Wombats Come Out of Hibernation

After a considerable lay off the Wombats have anounced a comeback tour for 2011. Dates include Cardiff University (Solus) 25th January. The band's 2nd album will be released to concide with the tour.

America Beckons for Joy Formidable

Welsh band The Joy Formidable have signed to US label Canvasback Music (Atlantic Records). This, alongside a North American tour starting in November, indicate that the band look set for Stateside success in 2011.

Egyptian Hip Hop added to SWN line up

Egyptian Hip Hop, one of this year's most hotly tipped bands, have been added to the line up of this year's SWN Festival taking place throughout Cardiff 21-23 October.

Lost Prophets Headline Ryder Cup Tee off

The Lost Prophets have joined the Ryder Cup gig being held at the Millennium Stadium 29th September alongside a 'varied' line up including Katherine Jenkins and Only Men Aloud. Rumours that Islet were also due to appear have been dismissed as wishful thinking on our part!

Keep the Faith

Faithless are back in Cardiff in support of their recent album "The Dance". The band play the Cardiff Arena 1st December.

Richard Thompson's new year treat

Richard Thompson will be bringing his band to St David's Hall, Cardiff 23rd January 2011 as part of his 'Dream Attic' tour.

It doesn't get any better than this!

Devendra Banhart has been announced as the support for Arcade Fire's sold out gig at the Cardiff Arena 9th December. Have we just died and gone to heaven? Quite possibly!

Oxjam Greenman Jam Man

Oxjam are holding a fundraising evening at the Cardiff Arts Institute on Wednesday 18th August 8pm onwards to coincide with this year's Green Man Festival. Live music comes from the Gentle Good and Hail! The Planes plus quiz, raffle ect. All proceeds to Oxjam.

Bright Light Bright Light single release

Bright Light Bright Light will be playing Cardiff Buffalo's 7th September in the lead up to the release of their forthcoming single 'Love Part ll'

Arcade Fire head for the suburbs

Arcade Fire, who have just reached number 1 in the UK album charts with their new album 'The Suburbs', have announced a UK tour including Cardiff Arena 9th December. Tickets go on sale Friday 13th August and look set for a certain sell out.

Perfume Genius announces UK tour

Perfume Genius aka Seattle native Mike Hadreas has announced live UK dates for October. His highly acclaimed debut album 'Learning' was released in July and he has been hotly tipped as one of the new emerging leftfield artists of 2010.

18 – Manchester, St Phillips Church

19 – London, Cecil Sharp House

21 – Bristol, The Cube

22 – Brighton, The Hope

23 – Cardiff, SWN Festival