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Our friends over at Big Egg Records are doing something amazing.Local, affordable access to low run lathe cut vinyl will...
05/04/2024

Our friends over at Big Egg Records are doing something amazing.

Local, affordable access to low run lathe cut vinyl will be huge for the scene and rising bands.

Help them get over the line. X

❗️❕❗️Massive news - Especially for Vinyl Fans ❗️❕❗️

It's the Big Egg Vinyl Club 😍

As announced on our show last week, we are about to launch a fundraiser to purchase a vinyl lathe so that we can provide low-cost, short-run, lathe cut vinyl.

We're starting small, looking to raise £3000 to pick up a 7-inch lathe, which we can then use to help fund a 12-inch lathe in the future.

To do this, we're going to run a crowd-funding campaign with what we think are some cool pledge rewards. More about those over the next week.

BUT before we launch a campaign, we want to gauge interest in what sort of pledges / rewards people would be interested in so that we can get it right and actually get funded. We'll be going for all or nothing so no one gets ripped off.

To do this we're going to create a mailing list of people who are interested in pledging and geting a reward. When that list gets to 100 people, we'll launch the crowdfunding.

Sign up to the mailing list here: https://bigeggrecords.co.uk/vinylsignup

A special surprise for spooky season from Fake Chris Morgan.Stream this rousing tribute to the Ramones NOW on all the us...
14/10/2023

A special surprise for spooky season from Fake Chris Morgan.
Stream this rousing tribute to the Ramones NOW on all the usual platforms.

Fake Chris Morgan · Song · 1989

/// RELEASE DAY ///Written in Cardiff's smallest apartment, "One Red Step" is Fake Chris Morgan 's emphatic ode to FA Wa...
28/10/2022

/// RELEASE DAY ///

Written in Cardiff's smallest apartment, "One Red Step" is Fake Chris Morgan 's emphatic ode to FA Wales 's rise to World Cup Qualification glory through years of near-misses, what could have beens and heartache.

From the belief instilled by Gary Speed, the spirit of grassroots football and "that" goal against Belgium in Euro 2016, this is a rousing, rallying call to Rob Page's team that anything is possible with the passion of the nation on side and that win lose or draw, whatever the score, every red step that they take - we'll be there for them.

Recorded at Northhouse Independent , Ebbw Vale by Chris Peet, "One Red Step" is OUT NOW and available on all good digital download and streaming services.

Listen to One Red Step

Happy release day to PENNY RICH .Blending Pixies-esque wreckless abandon with the modern edge of METZ and IDLES, "Stolen...
26/08/2022

Happy release day to PENNY RICH .

Blending Pixies-esque wreckless abandon with the modern edge of METZ and IDLES, "Stolen Goods" hits home like a sledgehammer.

Available on all your favourite streaming platforms now.

Music Video by Penny Rich performing Stolen Goods ( Official Video )

As it's Record Store Day tomorrow we thought we'd casually remind you that you can pick up a copy of the incredible debu...
22/04/2022

As it's Record Store Day tomorrow we thought we'd casually remind you that you can pick up a copy of the incredible debut album from Stay Voiceless at some of our favourite record stores, including:

Heart of the Valleys Music Store - Blackwood

Music One - Abergavenny

Cardiff Record Exchange - Cardiff

Flipside Records Cardiff - Cardiff

Kellys Records - Cardiff

The Vault Collective - Ebbw Vale

VOD Music - Mold

Haystacks Music & More - Hay-On-Wye

Stay Voiceless back in action.
04/02/2022

Stay Voiceless back in action.

Brutal Welsh Indie made of equal parts sugar and bile. X

Whilst you're out and about doing your Christmas shopping, remember to support your local record shops when you're on th...
11/12/2021

Whilst you're out and about doing your Christmas shopping, remember to support your local record shops when you're on the hunt for new music.

As well as being some of our favourites, you can pick up the debut album from Stay Voiceless at:

Heart of the Valleys Music Store - Blackwood

Music One Vinyl - Abergavenny

Cardiff Record Exchange - Cardiff

Flipside Records Cardiff - Cardiff

The Vault Collective - Ebbw Vale

Haystacks Music & More - Hay-On-Wye

VOD Music - Mold

If you're interested in stocking "Lies To Tell Your Children", or any of our future releases, then please get in touch via DM or by e-mailing [email protected]

It's that time of year again where BBC Radio 6 Music take "requests from your chests" on Friday 19th November. If you're...
17/11/2021

It's that time of year again where BBC Radio 6 Music take "requests from your chests" on Friday 19th November.

