Words by Jessica Heap What could possibly be better than having a pink glitter filled party on a Saturday night? Nothing? Then IÔÇÖll see you at Clwb Ifor Bach on 14thApril. Having first discovered GIRLI during a YouTube exploring session I havenÔÇÖt looked back since. Mixing both fluffy pop with insightful and at times hard-hitting lyrics; GIRLI (real name Milly Toomey), has found a niche … Continue reading GIRLI @ Clwb Ifor Bach this Saturday!!!!
Words by Erin Brown After catching LetÔÇÖs Eat Grandma back in 2016 at CardiffÔÇÖs very own S┼Án Festival and then again at Bestival 2018, I am ecstatic about their upcoming visit to Cardiff this Thursday! Put on by S┼Án,┬áLetÔÇÖs Eat Grandma will be taking to the stage at CardiffÔÇÖs Undertone this Thursday the 12th of April. Made up of two teenage, lifelong friends with an … Continue reading Don’t miss Let’s Eat Grandma @ Undertone, Cardiff this Thursday!
Words by Max Taylor Fresh off the release of their megalithic new an album, ┬áTurbowolf returned to their home town of Bristol on Thursday night for a spectacular, celebratory sold out show at the Trinity Arts Centre on the 15th of March. BristolÔÇÖs Trinity Centre, an old church currently undergoing renovation, has only recently been opened for gigs, and its size and layout are ideal … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Turbowolf @ Trinity Arts Centre, Bristol
Words by Max Harley Taylor Bristol band Turbowolf return with their third album The Free Life, where the band feel fully at home with their signature, amalgamous sound which blends seemingly every genre of guitar music into one psychedelic, gratifying and beefy auditory stew. The bands 2015 sophomore album Two Hands was a delirious, desert trip, which established many of their staple sounds; driving guitars … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Turbowolf- ‘The Free Life’
Words by Erin Brown Seeing the announcement of Trainspotting taking to the stages, I was unsure how such an iconic film and book could be replicated in the theatre. The intense images of heroin consumption, the gruesome toilet scenes, the harrowing deaths or the terrifying heroin withdrawals; how on earth can this be successfully represented in person, on the stage, in front of your very … Continue reading Live Review: Train-spotting
Words by Naomi Kensall Himalayas finish their eight-gig UK tour with a homecoming gig at Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. The indie-rock band formed in 2015 and released their debut EP ÔÇÿEcstasyÔÇÖ, in 2016 with a highly positive response. They have grown rapidly since, establishing their own sound over the last three years. Made up of Mike Griffiths on lead guitar and vocals, Joe Williams on … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW AND INTERVIEW: Himalayas @ Clwb Ifor Bach
Words by: Phoebe Blandford With Independent Music Venue Week now over, we dwell on one of our Cardiff highlights of the week; Anteros! Made up of Harry Balazs (drums), Jackson Couzens (gutair), Josh Rumble (bass) and of course, the amazing Laura Hayden (frontwoman).┬á This London quartet took Clwb Ifor Bach by storm with a sensational set that has really pinpointed this band as one to … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Anteros
Words by Erin Brown Curated by On Par productions; Sound and Vision brought a visual and audio mash up to Clwb Ifor Bach on Saturday the 27th of January. Chatting to the man of the moment Toby Cameron, we got to find out all about the gig of January! Showcasing CardiffÔÇÖs most valued bands as well as some artists from afar, it was clear why … Continue reading Sound and Vision: The gig of the month!
Words by:┬áJessica Bragg The 11th of January 2018 is a date I am unlikely to forget. Attending ParamoreÔÇÖs third live performance of the year, left me with a recharged zest for life (and 80s pop hits). The Tennessee rock band have recently dropped their latest album After Laughter and have been promoting their latest songs. However, the 80s synth pop sound they carry cleverly contrasts … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Paramore @ The Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
Words by Erin Brown It comes every year and every year we never fail to saturate our playlists, radio stations and music channels with our favourite, cheesy Christmas hits. You canÔÇÖt deny that Christmas truly starts when you hear those first few chimes of our much loved Maz with ÔÇÿAll I Want for Christmas is YouÔÇÖ. Every year youÔÇÖll stick on ÔÇÿDriving Home for ChristmasÔÇÖ … Continue reading Your Favourite Artists Doing Christmas!
