MELIN MELYN

One of the most refreshing acts on the UK indie scene right now, psychedelic sextet Melin Melyn are quickly acquiring a loyal and engaged fanbase through their cross-genre approach to soft rock. Having recently signed to Sheffield-based Bingo Records, the band should soon reap the kind of support that has helped labelmates John Myrtle and Mr Ben & The Bens to become so admired by the likes of Radio 6 Music.

With their atypical bilingual approach to lyricism – through which they reimagine centuries-old Welsh folklore for the modern. Here, we chat to Burns-wielding guitarist Will Barratt about ditching violin in favour of the guitar, his sprawling pedalboard (and buying the same pedal twice), and ensuring that his playing remains at the forefront of the Melin Melyn’s music.