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North Wales, United Kingdom (2007 – present)
The Joy Formidable are an indie rock band formed in 2007 in North Wales, United Kingdom, currently located in London, England. The group members are Ritzy Bryan (vocals, guitar), Rhydian Dafydd (bass, backing vocals), and Matt Thomas (drums). Their music has been described as “primal epic grunge rock à la The Breeders, Arcade Fire and Yeah Yeah Yeahs”.
Vocalist/guitarist Ritzy Bryan and bassist Rhydian Dafydd originally played together as part of indie rock band Tricky Nixon, which later reformed into a new wave/post-punk band Sidecar Kisses. In 2007 they regrouped on returning to Mold, Wales and formed The Joy Formidable, with Justin Stahley now on drums.
The Joy Formidable released their debut single, “Austere”, on 7” through Another Kitchen Records on 18 August 2008. “Austere” was followed with a second single, a limited edition double 7” physical release of “Cradle” on Try Harder Records on 2 February 2009.
In 17 February 2009, the band issued an 8-track mini album A Balloon Called Moaning on Pure Groove Records. In support of the record the band appeared at several notable festivals, including Latitude Festival, Reading Festival and Leeds Festival during which time Justin Stahley was replaced on the drums by Matthew Thomas.
Vocalist/guitarist Ritzy Bryan and bassist Rhydian Dafydd originally played together as part of indie rock band Tricky Nixon, which later reformed into a new wave/post-punk band Sidecar Kisses. In 2007 they regrouped on returning to Mold, Wales and formed The Joy Formidable, with Justin Stahley now on drums.
The Joy Formidable released their debut single, “
Austere”, on 7” through Another Kitchen Records on 18 August 2008. “Austere” was followed with a second single, a limited edition double 7” physical release of “Cradle” on Try Harder Records on 2 February 2009.In 17 February 2009, the band issued an 8-track mini album A Balloon Called Moaning on Pure Groove Records. In support of the record the band appeared at several notable festivals, including Latitude Festival, Reading Festival and Leeds Festival during which time Justin Stahley was replaced on the drums by Matthew Thomas.
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FinalPizzaHut wrote:
The Big Roar is one of the top 50 albums of 2011! http://watchthetapes.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/top-50-albums-of-2011/
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OCD4CDz wrote:
i hate the term indie rock and I usually avoid it like the plague but this is great
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Bosc wrote:
how is this not tagged as shoegaze??
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RushingFM wrote:
The "Top Albums" section is a little confusing... Is 'The Big Roar' not a real album or what?
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CtrlAltDaniel wrote:
this band is the biggest mix of the adjectives "epic" and "underrated" that I've seen in my life
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CtrlAltDaniel wrote:
"Shitty lirycs&annoying voice" LOOOOOOOOL
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patycakesss wrote:
...says the kid with THAT avatar lulz
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MrPsychedelia wrote:
Shitty lirycs&annoying voice.
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Casinocaster wrote:
I discovered them in FIB 2011, but I couldn't stay their whole gig... Now I regret SO much. I wish I could see them again during this tour. Ritzy is gorgeous, and The Big Roar very very enjoyable
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maramore19 wrote:
great music!!
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Milkman519 wrote:
Lead singer is insanely cute. Music ain't too bad either.
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shane140 wrote:
Probably my favorite band ever, they're just perfect. When their second album comes out I just might explode with excitement!
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Jeeenyus wrote:
Glad I could be a part of making them a part of lastfm's top 100 for 2011!
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rainbow_syrup wrote:
Endtapes is soooo good :3
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Fifa51 wrote:
great guitar sound and melodies
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Merowinger110 wrote:
Power.
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meredith999 wrote:
They're becoming more and more popular, which is very good, maybe they'll decide to visit Poland at some point!
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Sam-Winter wrote:
Hold you deep and lonely The centre's here, you fill, you own it... Popinjay !! Just say the word, and see clearly... We can stain/stay in time if we lose the beginning!!!
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luansantos967 wrote:
awesome!
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NoseManual wrote:
my favorite!
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