New album from Rogue Jones

Rogue Jones, the Welsh duo comprised of musicians and partners Bethan Mai and Ynyr Morgan Ifan, has released their sophomore album, Dos Bebés, and it’s a sensational sonic journey worth taking. The album, recorded during a five-year period when the couple were expecting their first child and ending just before the birth of their second, explores the highs and lows of life through the lens of becoming parents.

It’s a musical treasure trove bursting with big ideas, small vulnerable moments of unguarded honesty, and an innocent, wide-eyed creative wonder filtered through an honest and intimate lens, resulting in an album that’s enthralling and captivating.

The album kicks off with “Triongl Dyfed,” a bouncy indie pop intro track that sets the tone for the album’s exploratory and playful nature. The dreamy quality continues on “Off By One”, a track that weaves together elements of electronica, art pop, and a dash of psychedelia to create a soundscape that’s otherworldly and transportive.

“Babette” is a standout track that begins with a relaxed, ethereal sound before jumping into a marching rhythm above which Bethan’s vocals float above beautifully. “Fflachlwch Bach” offer the perfect taste of Rogue Jones’ whimsical and playful songwriting style, showcasing their penchant for grandiose melodic writing and their knack for crafting euphoric musical moments.

“Gwaed” is another standout track that features stunning vocals that delicately weave above a dazzling piano-led arrangement. It’s a soulful ballad that’s full of yearning and passion. The album comes to a close with “R Williams Parry”, a track that’s stripped down and intimate, acting as a superb bookend to the energy and pace that opened the album.

Dos Bebés is an album that’s full of surprises. The fact that Rogue Jones has two main songwriters with different styles and influences means that the album is varied in genre, yet it all somehow comes out sounding like Rogue Jones and Rogue Jones alone.

The album takes listeners on a life-changing journey of birth and love, exploring the profound and ridiculous moments that make life worth living. It’s an album that’s raw, bold, vulnerable, gentle, profound and original all at once. With their new record, Rogue Jones has crafted a musical experience that’s not to be missed.

Listen to Dos Bebés below