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Roughion is an electronic music duo from Aberystwyth, Wales, now based in Cardiff comprising artists Gwion Ap Iago and Steffan Woodruff.

Known for their dynamic live performances, they seamlessly blend elements of almost all dance music genres creating immersive soundscapes that captivate audiences. Beyond their original productions, Roughion is also recognized for their work as remixers, producers, and promoters, contributing significantly to the Welsh electronic music scene. Their commitment to pushing musical boundaries and fostering local talent has solidified their reputation as innovators within the industry.

Wired and Wonderful

The debut album Wired and Wonderful has been in the works for about 7 - 8 years and has had many
different songs and variations throughout. One thing that has stayed is the vibe of the songs and the energy that surrounds them. From the dynamic and driving tones of Bleep Test to the somber sounds of Y Dyn, this album comprises two halves, energy and emotion. There's something for everyone that
enjoys the sound of a synthesiser in this album. We hope you like it as much as we liked making it.

Credits.
Produced by: Steffan Woodruff, Gwion Ap Iago, Glyn Roberts.
Written by: Gwion Ap Iago, Chat GPT.
Vocals: Gareth Potter, Gwion Ap Iago, Steffan Woodruff.
Special thanks: Dan Clarke (without him there wouldn’t be Roughion as we are today)


Wired & Wonderful

2021 is heating up for Roughion and this release keeps the fire burning! Back with another acidic remix to wet your senses Living For Free brings the energy of the club to wherever you are. With lyrics that dwell on a time pre lockdown “I like drinking on Friday and dancing in the week” Living For Free is a track to keep for when we are surrounded by our friends and inhibitions go to the wind! With early support from a host of underground DJs this one is bound to stay in your head and make you tap your feet! Living For Free started off as an instagram message between Gwion and Sam from Shamoniks, Gwion had heard the vocal and decided that an acid line with the vocal would really push the song to another place and that’s what Roughion did.

 “Producers, promoters, remixers, and live electronic outfit, Roughion, have always pushed boundaries with their music, always defying expectation, and exploring unusual collaborations, thoughts and styles" - Bethan Elfyn

"Wales's answer to the Chemical Brothers" - BBC Wales

Out on @afancafancafanc

Buy here - https://roughionmusic.bandcamp.com/track/living-for-free-roughion-remix

Living For Free - Shamoniks (Roughion Remix)

Broadcast on Bethan Elfyn's show on BBC Radio Wales 23/10/21. 

Time - Song - Artist - Label 

00:04 Meet Me in My Dreams - Joy Anonymous [island records] 
01:31 Movement - Emma Jean Thackery [Self Release]
03:56 Everyman - Double Exposure (Dam Swindle Remix) [Salsoul Records] 
05:57 The Ghost - Flight Facilities (Gerd Janson Dance Mix) [Glassnote / Future Classic Records]
08:38 Fade - Bobby Nourmand (Franz Scala Remix) [Deep in The Night]
10:15 Do It to The Music - Raw Silk (Absolute Feeling 98 Remix) [Self release] 
12:00 I'll House You (Club Mix)  - Jungle Brothers [Idlers]
14:00 Meganomeg - Mega (Roughion Remix) [unreleased] 
15:40 Come With Me (Extended Instrumental Mix) - Riton x Bad Boy Chiller Crew [Ministry of Sound]
16:57 Team Up - Malive [HUGS] 
18:00 Talamangled - K & K [unreleased/white label]
21:03 Draining - Stefano Crabuzza (Ohmme Remix) [Sacré Coeur Records] 
23:03 Stand Up - Deeper Than L & George Taylor [Wyldcard Records] 
24:07 Doolaly - Skream [Steel City Dance Disks] 
26:07 Passion 2021 - Amen UK (Deekline vs Origin8a & Propa Extended Remix) [XPLODED / Central Station]
27:52 Local Newspaper (Extended Mix) - Dusky [17 Steps]

BBC Radio Wales mix November 21

Roughion have been meticulous in their production over the last 7 years, and this is their most productive era yet. With remixes for the biggest welsh artists coming out of their ears weekly and a backlog of music ready to be heard this is their first original song to be released that is pre-Covid cementing the way forward for this new direction in their music. 

Newport Road is a song about longing and arrival. Having spent the majority of 2019 at Cleo’s in Ironbridge every Saturday for 10 months the long drive to Cardiff was always different but one thing that stayed the same was the bright lights as you arrive home, through, Newport Road. A song that was sung in our heads on a long drive through a misty road, the melody saved on various voice notes and claps in the song sounding like a chugging tractor engine in the early morning through Hereford. All the elements of a drive are here the blinding of other cars headlights and the multiple glorious views, and the occasional golden M as you whizz down the M4 or the A49. Newport Road is a song that you can put on and just melt away into the drive or journey you are on, whether that’s in a car or spiritually within yourself. 


Keep up with Roughion: 

https://linktr.ee/Roughion

Newport Road

Roughion come in strong with an absolute club weapon for their first release of 2023. 

