Deuddeg (eng)

Twelve months, twelve singles, twelve artists. This is a collection of alternative and melodious pop songs, all of which are songs co-written by Sywel Nyw and another Welsh artist. From musical pioneers such as Mark Roberts and Endaf Emlyn to emerging artists in the Welsh music scene such as Gwenno Morgan and Lauren Connelly. ‘Deuddeg’ is an eclectic collection of singles, with each artist bringing their own special relationship to Welsh culture and a unique way of expressing themselves through the language. 

There are soulful dancefloor-fillers such as the effervescent banger ‘Amser Parti’ featuring the powerhouse vocals of Dionne Bennett, with drums curtesy of Kliph Scurlocks (ex-Flaming Lips and Gruff Rhys drummer). Also, nostalgia inducing moments on ‘10/10’ where Lauren Connelly’s compelling spoken word is layered over a pulsating 80s’s drum machine. Then there are the edgier moments found in the harder dance beats of ‘Y Meddwl Lliwgar Yma’ (feat Steffan Dafydd’s razor sharp delivery), and the electroclash punk attitude of ‘Seagal’ (feat. Iolo Selyf of Y Ffug). 

Sywel Nyw is musician Lewys Wyn. According to Lewys, the project was a way of creating music outside the “formulaic” and “monotonous” album process, whilst simultaneously tapping into Wales’ diverse music scene with the album featuring both established and upcoming Welsh artists from far reaching genres.   They are all artists who successfully present their own unique style of songwriting, each with its own unique relationship with Welsh culture and a unique way of expressing themselves through the language.

Lewys is ending the project on his own. ‘Machlud’ is saying goodbye to the year and the project, thanking all the contributors who have been so willing to work with him in 2021.

'Twelve' is out on all platforms on the 21st of January, with the last single, ‘Machlud’ (accompanied with a special video on Lwp) out on the 7th of January.

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