MELYS

‘Wondrous, Welsh popsters…. like Dusty Springfield backed by St Etienne..’
THE GUARDIAN

‘Melys possess a grace and charm all of their own. A most disquieting, unsettling
and pleasurable experience” NME

Welsh Indie band Melys formed in the Snowdonia village of Betws-y-Coed in the late 90’s and
quickly signed for the legendary Welsh label, ‘Ankst’ (Super Furry Animals, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci et al.)
With daytime and evening Radio One plays from Mark Radcliffe, Steve Lamacq and Mark Riley
and John Peel, the band signed a major deal, opened their own studio and label and went on to
release 4 studio albums and an introducing album (released in Europe and USA)
Melys were 2002 winners of the Welsh music award for best live act, and were big favourites of
legendary BBC radio DJ John Peel, and recorded 11 BBC sessions for him, going on to win Peel’s
festive 50 with their song ‘Chinese Whispers’ in 2001.
After a long break where Andrea and Paul opened a few restaurants and Gary became an
academic doctor, the band have been busy again, touring the UK with friends The Wedding
Present and have just released a BBC sessions album (Vol.1) featuring sessions from Huw
Stephens, John Peel and Adam Walton. Melys are currently in the studio on Anglesey mixing an
album of new material with old friend and producer Gorwel Owen (Super Furries, Gorkys,
Gwenno etc). New single ’Santa Cruz’ is scheduled for an early December release with an album
to follow in the spring of 2025.

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Date

Mar 01 2025

Time

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Organizer

Neuadd Ogwen
Neuadd Ogwen
Phone
01248 208850
Email
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