Recordiau Menai Records


Rhian Mostyn "Scene EP" (feat Duncan Black) MENAI-CD002

The four track single"Scene" from Rhian Mostyn was released on 15/2/05 on the Recordiau Menai label.
Featuring Duncan Black with his trademark sounds (he also co-produced the single), it has recieved plenty
of airplay throughout Wales, Europe & the USA where it can be found on various download sites.
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Gareth Wyn: "Yr Unig Un" MENAI-CD003

A twelve track album from new signing Gareth Wyn "Yr Unig Un" was released on the Menai label on 1/05/05.
With a style similar to Garth Brookes, the album has enjoyed a decent amount of airplay in Wales.
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Ryan Kift: "Ar Goll" MENAI-CD004

The Debut Album from Ryan Kift (ex Something Personal Vocalist) was released on 22/08/05.
The Album "Ar Goll" features a mixture of ten tracks, five Welsh & five English plus a video of County Hotel.
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DeMask: "Efo'n Gilydd" MENAI-CD005

Formed in 2003, "DeMask" are an Anglesey based rock/punk band currently making a name for themselves on the North Wales gig circuit and beyond.
Featuring Amy Hargreaves on vocals/Bass guitar, Tomi Hargreaves on Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Darren (Nemo) Hawley on Rhythm Guitar and Karl Hargreaves on drums, the band have gained quite a reputation with their extensive live performances, culminating as winners of “Battle of the Bands” at Caernarfon Galeri in 2006.
With a burgeoning Myspace following, the band have built a dedicated following within the local and regional rock scene.
Originally a three-piece line up, the band invited Darren to join them in 2006 as they felt that he would provide the extra power needed to give them the line up that they are now happy with and in doing so, this has now enabled them to realise their full potential.
With “Efo'n Gilydd”, DeMask have fused influences from rock, punk and metal with intense lyrics from Amy working perfectly with the hard-hitting rock riffs that give DeMask their unique sound.
The four songs represent a cross section of the band's material and are a great indication of the depth and versatility on offer at their brilliant and exciting live shows.
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Rhian Mostyn: "Hawl" MENAI-CD006

The new album from Rhian Mostyn “Hawl” is the third release from this popular and prolific singer/songwriter from Llanfaifechan, Conwy, North Wales.
It features eleven tracks of rock, pop and dance, all written by Rhian in her own imitable style, showcasing her take on the Welsh way of life and the world in general.
With the Drum`n Bass tinged “Y Gwir” (the truth), a trance-house mix of “Paun Aur” and the quirky style of “Circus Atari”, previously featured as an instrumental on the 2005 Duncan Black release, but now a vocal mix, especially written for Rhian by Duncan for this album, you will find something for everyone here, showing the true talents of this remarkable artist.
“Hawl” also features a re-mix of “Ibiza man”, previously recorded by Rhian for her 2001 “Playboy” release but still retaining the trademark “Down-tempo” feel of the original track.
Produced by Luke Evans (Drymbago, Gwilym Morus), who also plays bass guitar on the album, Guitarist Arwel Owen and Adrian Nicholls on drums, the album has a professional feel to it, complimented by the lyrics of a well-established artist in the Welsh music scene.

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Judmusic Records


Duncan Black: "The Ubiquitous Guitar Mercenary" JUDMUSIC-CD001

The first release on JUDmusic Records is from Duncan Black.
Released on 15/05/05, "The Ubiquitous Guitar Mercenary" is an outstanding debut nine track album that has got to be heard to be believed.
Featuring the trademark sound of Duncans metal background, the album is a mix of full on guitar mayhem with brilliantly programmed beats, to the more laid back ambient tracks that would be at home on any sci fi soundtrack.
On the 17th of August 2005, Duncan relocated to Kent to secure a management deal.
Judmusic Records wish Duncan and Rhian all the best for the future, i'm sure we will hear a lot more from Duncan soon.
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Joey`G': "Time for Revival" JUDMUSIC-CD002

The debut 15 track Album from Joey `G' "Time for Revival" was released on the 15/09/05.
A brilliant production of Hip Hop and R`n B, Joey is joined by various vocalst including: the X Ray Girls,
Sioned Terry, Lorrain Bell, Rachel Ley, Pauline Edwards, Daniel Tardoff, Paul Savage and Sam Walker.

