitar-orientated metal sound that's gradually increased in heaviness as the band evolves.
We recently introduced you to the grungey, raw rock sound of Cardiff rockers Dead At 27, and we're delighted to bring you a review of their debut album Bring In The Lights, which is out now. The quartet of Nathan Gratton-Smith (vocals and guitar), Dave 'Griff' Griffiths (guitar), Mitchell Casey (vocals and bass) and Chris... Continue Reading →
We've got something very different for you this week in the form of Welsh rockers Breichiau Hir, the first rock band I've personally heard that sing in Welsh. The six-piece from Cardiff, whose name translates to Long Arms, first started out in their school days, honed an intense, loud rock sound and set about bringing some... Continue Reading →
As the name implies Cardiff newcomers Dead At 27 have taken plenty of inspiration from a certain legendary Seattle musician - to the extent they've written a song depicting the events of his suicide. And their raw rock sound is almost an ode to Kurt Cobain, with gruff vocals supported by intense, pounding drums and... Continue Reading →
If you're on the lookout for a band to inspire the next generation of Welsh rock then Calling Apollo could well be it. The post-hardcore act have been busy crafting the latest evolution of their engaging aggressive yet melodic sound since we first introduced you to them just over a year ago. And the result of the... Continue Reading →
Oddball rock and 'Freakscene' showcase WRONG Festival has announced its return to the Liverpool Docklands for a second year. Cult Cardiff rockers Future Of The Left, which features members of Mclusky and Million Dead, will headline next year's celebration of all things weird and wonderful on Saturday, 28 April. The one-day festival, organised by Liverpool-based record label... Continue Reading →
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