Debut album "What Will Remain..."
...OUT NOW!!!
Upcoming gigs
5th April
The Garage, Swansea
6th April
The Rafa, Aberystwyth
Visit us at
For bookings email
bookings@tidalband.com
TIDAL are
Adam Payne
Adam Vaughan
Joe Lewis
Joe Wilkes
Vocals
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Four rock music worshipers from the Swansea area of South Wales formed TIDAL in the summer
of 2008 with the sole intention of fusing powerful feel-driven & groove laden riffs with a
harmonious blend of formidably weighty drum fills and infectious vocal melody lines. The
reaction following the release of their debut album ‘What Will Remain…’ in the summer of
2012 hints that they have begun to achieve what they set out to do...
“What Will Remain is quite frankly a stunning debut album. The four guys that have
converged and go under the name of Tidal, have managed to produce one of those special
debuts that only comes along once in a blue moon. Tidal deserve to be heard,
to be seen
live and deserve to be huge.”
– ireviewrock.com
“Full of slick and heavy riffs… the musicianship and dexterity
displayed is impressive
to say the least.”
- uberrock.co.uk
“Not a single punch is pulled - The sound is massive. That such a sonic monolith has been
created by a four-piece is testament to how well this band has honed its sound.”
– Amazon customer review
Each of the band members in TIDAL brings something to the table, with musical influences
spanning the decades of the 20th century, be it the hummable melodies of the 60s, the
progressive elements of the 70s, the diverse vocal ranges of the 80s or the grinding
metallic groove of 90s. Now, they are forging their own pathway through the soundscape of
the 21st century. Jam sessions can take one of many different directions stylistically, yet
it always sounds like TIDAL.
Having been previously compared to the likes of Sabbath, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Answer,
the band are enjoying the solace that both they themselves and their loyal fans have found
within their music, and are relentlessly spreading the word through every means possible.
Accomplishments to date:
Cardiff University Battle of the Bands Winners 2009
Sin City Battle of the Bands Winners 2010
Wanted: Best band in Swansea April 2010
O'neills Battle of the Bands Winners 2011
TIDAL have proudly shared the stage with Feeder, Revoker, Calvin Harris, Young Guns, Violent
Soho, The Hunted, Beardyman & many more.
Get yourself a copy of their debut album ‘What Will Remain...’, crank it up loud, close your
eyes and see where the tide takes you...
“What Will Remain is quite frankly a stunning debut album. The four guys that have converged and go under the name of Tidal, have managed to produce one of those special debuts that only comes along once in a blue moon. Tidal deserve to be heard,
to be seen live and deserve to be huge.”
– ireviewrock.com
“Full of slick and heavy riffs… the musicianship and dexterity
displayed is impressive to say the least.”
- uberrock.co.uk
“Not a single punch is pulled - The sound is massive. That such a sonic monolith has been created by a four-piece is testament to how well this band has honed its sound.”
– Amazon customer review
Each of the band members in TIDAL brings something to the table, with musical influences spanning the decades of the 20th century, be it the hummable melodies of the 60s, the progressive elements of the 70s, the diverse vocal ranges of the 80s or the grinding metallic groove of 90s. Now, they are forging their own pathway through the soundscape of the 21st century. Jam sessions can take one of many different directions stylistically, yet it always sounds like TIDAL.
Having been previously compared to the likes of Sabbath, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Answer, the band are enjoying the solace that both they themselves and their loyal fans have found within their music, and are relentlessly spreading the word through every means possible.
Accomplishments to date:
Cardiff University Battle of the Bands Winners 2009
Sin City Battle of the Bands Winners 2010
Wanted: Best band in Swansea April 2010
O'neills Battle of the Bands Winners 2011
TIDAL have proudly shared the stage with Feeder, Revoker, Calvin Harris, Young Guns, Violent Soho, The Hunted, Beardyman & many more.
Get yourself a copy of their debut album ‘What Will Remain...’, crank it up loud, close your eyes and see where the tide takes you...
