The Joy Formidable

The Joy Formidable are a Three-piece band from North Wales, who play scuzzy, Sonic youth riffs mixed with powerful, sundrenched noise-pop. After meeting at school, Ritzy Bryan and Rhydian Dafydd shared there love of music and live shows by spending as much time as possible at the now legendary, Buckley, a North Wales music venue. After a brief time apart where both Ritzy and Rhydian became singer songwriters, they joined forces with drummer Matt Thomas and upped-sticks to foggy London town where The Joy Formidable began touring excessively and getting the recognition they truly deserved.

Having sold out multiple UK tours in 2009 and hitting the road in support of The Editors, 2010 see’s the band becoming one of the music industries ones to watch. With the excellent single ‘Popinjay’ released back in April the remainder of the year see’s the Welsh threesome finish the recording of their much anticipated debut album.