Name: Y Dydd Olaf
Brand: Gwenno

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

HVNLP118C

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Clear

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Crystal Clear

Discogs ID

[r27615792]

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Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Download with 9 Extra Tracks

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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5400863096595

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Clear LP

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2015-07-24

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Artist

Gwenno

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Heavenly Recordings

Gwenno is a British dancer and artist born on 23 May 1981 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. She started her career as a Welsh-Cornish dancer before transitioning into a successful solo artist. One of her notable achievements includes singing in the Cornish language. Her third album, "Le Kov" (2022), was recently shortlisted for the prestigious 2022 Mercury Prize.

Welcome to Heavenly Recordings, the home of innovative and boundary-pushing music. With a rich history spanning several decades, Heavenly has established itself as a leading label in the industry. As the proud ℗ and © rights holder for all Heavenly releases, we strive to bring you exceptional music that pushes the boundaries of creativity and captivates your senses.

Heavenly Recordings is more than just a label; it's a movement. We have been at the forefront of discovering and nurturing talented artists who challenge conventions and redefine genres. Our roster includes some of the most influential names in contemporary music, from indie rock legends to electronic pioneers.

At Heavenly, we believe in giving our artists creative freedom while providing them with unparalleled support and guidance. This approach has resulted in numerous critically acclaimed albums that have left an indelible mark on the music landscape.

Y Dydd Olaf was initially released by Peski Records in October 2014 before being re-released worldwide in 2015 by Heavenly Recordings. The album was an attempt by Gwenno to combine her political views with sounds she loves and was inspired in part by a dystopian science fiction book of the same name by Owain Owain which was released in 1976.

In a period of governmental and cultural revolution, former Pipettes front-woman, Gwenno, releases a political concept album inspired by an obscure 1970s Welsh language sci-fi novel, subtly disguised as a blissful kraut-pop record. Taking its cue, and title, from Owain Owain's 1976 novel about a dystopian future where the robots have taken over and are busily turning the human race into clones through the use of medication, Y Dydd Olaf blends big themes (including patriarchal society, government-funded media propaganda, cultural control, technology, isolation and the importance of, and threat to minority languages), great tunes, and a real sense of revolution to produce a powerful, politically-charged concept album. Y Dydd Olaf is a political, feminist, brilliantly executed record; and although this particular revolution might not be televised, it certainly will have a great soundtrack.

Y Dydd Olaf

Music GB

Discover Y Dydd Olaf by Gwenno on Heavenly Recordings. Available in CD and LP formats. A politically-charged concept album inspired by a 1970s Welsh sci-fi novel.