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ADERYN has achieved a lot in her short career thus far. BBC HORIZONS backed, PRS Momentum Accelerator Fund winner, Welsh Music Prize Triskel winner with airplay on BBCR1, Radio X and 6 Music, ADERYN left her sheep farm in the Brecon Beacons aged 16 and became a drummer in a grunge band. Following stints drumming for West end musicals post-pandemic Lisa reset her musical direction with ‘maximum’ as her goal and began drip feed releasing a series of thrilling alt pop indie singles. For reference points; think modern Welsh icons Panic Shack and Adwaith along with legends like Sleater Kinney and Bikini Kill, all bessie mates with Corrine Bailey Ray (Circa ‘New York City Transit Queen’). As one fan pronounced, ADERYN sounds like “Beabadoobee if she'd had far too much to drink!” Previously signed to CLWB Music - (Panic Shack, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard) but now proudly independent, ADERYN is a new addition  to The LOST agency PR's roster.  When not exploring existential dread via pop music, ADERYN teaches drums at BIMM, Bristol.  One other important thing - ADERYN is the Welsh word for bird. (Pronunciation: Add - Erin, two equal syllables.)

 

ADERYN’s Foreverever EP channels twenty-something angst with sass, wit and humour, exploring the themes of growing up, the acceptance of one's choices, the push and pull between the chaos of youth and the cold, dawning realisation that decisions have consequences. Single ‘Hangxiety’ channels 90's riot grrrl influences such as Bikini Kill and Sleater Kinney with a post punk/pop pop charm reminiscent of WET LEG. ‘Hangxiety’ hauls the listener on a raucous journey through a wild night out. Driving, fuzzy bass underpins the whole thing with the chorus drums banging on the ear like swirling thoughts of the morning after.

 

Lisa says: “I wrote this song after a big night out in Bristol. I literally quit drinking after writing this song, I was so hungover. It was very much a ‘never again’ moment.” In its 2 minute 20 run time, ‘Hangxiety’ careens through Aderyn’s vortex of thoughts. The lyrics are both earth shatteringly deep, yet playful and simple, as Aderyn asks the question felt by many 20 somethings - ‘Am I wasting my life, or having the time of my life?’ As the existential dread builds, the music cuts between heavy groove-based riffs and climaxes with a more frenetic punk outro.

 

ADERYN has released 9 singles and one EP since commencing active duties in 2020.  3 of those singles ‘Scotty’, ‘Honey’ and ‘Chip Shop Boy’ were playlisted by BBC Radio Wales.  ‘Playground’ gained support from BBCR1 Nels Hylton with ‘I Wish I had A Dog’ and ‘Honey’ gaining plays on BBC Radio 6 Music via the introducing Mixtape.   ADERYN won the Welsh Music Prize Triskel Award in 2022 and has been played on Radio 6, Radio 1 Future Alternative, and Radio X. The Triskel Award is an award presented annually at the Welsh Music Prize ceremony to three emerging artists from Wales. Supported by the charity Help Musicians, the award provides recipients with vital resources and guidance to help them develop and advance their music careers. 

 

‘Hangxiety’ was recorded and produced by Gethin Pearson at the House of Sonic Architecture, Lampeter. ‘Hangxiety’ was mastered by Nat Bibby (Squid, The Big Moon, The Vaccines, Lewis Capaldi) at Metropolis studios, London. ‘Hangxiety’ credits - Drums and Vocals: Lisa Martin, Bass: Jamie Wilkins & Guitar: Gareth Rees.

 

Airplay: Steve Harcourt, Soho Radio; John Kennedy, X Posure Daily, Radio X; Nels Hylton, BBC R1 Future Alternative; Bethan Elfyn in for Emily Pilbeam, Tom Robinson, Introducing Mixtape, BBC Radio 6 Music; Amy Lame, Huw Stephens, John Kennedy, Radio X; Charlie Ashcroft, Shell Zenner, Amazing Radio; BBC Radio Wales, Bethan Elyn, Adam Walton, Playlisting: Josh Gaffin, WTSQ (USA): Fresh On The Net Fresh Faves (x 4) A List Wigwam Radio; Zero Hours, Soho Radio, Rock Rage Radio.  PRESS: Alt 77, God Is In The TV, Buzz Magazine, Get In Her Ears, Fresh On The Net.  STREAMING - Apple Music: New In Alternative, New In Indie.

 

Feb 15th 2025 - Swansea Arena, HOUSE PARTY w/ CVC