HMS Morris are a bilingual psychedelic electro-pop band based in Cardiff, Wales, known for their adventurous sound, genre-blending ambition and striking visual aesthetic. Since forming in the mid-2010s, they’ve carved out a distinctive niche in the Welsh music scene and beyond, with a reputation for boundary-pushing music and captivating live shows.

Led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Heledd Watkins, the band has evolved through several incarnations but has always stayed true to a core ethos: bold creativity, lyrical intrigue, and a healthy dose of eccentricity. HMS Morris released their debut album ‘Interior Design’ in 2016, a kaleidoscopic journey through synth-pop, psych, and art-rock.

After signbing to Bubblewrap Records, their follow-up albums, ‘Inspirational Talks’ (2018) and ‘Dollar Lizard Money Zombie’ (2023), pushed their sound further into electronic, dance, and experimental territories, reflecting on themes of technology, identity, and consumerism with wit and surrealism. The ‘Pastille EP’ (2022) continued their exploration of lush production, pop hooks and bilingual storytelling. To date, all their albums have been nominated for the Welsh Music Prize.

Live, HMS Morris are a dynamic force, blending visuals, costume, and theatricality into their sets. They’ve performed across the UK and internationally, including appearances at festivals such as SXSW, Green Man Festival and Festival No.6.

As of 2025, HMS Morris are working on new material, continuing their close collaboration with long-time producer Llion Robertson.