A psychedelic-leaning project that has touched on soul, electro-pop, chamber pop, singer/songwriter folk, and experimentalism while keeping melodic pop at its core.
The group’s first album, Cookie Zoo, saw its release in 2008. Colorama’s least eclectic release to date was 2017’s Some Things Just Take Time, a tribute to classic American songwriters. The last Colorama album, Chaos Wonderland was released in 2020.
Also known for his work with Edwyn Collins and the Pretenders, he made his debut album as Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18 with the Brazilian pop-influenced Joia in 2019. The like-minded Mas appeared in 2021, followed by Yn Rio, recorded with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Since then, Carwyn has released music both solo and as a member of Rio 18. As a studio musician and producer, he has also worked with artists ranging from Oasis and UNKLE to Saint Etienne and Shane MacGowan.
