Swn Festival Cardiff Tickets - Various Venues

Picture Parlour

3 concerts

Picture Parlour, led by Katherine Parlour and Ella Risi, blends 70s glam and raw rock with smoky vocals and gritty guitar, praised by Courtney Love for their electrifying sound.

Bill Ryder-Jones

1 concert

Bill Ryder-Jones, an English musician from Merseyside, is known for his solo work, film scores, and collaborations with Arctic Monkeys. Formerly of the Coral, Ryder-Jones released acclaimed albums like 2011's "If..." and "West Kirby County Primary" in 2016. Influenced by Ennio Morricone and Nick Drake, he also produced for acts like the Wytches, Michael Head, and Saint Saviour. His 2024 album "Iechyd Da" showcases his diverse style.

Westerman

15 concerts

Will Westerman, from Minnesota, is an indie musician known for atmospheric, otherworldly sounds. His work explores themes of transformation and fleeting beauty.

Mandy, Indiana

3 concerts

Manchester/Berlin band Mandy, Indiana fuse industrial pulses, fractured electronica and confrontational lyrics; famed for raw, tension-filled live shows. Sacred Bones: URGH.

The Last Dinner Party

38 concerts

From The Pyre is a dark, character-driven album blending personal tales with mythic imagery of violence and renewal, featuring haunting lyrics about heartbreak and apocalypse.

Pale Blue Eyes

1 concert

Pale Blue Eyes, from Totnes and Sheffield, deliver modernist pop with DIY ethics, retro synths, and nostalgia. Led by Matt and Lucy Board, with bassist Aubrey Simpson, they've been playlisted on BBC Radio 6 Music and supported bands like Slowdive and The Editors. Dean Honer, known for The Human League, mixes their albums.

Lande Hekt

2 concerts

Lande Hekt, an indie-pop artist known for heartfelt, conversational songs, explores queer identity and sobriety. Influenced by '80s twee-pop, she's opened for Alvvays and collaborated with Wire’s Matthew Simms.

William The Conqueror

1 concert

William The Conqueror, an indie-rock trio, delivers a compelling blend of melody and rock with semi-spoken vocals and swamp-blues guitars in their acclaimed fourth album.

Opus Kink

2 concerts

Formed in Brighton in 2017, Opus Kink mixes jazz, country, and punk into a unique sound. Known for dynamic live shows and songs like "St Paul of The Tarantulas." Their music weaves traditional influences with a modern twist.

The New Eves

1 concert

The New Eves, featuring Ella (drums, flute, vocals), Nina (cello, guitar, vocals), Kate (bass), and Violet (violin, guitar, vocals), blend organic joyful chaos with theatrical Gregorian chants and textural music.

Minas

1 concert

Minas, formed by Orlando Haddad & Patricia King in 1978, blends Brazilian-American music with jazz and folk. Known for their engaging compositions akin to Cole Porter & Jobim, they're celebrated for over 100 songs and captivating performances across diverse venues.