Griff Lynch releases new single featuring Lleuwen

Griff Lynch has returned with the first single taken from his forthcoming debut solo album featuring celebrated singer-songwriter, Lleuwen.

Arriving on the back of ‘Kombucha’ — that's set to land early 2025 — Griff Lynch returns with another Welsh language palette cleanser in ‘Ti Sy’n Troi’ (You Turn).

Often searching for new sonic soundscapes but never overlooking his alt-pop roots, the track features fellow Welsh singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Lleuwen Steffan — a long-time admirer of Griff’s — as both “finally” get the opportunity to collaborate together on a “song that just feels right.”

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Lockdown

The track was written during the heights of the pandemic and was left both nameless and lyric-less for four years, until Lleuwen came on board to record earlier this year, as well as Cardiff-based mixer, Rhys Edwards, who produced Gwenno’s Mercury Prize-shortlisted ‘Le Kov’ album.

Providing the track with enchanting harmonies and beguiling storytelling, Lleuwen’s profound delivery is the perfect marriage for Griff’s understated undertones.

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Labour of love

Featuring beatific melodies and pinned by its folk-inspired string arrangements of Owain Llwyd, London-based musician and film director, Griff Lynch, says of the single: “I’m a big fan of Lleuwen as a singer and what she represents as an artist.

"Everything she creates comes from a 'real' place, and always strikes a chord with me. I'm so glad that we managed to work together on this one.”

Having performed to a full house at Clwb Ifor Bach as part of Cardiff’s multi-venue showcase festival Sŵn earlier this autumn, Griff Lynch’s next outing with his four-member band will be at Two Palms, Hackney on 7 December.

Fusing poignant Welsh language lyrics with dreamy synths and minimal background beats, Griff Lynch’s second step leading to his long-awaited debut LP lands 8th November via Lwcus T.

Listen to Ti Sy'n Troi on Spotify.

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