It's one of several songs on the album where lyrics inspect the tenuous relationship between technology and humanity, and perhaps the best expression of a strange foreboding feeling that lingers throughout Mogic. New member Sally Pinklington shines on standout track "Sky Burial," her vocals gliding over relaxed verses until the song blooms into melancholic vocodered choruses. Elements of the band's ugly noise are woven into more traditional pop songs, as with the threads of demonic synth dissonance on "First Date," the electro sound collage freakout "Transport & Travel," and the wild-eyed rhythmic rattle of "Welcome to Hell." If this is pop music, it's pop approaching its most demented. Mogic, while less untethered and formless, retains the curiosity, playful electronic weirdness, and woodland mysticism that Hen Ogledd displayed in their wild improvisations, and simply translates them into a different iteration. This evolution is by no means disappointing, nor does it point toward a hungry bid for more listeners by entering the arena of mainstream pop. These noisy beginnings couldn't prepare even the most unshakable listeners for third album Mogic, which takes a turn toward pop so sharply that the band is all but unrecognizable from its earlier forms. They played seldomly, but released records almost as often as they had gigs, second album Bronze consisting of recordings of their second-ever gig and first time playing with third member Dawn Bothwell. “We look forward to hearing some great sounds on the Music at the Market playlists.Hen Ogledd began as a noisy duo between guitarist and sometimes avant folksinger Richard Dawson and extended-technique harpist Rhodri Davies. “Music at the Market is another success as Swansea celebrates its 50th year as a city it recognises our fantastic music scene of those five decades.”Ĭhris Evans, chair of the Swansea Market Traders Federation, said: “The market is one of the city’s great icons and it’s right that, with this music, it has even more of a local flavour. Lovers of the existing music played at the market will, of course, also be able to enjoy this as it will continue to be played. “It’s right that we showcase the incredible music on offer in and around Swansea. Robert Francis-Davies, the council’s cabinet member for investment, regeneration and tourism, said: “Swansea Market is proud to support this fantastic initiative and to help pioneer a new way of promoting Welsh culture. The nine acts included Steve, Andy, Karl Morgan, of the band Who’s Molly?, Ify Iwobi, Sarah Birch (Lost Tuesday Society), Gareth Lewis (Dukes of Hafod), Rhianedd Adlam, the Swansea Sings Community Choir and The Rockaleles.Įach month a new playlist will be showcased and play during several hours of the market’s Monday-to-Saturday opening hours.Īdvice and guidance on matters such as publishing and royalties will be offered to performers as part of the initiative. Music at the Market launched with a live music event in the market on Saturday, September 2.
In due course we’d like to stream Music in the Market live online and there will be dedicated playlists to share on social media.” “There’s so much incredible music in Swansea and the surrounding area and this will help make it even more celebrated. We’re grateful to the support of the PRS Wales – they’re huge supporters of the initiative and their head, John Hywel Morris, said a few words at the launch. “There will also be exposure for the performers through posters and flyers – and there’ll be a chance to earn money through the Performing Rights Society’s PRS income. Mike Kennedy said: “Music at the Market allows local talent to be enjoyed in a busy public environment. A big thanks to the market team and the council for making this initiative happen!” “This is a great opportunity to showcase Welsh music for a few hours six days a week.”Īndy Collins, also formerly of The Storys, said: “There’s an amazing and diverse range of original music in Swansea so it’s exciting to be able to support and grow the local music industry.
They liked the idea so Music At The Market was born! “Me, Andy and Mike Kennedy, of music champions Welsh Connections, met the council and the Market Traders Association. I was having delicious food there one day and heard the PA system playing some Top 40 music – I thought shoppers and stallholders would also like some music created in Wales. Steve Balsamo, formerly of successful band The Storys, said: “I love Swansea and its market. The Music at the Market initiative sees a range of Welsh music played over the famous venue’s sound system.
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