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Welsh Music Prize
The Welsh Music Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from Wales, as voted for by members of the music industry based on artistic merit, regardless of genre, sales, or record label. It was founded by music promoter John Rostron and radio presenter Huw Stephens in 2011. It was originally scheduled to take place alongside Sŵn music festival in Cardiff Cardiff (; ) is the capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of in and forms a Principal areas of Wales, principal area officially known as the City and County of Ca ... but now takes place later in the year. Prior to the awards, Welsh TV Show The Pop Factory held its own award ceremony between 2003 and 2007. From 2004 onwards the Best Album category was won by a Welsh artist, therefore allowing this to be seen as a spiritual pre-successor of the awards, although this was by a public vote and not a judging panel. Prior to this, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wales
Wales ( ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the England–Wales border, east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. , it had a population of 3.2 million. It has a total area of and over of Coastline of Wales, coastline. It is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon (), its highest summit. The country lies within the Temperate climate, north temperate zone and has a changeable, Oceanic climate, maritime climate. Its capital and largest city is Cardiff. A distinct Culture of Wales, Welsh culture emerged among the Celtic Britons after the End of Roman rule in Britain, Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and Wales was briefly united under Gruffudd ap Llywelyn in 1055. After over 200 years of war, the Conquest of Wales by Edward I, conquest of Wales by King Edward I o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Y Niwl
Y Niwl are a surf instrumental band from North Wales, formed in 2009. Its members are Alun Evans (guitar), Llyr Pari (drums), Sion Glyn (bass) and Gruff ab Arwel (organ and guitar). The band's name is pronounced ''Uh Nule'' and means 'The Fog' in Welsh. Members of the band have also long played as backing musicians for Gruff Rhys. Career Evans has said about the band: "It's essentially not complicated music, it's just rock 'n' roll basically, simple and raw. I still don’t have much of a collection of surf music and I was never really into that particular style of music in the past. The only thing I really had was an old Shadows album on tape... Most of our material is edited jams... We usually record ourselves jamming then take out the best bits and form a song. Other times, someone will come up with an idea and we’ll work around that". The band's debut album, ''Y Niwl'', was released on 29 November 2010 on the Aderyn Papur label with artwork by Llyr Pierce. It was record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Campesinos!
Los Campesinos! are a seven-piece indie pop band from Cardiff, Wales, formed in early 2006 at Cardiff University. The band has seen several lineup changes– lead vocalist Gareth David Paisey and guitarists Neil Turner and Tom Bromley are the only remaining original members, now joined by guitarist Rob Taylor, keyboardist Kim Paisey, bassist Matt Fidler and drummer Jason Adelinia. Influenced by the twee pop movement, the band released their debut studio album, '' Hold on Now, Youngster...'', in February 2008, and followed up with '' We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed'', in October that year. Both receiving favourable reviews by critics, the former was described by ''Pitchfork'' as a "giddy, tuneful love note to individuality, pathos – and everything else indie pop built its name on". Their third album, '' Romance Is Boring'' (2010), saw the band expanding their "already sizeable instrumental palette". Since then, Los Campesinos! have issued four more studio albums, with '' All H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Gold Blood
''In Gold Blood'' is the third studio album from Welsh alternative rock band Kids in Glass Houses, released on 15 August 2011 through Roadrunner Records. Kids in Glass houses released the first single off the album, "Gold Blood" on 5 June. Release and promotion Kids in Glass Houses used viral marketing methods to promote the album, uploading individual tracks online for free download. The first song released for free download was the title track "Gold Blood" on 20 May, demand for the free download was so high that their website crashed. On 16 June 2011 the band revealed both the album art and the full track listing of the album. The second single "Animals" was released as a digital single on 7 August. The fourth single released from the album was ''Diamond Days'' and was released on 19 March. Lyrical themes Kids in Glass Houses had often said in the announcement and the follow-up to the release of In Gold Blood that it is to be a concept record. Aled Phillips had stated that it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jodie Marie
Jodie Marie Warlow (born 12 June 1991) is a Welsh singer-songwriter better known by her stage name, Jodie Marie. She was signed to Decca Records in 2010. Jodie Marie's 2012 debut album ''Mountain Echo'' has been described by The Guardian as 'velvety and bittersweet' and The Independent as 'having a light-blues and jazz-folk-edge recalling late-1960s singer-songwriters such as Carole King. Career beginnings When she was 16, Jodie Marie was spotted by the father of a music industry manager from Transgressive Records, an independent record label based in London, who was visiting Pembrokeshire on holiday. Shortly after, Jodie found herself with a manager and began writing songs with former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler and singer songwriter Ed Harcourt. Personal life Born in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Jodie Marie grew up listening to singers such as Bonnie Raitt, B. B. King, Eric Clapton, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix and says her parents, John and Denise Warlow, have been a huge i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islet (band)
