Iolo, Cian, Llew // Llandeilo Dream Indie // E.P 'Eventide' mas 30/09/17 // 'Eventide' E.P out 30/09/17

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The Immediate are a three-piece indie, power pop band from Mold in north Wales.

We release our Mold EP on Friday 3rd March 2017. The EP will be available to buy on limited edition CD and digitally via bandcamp / iTunes etc.

Mold features 4 brand new recordings, 3 of which are exclusive to the EP.

Lead track, What’s The Matter Kevin Jones?, is a song about some of the kids we went to the Alun School with, who weren’t as fortunate as us and didn’t make it into their 30’s. 

Light Dimensions is the first song we wrote when we reconvened after a long hiatus.

Manbuoy is the title track of our forthcoming debut album, however it does not feature on the album itself. It’s a mostly spoken-word piece that exaggerates all of its writer’s worst qualities.

Mold was recorded at Orange Sound Studios in Penmaenmawr, North Wales by Russ Hayes, who has worked on recordings by Peaness, Campfire Social, Kidsmoke, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Billy Bibby and the Wry Smiles.

The sleeve design was done by Paul Maurice from Wrexham. It’s a detail of Shire Hall, the brutalist former seat of Flintshire County Council that sits on a hill, above Mold town centre.

The Mold EP will be launched at a hometown gig at Theatr Clwyd, Mold on Friday, 3rd. March. We’ll be joined by our friends Campfire Social and Skellums. Tickets are £7 and available here:

https://www.theatrclwyd.com/en/whats-on/headliner-rock-night/

Mold EP tracklisting (r/d 3rd March 2017):

1.	What’s The Matter Kevin Jones?
2.	Light Dimensions
3.	Tremble
4.	Manbuoy

If you have any further enquiries, please contact:

theimmediateband@gmail.com

http://facebook.com/theimmediate
http://twitter.com/the_immediate

There is a YouTube video telling the story of the band so far, here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtERsE3ihDg

We originally split in 1997 due to frustration, an argument over a mouth organ and the success of Stereophonics.

We released one single (unaccountably popular in Sweden), made every conceivable mistake in the How To Be A Successful Indie Band handbook, toured with some excellent bands (Mansun, 60ft Dolls, Dodgy) and flickered out, leaving behind the memory of some great gigs, a few fine songs, and little else.

In March 2016, we reconvened to repair friendships and renew tinnitus. New songs came much more easily than the old ones, probably because we are playing to please only ourselves - with no thoughts of success or acclaim - for the first time in our existence.

There is more truth and resonance in our songs now than ever before. And power. And invention. We write songs about hope and love in the face of the moribund, daily grind. 

You will possibly hear fragments and echoes of the following artists in our sound (The Jam, Wire, XTC, Pixies, Badfinger, REM, Dr Feelgood, Small Faces, Husker Du, The Who, Ride, Big Star, The Cure, Joy Formidable, The Go-Betweens, Teenage Fanclub), but nothing has been plagiarised or misappropriated to mask a deficiency of our own ideas.

Cardiff based Afro Cluster are renowned for their unique and exciting blend of Afro funk and Hip-Hop. 
Utilizing cuts, a full horn section and rhythm section as well the MC stylings of Skunkadelic, they’ve been frequently described as having a colossal sound and an explosive live show. 
After 2016’s critically acclaimed EP 'We Don Land', the band is currently writing their debut album for release in the near future. Keep your eyes and ears peeled!

“They’re excellent proof that the best music exists between and beyond genre boundaries and national borders, and are reputed as being one of the finest live bands in Wales.” 
– BBC Gorwelion/Horizons

”The lyrics are politically and socially charged, so it’s a band with head and heart in tune. A refreshing concept in this day and age.” 
– Bethan Elfyn, BBC Radio Wales 

”For a group to have so many essential tunes and straddle the hip-hop/funk balancing beam with such style and energy is astounding” 
– Justin Evans, Buzz Magazine

”A deliciously rambunctious band that sways between the funky horns of The Average White Band and the joyous work of positive old school organic hip-hop acts like The Roots or De La Soul.” 
– Bill Cummings, God Is In The TV Scene

