Interview: Alt J

Mark Sweeney chats to Gus Unger-Hamilton about all things Alt-J. ÔÇ£IÔÇÖm gonna bed into you like a cat beds into a bean bag. Turn you inside out and lick you like a crisp packet.ÔÇØ Out of context, their lyrics sound strange, but with the release of ÔÇÿThis Is All YoursÔÇÖ Alt-J have cemented their status as one of the most unique groups in the UK. … Continue reading Interview: Alt J

48 Hours in Barcelona

Barcelona’s close proximity to the beach makes it perfect for sun worshippers and culture seekers alike. The skyline of the city is dominated by the vision of the architect, Antoni Gaudi, whose work spans from the private residences Casa Batll├│ and Casa Mil├á to his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia church. GaudiÔÇÖs unique style is synonymous with Barcelona and is by far one of the … Continue reading 48 Hours in Barcelona

48 Hours in Budapest

Budapest is a true hidden gem of Europe that’s finally getting the hype it deserves. A city with so many wonderful things to do; a a stroll down the Danube, where youÔÇÖll see the breath-taking ÔÇ£shoes on the DanubeÔÇØ memorial, a walk across the Sz├®chenyi chain bridge from Pest to Buda (especially beautiful at night). Then brace yourself for a climb up Gellert Hill! Whilst … Continue reading 48 Hours in Budapest

Your Stories: LGBT+

WeÔÇÖve watched as celebrities have taken the plunge, willingly or not, and have come out to millions of people. Ellen Page, Raven Symone, Caitlyn Jenner, Sam Smith; there is no ‘one-story-fits-all’. Some face criticism, some receive love, respect and admiration, while for others it simply isnÔÇÖt that big a deal. This month, Quench asked students to tell their stories. Elliott, Biology, First Year One of … Continue reading Your Stories: LGBT+

Interview: The Staves

We spoke to Jessica Staveley-Taylor ahead of The Staves gorgeous Y-Plas performance back in November. We learnt about working with Justin Vernon of Volcano Choir and Bon Iver and being more balls-y recently, which may explain why this interview contains nudity. Hi Jess! You three must have been singing together your whole lives, but when was the moment you realised you three could make a … Continue reading Interview: The Staves

Focus Foods: How to eat your way to success

With exams and deadlines threatening to knock you back to the harsh reality of all-nighters and last-minute regrets, it’s important to eat well and stay healthy. Here’s some advice from our contributors on what they eat to keep them going this time of year. BREAKFAST Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Smoothie If you’re not a morning person, then this is the perfect pick-me-up for you. With … Continue reading Focus Foods: How to eat your way to success

What is Experimental Cinema?

Most people have preconceived ideas about what experimental cinema is. That avant-garde films are unwatchable, self-indulgent, incomprehensible, a waste of time. Culture editor Beau Beakhouse and Film & TV editor Sadia Pineda Hameed ask what, at its basic level, an experimental film is. It might be argued that conventional narrative cinema, the popular cinema of any particular time, is at one end of a scale. … Continue reading What is Experimental Cinema?

Why Treetop is Tip Top: Quench does Adventure Golf

Treetop Adventure Golf is a rainforest themed mini golf course with a total of 36 holes, situated on top of St. DavidÔÇÖs shopping centre. The course itself is easy to find with numerous monkey-clad signs leading potential putters up to the third floor car park, where the ambient jungle sounds can be heard from beyond the entrance. Upon entry, the staff were warm and friendly, … Continue reading Why Treetop is Tip Top: Quench does Adventure Golf

The official poster for Beyond Clueless, featuring many of the featured titles.

Interview: Charlie Lyne – Beyond Clueless

ItÔÇÖs enough to make you cry angsty teen tears over your lack of life achievement. At the age of just 23, Charlie Lyne is editor of UK film blog Ultra Culture, home entertainment columnist for The Guardian and a contributor for the BBCÔÇÖs The Film Programme. Last year saw the release of his debut film Beyond Clueless, a film documenting every teen movie hit and … Continue reading Interview: Charlie Lyne – Beyond Clueless

Quench Magazine 2014/15

We’re Recruiting for 2015/16!

DESIGN TEAM In 2015/16 we are keen to continue the great work of our design team at Quench. If you are passionate about design and believe you have the imagination to create layouts that jump off the page then apply by sending a cover letter to editor@quenchmag.co.uk┬áby Saturday 30th┬áMay detailing: your motivations for applying what you believe you could bring to the team your current … Continue reading We’re Recruiting for 2015/16!