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. Their musical style is inspired by bands such as The Beths, R.E.M, and Teenage Fanclub.
Wigwam | |
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.png) Wigwam performing at Gŵyl Fach y Fro in June 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Cardiff, Wales |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | JigCal[1] |
Career
edit2017–2019: Coelcerth
editWigwam began in 2017[2] at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr[3][1] in order to play one concert at Clwb Ifor Bach four days later.[2][4] After the concert, they decided to keep performing together.[4]
Wigwam released their first official single, "Mynd a Dod", on 6 July 2018.[3] The song was recorded as part of a musical of the same name composed by the band,[5] 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.[1] During the 2018 Eisteddfod, they also competed in Brwydr y Bandiau (Battle of the Bands) and reached the final, losing to Y Sybs.[2][1]
Wigwam's debut album, Coelcerth, was released on 3 August 2018.[1] Many of its songs were from the same musical as "Mynd a Dod".[1] The band also released a follow-up single, "Rhyddid", in 2019.[6]
In January 2019, Wigwam were nominated for Best New Band or Artist at the 2018 Y Selar Awards.[7] The same month, they were the topic of a session with Ochr 1.[8]
2023–present: Continued singles
editIn February 2023, after four years without releasing music, Wigwam released the single "Problemau Pesimistaidd".[6] In July, they released the single "Billy", with the band's bass player, Griff Daniels, singing the vocals.[9] In December of the same year, they released another single, "Trueni".[10] Daniel Jones, the band's drummer, stated after the release of "Billy" that the band was hoping to release an EP.[4]
Musical style
editWigwam's music is inspired by bands such as The Beths, Alvvays, R.E.M, and Teenage Fanclub,[6][10] and has been described as "jangle-pop".[9] Y Selar described many of their singles, such as "Problemau Pesimistaidd" and "Trueni", as a "ffrwydrad" ("explosion").[6][10] Wigwam's music ranges from heavy rock and roll to lighter, slower songs.[1]
Members
editDiscography
editAlbums
edit- Coelcerth (2018)
Singles
edit- "Mynd a Dod" (2018)
- "Rhyddid" (2019)
- "Problemau Pesimistaidd" (2023)
- "Billy" (2023)
- "Trueni" (2023)
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Rhyddhau albwm cyntaf Wigwam" [Wigwam releases their first album]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 10 August 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b c d "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.
- ^ "Mynd a Dod... eto" [Mynd a Dod... again]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 18 October 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Wigwam – sengl gyntaf ers pedair blynedd" [Wigwam – first single for four years]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 16 February 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Sesiwn Ochr 1 Wigwam" [Wigwam's Ochr 1 session]. Y Selar (in Welsh). 5 March 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ a b c "Sengl newydd Wigwam – 'Trueni'" [Wigwam's new single - 'Trueni']. Y Selar (in Welsh). 5 December 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "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.