The Poached
The Poached from Cardiff, Wales, The Poached have been carving their place in the local rock scene with a sound that’s uniquely theirs. Their music explores themes of identity, defiance, and connection — always rooted in real emotion and personal truth.
Following early buzz on BBC Wales and packed-out shows in Cardiff, the band has gone on to play well-attended gigs across the UK, drawing in an ever-growing community of fans. With Graveyard, the band continues to push boundaries and prove why they’re one of the most exciting new voices in UK rock. Led by the commanding vocals of Dara Towoba, The Poached build their sound around intricate guitar and bass lines, underscored by Wesley Kwok’s razor-sharp drumming. Together with Aiden Hover, Joe Thirwell, and Fin Crawford, the group crafts songs that are both emotionally charged and irresistibly dynamic produced by the enigmatic Producer of Welsh bands Steffan Pringle (Himalyas, Estrons, Adwaith, Chroma).
Recent Airplays for their singles have included:
BBC Radio Wales W/ Adam Walton | Gorgeous FM | Prospect Radio | Big Indie Giant (South Africa) | RKC (France) | KOR Radio | 6 Towns Radio | Radio Wigwam | Bumblebee Radio | Pop Radio UK | SUSY Radio | Belter Radio | The Sound Lab (Future Hits playlist) | KUCR 88.3 FM (USA) | 104.8 FM Radio Leyland (USA)| Amazing Radio | Shoreditch Radio
Magazine Features
Louder than War – Featured as single of the month (With ‘Void’)
Richard Unsigned – Featured as Artist of the week (4th August)
Following early buzz on BBC Wales and packed-out shows in Cardiff, the band has gone on to play well-attended gigs across the UK, drawing in an ever-growing community of fans. With Graveyard, the band continues to push boundaries and prove why they’re one of the most exciting new voices in UK rock. Led by the commanding vocals of Dara Towoba, The Poached build their sound around intricate guitar and bass lines, underscored by Wesley Kwok’s razor-sharp drumming. Together with Aiden Hover, Joe Thirwell, and Fin Crawford, the group crafts songs that are both emotionally charged and irresistibly dynamic produced by the enigmatic Producer of Welsh bands Steffan Pringle (Himalyas, Estrons, Adwaith, Chroma).
Recent Airplays for their singles have included:
BBC Radio Wales W/ Adam Walton | Gorgeous FM | Prospect Radio | Big Indie Giant (South Africa) | RKC (France) | KOR Radio | 6 Towns Radio | Radio Wigwam | Bumblebee Radio | Pop Radio UK | SUSY Radio | Belter Radio | The Sound Lab (Future Hits playlist) | KUCR 88.3 FM (USA) | 104.8 FM Radio Leyland (USA)| Amazing Radio | Shoreditch Radio
Magazine Features
Louder than War – Featured as single of the month (With ‘Void’)
Richard Unsigned – Featured as Artist of the week (4th August)
Music
Press
The Poached – Void, the latest single from Welsh five-piece The Poached, is an anthemic and emotionally raw statement of intent.. Led by Dara Towoba’s vocally rich performance, the track blends lush sonic textures with gritty instrumentation, building to a sound that’s both powerful and deeply personal. Balancing unfiltered emotion with a polished, full-band punch,
Void shows The Poached continuing to carve out a space that feels defiant and entirely their own. It’s a bold and beautifully executed release that cements their growing reputation as one of the most exciting new voices in UK rock.
4.5 out of 5.0 stars’
-Themureviews
