Llwybr Llaethog

Llwybr Llaethog (often abbreviated as "LL.LL") is a pioneering Welsh electronic/alternative band known for their genre-blending experiments and witty, politically charged lyrics in the Welsh language. Formed in the mid-1980s, they became cult heroes in Wales’ underground music scene, mixing punk energy, dub rhythms, and DIY electronica long before it was trendy. Their John Peel Sessions – a badge of honor for alternative acts – cemented their reputation as sonic innovators, while albums like *Hip-Dub Reggae-Hop 1985-2000* showcase their playful fusion of reggae, hip-hop, and lo-fi weirdness. Never ones to take themselves too seriously, their work (including collabs like *LL.LL v T.G. MC D.R.E.*) remains a time capsule of Welsh counterculture, blending social commentary with danceable chaos. Still active sporadically, they’re revered as trailblazers who proved the Welsh language could sound just as rebellious as any other.

Genres

Dub

Latest Release

BBC John Peel Radio Sessions (1987 + 1989)

Llwybr Llaethog

Album - 7 Tracks - Released April 19, 2024