Author Archives: Kieran Lewis

S┼Án Preview 2014

Here’s some of the music you can expect from S┼Án 2014. Xpress will be there throughout the day recording some brilliant sessions and interviews. If you see us, come and say hello.

From The Archive: Sounds From S┼Án

It’s S┼Án┬átomorrow, so we thought we’d bring you a selection of coverage from the Xpress archives to get you even more psyched!

Sound of S┼Án 2012: Podcast #1

Sound of S┼Án 2012: Podcast #1

The first instalment of Xpress Radio’s foolproof guide to S┼Án Festival 2012. Jo Southerd chats to Greta Isaac, and we hear what Huw Stephens has to say.

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Sound of S┼Án 2012: Podcast #2

Sound of S┼Án 2012: Podcast #2

This podcast features artists from the Saturday 20th October line-up, plus session tracks from local band Denuo, and S┼Án Presents artist Rachel Sermanni.

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Al Lewis - Battles

Al Lewis – Battles

For S┼Án 2012, Xpress Radio took over the top floor of ‘The Promised Land’ and managed to get some awesome sessions from the bands playing at the festival.

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Al Lewis - Treading Water

Al Lewis – Treading Water

For S┼Án 2012, Xpress Radio took over the top floor of ‘The Promised Land’ and managed to get some awesome sessions from the bands playing at the festival.

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Paper Aeroplanes - Fable

Paper Aeroplanes – Fable

For S┼Án 2012, Xpress Radio took over the top floor of ‘The Promised Land’ and managed to get some awesome sessions from the bands playing at the festival.

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Paper Aeroplanes - This Land Won't Shake

Paper Aeroplanes – This Land Won’t Shake

For S┼Án 2012, Xpress Radio took over the top floor of ‘The Promised Land’ and managed to get some awesome sessions from the bands playing at the festival.

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Fossil Collective - Let It Go

Fossil Collective – Let It Go

For S┼Án 2012, Xpress Radio took over the top floor of ‘The Promised Land’ and managed to get some awesome sessions from the bands playing at the festival.

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Fossil Collective - River's Edge

Fossil Collective – River’s Edge

For S┼Án 2012, Xpress Radio took over the top floor of ‘The Promised Land’ and managed to get some awesome sessions from the bands playing at the festival.

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Clock Opera - Belongings

Clock Opera – Belongings

For S┼Án 2012, Xpress Radio took over the top floor of ‘The Promised Land’ and managed to get some awesome sessions from the bands playing at the festival.

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Clock Opera - The Lost Buoys

Clock Opera – The Lost Buoys

For S┼Án 2012, Xpress Radio took over the top floor of ‘The Promised Land’ and managed to get some awesome sessions from the bands playing at the festival.

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From The Archive: Various Cruelties - Chemicals

Various Cruelties – Chemicals

For S┼Án 2012, Xpress Radio took over the top floor of ‘The Promised Land’ and managed to get some awesome sessions from the bands playing at the festival.

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Various Cruelties - She's The One

Various Cruelties – She’s The One

For S┼Án 2012, Xpress Radio took over the top floor of ‘The Promised Land’ and managed to get some awesome sessions from the bands playing at the festival.

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Greta Isaac in Session

Greta Isaac In Session

Greta Isaac performs ‘It Comes and Goes’ at 10 ft. Tall. Greta is a Welsh singer-songwriter whose folk music is inspired by the likes of Laura Marling and Bon Iver.

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Rachel Sermanni in Session

Rachel Sermanni In Session

Rachel Sermanni visited Xpress ahead of her gig at 10 ft Tall as part of her tour, following the release of her album ‘Under Mountains’. Here she performs ‘Breathe Easy’ and ‘Waltz’.

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Xpress Does The Fests 2014

This summer, we’ve been to Greenman, Victorious, Festival Number 6, Bestival and Strawberry Fields. Hear some exclusive interviews as we help you relive those summer vibes.

Greenman Festival

Greenman Festival 2014

Xpress Radio’s coverage of Greenman Festival featuring Boy and Bear, 9Bach, Valleyers, Jess Morgan, Famy and Fiona, who organises Greenman.

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Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields 2014

We sent Zach Hughes, Danielle Wickham and Emily Stratford to Strawberry Fields 2014. They caught up with George Barnett, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Lostalone.

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Victorious Festival: Part 1

Victorious Festival: Part 1

In the first of our three-part mini series from Victorious Festival 2014, Jess Campbell and Kieran Lewis chat to Eagle and Weeks, Felt Tip and Imperial Mammoth.

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Victorious Festival: Part 2

Victorious Festival: Part 2

In the second episode of our three-part series from Victorious Festival 2014, Jess and Kieran meet the internet sensation and multi-talented singer-songwriter Kelvin Jones.

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Victorious Festival: Part 3

Victorious Festival: Part 3

It’s the final part of Xpress Radio’s highlights from Victorious Festival 2014. What better way to finish than to interview the sensational Just Millie and Lewis Watson?

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Festival Number 6: Part 1

Festival Number 6: Part 1

Bethan Lyons was at Festival Number 6 in Portmeirion and had a chat to Alexis Taylor, Swnami and Toy.

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Greenman Festival

Festival Number 6: Part 2

Bethan Lyons brings you more highlights from Festival Number 6 2014, including interviews with Childhood, London Grammar and Telegram.

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Festival Number 6: Part 3

Festival Number 6: Part 3

In the final part of our Festival Number 6 coverage, Bethan Lyons chats to Temples and Los Campesinos!

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Bestival: Part 1

Bestival: Part 1

Chloe Allen and Jess Campbell were at Bestival 2014, and chatted to some of the best emerging artists around, including Bipolar Sunshine and Plastic Mermaids.

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Bestival: Part 2

Bestival: Part 2

Jess and Chloe were backstage at Bestival’s BBC Introducing stage. They spoke to Go Swim, Lake Komo and Nai Harvest. Rob Da Bank also made a guest appearance.

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Bestival: Part 3

Bestival: Part 3

In the final part of our Bestival 2014 highlights, Chloe and Jess talk to Happyness and MNEK. It’s the last part of our 2014 festival highlights and we’ve loved every minute!

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Amber Run In The Studio

Amber Run Cover

Amber Run In The Studio

Amber Run came to the Xpress studio a few weeks ago and played us two amazing session tracks. They also had a quick chat to Jess Campbell.

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Freshers’ Highlights 2014

Catch all the best bits from Xpress Radio’s exclusive freshers’ shows! Xpress Radio returns on 27th October.

Freshers' 2014 Highlights: Part 1

Freshers’ 2014 Highlights: Part 1

It’s the first of our best bits, featuring highlights from the Y Plas opening, Welcome Party, Heroes and Villains night, Vinyl launch, Beach Party and YOLO launch.

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Freshers' 2014 Highlights: Part 2

Freshers’ 2014 Highlights: Part 2

Part 2 of our Freshers’ Highlights sees Back to School, 999 Night, FLUX and the Freshers’ Ball.

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