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Recordiau Côsh

Welsh independent record label and music distributor for contemporary Welsh-language music, run by musician Yws Gwynedd.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Recordiau Côsh is a Welsh independent record label and music distributor focused on contemporary Welsh-language music. Based in Wales, United Kingdom, it is run by the popular singer and songwriter Yws Gwynedd, who was previously the lead vocalist of the band Frizbee before launching a solo career. The label is known for promoting young and new groups, and its roster includes a wide range of Welsh-language artists such as Alffa, Alun Gaffey, Alys Williams, Buddug, Elis Derby, Fleur de Lys, Gwilym, I Fight Lions, Lewys Maredydd, Lisa Angharad, Mei Emrys, Miskin (formerly Pyroclastig), Rhys Gwynfor, Tara Bandito, Thallo (Elin Edwards), and Yws Gwynedd himself. The label releases music in physical formats such as vinyl and CD, as well as digital distribution, and also sells merchandise like t-shirts. Its online store features releases from its artists, including albums and singles by Buddug, Achlysurol, Eden, Kim Hon, Fleur De Lys, Gwilym, Elis Derby, Alun Gaffey, Lewys, Alffa, and Frizbee. Recordiau Côsh has also been active in the community: in 2020 it sponsored the women's football team of the village of Llanrug, and in May 2020 it organised a gig at Canolfan Pontio in Bangor featuring some of its star acts, including Alffa, Lewys, and Thallo, the project of jazz singer Elin Edwards from Pen-y-groes, Dyffryn Nantlle. The label continues to be a key player in the Welsh-language music scene, supporting new talent and releasing a steady stream of recordings.

History

Recordiau Côsh is a Welsh record label and music distributor for contemporary Welsh-language music. It is run by the popular singer and songwriter Yws Gwynedd, who was previously the lead vocalist with the band Frizbee and later performed under his own name. In 2014, Yws Gwynedd released his album 'Codi / \ Cysgu' on the label. The label has since become known for promoting young and new groups, building a roster that includes Alffa, Alun Gaffey, Alys Williams, Buddug, Elis Derby, Fleur de Lys, Gwilym, I Fight Lions, Lewys Maredydd, Lisa Angharad, Mei Emrys, Miskin (formerly Pyroclastig), Rhys Gwynfor, Tara Bandito, Thallo (Elin Edwards), and Yws Gwynedd himself. The label releases music in physical formats such as vinyl and CD, as well as digital distribution, and also sells merchandise like t-shirts. Its online store features releases from its artists, including albums and singles by Buddug, Achlysurol, Eden, Kim Hon, Fleur De Lys, Gwilym, Elis Derby, Alun Gaffey, Lewys, Alffa, and Frizbee. Recordiau Côsh has also been active in the community: in 2020 it sponsored the women's football team of the village of Llanrug, and in May 2020 it organised a gig at Canolfan Pontio in Bangor featuring some of its star acts, including Alffa, Lewys, and Thallo, the project of jazz singer Elin Edwards from Pen-y-groes, Dyffryn Nantlle. The label continues to be a key player in the Welsh-language music scene, supporting new talent and releasing a steady stream of recordings.

  • Yws Gwynedd released his album 'Codi / \ Cysgu' on the label.

  • Recordiau Côsh sponsored the women's football team of Llanrug.

  • Recordiau Côsh organised a gig at Canolfan Pontio, Bangor, with Alffa, Lewys, and Thallo.

Products and positioning

Independent Welsh-language record label promoting young and emerging artists.

  • Yws Gwynedd - Codi / \ Cysgu

  • Gwilym - Sugno Gola

  • Alffa - Rhyddid o'r Cysgodion Gwenwynig / Freedom From The Poisonous Shadows

  • Fleur De Lys - O Mi Awn Ni Am Dro

  • Buddug - Rhwng Gwyll a Gwawr (Finyl)

  • Achlysurol - Noson Braf i Fynd Am Dro (Finyl)

  • Eden - Heddiw

  • Kim Hon - Kim Hon

  • Fleur De Lys - Fory ar ôl Heddiw

  • Gwilym - ti ar dy ora' pan ti'n canu

  • Elis Derby - Breuddwyd y Ffŵl

  • Alun Gaffey - Llyfrau Hanes

  • Lewys - Rhywbryd yn Rhywle

  • Elis Derby - 3

  • Frizbee - Casgliad 4 Albym

  • Popeth - Disglair

  • Crysau T - Buddug

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