Islet are a Welsh band formed in Cardiff in 2009. They are known for their experimental, genre-defying sound and energetic live shows. Their music takes in elements of experimental rock, psychedelic pop, no wave, krautrock and post-punk. They have been shortlisted for the Welsh Music Prize twice: in 2012, for ''Illuminated People'', and in 2020, for ''Eyelet (album), Eyelet''. Islet have released four studio albums and four EPs. History Islet were formed in Cardiff in 2009 by brothers Mark and John Thomas with Emma Daman (formerly of The Victorian English Gentlemens Club). Alex Williams joined the band in late 2009. After signing to Turnstile Music, the band released the EPs ''Celebrate this Place'' and ''Wimmy'' in 2010. Despite being an EP, ''Wimmy'' was placed at number 32 in the NME Albums and Tracks of the Year, 2010. ''Celebrate This Place'' received a positive critical reception from reviewers. In November 2011, the band released in Japan, ''Celebrate This Place With Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog
Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog are a Welsh folk band consisting of three brothers from Rhos Botwnnog, between the villages of Botwnnog and Llaniestyn on the Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, Wales, and accompanying musicians and singers. They experiment with country music, country, folk music, folk and rock music. Most of their lyrics are in Welsh language, Welsh. Career The three brothers, Iwan, Aled and Dafydd Hughes, formed the band in 2006 and got a fair amount of attention from the Welsh language music scene through an early appearance on S4C's music programme ''Bandit (TV series), Bandit''. BBC Radio Cymru's C2 programme slot also regularly aired demos that the band had recorded. By the time they had released their debut album, ''Dawns Y Trychfilod'' ("Dance of the Insects") on the Sbrigyn Ymborth label in 2007, they had already developed a good following and were regularly appearing on stage with some of Wales's best known acts. The album was produced by Dyl Mei and recorded at the produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make Me Believe In Hope
Rod Thomas (born 30 October 1982), known professionally as Bright Light Bright Light, is a Welsh electro-pop singer, DJ, composer and producer based in New York City. Bright Light Bright Light incorporates many elements of nu-disco into his music, also branching into synthpop, dance and house music. Four of his albums have reached the top 20 on the UK Independent Albums Chart. Career 1982–2009: Early years Thomas grew up in a small village near Neath, Wales, and learned several instruments as a child, including piano. His first forays into music were more folk-based, led by acoustic guitar with, due to a lack of equipment, minimal beats around it. Thomas later stated his dalliance with folk was due to his lack of knowledge with production techniques, and that he was always drawn to house and synthpop. He left Wales to take a place reading English literature and creative writing at Warwick University, then made the move to London. In London he set up a studio at home, and spent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bright Light Bright Light
Rod Thomas (born 30 October 1982), known professionally as Bright Light Bright Light, is a Welsh electro-pop singer, DJ, composer and producer based in New York City. Bright Light Bright Light incorporates many elements of nu-disco into his music, also branching into synthpop, dance and house music. Four of his albums have reached the top 20 on the UK Independent Albums Chart. Career 1982–2009: Early years Thomas grew up in a small village near Neath, Wales, and learned several instruments as a child, including piano. His first forays into music were more folk-based, led by acoustic guitar with, due to a lack of equipment, minimal beats around it. Thomas later stated his dalliance with folk was due to his lack of knowledge with production techniques, and that he was always drawn to house and synthpop. He left Wales to take a place reading English literature and creative writing at Warwick University, then made the move to London. In London he set up a studio at home, and spen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Plot Against Common Sense
''The Plot Against Common Sense'' is the third studio album by Future of the Left. Reception Critical response to the album was positive, with a Metacritic score of 81/100 or "universal acclaim". Track listing #"Sheena Is A T-Shirt Salesman" - 2:08 #"Failed Olympic Bid" - 3:14 #"Beneath The Waves An Ocean" - 3:47 #"Cosmo's Ladder" - 2:34 #"City Of Exploded Children" - 4:10 #"Goals In Slow Motion" - 3:11 #"Camp Cappuccino" - 2:48 #"Polymers Are Forever" - 4:07 #"Robocop 4 - Fuck Off Robocop" - 2:53 #"Sorry Dad, I Was Late For The Riots" - 3:08 #"I Am The Least Of Your Problems" - 2:33 #"A Guide To Men" - 3:54 #"Anchor" - 3:12 #"Rubber Animals" - 1:54 #"Notes On Achieving Orbit" - 6:22 (including hidden track) Running time: 49:55 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Plot Against Common Sense, The 2012 albums Future of the Left albums Xtra Mile Recordings albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