“Brilliant stuff and as catchy as a Nora virus, though far more pleasant.” 
– Paul Scott-Bates, Louder Than War 

”What an authentic sound this is”
– Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

“Tons of fun live”
- AAA Badboy, Boomtown Fair

“Very, very ace indeed” 
– Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales

Band pres o lechweddi llwchlyd gogledd Cymru. // Bronx hip hop-inspired New Orleans-tinged North Walian brass band with attitude...
www.llareggub.net

www.twitter.com/LlareggubBrass

https://bandpresllareggub.bandcamp.com

Late Night Picture are a four-piece downtempo pop group from South Wales. They were brought together in 2017 by a shared love of experimental pop bands such as Little Dragon, Prefab Sprout and Morcheeba; fusing ambient sounds and electronica with modern pop. 

Their first single 'Massif' was released in early 2018, receiving airplay across local and national radio, including BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio 6 Music. It was also voted as a ‘Fresh Fave’ on Fresh on the Net’s Listening Post, before making the moderators' top 15 tracks of the year.

The band played their first live shows across the UK in the summer of 2018, beginning with Brighton’s Alternative Escape and peaking with Europe’s highest ever gig: level 72 of the Shard, London.

Previous Press:

"Late Night Picture make the kind of music that satisfies the soul" (Neil March, Fresh on the Net)

“Gorgeous” (Janice Long, BBC Introducing)

"...one of the key acts emerging from Wales in 2018" (Francis Brown, New Sound Wales)

“Another exquisite recording of a beautiful song" (Adam Walton, BBC Introducing)

"beautiful and moody" (Johan Alexed, Popmuzik)

Curator for Local Produce. Resident DJ for Sleep/Walk/Listen & Blue Honey.

Releases:
https://darkhousefamily.bandcamp.com/album/an-extra-offering
http://alfieswan.bandcamp.com/album/city-road-music

Kings Road Studio is situated in the heart of Cardiff, Wales. This purpose-built recording studio was designed and built by studio owner/recording engineer Andrew Sanders.

At Kings Road Studio we pride ourselves in capturing your best performance with the warmth of analogue outboard recording equipment, combined with the best in modern digital technology. Our aim is simple; to make your recording experience enjoyable and comfortable with a no-compromise attitude towards quality.
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If you’re looking for a recording studio in Cardiff please contact us to discuss your project.

TY

Ben Chijioke, better known as British rapper Ty, signed to Tru Thoughts in January 2013 to begin the next stage in a remarkable career with the release of two singles.

With a reputation built on his original style and refusal to hop on any industry bandwagon, Ty is best known for his lyrical frankness and honest portrayals of everyday life, setting him aside from many mainstream hip hop acts and allowing him complete artistic independence. This has led to the release of four successful albums and a Mercury Prize nomination, among many high profile plaudits.

After gaining notoriety on the London underground scene Ty signed to Big Dada records in 2001, the same year his mighty debut album ‘Awkward’ was released. The union between the artist and label saw a further two albums – 2003’s Mercury-nominated ‘Upwards’ and ‘Closer’ (2006) – released over five years.

Since his fourth solo album, ‘Special Kind of Fool’, was released in 2010 via BBE records, Ty has featured and collaborated with many artists stretching from America to France. Closer to home, Ty features on a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, released in early 2012, and most recently recorded a track with former Radio 1 DJ and producer Kissy Sell Out.

A lifelong love of hip hop has seen the honest speaking South Londoner gain skills in sound engineering and producing, the latter leading to work with Scratch Perverts, Talib Kweli, Blak Twang and Arrested Development. 

Ty is also known for his work as a spoken word artist. Earlier this year he was asked to perform and host workshops for the British Council, which culminated in the conclusion of a 35 year halt on international performers in the Sudanese town of Port Sudan. As well as this, his spoken word efforts have seen Ty put in performances at The Big Chill Festival and The Royal Albert Hall. Alongside his work with the British Council Ty is also a member of The HipHop Shakespeare Company, running workshops with young people, showing the influences and works of Shakespeare in today’s music scene.

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

Afro Cluster is following