Benjamin Russell is a cross-genre singer-songwriter, producer, videographer, painter, writer, poet, photographer and graphic artist (he designs all his own album covers). Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a prairie province in western Canada, he now lives in Montreal with Elyce, his partner in life and art.

Nominated, "Most Promising Male Vocalist", in the 80s for his hit single, "Miracle (Miracle of Love)", he has released many albums, singles and videos and has shown his paintings in exhibitions. His newest album, WAVES, releasing in 2025 is his 20th.

His songs are wide-ranging in style and hard to pin down, combining electronic and acoustic instruments and production. He comes from an era when it was normal for artists to go where their creativity led them, so he offers no excuse. He may not be as famous as some of his influences, but he believes he deserves the creative latitude allowed The Clash, Bob Dylan, Sparks, David Bowie and The Beatles.

He is an artist. He creates. It's as essential as breathing for him. He can't help it. He even creates in his dreams, often waking up with a song or a painting completely planned out. Best known for music, he has recorded 20 albums including WAVES, releasing February 2025.

Independent Record Label & Management based in Snowdonia, North Wales.

Holy Coves & Scott Marsden 

Welsh Awen Rock band from Anglesey, North Wales led by singer songwriter Scott Marsden. Fresh from packed out festival slots at the likes of Focus Wales, Isle Of Wight Festival and sold out tour dates all across the UK.

Since the release of their critically acclaimed award winning album, 'Druids and Bards' released on Welsh independent record label Snowdonia Records, the record has been championed by John Kennedy on Radio X, 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, and huge Louder Than War Radio support from Iain Key & Neil Crud.

It's fair to say that the North Wales band have had quite the year! The bands third album 'Druids and Bards' received numerous album of the year nominations including Louder Than War's top 100 albums of the year. It also made the long list of nominees for the Welsh Music Prize and was winner of Tiwn Media Album of the Year 2023.

Ombrelle Concrète - an absurdity in any literal sense. A concept confounded by its composition. Protection rendered impracticable by material.  

As an artistic doctrine however it is essential . A guardian against the forces of anodyne commercialism, it fosters a collective of true creativity and experimentalism. 

Joseph Beuys stated that 'art is the only possibility for evolution'. Ombrelle Concrète offers shelter from the forces of blandness and conformity creating a medium for this evolution. 

We will wield the Ombrelle Concrète!

The John Michie Collective is North of England based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer John Michie.

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