Proudly presenting the debut album "Coming Swn" by Welsh band Lo-fi Jones

Lo-fi Jones, a folk-indie four-piece from the heart of mid-Wales, announce the release of their debut album, Coming Sŵn, available on all major platforms from 12 June 2026.

Recorded primarily at Our Lady Studio in Borth with producer and engineer Mike West, the album is an eclectic, defiantly original debut — rooted in Welsh folk and indie, but defying easy categorisation. Additional tracks were recorded and produced in Oxford by Nikò O’Brien and Hannah Jacobs of pecq, in Cardiff by Mei Gwynedd, and in frontman Siôn Rickard’s bedroom.

Adam Walton of BBC Radio Wales once described the band’s work as being like ‘an excellent home brew’ — ‘take one sip and it might take you somewhere you weren’t expecting.’ Words that certainly ring true for this record.

The album opens with a rhythmic, syncopated thrum of nylon strings as fiddle and harmonica glide the listener into an upbeat rendition of the Welsh traditional ‘Diofal yw’r Aderyn’. From there, the band veer off the beaten track, moving between genres and moods — playful, lyrical, reflective, and subversive. Original songs tackle topics ranging from broken toasters to refugees, climate change, and the language, landscapes and communities of Wales. Lo-fi Jones weave seamlessly between Welsh and English, with a smattering of Spanish and French.

“Some of these songs were written when we were still teenagers; others are much newer. We’re chaotic, obsessive, and it’s probably a miracle we finished the record at all — but we’re excited about what comes next.”

— Siôn Rickard, Lo-fi Jones

“With the music we make, we want to take the Welsh heritage — the folk, the stories, the storytelling of the people and Cymru — and bring it to life through the visions of people from different backgrounds; like myself, from Nicaragua, for example. Channelling the contemporary stories we all carry, through the language of the land.”

— Rolando Bertrand Ruiz, Lo-fi Jones

The band is fronted by North Walian brothers Siôn and Liam Rickard — Siôn on lead vocals, harmonica, accordion and saxophone; Liam on vocals, guitar, piano and synth. They are joined by Rolando Bertrand Ruiz from Nicaragua on bass and drums (often simultaneously), and the enigmatic Badger Brown from Pembrokeshire on fiddle and bass.

Founded in 2020, Lo-fi Jones were awarded Best Folk Band at the National Eisteddfod 2023, and took first place in the traditional group singing category at the Pan-Celtic Festival, Ireland, the same year. They were shortlisted for Best English Language Folk Song at the Welsh Folk Awards 2023, and in 2024 received the Horizons/Gorwelion artist fund, releasing their EP Bad Technology later that year. Recent live highlights include Between the Trees Festival, the National Eisteddfod, and Gŵyl Sain.

Coming Swn is out now - https://kycker.ffm.to/comingswn 

https://lofijones.bandcamp.com/album/coming-s-n

For more information on Lo-fi Jones:
https://www.musicglue.com/lofijones
https://www.instagram.com/lofijones
https://www.facebook.com/lofijones
https://www.youtube.com/@lo-fijones 

Montao drops laid back Jazzy Lofi-esq single "Bright Skies over the Baltic Triangle"

Montao - Bright Skies over the Baltic Triangle

Liverpool producer Montao's "Bright Skies over the Baltic Triangle" is a warm, jazz-infused lo-fi instrumental inspired by the city's creative district, where he spends a lot of his time.

The track projects dusty drums, mellow keys and laid-back grooves create an uplifting, reflective vibe fully immersed in the Lo-fi Jazzy Chill genre.

A new offering showcasing his diversity in production, and another indicator that more might be just around the corner…

Bright Skies over the Baltic Triangle is out now - https://ditto.fm/bright-skies-over-the-baltic-triangle

For more information on Montao:
https://montaotunes.com
https://montaotunes.bandcamp.com
https://linktr.ee/montaotunes  
https://www.instagram.com/montaotunes/  
https://twitter.com/montaotunes  
https://www.facebook.com/montaotunes  
https://www.youtube.com/@montaotunes  
https://www.tiktok.com/@montaotunes 

About Montao:

Montao is a Liverpool, UK-based producer, multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, music publicist and artist manager whose decades of experience across the music industry have shaped a distinctive sound that fuses hip-hop, trip-hop, lo-fi textures and cinematic storytelling. 