If you're flying the GMC flag and representing any of our artists, be sure to tag is in your posts! We'd love to see them.

/// RELEASE DAY ///Confined to a Blackwood back-bedroom, Blank Cassettes are back with the follow-up record, SKELETON SO...
27/08/2021

/// RELEASE DAY ///

Confined to a Blackwood back-bedroom, Blank Cassettes are back with the follow-up record, SKELETON SONGS.

Featuring the singles “The Things I Said To Myself ” and “Number One”, SKELETON SONGS is a selection of songs echoing Nebraska-era Springsteen, a framework of what could have been that's equally as uplifting as it is bleak. A reminder of the small things that we all take for granted.

Available now to download or stream from your favourite online retailers.

https://spoti.fi/2WyhMSd
https://amzn.to/3DqEFrE

Blank Cassettes · Album · 2021 · 14 songs.

"NUMBER ONE". The new single taken from Blank Cassettes  forthcoming album "SKELETON SONGS".OUT NOW. https://spoti.fi/3s...
20/08/2021

"NUMBER ONE". The new single taken from Blank Cassettes forthcoming album "SKELETON SONGS".

OUT NOW.

https://spoti.fi/3sAd4yR

Blank Cassettes · Song · 2021

/// NEW BLANK CASSETTES  ///Morning music lovers.We're ecstatic to announce the release of "SKELETON SONGS", the second ...
20/08/2021

/// NEW BLANK CASSETTES ///

Morning music lovers.

We're ecstatic to announce the release of "SKELETON SONGS", the second album from Blackwood lo-fi champion Blank Cassettes on 27/08/2021.

Channelling the emotion of Elliott Smith and the raw allure of Nebraska-Era Springsteen, SKELETON SONGS reflects on a year of haves and have-nots; a poignant reminder of the small things in life we take for granted whilst battling the challenges of the day to day in a state of isolation.

You can presave in your favourite streaming platforms now, whilst also getting the latest Single "NUMBER ONE" added to your Release Radar.

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/blankcassettes/skeleton-songs

Stream and Pre-save Skeleton Songs - Distributed by DistroKid

12 Months ago we put out our first physical release, and it's an absolute belter.Thanks to anyone that bought, streamed,...
07/08/2021

12 Months ago we put out our first physical release, and it's an absolute belter.

Thanks to anyone that bought, streamed, downloaded, stole, or wrote about Stay Voiceless incredible debut "Lies To Tell Your Children".

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿ON THIS DAY / AR Y DIWRNOD HYN🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Stay Voiceless released their explosive debut album Lies to Tell Your Children on this day last year via Gwent Music Collective.

Produced by Richard Jackson, Jamie Young and Todd Campbell, the Tredegar trio created a 10-track collection combining equal parts sugar and bile.

Packed with political, socially conscious lyrics and a raw punk sound echoing early Manics, the record held up a mirror to society and dared to ask if you like what you see.

Starting with the brilliantly titled They Don’t Make Prisons Like They Used To, the album included the singles Where’s Our Revolution Summer and the Nirvana-esque grunge-rock rush of I am a Weight.

The lies referenced in the title were ubiquitous throughout too with Slaves and Silicone revolving around government corruption and how the press interfere in our lives, while We’re Not Lovers took aim at the false reality of social media.

🎧Twitter listening party🎧: https://bit.ly/3xtozJh

"It's a tonic for a bruised soul. Beautifully done." - Adam Walton"I love the demos and early recordings we heard from B...
20/07/2021

"It's a tonic for a bruised soul. Beautifully done." - Adam Walton

"I love the demos and early recordings we heard from Blank Cassettes, this is a return to form." - Bethan Elfyn

What a week it's been for Blank Cassettes . Thank you BBC Radio Wales for the continued support.

Remember, you can listen back go both Adam and Bethan's show via the BBC Sounds App.

/// ATTENTION WELSH ARTISTS ///Have you got new music in the pipeline? Think we should be in the loop?  Let us know abou...
19/07/2021

/// ATTENTION WELSH ARTISTS ///

Have you got new music in the pipeline?