Lost In Thought
Until the break of day,
And, the shadows flee away,
I don’t know why, I don’t know why,
I don’t know why
With the pressure your feeling,
the walls and the ceiling
Will start closing in around you
I look up to the sky
Still I hear no replies
When will I know, when will I know,
when will I know
The seeds that I’m sewing
don’t seem to be growing
Except the shroud that’s grows around you
If I don’t belong,
Say and I’ll be gone,
You’ve got to find your own way to get through
Reach deep inside for the words
Spiralling down from the black to the blue
I’m lost in thought with the words that you cling to
Caged Bird
Old, shack, with a zinc roof
Rain, noise, to go to sleep to.
Lie, drained, with tired eyes.
Tuck in and kiss you goodnight.
Sweet, dreams, of better things.
I, smile, as the bird sings.
Look far beyond your confines
For pure untainted mind.
What goes around comes around,
My past should keep my feet down.
There’s no need to stalk the land,
To learn the ways of man.
I’ve been beyond these four walls,
They’re not the be and end all,
I won’t be there to hold your hand,
But with you I will stand.
Oh, don’t you know why
the caged bird sings.
I fly with tied wings.
Look what the hard times bring.
I fly with tied wings,
I’ve done my time and I don’t regret a thing.
The light that blinds
What would you find,
If you looked inside your head
Why try to tame,
And put out the flame that
burns and turns us on
There must be something you’d do,
If there was no tomorrow
I tried to fix you up,
I tried to make you new,
But all I found was there’s
nothing inside you.
I know this tunnel’s long,
There’s nothing you can do,
But hide your eyes so
the light doesn’t blind you.
When all’s said and done,
A change cannot come too soon
The limits the sky,
So why would you try and
aim below the moon
Like the wind
In the dead of night,
Do you hear the voices,
That keeps me restless?
Or are they in my head?
I can’t tell.
Close my eyes and colours stun.
Burn my fingers on the sun.
Just take me home.
In the desert sun,
I see you in the distance,
Calling to me.
No matter how I try,
I can’t reach you.
The blue flower in my hand,
Closes up and turns to sand.
Just take me home.
In daydreams, I’ve seen,
What its like to live in colour,
I’ll find, my peace of mind,
Then it’s gone, like the wind.
Is this living? Oh no
Am I giving in? Oh no
Close my eyes and colours stun,
Burn my fingers on the sun…
~
Beautiful Ugliness
To view the world,
Through stained glass,
To read your face when you’re
behind a mask.
The Sun will set,
In the west,
Showtime at the circus in my head.
Like a red rose growing in the desert,
some things shouldn’t be.
Walk the tightrope to entertain like a jester,
But I don’t want your sympathy.
Colours fade,
To monotone,
My stained glass is
broken by a stone.
I cut the leash,
That leads me,
This lifestyle wasn’t meant to be.
“They say you don’t miss the things you’ve never had so,
I can’t help feeling down.”
“I can’t laugh, I can’t even crack a smile.”
Said the weeping clown.
Under the sun,
You’re not the only one.
The circus in my head goes on,
I’ve no tricks to impress,
There’s no crowds to obsess,
With my beautiful, beautiful, beautiful ugliness.
Can't Turn Away
These scars remain,
And tell you of my pain.
You heal so well,
It seems but I can’t tell.
Am I the only one,
Locked in a daze?
I’m trying to move on,
But I can’t turn away.
Looks can deceive,
The world you tried to leave.
Outgrow your skin,
Rise and spread your wings.
I don’t need two guesses,
To know where you are.
You always set me loose,
And know I won’t go far.
Rain Dance
There are those that gather to seize the day,
Crop circles ruin willing grain,
Sweat and strive to grow the seed,
And the circles are back again.
In the morning of orange glow,
Sheppard’s warnings you ought to know,
He refines and evolves,
By sending a messenger through the cold.
Oh we dance, to tempt the rain.
The lonesome ray of sun,
Through black clouds pierced open, by the hand of God
Telling the old man and his dog….
To lead the way.
On the tallest hill, around a fire,
The tribesmen dance, and never tire.
Skinny to the bone,
And down to the wire.
The rain brings fruits of their lives,
So the old man points to the sky,
And says to his dog,
“Boy, that’s where the power lies”.
Oh we dance, to tempt the rain.