Known for crafting immersive soundscapes from eclectic samples, head-nod beats and genre-defying production, he has earned international radio support, playlist placements and widespread blog coverage while building a reputation for ambitious collaborations and fearless creativity. 

His growing catalogue includes standout releases such as What in the World?, Real Field Trip and Descendant of a Greek God, while his productions have featured an impressive roster of acclaimed artists including B-Real of Cypress Hill, Ghostface Killah and Masta Killa of Wu-Tang Clan, Royce da 5'9", KXNG Crooked, Slug of Atmosphere, Napoleon Da Legend, Sa-Roc, Copywrite and Koncept. 

Drawing inspiration from both classic and contemporary sounds, Montao moves effortlessly between boom-bap, trip-hop and atmospheric beat-driven compositions, creating vivid narratives that reflect his broad artistic background, and relentless pursuit of originality.

Montao’s Deluxe debut album Echoes of the Cosmos is out now:
https://elasticstage.com/montao/releases/echoes-of-the-cosmos-album
https://ditto.fm/montao-echoes

Ras Ceylon announces studio album "Scrollz of Lion Rock" with TIMBO KING alongside new video "Buzzsaw" featuring 9th Prince

🐝🪚 SCROLL I — “BuzzSaw” 🐝🪚

Ras Ceylon unveils “BuzzSaw,” the first visual and sonic transmission from Scrollz of Lion Rock — his forthcoming ninth album, co-directed by Timbo King and executive produced by the late Oliver “Power” Grant. Produced by 9th Prince of Killarmy, the track brings together Ras Ceylon, 9th Prince, and Timbo King in a hard-edged opening statement rooted deeply in the Wu-Tang Killa Beez lineage.

Originally released as an audio single in June 2025, “BuzzSaw” peaked at #2 on the HipHopGods charts and signaled the beginning of a new chapter in the Scrollz of Lion Rock saga. The record features an intro by Bobo David and an outro by Bobo Smith of Sizzla’s Judgement Yard, with mixing and mastering handled by Xarina for Studio X.

The official video, shot and edited by Hostage Media, was filmed at “The Wall” in Park Hill, Shaolin — the historic Wu-Tang District. Captured on the day of Oliver “PoWer” Grant’s homegoing services, the visual — along with the Scrollz of Lion Rock album itself — is livicated to his loving memory. A foundational architect behind the movement, Power’s presence and influence remain deeply embedded throughout the project, which stands among his final executive productions in the physical realm.

FOLLOW THE SCROLLZ:

IG: @rasceylon @real9thprince @originaltimboking @wutangbrand 

RAS CEYLON – Scrollz of Lion Rock

Ras Ceylon is an Oakland, California–based MC and the first Sri Lankan rapper to emerge within the western Hip-Hop canon (debut in 1999), blending West Coast independence, precise lyricism, and reggae influences with ancestral awareness and a global perspective. His music bridges regions, lineages, and generations while maintaining deep Hip-Hop credibility, aligning him with artists who share his militant, socially conscious vision and establishing him as a singular voice in both the international and independent Hip-Hop landscape.

Scrollz of Lion Rock is Ras Ceylon’s ninth official studio album, slated for release in 2026, and marks a pivotal expansion of his Hip-Hop lineage. Built on the creative foundation of his 2024 project Jacket Fulla Medalz with Wu-Tang affiliate Timbo King, the album elevates that partnership into a fully realized, long-form statement that cements Ras Ceylon within the Wu Killa Beez lineage while highlighting his unique globally grassroots voice.

Co-directed by Timbo King—who appears throughout the album as a recurring guest presence—Scrollz of Lion Rock features Wu-Tang Clan family Cappadonna, Prodigal Sunn, 9th Prince, and Solomon Childs, alongside acclaimed MCs Ras Kass and Planet Asia—voices woven seamlessly into the album’s narrative, functioning as extensions of a shared militant and lyrical tradition rather than conventional features. Executive produced by Oliver “Power” Grant & shaped through A&R direction by Matthew “M80” Markoff (Holy Toledo Productions), the project stands as a cohesive, long-form statement rooted in legacy, lyricism, and militant Hip-Hop tradition.