Played out in clubs all over the UK and further afield including some heavy dj support it's one to turn some heads peak time with this Welsh language house number. 

Haunting vocals, thumping baseline, arpeggiated top lines that drives the song forward, Uwchfioled which means Ultraviolet in welsh is a song that talks about love and sending letters with hidden meanings. 

It's one to keep safe in your collection and bring out when you've got the crowd in the palm of your hand!

Uwchfioled Ft Mali Hâf

Uwchfioled - (club edit) Roughion Ft Mali Haf

Caru ti Dub was a welsh language dub song that came out by the legends Llwybr Llaethog in the early 00s. 

Roughion won an award by these legends in March and to play homage to them decided to remix one of their favourite songs by the dub connoisseurs. 

Adding a new element and creating dub into jungle and using a lot of the old 90s sounds of jungle throughout the song with added jump up elements towards the end, roughion have turned this already massive song into a drum and bass party starter. 

out on Afanc 16/06/2023

Caru Ti - Llwybr Llaethog (Roughion Remix)

not mixed or mastered 

cheeky dj techno edit

16 bars in 16 bars out.

Adwaith - Mwy (Roughion Bootleg)

Roughion x De Louet Feat Mc Elijah Black - Space Out 

A trip hop tune with De Louet on guitar Mc Elijah Black on the bars and Roughion with the rest. 

You can watch the music video here 
https://youtu.be/zwr1ia_zTPw

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Space Out  - Roughion x De Louet feat Mc Elijah Black

Roughion is an electronic music duo from Aberystwyth, Wales, comprising artists Gwion Ap Iago and Steffan Woodruff.

Known for their dynamic live performances, they seamlessly blend elements of house, techno, and trance, creating immersive soundscapes that captivate audiences. Beyond their original productions, Roughion is also recognized for their work as remixers, producers, and promoters, contributing significantly to the Welsh electronic music scene. Their commitment to pushing musical boundaries and fostering local talent has solidified their reputation as innovators within the industry.

The album Wired and Wonderful has been in the works for about 7 - 8 years and has had many different songs and variations throughout. One thing that has stayed is the vibe of the songs and the energy that surrounds them. From the dynamic and driving tones of Bleep Test to the somber sounds of Y Dyn, this album comprises two halves, the party and the hangover. There's something for everyone that enjoys the sound of a synthesiser in this album. We hope you like it as much as we liked making it.

Credits.
Produced by: Steffan Woodruff, Gwion Ap Iago.
Written by: Gwion Ap Iago
Vocals: Gareth Potter

Special thanks: Dan Clarke (without him there wouldn’t be Roughion as we are today)

Welsh Wave

04-Pulse

01-Y Dyn

05-Reform

07-Bleep Test

09-Pots 'n' Pans

08-Astral

06-Reprise

11-(Bonus 1) Cost of Living

02-Dyfnder Tywyll

03-I'r Gâd - To War

Ti & Me. Ti = Tee = You, in Welsh. 

You and Me. 

We've worked super hard on this one, and we think you'll all love it!

Supported by Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1, Lisa Gwilym on BBC Radio Cymru and Bethan Elfyn on BBC Radio Wales. 

Read the StereoFox article here - http://www.stereofox.com/premiere-roughion-ti-me 

Music Video out soon with remixes from @Scullious & @DenhamAudio

Vocalist - @Lois-Shenton 

Give us a like or a follow. 

F - facebook.com/Roughion
T - twitter.com/Roughion
BC - roughionmusic.bandcamp.com
I - instagram.com/Roughion_
RR - @RoughionRemix

Lois

T -  twitter.com/LoisShenton
S - @Lois-Shenton


Mixed and Mastered by Roughwood Records

Buy 

Ti & Me

Hurting For Someone is Oldus Fawns newest single and we took it upon ourselves to give the song a remix. 

Here's the Club Remix and the After Party Remix.

Hurting 4 Someone (Roughion 2am Remix)

We've got an ep coming out, until then we're having a clear out.

Here's the first free download.

The Young.

a track played by a host of djs (too many to name). This acid house number encapsulates the party and brings the vibe. With a vocal sample taken from a Vietnam War speech its a bit tongue and cheek.

The Young club Master

Ahead of some fresh new upcoming releases Roughion have recorded one hell of a mix, transporting you right back to a pre-quarantine basement. Delicately mixed rave weapons along with techno and house slammers as well as a few of their own secret tunes will satiate your desire to be back in the club, check it.

???-Roughion Released 31/07
Let's Go - Dawl
System Outmode - Dawl
???-Roughion Released 31/07
Blackout - Moda
???-??? Unreleased
Power House - Daniel Brooks
I've Always Liked Grime - Mall Grab
Ritual - Cousn
Pericolo - Paolo
Original Pirate Copy - Pirate Copy
??? - Roughion Unreleased
Black Orchid - Roman Poncet
Distane - Psyk
Brav - Danny Daze ft Jägerverb
Acid Lines - Artwork
Woman Of The Ghetto - Marlena Shaw (Catz n Dogz Remix)
Serv - Sly-one
Sinnerman - Nina Simone
Bagis - Mhonolink
Suspect Dispenser - Client_03
Gimmie That - I Killed Kenny
PleasureDome - Armando
H.W.F.G - Skream
Refuge - Cloaka
Gosh - Jamie XX
1nce Again - Client_03

https://soundcloud.com/roughion

BNRY009 ROUGHION

Broadcast on 5/02/2021 for All corners of the club on Mon Fm for Welsh Language music day, it's our history of welsh dance music mix. 

