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Welsh indie rock band

Wigwam
A band consisting of five people plays on a small stage in front of a yellow wall.Wigwam performing at Gŵyl Fach y Fro in June 2018
Background information
OriginCardiff, Wales
GenresIndie rock
Years active2017 (2017)–present
LabelsJigCal
Musical artist

Wigwam are a Welsh indie rock band from Cardiff. Originally forming at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr in order to play one concert, they composed a musical for the 2018 Cardiff National Eisteddfod. They released their debut album, Coelcerth, in 2018, along with a follow-up single in 2019. After a four-year absence, they released three singles in 2023.

Career

Wigwam formed in 2017 at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr in order to play one concert at Clwb Ifor Bach four days later. After the concert, they decided to keep performing together. Wigwam released their first official single, "Mynd a Dod", on 6 July 2018. The song was recorded as part of a musical of the same name, also composed by the band, commissioned by the National Eisteddfod of Wales, the Arts Council of Wales, and Ysgol Plasmawr, and performed at the Wales Millennium Centre during the 2018 Cardiff National Eisteddfod. During the 2018 Eisteddfod, they also competed in Brwydr y Bandiau (Battle of the Bands) and reached the final, losing to Y Sybs.

Wigwam's debut album, Coelcerth, was released on 3 August 2018. Many of its songs were from the same musical as "Mynd a Dod". The band also released a follow-up single, "Rhyddid", in 2019. In January 2019, Wigwam were nominated for Best New Band or Artist at the 2018 Y Selar Awards. The same month, they were the topic of a session with Ochr 1.

In February 2023, after four years without releasing music, Wigwam released the single "Problemau Pesimistaidd". In July, they released the single "Billy", with the band's bass player, Griff Daniels, singing the vocals. In December of the same year, they released another single, "Trueni". Daniel Jones, the band's drummer, stated after the release of "Billy" that the band was hoping to release an EP.

Musical style

Wigwam's music is inspired by bands such as The Beths, Alvvays, R.E.M, and Teenage Fanclub, and has been described as "jangle-pop". Y Selar described many of their singles, such as "Problemau Pesimistaidd" and "Trueni", as a "ffrwydrad" ("explosion"). Wigwam's music ranges from heavy rock and roll to lighter, slower songs.

Members

  • Gareth (vocals)
  • Rhys Morris (guitar)
  • Elis (guitar)
  • Griff Daniels (bass)
  • Daniel Jones (drums)

Discography

Albums
  • Coelcerth (2018)
Singles
  • "Mynd a Dod" (2018)
  • "Rhyddid" (2019)
  • "Problemau Pesimistaidd" (2023)
  • "Billy" (2023)
  • "Trueni" (2023)

References

  1. ^ "Rhyddhau albwm cyntaf Wigwam" [Wigwam releases their first album]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 10 August 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Brwydr Y Bandiau: Cyfarfod Y Cystadleuwyr" [Brwydr Y Bandiau: Meet The Contestants]. Y Selar (in Welsh). No. 54. August 2018. p. 11. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Sengl ac albwm ar y ffordd gan Wigwam" [Single and album on the way from Wigwam]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 6 July 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Drymiwr Wigwam yn bencampwr dawnsio'r byd" [Wigwam's drummer is dancing's world champion]. Golwg360 (in Welsh). 24 July 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  5. "Mynd a Dod... eto" [Mynd a Dod... again]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 18 October 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Wigwam – sengl gyntaf ers pedair blynedd" [Wigwam – first single for four years]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 16 February 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  7. "Cyhoeddi rhestr fer Band neu Artist Newydd" [Shortlist for Best New Band or Artist announced]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 22 January 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  8. "Sesiwn Ochr 1 Wigwam" [Wigwam's Ochr 1 session]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 5 March 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Llais gwahanol ar sengl newydd Wigwam" [A different voice on Wigwam's new single]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 14 July 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Sengl newydd Wigwam – 'Trueni'" [Wigwam's new single - 'Trueni']. Y Selar (in Welsh). 5 December 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  11. "Pump i'r Penwythnos – 28 Awst 2020" [Five for the Weekend - 28 August 2020]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 28 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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