Welsh singer Yestyn Griffiths' voice continues to soar on a new Glass Pear EP. The opener, “Where is My Home,” recalls Richard Ashcroft’s dramatic pacing while Griffiths' range turns the acoustic “Loveable” from a bitter sweet breakup to something a little creepier. Strings add a touch of grace to “Say It Once” and drummer Tasha Baylis’ military-style brush strokes expertly marshals the swelling crescendo of guitars and piano on “No Reason to Love.” Lyrically, Griffiths sings of personal, and perhaps, spiritual surrender, which is made all the more sweet by compositions b… read more
Welsh singer Yestyn Griffiths' voice continues to soar on a new Glass Pear EP. The opener, “Where is My Home,” recalls Richard Ashcroft’s drama… read more
Welsh singer Yestyn Griffiths' voice continues to soar on a new Glass Pear EP. The opener, “Where is My Home,” recalls Richard Ashcroft’s dramatic pacing while Griffiths' rang… read more
Back to the UK from a stint in the US, where his songs have been featured in hit TV shows Grey's Anatomy, Bones, 90210, Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill, Glass Pear is the work of platinum-selling songwriter Yestyn Griffiths. The Welsh-born singer is the younger brother of recording artist Jem. After co-writing songs for her debut Finally Woken and follow-up Down To Earth, Yestyn sent a 4 track demo to tastemaker DJ Nic Harcourt of Los Angeles’ KCRW. Nic’s early radio support for “Last Day Of Your Life” and subsequent placing of the song in the new series of 90210 brought Gla… read more
Back to the UK from a stint in the US, where his songs have been featured in hit TV shows Grey's Anatomy, Bones, 90210, Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill, Glass Pear is the work of pla… read more
Back to the UK from a stint in the US, where his songs have been featured in hit TV shows Grey's Anatomy, Bones, 90210, Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill, Glass Pear is the work of platinum-selling songwriter Yestyn Griffiths. The… read more