The lonesome ray of sun,
Through black clouds pierced open, by the hand of God
Telling the old man and his dog...
Fear not.
When its time there’s nothing to say,
So the old blind man just leads the way.
To rely, to feed, too scared to risk the need.
Oh we dance, to tempt the rain.
Guilt Trip
Everywhere I look,
All I see,
Is your face.
It would be no bother,
If I had my own space.
Feeling off-colour,
All I hear,
Are your words.
Other than to start again,
There’s no cure.
Wake from sleep,
Every night the same,
Sitting In the dark,
Your there,
Pointing the finger
of shame.
The lights are off,
The sun is down,
But my shadow still
follows me around.
Guilt trip,
When will I know,
When I’m ready to go.
Leave with no will to come back.
The Tide
If you leave the door ajar, then I’ll be gone,
I tried to part the waves,
but I struggled cause the tides too strong.
Don’t try to guess how I’m feeling,
cause you don’t have a clue.
My revelation…
You know I moved the earth, just for you,
You knew I’d break my back, trying to do all that you asked me too
Every question has an answer,
can you read my mind
My revelation comes with the tide….
What will remain,
when the tide comes again?
In the ocean I can confide,
and it gives me strength,
to push mountains aside.
Flowers On The Battlefield
Flowers on the battlefield,
The broken swords to wield,
Do with me what you may.
Desire is the reason why,
You were told to die,
An idea that lead me astray.
Do you want to guess the time,
I’ll spend without sunshine?
I‘ll remember every word.
Father, will you be there,
When I’m on the chair,
Counting the seconds till dark.
Ordered to this place,
With fears to be replaced,
By a focus and strength I can guide.
Oh God, I can’t be sure,
Light flickers under the door,
I’ll get what’s coming to me.
I’ve got a question,
Before I say goodbye…
Could you love me
With integrity?
What if I told you I own the sun?
Could you love me?
With integrity?
I don’t regret what I’ve done.
Upcoming gigs
Previous gigs
22nd March 2013 - Fuel, Cardiff
6th March 2013 - Buffalo Bar, Cardiff
16th February 2013 - The Kings, Llanidloes
13th February 2013 - Sin City, Swansea
19th January 2013 - The Masons, Llanelli
18th January 2013 - The Duke, Neath
23th November 2012 - The Office, Swansea
9th November 2012 - The Masons, Llanelli
7th November 2012 - Sin City, Swansea
30th September 2012 - Cwmaman Fest
26th August 2012- The Clicfest, Cardiff (Headlining)
26th August 2012 - The DukeFest, Neath
19th August 2012 - Kingsfest on tour @ The Duke, Neath
11th August 2012 - Koopas (Album Launch), Swansea
17th July 2012 - The Duke, Neath
3rd June 2012 - Kingsfest, Llaidloes
2nd June 2012 - Tonna RFC w/ High Voltage
26th May 2012 - Underground @ The Miners (Headlining)
6th May 2012 - The Office w/ Buffalo Summer, Swansea
6th April 2012 - The Masons, Llanelli
29th March 2012 - The Office w/ Buffalo Summer, Swansea
17th March 2012 - The Kings, Llanidloes
24th February 2012 - The Duke, Neath
4th February 2012 - The Masons, Llanelli
16th October - Cross Keys, Neath
10th October 2011 - Solus, Cardiff Students Union
2 September 2011 - The Masons, Llanelli
28 August 2011 - O'Neils, Cardiff
21 August 2011 - O'Neils, Cardiff
19 August 2011 - The Duke, Neath
13 August 2011 - The Kings, Llanidloes
21 June 2011 - The Croft, Bristol
28 May 2011 - Kingsfest, LLanidloes
