Review – ÔÇÿevermoreÔÇÖ by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has sprung new music on us overnight once more, but how does evermore hold up to its esteemed predecessor? Continue reading Review – ÔÇÿevermoreÔÇÖ by Taylor Swift
Author: Josh Ong
I’m Tired of Defending Nickelback / Introduction
By Josh Ong For my third and final year within Student Media, I decided to switch desks at Quench again. From Food & Drink, to Music, I now find myself as the magazine’s Columnist. I was mostly drawn to Column for its relative freedom over other desks; I now have the ability to focus on any topics that I feel need covering, regardless of which … Continue reading I’m Tired of Defending Nickelback / Introduction
Review: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
By Josh Ong |ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà | Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout appeared from relative obscurity. Just a few days ago, I had no idea about the title. Having spotted the game appearing on multiple Steam friendsÔÇÖ profiles over the last few days, I was very intrigued, mostly due to my lack of knowledge surrounding it. However, after one particularly low day, two of my friends bought it for … Continue reading Review: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Album Review: ‘folklore’ by Taylor Swift
Swift returns with a surprise album, exploring deep introspection with new and old sounds alike. Continue reading Album Review: ‘folklore’ by Taylor Swift
Notes On An Unconditional Form – Review
I have a troubled relationship with The 1975. When I first encountered their work, I was somewhat dumbfounded on how anyone could enjoy it. It was unlike anything IÔÇÖd ever heard before and was profoundly weird. In the following years, I grew to love their music, having seen them live on a few occasions. This, however, has always been matched by a somewhat distaste for … Continue reading Notes On An Unconditional Form – Review
Drug Use – How to Stay Safe at Festivals
By Ella Clucas Drugs. We all know what they are and how to take them. Whether theyÔÇÖre your thing or you prefer to steer clear, itÔÇÖs time to answer the question on everyoneÔÇÖs mind; how do we approach them as safely as possible? As the festival season continues, drug consumption at events such as Glastonbury and Reading and Leeds remains inevitable and almost impossible to … Continue reading Drug Use – How to Stay Safe at Festivals
Review – AFF 2019 – And Why Food Festivals Matter More Than Ever
Disclaimer: Abergavenny Food Festival provided Quench with press accreditation and passes. Sometimes itÔÇÖs very easy for Wales to be left off the map, especially in terms of anything food related. After all, if you try to mention any Welsh delicacies, whether in the form of laverbread and cockles or cawl, to any outsider, youÔÇÖre often going to be met with a bewildered and confused glare, … Continue reading Review – AFF 2019 – And Why Food Festivals Matter More Than Ever
Manchester and Music – What Makes Its Music So Great?
Manchester has arguably produced some of the U.KÔÇÖs, if not the WorldÔÇÖs best bands. Sometimes itÔÇÖs still a little difficult to comprehend how such a multitude of incredible, yet diverse, music came about from this humble northern city. Anybody from Manchester will always be quick to tell you about how itÔÇÖs the best place on Earth; if youÔÇÖre judging it from a musical perspective, their … Continue reading Manchester and Music – What Makes Its Music So Great?
Taylor Swift – Lover Review – A True Songwriting Triumph
Josh Ong – Music Editor music@quenchmag.co.uk Swift has returned with her most pop-centric, yet mature album to date. ThereÔÇÖs nothing more mainstream than Taylor Swift. From music through to style, and now politics, SwiftÔÇÖs antics seems to be the topic of popular conversation no matter the magnitude. Alongside this fame comes a level of scrutiny that the majority of people cannot relate to; thereÔÇÖs little … Continue reading Taylor Swift – Lover Review – A True Songwriting Triumph
Interesting Sub-Cultures From Different Countries
There’s no doubt that media coverage of all musical related music is particularly eurocentric. In terms of what makes in into mainstream culture, the outer limits are very much limited to events happening on the other side of the English Channel, or the Atlantic. This article will seek to explore two of the more interesting cultures around music that have escaped the Western gaze. The … Continue reading Interesting Sub-Cultures From Different Countries
Live Review: Royal Blood at Newport Centre, 10/8/19
By Emily Ricalton After breaking into the music scene in 2014 with their highly nominated album, ÔÇÿRoyal BloodÔÇÖ, which was released just a year after the duo had formed, Royal Blood have absolutely dominated the rock genre, showing original bands how simple, yet complex heavy music can be. They definitely proved this right when I was fortunate enough to see them live on August 10th … Continue reading Live Review: Royal Blood at Newport Centre, 10/8/19
Best Restaurants for Graduation in Cardiff 2019
By Katie Comer For us final years, the prospect of graduation grows ever closer. We have worked tirelessly for so long and in just over two months our hard work will be rewarded. Graduation is the chance to go all out and celebrate by splurging some money on the big day with friends and family. I have tried to take away the stress of trying … Continue reading Best Restaurants for Graduation in Cardiff 2019
Eating Out Without Gluten – An Impossible Task?
