There is nothing quite like spring in Cardiff – that sweet spot where the sun makes a comeback, butyou’re still safe in a light jacket. As soon as the skies clear I’m out and about, soaking up every secondof this city in bloom. Here’s where you’ll find me when the days get softer. Let’s start with my ideal spring day: me and my boyfriend grabbing … Continue reading Spring Days, Cardiff Ways
University has been pivotal. All that talk of ‘character building’ and memorable times weren’texaggerated. From the second I arrived at my University Halls I was welcomed into the comfortablespace between freedom from parents and complete adult independence – I’m sad to leave it. Thememories of figuring out things for myself are ones that will always stick with me… housing billsespecially. It’s nice to play adult … Continue reading The Final Countdown
I know better than anyone just how easy it is to get overwhelmed with deadlines and workloads piling up. Burnout often feels like a consistent state of being for me, with the odd week of relief dotted here and there. Whether it’s my ADHD or poor organisational skills, the rush of hyperfocus is always followed by the inevitable crash. Over time, I’ve learned that pushing … Continue reading Workloads, Deadlines, and Burnouts
When considering our history, we can consider music as both a reflection and a catalyst. A response to the human experience: our emotional highs and lows, our technological advancement, social injustices, and more. While times and tastes may change, the lifeblood of music remains remarkably traceable. As such, today’s music is layered with the hits of past decades. A revival representing everything, from collective nostalgia … Continue reading Resonant Frequencies: How Music Echoes Through Time
The closest I’ve managed to a picnic this year is a spontaneous but hungover Thursday in Bute Park, cut short by an aggressive headache ignited by the sun. I am holding out for my post deadline freedom where I will eagerly await a window of hot weather to do this practice justice. I think the enchantment of picnics lies within the slowness and the permission … Continue reading Picnic Bites: A Student’s Dream
One night stand? Nah, meet your lifetime lover! Some things in life are fleeting – crushes, trends, those fifteen unanswered messages on Hinge… But finding the one is a love story for ages – “the one” being a ride-or-die sex toy in this case. Replace those awkward Tinder hookups and questionable late-night texts (or sexts) with a good vibrator that will never ghost you or hit you … Continue reading The Best Sex Toy Ever
Shwmae Cardiff, Eurovision Society calling! With flags at the ready, Cardiff University’s Eurovision Society is gearing up for their biggest event of the year: the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final Watch Party, held this Saturday 17th May in Y Plas. Whether you’re a seasoned stan or a casual viewer lured in by the chaos and choreography, all are welcome to attend. “We can’t wait to bring … Continue reading This is Cardiff Calling: Saturday 17th May is The Eurovision Society’s Watch Party
Southampton’s rising star, Caity Baser, is introducing the world to her upcoming debut album on her Watch That Girl (She’s Gonna Sing It) Tour, where she unveils a more intimate side of her sound. Throughout the night, she delivers stripped-back previews of her unreleased music, guided solely by piano and acoustic simplicity. Having only recently discovered her music – and never having seen Baser live before – … Continue reading Caity Baser Live in Cardiff: Exclusive First Listen to New Album
Pub grub is synonymous with roasted, salted and battered peanuts, while waiting for sausage and mash, or a steak and ale pie – or if in summer, a packet of crisps while waiting for the fish, gammon or steak that will be served with chips and garnishing of something green. Humble food. British food at its finest. The food that memories are made over in … Continue reading Gastro Gone Gaga
In my eyes, there’s nothing better than live music. The real-time, in-person connections shared between performers and audiences are something truly sacred and special. At their best, gigs and concerts can foster a sense of belonging, help you make friends for life, and bring you to tears for all the right reasons. The highs are certainly high, but with rising prices and poor crowd etiquette, … Continue reading The Highs And Lows Of Live Music
I run past Quantum every Saturday on my way out to the bay, and it’s caught my eye every time. The colour is stunning, the logo is chic and the unlit interior (my own fault for running so early) had peaked my interest in the place. So on a very sunny day, I took myself down in the daytime to have a look at the … Continue reading Quantum – a cafe of my curiosity
The paradox of musical freedom and industry constraints has permeated various artists’ ability to perform authentic material. Chappell Roan, a queer popstar whose drag-inspired artistry propelled her popularity from an underground performer to stardom, was awarded Best New Artist at the Grammys this year. In her speech, she addressed how the music industry profits off artists’ work who don’t even earn a liveable wage. She … Continue reading Chained to the Rhythm
Are you still dancing to Joy Division after all these years? We certainly are- and so were the crowd at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on March 21st for Indie legends The Wombats. As the doors opened and the fans bustled their way to the barricade, it became clear just how broad the band’s appeal was- drawing people of all ages and pulling in both first timers and returning … Continue reading The Wombats: Live From Cardiff
André Aciman’s Call Me By Your Name is, at its heart, a novel about first love—the kind that consumes, unsettles, and lingers long after the last page. It is a romance, but not in the conventional sense. There’s no grand declaration, no sweeping resolution, and no clear line where love begins or ends. Instead, it’s an intimate, feverish portrait of desire and self-discovery, narrated through … Continue reading All-Time Favourite Romance Novels
Cardiff has slowly paved its way to being a top-billing location on the tour posters of some of the world’s biggest artists. Long gone are the days of reminding your favourite band that Wales exists, or urging your favourite singer to add a show at the CIA to their already limited UK tour (consisting of three London dates and maybe Manchester if you’re lucky). Somehow, over the last few years, our capital has made a name for … Continue reading Can Cardiff Handle Big Concerts?
Lindt lover To be completely honest, I don’t think I can remember a specific Easter egg that made me say wow. I think over the years I have been swept up in the childhood craze of chocolate, and I think the sugar rush has given me a hazy memory. I think my childhood brain didn’t care about the brand of chocolate – so long as … Continue reading Easter egg Championship
From bedroom sessions to global sell-out tours, Beabadoobee released her third studio album This Is How Tomorrow Moves in August 2024 which preceded her Autumn U.K tour that I was lucky enough to attend in November 2024. Transitioning over the years from bedroom pop to a more alternative rock genre, ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’ is bursting with catchy guitar riffs, whimsical melodies and introspective … Continue reading This Is How Tomorrow Moves: Beabadoobee Concert Review
Coming to university, I had only ever had two people to discuss books with. One was a friend from school with whom I lost contact, and the other was my Mum. Bonding with my mother through our shared love of reading is amazing – and not something everyone gets to experience. Nowadays, we read many of the same books and get to talk through theories … Continue reading Literary Friendships: Bonding Through Books
Coffee, galaxy counters and mango juice, my go-tos since GCSEs. But what should we be eating for our exams? The gut-brain link is undeniable – is there a way to bio-hack our revision? I had a friend who used to chew a different flavour gum for each module she took and she graduated with a first maybe there is something in making ourselves into Pavlov’s … Continue reading Exam Season Snacks
I had the pleasure of speaking to a Cardiff local and one of my favourite social media content creators. Cassie, also known as @thisis.cassie, creates and curates content about Cardiff and other countries she has explored. She shared her top travel tips and explained why Cardiff, Wales, and the UK are underrated travel destinations. What inspired you to create lifestyle and travel content, and where … Continue reading Interview with @thisis.Cassie- Cardiff’s Own Travel Influencer