18 May 2011 - Coyote Bar w/ Judge Tuxedo and Underground Episode
28 January 2011 - The Masons, Llanelli (headlining)
15 January 2011 - Le Pub, Newport w/ Revoker
15 December 2010 - Sin City BOTB Final, Swansea - Winning Band
29 November 2010 - The Globe w/ The Hostage and Oui Messy
11 November 2010 - Varsity, Swansea w/ The Hostages
6 November 2010 - Royal Head, Llanidloes w/ The Hostages & Kill it With Fire
4 November 2010 - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff w/ The Hunted & Preacher
3 November 2010 - Sin City BOTB
13 October 2010 - Sin City BOTB
8 Otober 2010 - The Duke, Neath (Headlining)
4 October 2010 - Solus, Cardiff Students Union (Headlining)
1 October 2010 - Vice, Swansea w/ Forever Vendetta
17 September 2010 - The Masons, Llanelli w/ Judge Tuxedo (Headlining)
20 August 2010 - The Loft, Swansea w/ Juzu Kings
14 August 2010 - Milkwood Jam w/ Judge Tuxedo & Psycho Kiss
13 August 2010 - The Duke, Neath (Headlining)
18 July 2010 - The Kazbar, Llanelli
9 July 2010 - Barfly, Cardiff w/ Spiridion
11 June 2010 - The Masons w/ Judge Tuxedo (Headlining)
7 June 210 - Fun Factory @ Solus, Cardiff Students Union
30 May 2010 - Swansea Rugby Club (St. Helens) Haiti Fundraiser
30 May 2010 - Swansea Live, (Oxford Street Stage)
29 May 2010 - The Garage, Swansea w/ Whyteleaf & Ripping Cones
21 May 2010 - The Hampton Hotel, Llandrindod Wells
9 May 2010 - The Loft, Swansea w/ Judge Tuxedo & Heavy on the Ride
21 April 2010 - The Garage, Swansea
16 April 2010 - Barfly, Cardiff w/ Young Rebel Set & Hurrican Joe
5 Feb 2010 - Barfly, Cardiff w/ Hurricane Joe (The Blims) & The Exhibition
15 Jan 2010 - The Masons, Llanelli w/ The Hoffman Says
12 Dec 2009 - The Duke, Neath w/ Eisbaer
28 Nov 2009 - The Bikers Ball @ Ilam Hall, Derby (Headlining Show)
27 Nov 2009 - LMS Xmas Party @ Cardiff Barfly w/ Ivan & Dueno
31 Oct 2009 - HALLOWEEN Bash @ The Quarry Club w/ FDX, Annwn & Dark Site (Headlining Show)
09 Oct 2009 - The Masons, Llanelli w/ Dark Site
04 Oct 2009 - Vice Rock Club, Swansea w/ Aggressor (Headlining Show)
03 Oct 2009 - ORGEE Part 3 @ Howard Gardens UWIC w/ Spiridion & Death Of An Icon
21 Sep 2009 - Freshers Fun Factory @ Cardiff University Solus (Headlining Show)
11 Jul 2009 - Newport TJ's w/ Violent Soho & Death Of An Icon
02 Jul 2009 - Bar Sigma, Swansea w/ Suns of Thunder
12 Jun 2009 - Cardiff Uni Summer Ball w/Feeder, Calvin Harris & Beardyman
06 Jun 2009 - Cathays Community Centre w/ Kamikaze Veterans (Headlining Show)
25 Mar 2009 - Koko Gorillaz, Cardiff (Headlining Show)
19 Mar 2009 - BOTB Final -Cardiff University Solus w/Milano, Shabu & Habana Flex
16 Mar 2009 - Fun Factory @ Cardiff University Solus (Headlining Show)
12 Mar 2009 - BOTB Semi-Final @ CF10 w/ Milano, Natasha Kozaily & My Gambino
12 Feb 2009 - Cardiff University BOTB Round 1 @ Taybont Social w/ Tenplusone, Cowboy and the Corpse & My Gambino
08 Nov 2008 - Le Pub, Newport w/ Spiridion & Death Of An Icon
20 Mar 2007 - Cardiff Barfly w/ Revoker
15 Mar 2007 - Heroic Records Launch Party, Pontypridd @ TOMS Bar w/ Young Guns
15 Feb 2007 - TOMS Bar (Headlining show), Pontypridd w/ Revoker
08 Feb 2007 - TOMS Bar, Pontypridd w/ Public Asylum & Monday Massacre
What Will Remain...
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For CDs, purchase via PayPal. Digital downloads available from iTunes and amazon.com.