#siula

Helo pawb, wythnos newydd, so Welsh Music Wednesday rec newydd!

This week, I'm introducing you to the synth pop duo Siula, whose name if I'm not mistaken, is pronounced 'Sheila' if you read it in Welsh.

Siula is the project of Cardiff musician Iqra Malik, who usually performs under the name Artshawty solo. She teamed up with producer Llion Robertson for her first Welsh language project, and it's electro-dreampop goodness. They released their first single Ischia back in 2023 and haven't looked back since.

Here they are, performing their song Golau Gwir on Lŵp.

Their latest single, Fallen Angel is a subtle banger. Check it out on their Bandcamp and support them independently if you like!

SIULA release new 'Lucid Love' single by Libertino

Siula arrived on the Welsh music scene perfectly formed and realized. With only two single releases to their name, they have already become an act that you can fully embrace and lose yourself in their sound universe. They are electro bedroom pop with widescreen ambition, neon lights guiding you through fevered dreams of escape within the night sky.

Siula's latest offering, "Lucid Love," further solidifies their position as a captivating force in the Welsh music scene. With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, the song invites listeners on a journey through the complexities of love and longing.

The track showcases Siula's ability to blend nostalgic tones with futuristic elements, creating a sound that is both familiar and innovative. As the pulsating rhythm carries you through the song's ethereal landscape, you can't help but feel drawn into its hypnotic allure.

"Lucid Love" is a testament to Siula's artistry and their ability to craft music that resonates on a deeply emotional level. With each listen, you discover new layers of meaning, making it a track that begs to be explored and savored.

"Lucid Love" is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of the twists and turns of human emotion, capturing the euphoria and pain that often accompany love's tumultuous journey. With its lush production, evocative lyrics, and mesmerizing melodies, "Lucid Love" solidifies Siula's place as an emerging musical force we need to fully embrace.

Dee Adams (Music Blog Wales)

Purchase 'Lucid Love' Here

Somos todos do mesmo, não o mesmo.

Sermos do mesmo, é o que torna cada um único.

Somos diferentes (bastante diferentes) manifestações da mesma matéria.

Com um ponto de partida comum, brotamos por caminhos distintos, criamos uma raiz

Quem deu nomes às emoções? Quem as universalizou? Porque é que as interpretações dos nomes são como são? Será que todos temos a mesma ideia sobre o mesmo nome e a mesma emoção?

A inveja é muito feia

Sempre ouvimos dizer 

Mas porquê? Feio é não sentir 

SENGL NEWYDD SIULA, 'LLYGAID', ALLAN NAWR AR LIBERTINO 

Mae Siula (Iqra Malik a Llion Robertson), yn dychwelyd gyda’u sengl ddiweddaraf, ‘Llygaid’, trac hudolus sy’n treiddio’n ddwfn i’r profiad dynol o geisio dod o hyd i bwrpas a chysylltiad. Yn adnabyddus am eu cyfuniad unigryw o electro-pop sinematig a'u melodïau melancolaidd, mae sengl newydd Siula yn tywys gwrandawyr i fyd dirgel pell sy'n codi cwestiynau am broblemau mawr y byd. 

Gan dynnu ar weadau atmosfferig a churiadau electronig miniog, mae’r gân yn ymwneud â’r frwydr i ddod o hyd i gyfeiriad ac ystyr mewn bywyd, thema y mae’r ddeuawd yn ei mynegi gydag emosiwn a gonestrwydd amrwd. Eglura Siula: “Mae ‘Llygaid’ yn adlewyrchu’r teimlad o fod ar goll ac yn dyheu am fod mewn lle gwell, cliriach. Mae’n ymwneud â dawnsio yn y tywyllwch, i chwilio am yr ateb, i chwilio am y golau.” 

Gyda’i churiadau hypnotig a'i geiriau gafaelgar, mae ‘Llygaid’ yn gân sy'n ein cludo ar daith bersonol a'n gwahodd gwrandawyr i ddilyn Siula, gam wrth gam. Allan nawr ar Libertino.

SIULA UNVEIL NEW SINGLE 'LLYGAID', OUT NOW VIA LIBERTINO

Siula (Iqra Malik and Llion Robertson), return with their latest single, ‘Llygaid’ (Eyes), a mesmerizing track that delves deep into the human experience of seeking purpose and connection. Known for their unique fusion of modern cinematic electro-pop with an ever-present darker, melancholic undercurrent, Siula’s new release pulls listeners into a mysterious, emotive world that explores life’s most profound questions. 

Drawing on the atmospheric textures and sharp electronic pulses reminiscent of The Knife and the haunting, experimental soundscapes akin to Broadcast, ‘Llygaid’ (Eyes in Welsh) serves as a sonic journey of introspection, with pulsating electronic beats and haunting melodies guiding the way. At its core, the song is about the struggle to find direction and meaning in life, a theme the duo expresses with emotional intensity and raw honesty.

The lyrics take listeners on a search for a purposeful existence, urging them to “follow their hearts” in pursuit of deeper connections and answers that may only come when we truly open our eyes to the light around us. Speaking on the song, Siula explain: “‘Llygaid’ reflects the feeling of being lost and yearning for clarity. It’s about dancing in the dark, in search of an answer, in search for the light.”