Cool Cymru was Wales finding its voice in the 1990s. What a voice it was.

In this article we discuss 60 Ft. Dolls. A raw, unrelenting Welsh trio who fused punk energy with Britpop swagger and lit a match under Cool Cymru.

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s. In this article, we introduce Super Furry Animals, the eclectic and boundary-pushing Welsh band that became one of the most innovative forces of Britpop and an iconic part of the Cool Cymru cultural movement.

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s.In this article, we introduce Stereophonics, the Welsh band whose emotionally charged lyrics and anthemic sound made them pivotal figures in Britpop. Emerging as part of the Cool Cymru movement, they brought the heart of Wales to the world stage.

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s. In this article, we introduce Manic Street Preachers, the Welsh rockers who epitomized the spirit of Cool Cymru with their searing lyrics and uncompromising sound, transcending Britpop to craft anthems of defiance, introspection, and revolution.

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s. In this article, we introduce Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, the Welsh psychedelic folk band whose adventurous sound and bilingual lyrics set them apart during the Cool Cymru era.

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s. In this article, we explore Cool Cymru, a cultural movement in 1990s Wales that emerged as a regional offshoot of Britpop. Defined by the popularity of Welsh bands such as Catatonia, Stereophonics, and Super Furry Animals, Cool Cymru celebrated Welsh identity while contributing to the broader tapestry of British pop culture.

Hello you. Make a cup of tea, put a record on. Welcome to The A to Z of Britpop, your introduction to the bands, music, and characters that defined the most exciting genre of the 1990s. In this article, we introduce Catatonia, the Welsh band whose anthemic melodies, poetic lyrics, and the unmistakable voice of Cerys Matthews brought them to the forefront of Britpop and Cool Cymru.