The Joy Formidable
London-based band The Joy Formidable are as powerful as they are charming. Lead vocalist Ritzy Bryan met Rhydian Dafydd as children, and officially formed as a group in 2007 with drummer Justin Stalhey, who was later replaced by Matthew James Thomas.
Their debut album The Big Roar overflowed with dark rock, energy, and sexy boldness. Bryan’s voice is like a charm as she refuses to break focus, and the force in their sound is unmatchable.
Sophomore album Wolf’s Law is more contemplative and lyric focused, but doesn’t back off by any means. Their best asset is the ability to be haunting, beautiful, and aggressive all at once, and their tireless emotion is fueled by the strength and force of the music. This Welsh trio successfully creates dynamic music, and are tirelessly expressive.
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Discography (at the time this article was published)
Studio albums
- The Big Roar (Atlantic Records, 2011)
- Wolf’s Law (Atlantic Records, 2013)
EP’s
- A Balloon Called Moaning (Rallye Records, 2008; Pure Groove Records, 2009; Black Berd Records, 2010)
- Roarities (Sept 2011)
- The Big More (Oct 2011)
The Joy Formidable – Wolf’s Law (2013)
Videos
Live
The Joy Formidable + Passion Pit. Spokane, Washington. Oct 18, 2013
An anthemetic introduction of strings on an empty stage began The Joy Formidable‘s set at the Knitting Factory last Friday night. A long buildup led into This Ladder is Ours, and high energy established the scene for the remainder of the show. Read more.
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