Stereophonics for a Friday lunch. In concert at the TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow on July 5, 2018 and broadcast live by BBC Radio Scotland.
Stereophonics formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley, Wales. The band consists of Kelly Jones (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Richard Jones (no relation to Kelly; bass guitar, harmonica, backing vocals), Adam Zindani (guitar, backing vocals), Jamie Morrison (drums, percussion) and touring member Tony Kirkham (keyboards, guitar). The group previously included Stuart Cable (1992–2003) and then Javier Weyler (2004–2012) on drums. Stereophonics have released thirteen studio albums, including nine UK number one albums. A successful compilation album, Decade in the Sun, was released in November 2008 and charted at number two on the UK Albums chart.
Stereophonics burst onto the scene with Word Gets Around, their raw, boisterous debut that screams small-town rebellion. Recorded in just two weeks, it’s a love letter to their Welsh valleys—think pub brawls, lost loves, and endless pints. Kelly Jones’s gravelly vocals shine on breakout single “A Thousand Trees,” a nod to environmental woes, while “Local Boy in the Photograph” captures youthful nostalgia. Critics hailed it as a fresh Britpop antidote, peaking at No. 9 in the UK. This 12-track gem set the template for their storytelling prowess, blending humor and heartache in equal measure. If you’re new to the band, start here—it’s unpolished magic that still resonates.
Enjoy the show.