1976 - 2022.

Tracklist 

Smo Fi ishe Mynd - Edward H Davis
Nol i'r Fro - Endaf Emlyn
Aderyn y nos - Bando
Caru i Fyw - Igam Ogam
Nefolaidd - Malcolm Neon
Dal i freuddwydio - Brodyr y ffin
Y Llosg - Eirin peryglus
Caru ti Dub - Llwybr Llaethog
Can 7 (Tobias Felbermayr Remix)- Acid Casuals
Calon - Diffiniad
Yn Y Galeri - A487 
Sws - Roughion

Dydd Miwsig Cymru History of Welsh Dance Music

First mix in a new and exciting series for Alternative Radio Cardiff. 

Gwion has taken over as the "CEO of Beats" for their new division called Arc Electronica, interviews, guest mixes and events incoming. 

Tracklist. 

Pull Up To The Bumper - Grace Jones (Joey Negro Edit) 
Murphys Law - Roisin Murphy 
Yali Yali - Nese Karabocek (Todd Terje Remix) 
BAIANA - Barbaquetes (Cosme Martin & Christian Vila Remix) 
Nigerian Jam - Munk 
Moves (House Mix) - Cody Currie feat Eliza Rose 
So Much Soul (Original Mix)- Kaye 
Don't Cancel My Culture - WeZeinWel Family ft TLP & Mona Lee 
Phobos (2020 Version) - Bladelli 
Bizarre Love Triangle - New Order (Hylo Dub Rework) 
Give it to Me Baby - Rick James (Roughion Bootleg) 
Dancin Dancin - SQWAD 
Armchair Acid - Fatty Acid 
SOS (T E S T P R E S S Dub) - HYYTS
Reu - T Gwydr 
Where You At - MT11
Living For Free - Shamoniks and Bouf (Roughion Remix) 
Bayside - Obskur (10 years of Eats Everything Remix) 
GIRLS - Nonna Fab 
Sws - Roughion 
Don't Hesitate - Zefer 
Hold On (SE22 Mix) - Colours 
Right Thing To Do - SBTRKT 
Toxic - Brittney Spears (Fra's Garage Edit) 
Born Ready - MOAD 
Let It Whip - Dazz Band (Roughion Bootleg)
Obsession - The Organ Grinder 
Piano Theory - ABSOLUTE 
H.W.F.G - Skream 
Let's Ave It Right - Panicman 
Killer - Joe Easton 
Renegade Master - Wildchild (Lessen Sound Rework) 
Renegade Snares - Omni Trio (Cloaka Remix) 
Trouble - Eli Brown & Talk Show.
Energy - Disclosure (Clipz Remix) 
Runaway - Clü
RubaDub - Dub - Adam M 
Met Her At A Dance In Leicester - High Contrast (DJ Marky Remix) 
Acid DnB - Roughion 
Mark Us - Ransom
Bobbies - Ryan M Hughes 
Rip Groove - Double 99 (Fixate Refix) 
We've Got To Try - Chemical Brothers

Mix For Alt Radio Cardiff

Roughion is an electronic music duo from Aberystwyth, Wales, comprising artists Gwion Ap Iago and Steffan Woodruff. 

Known for their dynamic live performances, they seamlessly blend elements of house, techno, and trance, creating immersive soundscapes that captivate audiences. Beyond their original productions, Roughion is also recognized for their work as remixers, producers, and promoters, contributing significantly to the Welsh electronic music scene. Their commitment to pushing musical boundaries and fostering local talent has solidified their reputation as innovators within the industry.

Press & Media Coverage
BBC Wales Horizons (2016): Selected as part of the prestigious initiative to showcase emerging Welsh talent.

The Guardian (2022): Featured in an article celebrating Welsh Language Music Day, spotlighting their contributions to Welsh electronic music.

DJ Mag (2022): Recognized for their role in reclaiming Wales’s place in electronic music history, with an emphasis on their incorporation of the Welsh language into the genre.

God Is In The TV Zine (2020): Introduced as a groundbreaking Welsh electronic act with the release of their double single Target The Moon / The Acid Test.

Cultural Impact

Pioneers of integrating Welsh language into electronic music, garnering both national and international attention.
Advocates for the Welsh electronic scene, inspiring and fostering new talent in their home country.

Community Engagement

Supported and promoted local talent through collaborations and events.
Regular contributors to the Welsh music scene by participating in Welsh Language Music Day and similar initiatives.

bookings/promos/remix requests - 
afancafancafanc@gmail.com

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