Award winning post-punk trio Adwaith drop four new tracks ahead of the release of their new album
UK and EU tour dates announced
Solas will be released on February 7th, 2025 via Libertino Records
"The new album, Solas, may turn out to be another major leap forward for Welsh-language pop and rock" The Guardian
Critically acclaimed Welsh trio Adwaith continue to captivate with the release of four new tracks from their forthcoming album, Solas: ‘Heddiw / Yfory’, ‘Purdan’, ‘Y Diwedd’, and ‘Ni’.
Meaning “light of being” or “enlightenment” in Celtic, Solas (out Feb 7th via Libertino Records) 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.
Of the new tracks, the band shares:
"'Heddiw / Yfory' is a deeply nostalgic song that captures the intense bond we have with places that shaped us. It reflects on the comfort and familiarity of returning home, where even the simplest things—like gazing out a bedroom window or walking familiar paths—can evoke a powerful sense of belonging.
'Purdan' was written and recorded during our time in Lisbon. The song explores the complexity of being lured into a false sense of security by someone or something, feeling drawn to them despite knowing they might not have your best interests at heart.
‘Y Diwedd’ is a breakup song that delves into the poignant moments of knowing a relationship is nearing its end, yet fearing to acknowledge it. It captures the bittersweet tension of those final moments together, where both parties are reluctant to let go, even though the inevitable looms.
'Ni’ is a song about unity, love, and the importance of finding your tribe—the people who truly understand, love, and support you. It’s a reminder that, even in a world of 8 billion people, there are those out there who will love, embrace, and accept you for who you are."
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.”
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.
As the spearhead of the Welsh-language music scene, Adwaith are being hailed as the most significant Welsh band in over three decades, with a dedicated following across Europe and two sell-out tours in the past year. They are the first Welsh-language band to find such success beyond Wales, carrying Welsh music and identity to an international audience.
With Solas, Adwaith breaks new ground, becoming the first female Welsh-language band to release a double album, embodying the fearlessness and clarity that has always driven them. “I feel like we’re confident in ourselves as musicians, and our sound, and the world that we want to create,” says Hollie Singer. “We feel fully realised.”
Tracklist
Planed
MWY
Tristwch
Gofyn
Solas
Teimlo
Pelydr-X
Wyt Ti Ar Y Lein
Ti
Heddiw / Yfory
Y Diwedd
Coeden Anniben
Paid Aros
Gorllewin Pell
Sain
Ni
Taliaris
Purdan
Y Ddawns
Sanas
Miliwn
Addo
Deffro
Adwaith 'Solas' UK and EU Tour 2025
UK Dates:
February 8: Neuadd Ogwen, Bethesda
February 11: Rough Trade, Bristol (In Store)
February 15: The Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen
February 20: Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
February 21: The Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
February 22: The Portland Arms, Cambridge
February 25: Cluny 2, Newcastle
February 26: Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow
February 27: Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh
March 1: Bodega Social Club, Nottingham
March 6: Oslo, London
March 7: The Louisiana, Bristol
March 8: The Cornish Bank, Falmouth
EU Dates:
March 18: Paradiso, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
March 19: Hafenklang, Hamburg, Germany
March 21: Hãngmattan, Musikens Hus, Göteborg, Sweden
March 25: Maravillas Club, Madrid, Spain
March 26: Mardi Gras, A Coruña, Spain
March 27: La Salvaje, Oviedo, Spain
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