The Joy Formidable
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 2007 in Mold, Wales, United Kingdom
- Active: 2007 - present
Biography
The Joy Formidable are a Welsh alternative rock band formed in Mold, Flintshire, in 2007 by Ritzy Bryan and Rhydian Dafydd. After the debut mini-album 'A Balloon Called Moaning' in 2009, drummer Matt Thomas completed the trio that made 'The Big Roar' (2011), 'Wolf's Law' (2013), 'Hitch' (2016), 'AAARTH' (2018) and 'Into the Blue' (2021), blending shoegaze, noise pop and arena-sized riffs. Thomas departed in 2024, leaving Bryan and Dafydd to continue as a duo.
Genres
The Joy Formidable Discography
- A Balloon Called Moaning (2009) - EP - rated 3.45/5
- The Big Roar (2011) - Album - rated 3.68/5
- Wolf's Law (2013) - Album - rated 3.51/5
- Hitch (2016) - Album - rated 3.16/5
- AAARTH (2018) - Album - rated 3.4/5
- Into the Blue (2021) - Album - rated 3.19/5
Members
- Ritzy Bryan - lead vocals, guitar (2007–Present)
- Rhydian Dafydd - bass, backing vocals (2007–Present)
- Matt Thomas - drums (2009–2024)