The Lowland Hundred (band)
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The Lowland Hundred is a British musical group, based in Aberystwyth
, Wales
. The band has been active since 2008. Its core members are Paul Newland and Tim Noble.
The band takes its name from Cantre'r Gwaelod, the mythical land which is said to lie beneath Cardigan Bay
. The band's hometown of Aberystwyth is one of the main towns on Cardigan Bay.
The band's music and lyrics make frequent reference to the geographical and architectural features of Aberystwyth and the surrounding areas.
The band released its debut album, Under Cambrian Sky, on 7 June 2010. The album and band achieved wider notability when Mojo magazine
awarded the album Disc Of The Day on 12 January 2011.
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is a historic market town, administrative centre and holiday resort within Ceredigion, Wales. Often colloquially known as Aber, it is located at the confluence of the rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol....
, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. The band has been active since 2008. Its core members are Paul Newland and Tim Noble.
The band takes its name from Cantre'r Gwaelod, the mythical land which is said to lie beneath Cardigan Bay
Cardigan Bay
Cardigan Bay is a large inlet of the Irish Sea, indenting the west coast of Wales between Bardsey Island, Gwynedd in the north, and Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire at its southern end. It is the largest bay in Wales....
. The band's hometown of Aberystwyth is one of the main towns on Cardigan Bay.
The band's music and lyrics make frequent reference to the geographical and architectural features of Aberystwyth and the surrounding areas.
The band released its debut album, Under Cambrian Sky, on 7 June 2010. The album and band achieved wider notability when Mojo magazine
Mojo (magazine)
MOJO is a popular music magazine published initially by Emap, and since January 2008 by Bauer, monthly in the United Kingdom. Following the success of the magazine Q, publishers Emap were looking for a title which would cater for the burgeoning interest in classic rock music...
awarded the album Disc Of The Day on 12 January 2011.