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Paddy Whetman: "Goat Music One" JUDMUSIC-CD003

The long awaited release from Paddy Whetman (AKA.Hamish McDoodle) was released on the 01/09/05.
"Goat Music One" is a collection of Paddy`s works from the last five years, plus some new tracks.
The Album also features Ali Roberts on vocals and Stevie `G' Green on Drums and Percussion.
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Gary Martin: "Wish" JUDMUSIC-CD004

A twelve track country rock album from Gary Martin "Wish" was released on Judmusic Records on 27/03/06.
This is the second release from Gareth Wyn in his Gary Martin guise, his debut release "Yr Unig Un" on the Menai Label
in May 2005 was a Welsh language version of "Wish".
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Steve Sodzi: "Nutifafa" JUDMUSIC-CD005

Release number five on Judmusic Records comes from Steve Sodzi, a producer and songwriter from Ghana.
"Nutifafa" was produced by Steve at his Crystal Bay Studios, Ghana, calling on some of the best session musicians
and backing vocalists in that part of Africa, including the legendary "Zap Mallet" on guitar.
Released on 15/05/06, "Nutifafa" has got to be at the top of the ladder as far as quality of production and songwriting go.
We feel that this album will probably give Steve and his music the recognition that it so much deserves, a really nice album from a really nice guy.
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Andy Dreads: "Tribal Technology" JUDMUSIC-CD006

This six track release from Techno DJ and producer Andy Dreads also features a bonus mix track.
"Tribal Technologies" is an excellent take on modern techno at it's best, done in Andy's own inimatable way.
Andy has always been adamant that as a producer of any style of music, it should be done with a view to expanding the genre, not following it.
We feel sure that it won't be long before we see another release from Andy Dreads in the near furure.
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Light: "Music for feelings" JUDMUSIC-CD007

Svetoslav Slavchev (light) is a DJ/Producer from Bulgaria.
He seriously began to make music in 2000 and had already participated in several different projects, the first being “Jazzizm" in 2001.
This was in a jazz hip-hop style with deep beats, basses, jazz samples and scratching.
It was a project with his friend, CDK, they worked together and after the “Jazzizm” project, they started working with vocalist Taissia and the legendary funk drummer Neftaly Santiago.
They then produced their second project "Balkanski Dushi" but two years later Svetoslav had to join the Bulgarian army for six months, plus his friend CDK also had to leave Bulgaria to study.
A year later, Taissia also had to leave Bulgaria, he then began working with his friend Jazzy, they produced an excellent jazz-hip-hop project named "Light & Jazzy".
He then began to work alone on his first independent project "Music For Feelings", a fifteen track ambient project that was released on Judmusic Records in October 2006.
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Bliszko: "Slip" JUDMUSIC-CD008

Formed in 2004, Bliszko are a Cardiff based rock band currently making a name for themselves on the South Wales gig circuit and beyond.
Featuring Anna Williams on vocals/guitar, Pete Robinson on bass and Jon Davies on drums, the band have received acclaim from local, national and American online publications and with a burgeoning Myspace following, the band are building a dedicated fan base within the rock scene.
Originally a four piece line up, the band downsized to the three piece line up they now are and in doing so enabled themselves to realize their potential, gaining the energy of a classic power trio and demonstrating a new found sense of group purpose and solidarity.
With “Slip” their debut release, Bliszko have fused influences from rock, punk and metal with intensely personal lyrics spanning universal themes to create a welcome alternative to the formulaic songwriting approach of recent times.
The four tracks represent a cross section of the band's material and are a great indication of the depth and versatility on offer at their brilliant live shows.
Bliszko will be promoting their music extensively in 2007, with up to date gig listings, photos and lyrics available online at www.bliszko.com.
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Divestream: "Adaptive Radiation" JUDMUSIC-CD009

Formed in 2005 seeking meaning from the suburban malaise in which they were raised, come Sussex based trio "Divestream".
Aaron Call (Vocals/Guitar), Allen Taylor (Bass/Backing Vocals) and Ben Wallington (Drums), three young men signed to independent label Judmusic Records.
In these cynical times of mockney chancers, tabloid junkies and emo poster boys, "Divestream" offer a surprisingly fresh slant on the guitar/bass/drums formula.
Right from the start as the psychedelic intro of “Now you stand alone” erupts, through to the sonic attack of “Sayonara”, by way of the eerily haunting “Translucent”, their debut long player entitled “Adaptive Radiation” continues the theme of Darwinian theory, by being a record that is both a progressive take on, as well as the antidote to the current over saturated UK rock music scene.
With a string of explosive live shows and a burgeoning Myspace following already under their belt, the band have built a dedicated audience within both London and the South East and will be promoting “Adaptive Radiation” extensively throughout 2007.

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