BREICHIAU HIR

Swathes of crushing noise blended with delicate melodies sit at the heart of Cardiff six-piece Breichiau Hir’s signature sound.

Mixing influences from post-rock, emo, punk and shoegaze, the band conjure emotionally charged orchestrations — crashing waves of distortion balanced by moments of fragile clarity.

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Their intense live shows demand attention through thrilling energy and sheer volume, with introspective Welsh lyrics delivered raw and with purpose, forging an intimate connection with audiences.

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After a string of standalone singles, Breichiau Hir released their Welsh Music Prize and Welsh Album of the Year-nominated debut Hir Oes i’r Cof in 2021 on Libertino Records — a collection of hard-hitting, emotionally resonant songs. Their second album, Y Dwylo Uwchben (2025), was also nominated for the Welsh Music Prize, cementing their reputation as one of Wales’s most vital and uncompromising bands.