Cardiff indie is a swaggering, sunlit strain of guitar music that blends scrappy DIY spirit with sleek pop instincts and a distinctly Welsh sense of wit. It tends to pair wiry riffs and elastic basslines with glam-tinged hooks, psychedelic color, and retro touches that nod to 70s rock, Britpop, and garage without feeling like pastiche. Vocals often arrive half-sung, half-grinned—equal parts earnest and mischievous—while rhythms stay danceable, sometimes rolling into funkier grooves or hazy, cosmic detours. The result feels communal and nightlife-ready: big choruses, sharp melodies, and a playful edge that’s as suited to sticky-floor venues as it is to headphone escapism.

Otherside (Orsay Remix)

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Thunder Jackson•

Orsay

Single - Released April 29, 2026