Ani Glass Releases 'Ffrwydrad Tawel'

Cymru pop star, and former singer with The Pipettes, Ani Glass released her new EP, Ffrwydrad Tawel, last week through Recordiau Neb. Today she reveals the majesty of ‘Dal i Droi’ (Another Day), with its bubbling synths and infectious vocal hooks, might sound like Ani’s unique collision of euphoric euro pop and synth wave of the 1980s (Human League, OMD) balanced by more weighty thoughts of mortality.

Ani Glass is the persona of Cardiff-based electronic pop musician, producer, artist and photographer, Ani Saunders. The ‘Ffrwydrad Tawel’ EP’s six electrifying, infectious, socially conscious electronic pop songs are a document of Ani Glass’s artistic evolution invested with grander themes. “It's about reconnecting with my language, history and culture after returning home having been away for years" explains Ani “the songs are a snapshot of this journey of self discovery.”

‘Ffrwydrad Tawel’ is named after Ivor Davies’ major exhibition Silent Explosion/Ffrwydrad Tawel held at National Museum Cardiff in 2016. Ani Glass was inspired by his use and mix of the Welsh language, bleak colours and destruction to reflect society in Wales and was later invited to perform with him at the museum as part of this exhibition.

The ‘Ffrwydrad Tawel’ EP’s six electrifying, infectious, socially conscious electronic pop songs are a document of Ani Glass’s artistic evolution invested with grander themes. “It's about reconnecting with my language, history and culture after returning home having been away for years,” explains Ani “the songs are a snapshot of this journey of self discovery.” Recorded in Cardiff and produced by W H Dyfodol (Haydon Hughes) throughout 2016 and the early part of 2017, the songs demonstrate “the fight within yourself to address larger, more pressing themes in society whilst battling the reality of everyday life.”

The EP comes with a booklet of Welsh/English lyrics and artwork designed and created by Ani. Ani is also known for her work with The Pipettes, joining in 2008 to record the Martin Rushent-produced Earth Vs. The Pipettes album. Prior to her stint with the polka-dotted pop band, Glass was in Genie Queen, managed by OMD’s Andy McCluskey. She also fronted The Lovely Wars, who recently posthumously released two singles 'Gwrthod Anghofio' (We Won't Forget) and 'Cymer Di' (Take) in celebration of Welsh Language Music Day.

Listen to ‘Dal i Droi’ here [https://soundcloud.com/aniglass/ani-glass-dal-i-droi]

Gigs

28.04 Clwb y Bont – Pontypridd (TONIGHT)

07.05 Acapela – Pentyrch

12.05 Komedia Arts Café – Bath

23.05 Full Moon – Caerdydd

26.05 Llambed Arts – Lampeter

31.05 Eisteddfod yr Urdd – Bridgend

01.07 Tafwyl – Caerdydd

07.07 Buffalo – Caerdydd

16.07 Gwdihw – Caerdydd