Half Happy

“Half Happy have become something of a local legend in the Welsh capital” So Young Magazine

““An expansive, liberating experience, with swelling guitars and synths” DIY

“Rapidly rising through Cardiff’s vibrant music scene” Under The Radar

Welsh indie newcomers Half Happy release sparkling debut EP ‘Conversation Killer’, out today (September 20th).

Shooting up through Cardiff’s flourishing music scene, the thrilling quartet’s dream-pop, indie-rock and post punk eccentricities have already contributed to them winning the Welsh Music Prize 2023 (Triskell Award), with their vivid storytelling and raw observations melting into spellbinding lyricism.

Spawning leading singles ‘Slow Down’, ‘Well Done Honey’ and ‘Bloom’, the rising four-piece have earned plaudits from Huw Stephens on the BBC 6 Music airwaves, whilst substantial praise has accumulated throughout the press community (NME, So Young, The Line Of Best Fit, Clash, La Blogotheque). On the live front, the band are primed to head out on their debut UK headline tour this December, following on from a slew of previous slots with acts including English Teacher, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard and Pale Blue Eyes. 

Speaking ahead of their EP release, frontwoman Rosalie Miller explained: “I’d love people to make up their own stories from it, but ultimately the EP is made up of things I haven’t been able to say for whatever reason. You want to be completely honest in a moment but you aren’t so you don’t kill a conversation. Each song almost feels like a different part of the day sonically. I feel like we imagine we’re in different locations; work, pub, town, back in your bedroom for each track. The EP is one big diary entry, one crazy day with lots of drama.”

Happy Happy’s ‘Conversation Killer’ (EP) is out now and available on all digital platforms.

Half Happy is Rosalie Miller (vocals) , Zac Noneley (drums), Pete Smith (guitar), Jon Wilson (bass)  

I’d love people to make up their own stories from it, but ultimately the EP is made up of things I haven’t been able to say for whatever reason. You want to be completely honest in a moment but you aren’t so you don’t kill a conversation. Each song almost feels like a different part of the day sonically. I feel like we imagine we’re in different locations; work, pub, town, back in your bedroom for each track. The EP is one big diary entry, one crazy day with lots of drama.