Words by Ciera Littleford ItÔÇÖs Sunday evening in Cardiff, and the normally bustling Albany Road is quiet to mark the end of the weekend. The Globe doesnÔÇÖt know whatÔÇÖs about to hit it. Nadine Shah and her band are scorching a trail across the country, with the help of Hull punk group, Life. In such an uncertain political and social climate, for most of us … Continue reading REVIEW: Nadine Shah & Life @ The Globe
Words by Ciera Littleford WhatÔÇÖs it like touring with Life? Loads of fun. The thing is, loads of people were shocked when I announced they were going to support us. They were like, ÔÇÿwhy have you got a punk band supporting you?ÔÇÖ and I was like, ÔÇÿweÔÇÖre both saying the exact same thingÔÇÖ! TheyÔÇÖve made a political album, IÔÇÖve made a political album, it … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Nadine Shah
Words by: Erin Brown Formed by TibetÔÇÖs Thomas Rees; Buzzard was created with the sole aim of creating a 70ÔÇÖs rock sound with a great dedication to irony with a much-loved influence from the legendary Norman Greenbaum.┬áWe were lucky enough to steal Thomas on his own for an interview ahead of S┼ÁnÔÇÖs discovery day on Saturday the 21st of October as well as witnessing an … Continue reading DonÔÇÖt MissÔǪ Buzzard @ S┼Án Discovery Day
Words by: Erin Brown Delicate and tranquil; Danielle Lewis singing beautifully in both Welsh and English with the aim to create a timelessly classic yet current album that will live on for generations to come. HereÔÇÖs Danielle in session with CardiffÔÇÖs student media. DonÔÇÖt forget to catch her at Buffalo at 2:45pm and S┼Án Discovery Day! Grab your tickets here:┬áhttps://www.seetickets.com/event/swn-festival-2017-discovery-day/various-venues-cardiff/1126146 Continue reading Don’t Miss… Danielle Lewis @ S┼Án Discovery Day
Words by: Erin Brown Infectious riffs and seductive vocals; Local Cardiff band Himalayas will bring you an explosive and charismatic live set with their dark and spooky sound which is combined with a dash of classic rock n roll. These Cardiff lads are getting bigger and bigger by the minute and are now set to embark on a 6 date UK tour so if you … Continue reading DonÔÇÖt MissÔǪHimalayas @ S┼Án Discovery Day
Words by: Ciera Littleford Cool, sexy, fun, desperately sad. Masseduction embodies all of these and more; St VincentÔÇÖs fifth solo album proves to be a concrete triumph. Three years after her ambitious and acclaimed self-titled LP was released, Annie Clark is reaching even greater heights. Opener ÔÇÿHang On MeÔÇÖ sets the cathartic tone that resonates through the rest of the album, before launching into lively … Continue reading REVIEW: St.Vincent-Masseduction
Image taken from artist’s Instagram This unexpected solo side project from Emily Haines of Metric and Broken Social Scene fame provides a thought provoking and philosophical listening experience, which in the words of Emily Haines herself explores ÔÇ£the sound of femininity as a sound thatÔÇÖs not related to menÔÇØ. Choir of the Mind is a minimalist and piano driven album which places great emphasis on … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Emily Haines and The Soft Skeletons- Choir of the Mind
Alt-JÔÇÖs first two albums cemented their reputation as being one of the freshest sounding UK groups of the decade, producing solid hits such as ÔÇÿBreezeblocksÔÇÖ and ÔÇÿLeft Hand FreeÔÇÖ. Their third album, Relaxer, retains their signature sound but lacks the direction of their previous offerings. Opening single ÔÇÿ3WWÔÇÖ is a fantastically moody track which takes its time in reaching a catchy crescendo. It seems to … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Alt J- RELAXER
As Bombay Bicycle Club throw in the towel, bassist Ed Nash moves from the shadows of a bassist to centre stage with his new project Toothless. Providing a similar enchanting sound that comes with Bombay, Nash incorporates existential questioning in collaboration with melodic acoustics and electronic magicalness. DonÔÇÖt be fooled, this is not Bombay 2.0. Nash has brought the sound he has been a part … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Toothless
On the 15th February Spring King returned to The Diff to play a rescheduled date. Having previously played at Full Moon, ÔÇ£itÔÇÖs a similar vibe but a lot smaller than this venueÔÇØ therefore Clwb Ifor Bach is quite a change for the quintet. Tarek added ÔÇ£this whole tour has been amazing so farÔÇØ. As the band are supporting Kaiser Chiefs the following week Pete mentioned … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Spring King
