The Keys Set To Ignite

The Keys, one of the most promising Welsh bands around are releasing their new album ‘Fire Inside’ 7th June on See Monkey Do monkey records preceded by a single of the title track 24th May. In their former guise as Murry The Hump, The Keys recorded 3 sessions for John Peel, signed to Too Pure, were lauded by the NME for their ‘glorious jangle-pop’, counted Joe Strummer, Keith Allen and Damien Hirst among their biggest fans and were the “ best new band in Britain” according to Alex James and Daman Albarn. The Keys’ new album was self produced and recorded with the help of producer Charlie Francis (R.E.M, The High Llamas) at their own studio shared with local comrades El Goodo. The Keys support the release of Fire Inside with a 10-date UK tour and will be launching the album at the Cardiff Arts Institute 3rd June.

http://www.myspace.com/thekeysmusic

Laura Marling joins Greenman line up

Laura Marling is amongst the latest batch of artists to be added to this year's Green Man Festival line up. Others include Efterklang, Johnny Flynn, Mumford & Sons, Race Horses and Tindersticks . The festival takes place 20-22 August.

http://www.greenman.net/home

Marc Almond Celebrates 3 Decades

Marc almond will be appearing at St David's Hall 15th November. Almond, who narrowly escaped death in a motobike crash in 2004, will be performing songs from across his 30 years of recording.

http://www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk/English/Marc-Almond/1/

Nice 'n' Sleazy Does It

Hugh Cornwell has announced a UK tour in May including a date at the Globe in Cardiff where he will be performing the Strangler's classic debut 'Rattus Norvegicus IV' in full plus Cornwell's new solo album Hoover Dam. also available exclusively on this tour is a live album of the Hooverdam / Rattus show - recorded on the last UK tour. This is a double-CD / double-vinyl release called New Songs For King Kong, Disc 1 being Hooverdam, Disc 2 being Rattus Norvigus IV.

Thursday 13th May
Cardiff - The Globe
125 Albany St, CF24 3NS
£15.00 Adv / £17.50 Door
Box Office: 02920 230 130 / www.seetickets.com

Lucky Delucci Debut Single

One of Wales' brightest new bands Lucky Delucci are releasing their debut single 'December 1986' 3rd May on Bubblewrap Records. The single was recorded with Kris Jenkins (Super Furry Animals; Cate Le Bon; The Peth). The song has already enjoyed early radio play from DJ’s as close to home as Huw Stephens and as far a field as Gene Pembleton of ‘The Great British Breakfast’ Virginia, USA. The band will be releasing for their debut album at the end of 2010.

To read our interview with Lucky Delucci from ealrier this year:


http://www.newsoundwales.com/interview_Delucci.htm

Welsh Axe God!

James Dean Bradfield from the Manic Street Preachers has been voted as the 17th best guitarist from the past 30 years by listeners of BBC6 music. Top 3 were:

1st - John Frusciante from the Red Hot Chili Peppers
2nd Slash
3rd Matt Bellamy from Muse

Ellie Goulding joins John Mayer for UK Tour

Ellie Goulding has been announced as support for John Mayer when he tours the UK this year. The dates include Cardiff Arena 23rd May.