Shale

Bursting out of the beauty that is Wales Shale’s self-titled debut EP was released in April 2025. The EP started as a school project but took off when tracks like ‘Work Dog’, ‘Fuzzy Identities’ and ‘It’s Not Right’ were championed on BBC 6 Music by the likes of Huw Stephens, Emily Pilbeam and Chris Hawkins. The tracks also had long stints on the BBC Radio Wales A-List.

The boys second EP ‘With Love From’ came out in May this year. It’s a step above their previous EP with countless tracks already being known word for word at their gigs. The singles gained heavy play on radio including BBC Radio 1, 6 Music and the A-list on Radio Wales. All nineteen Shale have only been gigging for just over a year but it’s sure been a busy one. From many local hometown Welsh support shows to now supporting the likes of Ben Ellis, Pastel, The Enemy, The Guestlist and Seb Lowe. While also packing out headline shows in Cardiff, Bristol, London and Devon.