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Date

November 18, 2024

Genres

Artist

THE HEPBURNS

Catalog

RELEASED

Language

ENGLISH [ENG]

Country

Wales

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In 1989, The Hepburns took control of their music by founding their own label, Magic Records, alongside Cherry Red's Scott Langley. Under this banner, they released the single Electrified (From Countryside To City). That same year, the lineup included Matt Jones (guitar, vocals, and keyboards), Mike Thomas (bass), Les Mun (drums), Nigel Boulton (aka The King of Wales) on lead guitar, and Cronsey Jones on harmonica. Shortly after, Les left the group and was replaced by Aled Richards (later of CATATONIA). With Richards, they recorded Road Movie in 1989, a project conceived as a creative retaliation against Cherry Red. The album blended the then-popular indie sound with an eclectic mix of influences ranging from XTC to LED ZEPPELIN and THE CARPENTERS. Unfortunately, the death of Scott Langley's father delayed the album's release, and it remained shelved until its digital debut in 2017.

Achievements and awards

Welsh indie-pop legends The Hepburns have built an enduring legacy with their genre-blurring sound and compelling storytelling. Since their debut with The Magic Of The Hepburns (1988) on Cherry Red Records, the band has defied conventions, blending influences from Bacharach-style arrangements to indie, pop, and cinematic scores. Over decades, albums like Champagne Reception (2000) and How The Fallen Are Mighty (2010) have showcased their wit, melancholy, and inventive spirit. Their latest release, Architecture Of The Ages (2021), brings sunshine pop melodies and standout collaborations, proving their creative vitality. Unwavering and ever-evolving, The Hepburns continue to charm audiences with music that is as heartfelt as it is timeless.

Artist Bio.

The Hepburns are a Welsh indie band from Llanelli, South-West Wales. They have recorded thirteen albums, two EPs, one single, and three BBC sessions and have been signed to Berkeley-based label Radio Khartoum since 1999. They toured the United States and Scandinavia in 2007. ‘Electric Lliedi Land’ was released in 2020. A cover version of Vic Godard’s ‘I’ll Find Out Over Time’ was released later the same year.
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