MUSIC
Reviewed by Francis Brown of
www.newsoundwales.com
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New Sound Wales aims to:
NEIL YOUNG MARY HOPKIN
■ Keep you up to date with new bands
and performers that are emerging
Canterbury 1968 Recollections
from Wales and beyond.
This catches Neil in playful and relaxed mood and If you thought Mary Hopkin was just about
■ Recommend new CD’s and music
provides a fascinating insight into exactly where ‘Those Were the Days’ think again.
downloads.
he was at during this particular time. Highlights This collection of archive songs 1970 – 1986
■ Let you know which Welsh gigs are
include “Birds” and a stripped down acoustic proves that she was, and luckily still is, a classy
coming up in the months ahead. version of “Loner” that is radically different to the folk singer. Even better news is that she is due
recorded version. to record new material this year.
If you like acoustic, folk and alternative
music,
www.newsoundwales.com
is the place to bookmark and check on
a regular basis.
New Sound Wales are keen to hear what
you think about music in Wales, what
bands you’re listening to and who you
would like to see playing in Wales.
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For more information contact Francis at
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www.newsoundwales.com
Merriweather Pavilion Post To Lose My Life
Vale Life ‘we love music’ rating system
Fresh, original and uplifting, containing a new One of those bands that has been so hotly
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sound that is highly infectious – once you get tipped by the industry that they won’t be
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hooked. Beach Boy sweet vocals over repetitive allowed to fail. In the same vein as the Editors,
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refrains, samples and subtle beats. Experimental, they sing doom-laden epics with swelling,
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yet still accessible. Standout African infused anthemic choruses. Coming soon to a stadium
‘Brother Sport’ is driving, climactic and joyous. near you. ❦ Run like the clappers!
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WW1 soldier Ellis Evans, better known by his collection of poems for sports fans everywhere!
bardic name Hedd Wyn. Injured Danny begins the Jenny Sullivan gives all the major sports a workout
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journey back from the front line to Wales. But his – and some of the less obvious ones too. If you’re
recovery cannot really begin until he has fulfilled not already an expert, don’t worry. Jenny’s
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