The album is also livicated to the loving memory of Oliver "Power" Grant.

Through this album, Ras Ceylon carries forward a disciplined, socially conscious Hip Hop ethos while expanding its reach across coasts, generations, and cultures, adding a vital new chapter to that legacy. Rooted in boom-bap fundamentals and sharpened by present-day urgency, the album confronts themes of power, resistance, survival, and cultural memory with precision and weight. Tracks such as “DisInfoAge”, “Free The World”, and “Ancestorz” reflect the project’s political clarity and enduring relevance. The album’s title, intro, and cover art draw from Sigiriya (Lion Rock)—an ancient Sri Lankan rock fortress symbolizing strength, endurance, and inherited knowledge—framing the record as both historical reflection and contemporary statement.

Sonically, the album is highlighted by DJ Allah Mathematics, longtime DJ and creator of the iconic Wu “W” logo, whose involvement lends the project both musical authority and symbolic lineage. Additional production from Cruise, Dawit Justice, and HBK’s AkaFrank forms a raw, cohesive soundscape rooted in authentic Hip Hop textures. Scrollz of Lion Rock stands as a focused, culturally resonant release built for legacy and collector permanence. 

Scrollz of Lion Rock is out Friday 19th June -  https://label-caster.ffm.to/pnj7f81vtj 

Physical copies of the album are also available now for pre order - https://www.1332records.com/product-page/ras-ceylon-scrollz-of-lion-rock-album

For more information on Ras Ceylon:
https://rasceylon.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rasceylon/
https://x.com/RasCeylon
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063557801197 
https://www.youtube.com/rasceylon
https://www.tiktok.com/@realrasceylon 

For more information on TIMBO KING:
https://royalfam.bandcamp.com 
https://www.instagram.com/originaltimboking/
https://x.com/TIMBOKING1 
https://www.facebook.com/timbo.king.3 
https://www.youtube.com/@timbokinglive8951 

Proudly presenting new video "Permanent" by Koncept off his studio album "Flight"

With “Permanent,” Koncept opens a more introspective chapter of his journey — one rooted in reflection, growth, and the desire to leave something that lasts. Written, produced, and performed entirely by Koncept, the record feels less like a statement and more like a realization — the sound of an artist taking a step back to understand everything it took to get here.

There’s a quiet weight carried throughout the song. Rather than chasing moments or recognition, “Permanent” lives in the space between past struggles and present clarity. It reflects on the sacrifices, the persistence, and the unseen work that shapes not just an artist, but a person. Every lyric feels intentional, as if Koncept is documenting a chapter of his life that can’t be undone — only understood.

Sonically, the record feels both reflective and forward-moving, blending atmosphere with structure in a way that highlights Koncept’s evolution as a producer and songwriter. Every element feels deliberate, reinforcing the song’s core theme of longevity over momentary recognition. There’s a sense of stillness within the movement, capturing the feeling of growth that isn’t loud, but undeniable. It’s not about proving anything anymore — it’s about recognizing what’s already been built.

As the newest single from his album Flight, “Permanent” represents a pivotal moment in the project’s narrative. While Flight explores Koncept’s upbringing, transformation, and evolution, this record lands on something deeper: legacy.

With “Permanent,” Koncept delivers more than a song — he offers a glimpse into the mindset of someone who has endured, evolved, and is now creating with intention that reaches beyond the moment. It’s a reminder that the most meaningful growth isn’t always seen — but it’s always felt, and it always lasts.

"Now never take off my Nanny's jewelry" - Check out the album artwork. The cardinal represents Koncept's grandmother. RIP Champagne Nanny

Listen to the full album, and purchase the vinyl here: www.iamkoncept.com

IG: www.instagram.com/champagnekonny 
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/champagnekonny 
X: www.twitter.com/koncept