Last month Rich(ard) Dawson announced news of his return with new album End of the Middle due February 14th.   Today, Dawson is pleased to share the second song from the forthcoming record, “Boxing Day Sales” – a beautifully wonky pop number that merges Dawson’s deft yet infectious melodies with a pleasing bolt of jagged clarinet from Faye MacCalman (who plays the role of “lightning” throughout the album). It’s also his hugely unorthodox bid for Christmas Number 1.“I wanted to make a pure pop song,” says Rich. “Almost like a total...

Indie-rock pioneers Snow Patrol will bring their signature anthemic sound to the Welsh capital this summer for a headline show at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. The Ivor Novello Award winners will headline Cardiff Castle on Thursday June 12.   Pre-sale tickets are available from 9am Thursday from https://bit.ly/snowpatrolcastle Tickets go on general sale at 9am Friday from depotlive.co.uk and ticketmaster.co.uk  Northern Irish-Scottish rockers Snow Patrol – fronted by Gary Lightbody with longtime members Nathan Connolly and Johnny McDaid – have been shaping the sound of alternative rock for more than 20 years. With...

Following her recent storming support set for Tom McRae last month and after the many requests for her to play Acapela we received from the audience on the night – Lowri returns to Acapela. Described by BBC Radio 2 Bob Harris as ‘One of his absolute favourite artists’, Lowri is blessed with a voice capable of wide emotional power, her songs taking their musical colours from a broad palette that includes Americana, Folk, Country and Blues, all beautifully knitted together...

Welsh producer and multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress has announced her first ever Cardiff headline show this summer, where she will preview her upcoming album. The Anchoress, also known as Catherine Anne Davies, is set to return with new music this year. Fresh from a run of summer UK dates appearing with Manic Street Preachers, the new live dates will provide a first glimpse at new music from her third studio album, with a full live band. The Welsh date will be...

John Lydon’s iconoclastic band Public Image Ltd (PiL) has announced a major tour of the UK and Ireland for summer 2025. The 23-date tour billed as ‘This Is Not The Last Tour’ will start in Bristol on 22nd May and end in Belfast on 16th August, and includes dates along the way in Dublin (12th June) and Cardiff (14th June). The tour also include festival appearances at Stone Valley South in Ware (23rd May), Stone Valley Midlands in Newark (27th June), Rebellion Festival in Blackpool (7th August), Stone Valley North...

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Love Trails Festival returns to the breathtaking Gower Peninsula in July, promising an unforgettable experience that's not just for runners. Set against the backdrop of lush green landscapes and pristine beaches, this year's Love Trails Festival is all about embracing the great outdoors, celebrating music, adventure activities, trail running, movement and yoga. Taking place on 10-13 July, Love Trails Festival 2025 is the ultimate summer getaway, perfect for those who want to...