A Carmarthenshire band is set to release a new single later this month. The Meadows' latest track, 'Where Will it Lead?', will be available from September 25. The award-winning folk band, made up of sisters Melody, Fantasia, and Titania, have described the track as having "haunting melodies and ethereal vocals.
" The song, written by Fantasia, explores themes of restlessness, self-discovery, and faith. The track features vocal harmonies, whistle, and piano, as well as contributions from their brother Harvey on violin and Ryan Aston on drums. The accompanying music video was filmed in Whitland and Tenby.
Melody said: "It was a magical day to be out on the boat, and Rhys did an amazing job as always of capturing the atmosphere of the song, really bringing it to life." The band has previously played at concerts and festivals including Beardy Folk Festival, Celtic Connections, and Love Folk. They also toured across the UK with their self-produced show, Celtic Journey.
Their previous two albums, ‘Force of the Tide’ and ‘Dreamless Days,’ were highly praised by audiences around the world, with the former winning the Fatea Best Debut Album award in 2019. The band was also named Radio Wigwam's Best Folk Act in 2021. The Meadows' upcoming projects include a new album and tour, drawing inspiration from Welsh folk stories and the countryside.
They also have a recording collaboration with West End star Steve Balsamo in the pipeline. The band has received positive reviews from BBC Radio Wales' Frank Hennessy, who described them as "beautiful, absolutely gorgeous," and Jamie Owen, who called them a "wonderfully talented music family." Adam Walton, also from BBC Radio Wales, said: "Such a beautiful recording, from such an unaffected band.
"And hugely, luminously talented too, of course...
Don't let anyone change or spoil you. "I imagine that is the last thing anyone could do..
. Transfixingly beautiful!" Tony Birch from Fatea Magazine added: "It's traditional folk that would be welcome at any club or festival across the country but they've also managed to put their own stamp on some very well known pieces with a fresh approach and willingness to experiment.".
