In 2016, halflight’s debut release, ‘Subside’ e.p. signalled the arrival of a rare new talent. Centred around the heart-breaking vocals of Sarah Howells, Halflight take acoustic and electric guitars and cello and transform them into a compelling and emotive sound. Halflight began at the end of 2015 after Sarah Howells’ previous band Jylt, tragically came to an end. Bassist, singer and best friend, Nia George had been diagnosed with Leukaemia and eventually died of the illness at only 21. Despite the indescribable sense of loss and despair this brought, Sarah was compelled to continue writing and performing and out of this, Halflight was born. Centred around Sarah’s vocals and songs, Halflight began life at open mic nights. Then with the addition of Guitarist, Richard Llewellyn and Cellist, Emma Bryden, they progressed to gigging in popular venues around Cardiff and South Wales and the sound began to take shape. After a hugely successful 2016, which saw a debut EP, glowing reviews, TV appearances, award nominations and a New York showcase, Halflight are spending the first few months of 2005 catching their breath and demo-ing new material. Drummer Avvon Chambers has been brought on board to give the music a new dimension and more angular sound. The new material is reminiscent of acts as diverse as Fleetwood Mac, Snow Patrol and PJ Harvey. With Sarah’s vocals having been compared to artists such as Eddi Reader, Gemma Hayes and even Bjork, Halflight is an act you won’t want to miss in 2005.