ALBUM REVIEW - Holy Coves – Peruvian Mistake

 

Holy Coves – Peruvian Mistake 

★★★☆☆½

Peruvian Mistake, the debut LP from Holyhead’s Holy Coves, is a confident blend of Britpop swagger, psych-tinged atmosphere, and emotionally charged indie rock. Frontman Scott Marsden leads the charge with cool vocals and a knack for crafting driving, melodic hooks.

From the opening stomp of Let’s Go to the swirling melancholy of Droner—a standout track of supreme quality—the album balances anthemic ambition with raw edge. There are definite nods to Oasis and Kasabian, but Holy Coves carve out their own space with introspective lyrics and consistently strong songwriting.

Peruvian Mistake was recently hailed by Louder Than War as having the strength of a “greatest hits” collection, and yeah, I wholly agree. It's an album packed with riffs, emotional weight, and the restless energy of a band ready to break out.

Access All Eirias 2012

 

The Access All Eirias festival featured a diverse lineup of Welsh talent, celebrating the rich musical heritage of the region.
The event was headlined by Only Boys Aloud, a Welsh male choir that gained national attention for their performances.
Supporting acts included Mike Peters, frontman of The Alarm, and Pocket Venus, an indie rock band from Conwy.
Other performers were Sophie Evans, a Welsh singer known for her appearance on Over the Rainbow, Côr Glanaethwy, a Welsh choir, and Sioned Terry, a Welsh singer-songwriter.