Dynamic Welsh trio Adwaith proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated third album, Solas. Meaning “light of being” or “enlightenment” in Celtic, Solas marks a significant milestone in the band’s journey. Recorded across diverse locations—including the Outer Hebrides in Scotland, Lisbon in Portugal, and multiple studios in Wales—Solas reflects Adwaith’s growth and evolution as artists. Overflowing with romance and magic, this 23-track double album completes a coming-of-age trilogy chronicling their transformation from teenagers into empowered women, exploring themes of self-discovery, escape, and resilience.
From the moment Hollie Singer, Gwenllian Anthony and Heledd Owen first formed Adwaith ten years ago the notion of home has always coursed through the veins of the band, even when they hungered to escape it. First influenced by the counterculture music scene of their Carmarthen hometown, and the Welsh-language bands who passed through the doors of iconic local venue The Parrot, the band felt an impulsive desire to escape their hometown early on, but the pulse of Camarthen has always remained. Solas represents the closing chapter of an evolution that has taken them around the world and brought them back home to the sprawling beauty of West Wales.
The trilogy began in 2018 with the Welsh Music Prize-winning album Melyn, followed by 2022’s Welsh Music Prize-winning Bato Mato, which took the band on a literal and figurative journey far from home. After travelling across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Railway for Bato Mato, Adwaith found themselves reflecting on home even in the unfamiliar landscapes they encountered. Now, Solas offers a raw yet uplifting exploration of self-discovery and grounding. “It’s about finding that home, and that safe space, within yourself,” shares Hollie Singer, “and rediscovering what makes your inner child happy.”
At its core, Solas is about finding the light after darkness. The album tells a story of overcoming life’s challenges—be it heartbreak, isolation, or depression—and emerging stronger, more self-aware, and more connected to one’s roots. The album is unapologetically Adwaith, as they embrace both vulnerability and joy, exploring themes of escape from the “city” life of London and Cardiff, contrasting this with the wild beauty of their rural home.
Sonically, this record marks a shift from the band’s earlier post-punk influences, drawing instead from a rich tapestry of musical tastes. Over years spent touring the UK and Europe in their small trusted hatchback, the trio has built a vast collection of playlists, covering all the bases from ABBA to Turkish rock, fueling their journeys with eclectic sounds. Key influences on the album include The Cure’s moody rock, the avant-garde rhythms of Lizzy Mercier Descloux, the nomadic blues of West Africa, the psychedelic folk of Jessica Pratt, Björk’s left-field pop experimentation, and the pioneering, unwavering rhythms of CAN.
Thu Feb 20 2025
7:30 PM
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Ages 14+
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Adwaith
Indie Rock
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Dynamic Welsh trio Adwaith proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated third album, Solas. Meaning “light of being” or “enlightenment” in Celtic, Solas marks a significant milestone in the band’s journey. Recorded across diverse locations—including the Outer Hebrides in Scotland, Lisbon in Portugal, and multiple studios in Wales—Solas reflects Adwaith’s growth and evolution as artists. Overflowing with romance and magic, this 23-track double album completes a coming-of-age trilogy chronicling their transformation from teenagers into empowered women, exploring themes of self-discovery, escape, and resilience.
From the moment Hollie Singer, Gwenllian Anthony and Heledd Owen first formed Adwaith ten years ago the notion of home has always coursed through the veins of the band, even when they hungered to escape it. First influenced by the counterculture music scene of their Carmarthen hometown, and the Welsh-language bands who passed through the doors of iconic local venue The Parrot, the band felt an impulsive desire to escape their hometown early on, but the pulse of Camarthen has always remained. Solas represents the closing chapter of an evolution that has taken them around the world and brought them back home to the sprawling beauty of West Wales.
The trilogy began in 2018 with the Welsh Music Prize-winning album Melyn, followed by 2022’s Welsh Music Prize-winning Bato Mato, which took the band on a literal and figurative journey far from home. After travelling across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Railway for Bato Mato, Adwaith found themselves reflecting on home even in the unfamiliar landscapes they encountered. Now, Solas offers a raw yet uplifting exploration of self-discovery and grounding. “It’s about finding that home, and that safe space, within yourself,” shares Hollie Singer, “and rediscovering what makes your inner child happy.”
At its core, Solas is about finding the light after darkness. The album tells a story of overcoming life’s challenges—be it heartbreak, isolation, or depression—and emerging stronger, more self-aware, and more connected to one’s roots. The album is unapologetically Adwaith, as they embrace both vulnerability and joy, exploring themes of escape from the “city” life of London and Cardiff, contrasting this with the wild beauty of their rural home.
Sonically, this record marks a shift from the band’s earlier post-punk influences, drawing instead from a rich tapestry of musical tastes. Over years spent touring the UK and Europe in their small trusted hatchback, the trio has built a vast collection of playlists, covering all the bases from ABBA to Turkish rock, fueling their journeys with eclectic sounds. Key influences on the album include The Cure’s moody rock, the avant-garde rhythms of Lizzy Mercier Descloux, the nomadic blues of West Africa, the psychedelic folk of Jessica Pratt, Björk’s left-field pop experimentation, and the pioneering, unwavering rhythms of CAN.
From the moment Hollie Singer, Gwenllian Anthony and Heledd Owen first formed Adwaith ten years ago the notion of home has always coursed through the veins of the band, even when they hungered to escape it. First influenced by the counterculture music scene of their Carmarthen hometown, and the Welsh-language bands who passed through the doors of iconic local venue The Parrot, the band felt an impulsive desire to escape their hometown early on, but the pulse of Camarthen has always remained. Solas represents the closing chapter of an evolution that has taken them around the world and brought them back home to the sprawling beauty of West Wales.
The trilogy began in 2018 with the Welsh Music Prize-winning album Melyn, followed by 2022’s Welsh Music Prize-winning Bato Mato, which took the band on a literal and figurative journey far from home. After travelling across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Railway for Bato Mato, Adwaith found themselves reflecting on home even in the unfamiliar landscapes they encountered. Now, Solas offers a raw yet uplifting exploration of self-discovery and grounding. “It’s about finding that home, and that safe space, within yourself,” shares Hollie Singer, “and rediscovering what makes your inner child happy.”
At its core, Solas is about finding the light after darkness. The album tells a story of overcoming life’s challenges—be it heartbreak, isolation, or depression—and emerging stronger, more self-aware, and more connected to one’s roots. The album is unapologetically Adwaith, as they embrace both vulnerability and joy, exploring themes of escape from the “city” life of London and Cardiff, contrasting this with the wild beauty of their rural home.
Sonically, this record marks a shift from the band’s earlier post-punk influences, drawing instead from a rich tapestry of musical tastes. Over years spent touring the UK and Europe in their small trusted hatchback, the trio has built a vast collection of playlists, covering all the bases from ABBA to Turkish rock, fueling their journeys with eclectic sounds. Key influences on the album include The Cure’s moody rock, the avant-garde rhythms of Lizzy Mercier Descloux, the nomadic blues of West Africa, the psychedelic folk of Jessica Pratt, Björk’s left-field pop experimentation, and the pioneering, unwavering rhythms of CAN.
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