David Wrench

Musician — Anglesey

01Profile

A David Wrench Photo

03Interview

Name, where are you from?
David Wrench. I’m from Bryngwran, Anglesey.

Describe your style in three words?
Eclectic Rock Beatnik.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
There are many. I keep changing my mind. Public Enemy 1991 were something else. The whole show was so tight and energetic and there was an incredible atmosphere in the audience.

If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
The Velvet Underground and Prince.

Which subcultures have influenced you?
Many. I’ve never been part of one particular culture. I’ve always been influenced by many things. I’ve certainly spent time around people who are very involved with various subcultures. I love the passion. I loved the '80s goth scene. The late '80s early '90s rave scene. Grunge. Late '90s electrónica. I have always had a soft spot for the more extreme forms of metal. But the scene I was most involved in was the Welsh language indie scene - 'Y Sin Roc Cymraeg'.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history, who would you choose?
Buddug / Boudica.

Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
Clwb Ifor Bach. In Cardiff. I’ve played there so many times in so many bands. From a teenager until now. I love the audience there and it has a real magic. Big love to all the independent venues across the country though, I love playing venues where it’s all about a love of music.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
'Satori' by Flower Travellin’ Band. Everyone should know this album. 

04Playlist Notes

The first track you played on repeat?
'Wuthering Heights' by Kate Bush.

A song that defines the teenage you?
'Atmosphere' by Joy Division.

One record you would keep forever?
'Forever Changes' by Love.

A song lyric that has inspired you?
'Can i Gymru' by Datblygu. A perfect description of all that was wrong with the mainstream Welsh culture growing up there in the '80s. Hearing that put into words suddenly made the world a much less lonely place.

The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'Le Freak' by Chic.

Best song to turn up loud?
'Venus In Furs' by Velvet Underground.

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Breakin The Law' by Judas Priest.

Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Vitamin C' by Can.

Any new music you are listening to right now?
'Space 1.8' by Nala Sinephro.
'La Perla' by Sofia Kourtesis.
'Ballad 21' by Zohara.
'Grace' by Hercules & Love Affair.

03Interview

Name, where are you from?
David Wrench. I’m from Bryngwran, Anglesey.

Describe your style in three words?
Eclectic Rock Beatnik.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
There are many. I keep changing my mind. Public Enemy 1991 were something else. The whole show was so tight and energetic and there was an incredible atmosphere in the audience.

If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
The Velvet Underground and Prince.

Which subcultures have influenced you?
Many. I’ve never been part of one particular culture. I’ve always been influenced by many things. I’ve certainly spent time around people who are very involved with various subcultures. I love the passion. I loved the '80s goth scene. The late '80s early '90s rave scene. Grunge. Late '90s electrónica. I have always had a soft spot for the more extreme forms of metal. But the scene I was most involved in was the Welsh language indie scene - 'Y Sin Roc Cymraeg'.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history, who would you choose?
Buddug / Boudica.

Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
Clwb Ifor Bach. In Cardiff. I’ve played there so many times in so many bands. From a teenager until now. I love the audience there and it has a real magic. Big love to all the independent venues across the country though, I love playing venues where it’s all about a love of music.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
'Satori' by Flower Travellin’ Band. Everyone should know this album. 

04Playlist Notes

The first track you played on repeat?
'Wuthering Heights' by Kate Bush.

A song that defines the teenage you?
'Atmosphere' by Joy Division.

One record you would keep forever?
'Forever Changes' by Love.

A song lyric that has inspired you?
'Can i Gymru' by Datblygu. A perfect description of all that was wrong with the mainstream Welsh culture growing up there in the '80s. Hearing that put into words suddenly made the world a much less lonely place.

The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'Le Freak' by Chic.

Best song to turn up loud?
'Venus In Furs' by Velvet Underground.

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Breakin The Law' by Judas Priest.

Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Vitamin C' by Can.

Any new music you are listening to right now?
'Space 1.8' by Nala Sinephro.
'La Perla' by Sofia Kourtesis.
'Ballad 21' by Zohara.
'Grace' by Hercules & Love Affair.