Make no mistake, 2020 has been utterly utterly terrible. Disgustingly bad. It’s been horrific beyond words…so I’m not going to continue trying. At this time of year I would normally (ok, once) make a compilation of and celebrate my favourite tracks to come out of South Wales in the last 12 months and although I… Read more

I first came across Papa Jupe’s Taurus Club in what seems like an age ago, but at the same time about two weeks ago. I knew nothing about them then and although I only caught the last song and a half, I liked what I saw. They were energetic, mysterious and from what I could… Read more

2020 has been a difficult year for musicians across the globe but here in our little Welsh bubble, a number of artists have shown their resilience to the effect of current events. One of which is Rhondda based singer-songwriter, Otto. Garnering support from Welsh Arts projects such as Forte and BBC Horizons in the last… Read more

It would be a huge understatement to say that COVID- 19 has negatively affected pretty much everyone unless your name happens to be Jeff Bezos! Whereas a large proportion of the country are getting back to a semi recognisable version of normality, or the “new normal” as it has been tagged, the future is uncertain… Read more

That’s it then, that’s the end of summer. All we’ve got to look forward to is more lock down, confusing government enforced restrictions and good old anxiety inducing uncertainty. But wait! All’s not quite doom and gloom, for Joe Kelly & The Royal Pharmacy have released their brand-new EP “Amber Glow”, recorded remotely during lockdown.… Read more