By Gintare Sa Dining out with your friends or family these days has become almost an essential ritual and a great opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. However, when it comes to eating out, whilst the market is expanding to fit more dietary requirements, sometimes it can be difficult to find places to eat out for people with a gluten intolerance. This mainly … Continue reading Eating Out Without Gluten – An Impossible Task?
The Best Spots for Sweet Easter Treats across Cardiff
By Meg Hurst Bags packed, essays in the back of your mind, still be nursing that Varsity hangover? If this is you, here are some of the best sweet eats in and around Cardiff to satisfy everyoneÔÇÖs Easter cravings. Treat yourself! The One for Instagram A little out of Cathays, Blanche Bakery offers a huge range of vegan doughnuts, drinks, and brunch options. Their Easter … Continue reading The Best Spots for Sweet Easter Treats across Cardiff
Meat Substitutes – Friend or Foe?
The Argument For Meat Substitutes By Rosa Burston The increasing quality and availability of meat substitutes over the past few years has been eminently visible to me as a long-standing vegan; I struggle to see how this development can be viewed with disdain! Anyone who values animal life, the state of our planet or their own health should be relieved that veganism is becoming mainstream … Continue reading Meat Substitutes – Friend or Foe?
Santa Maria – Review
Josh Ong – Food & Drink Editor food@quenchmag.co.uk Quench were invited to Santa Maria on St MaryÔÇÖs street to try out some of their menu. There’s no denying that within Cardiff, there lies quite the strong Italian community. From Da Mara to Calabrisella, we, as a city, are quite spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a true taste of Italy this side … Continue reading Santa Maria – Review
Traditional Welsh Foods (and where to find them!)
By Lauren Ryan When most people think of Wales, the initial thoughts that spring to mind are the likes of the countryside, rugby and the Welsh language. Yet, one thing that is very much known to a Welsh native is that Wales is not just the land of poetry and songs, it also has a beautiful and unique cuisine. Traditional welsh food, unlike other nationsÔÇÖ … Continue reading Traditional Welsh Foods (and where to find them!)
Ingredient Led, Flavour Driven, Fat Fuelled, Meat Obsessed Success – Gareth Ward at Ynyshir
** This article is a repost – it was originally posted on the 25th of February, 2019** By Josh Ong In all honesty, IÔÇÖm not quite sure how to start this article. I had the lucky opportunity to visit Gareth WardÔÇÖs restaurant, Ynyshir, for an extended lunch and, whilst attempting to avoid the use of hyperboles, IÔÇÖm not sure IÔÇÖve ever experienced anything like it. … Continue reading Ingredient Led, Flavour Driven, Fat Fuelled, Meat Obsessed Success – Gareth Ward at Ynyshir
Pancake Day at the Flora – Review
By Andrea Drobna Thick or thin, sweet or savoury, pancakes have been a staple breakfast item in households across the UK since the dawn of time. Traditionally, pancake day started as a Christian tradition, where people had a week to use up the remainder of their ÔÇÿedible temptationsÔÇÖ before the start of lent. On Shrove Tuesday, all the eggs, butter and fat were to be … Continue reading Pancake Day at the Flora – Review
Da Mara – Giro Pizza Tuesdays Review
By Josh Ong Us at Quench were invited to the opening night of Da MaraÔÇÖs latest Italian import, Giro Pizza; to us non-Italian folk, in the most simple of terms, it’s all-you-can-eat Pizza for a set price. At the current time of writing this, IÔÇÖm certainly not aware of any other pizza places around Cardiff that offer the same deal, but regardless, I wonÔÇÖt complain … Continue reading Da Mara – Giro Pizza Tuesdays Review