Think we should be in the loop?

Let us know about your latest releases and if we like what we hear, we'll get you added to our Friday Finds playlist, updated fortnightly.

Check out the latest below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
🖤

Gwent Music Collective · Playlist · 13 songs · 0 likes

Happy Record Store Day ! We hope the second drop has treated you well. A reminder that as you peruse the latest titles a...
17/07/2021

Happy Record Store Day !

We hope the second drop has treated you well. A reminder that as you peruse the latest titles and rarities, you can also pick up a copy of Stay Voiceless debut "Lies To Tell Your Children" from the following Indies.

Flipside Records Cardiff - Cardiff

Cardiff Record Exchange - Cardiff

Music One - Abergavenny

Heart of the Valleys Music Store - Blackwood

VOD Music - Mold

Haystacks Music & More - Hay-On-Wye

The Vault Collective - Ebbw Vale

If you're interested in distro or a stockist, e-mail [email protected]

///NEW MUSIC///Happy release day Blank Cassettes Channelling the raw allure of Nebraska era-Springsteen and Elliott Smit...
16/07/2021

///NEW MUSIC///

Happy release day Blank Cassettes

Channelling the raw allure of Nebraska era-Springsteen and Elliott Smith, "The Things I Said To Myself" is a stripped back ode to the internal voice that sometimes screams the loudest; a lo-fi trip through feelings of self-worth.

Available NOW on all good streaming and download platforms.

https://spoti.fi/3rebjGZ

The new Blank Cassettes single gets its first airing tonight courtesy of Adam Walton alongside a host of other great Wel...
10/07/2021

The new Blank Cassettes single gets its first airing tonight courtesy of Adam Walton alongside a host of other great Welsh artists.

Tune in to BBC Radio Wales from 10pm-1am to get the first listen, and be sure to let them know what you think of the track.

📱Text: 8 10 12
📻BBC Sounds

/// NEW MUSIC ///Ecstatic to announce the release of the new single "The Things I Said To Myself" from Blank Cassettes o...
02/07/2021

/// NEW MUSIC ///

Ecstatic to announce the release of the new single "The Things I Said To Myself" from Blank Cassettes on 16/07/2021.

Departing from the electro-indie feel of their debut, Blank Cassettes follow-up embraces the the isolation in which it was written and recorded, taking you on a lo-fi trip through the feeling of self-worth.

You can pre-save "The Things I Said To Myself" now by following the link below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Stream and Pre-save The Things I Said To Myself - Distributed by DistroKid

01/07/2021

16/07/2021... Put it in your diaries.

Incredible to see the Stay Voiceless debut "Lies To Tell Your Children" in the mix for the 2020/21Welsh Music Prize alon...
15/06/2021

Incredible to see the Stay Voiceless debut "Lies To Tell Your Children" in the mix for the 2020/21Welsh Music Prize alongside some other amazing artists and albums.

The big question, who makes your top 12? Let us know! X

13/06/2021

A productive day gearing up for our next release. Huge summer vibes.

Remember to like, follow, and share to keep up to date with all the latest info.

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Happy Record Store Day all!Whilst we've all got our wish lists set for the day, let's all remember why RSD was introduce...
12/06/2021

Happy Record Store Day all!

Whilst we've all got our wish lists set for the day, let's all remember why RSD was introduced - to celebrate the culture of the independently owned Record Store.

With this in mind, here's a list of some of our favourites where you'll also find copies of our first 12" release - "Lies To Tell Your Children" from Stay Voiceless

The Vault Collective - Ebbw Vale

Haystacks Music & More - Hay-On-Wye

VOD Music - Mold

Flipside Records Cardiff - Cardiff

Heart of the Valleys Music Store - Blackwood

If you're interested in stocking our physical releases, then please get in touch at [email protected]

Happy crate digging!

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Incredible of Bandcamp to keep this rolling.If you're thinking of pickup up the Stay Voiceless record, or indeed any oth...
05/03/2021

Incredible of Bandcamp to keep this rolling.

If you're thinking of pickup up the Stay Voiceless record, or indeed any other merchandise/bands material, today's the day the band's see all of the sales.

https://stayvoiceless.bandcamp.com/

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