The Magic Gang took one of CardiffÔÇÖs most popular venues by storm on the 27th of September causing great excitement for the glitter covered teens in the crowd. The Brighton based four-piece, who are no strangers to performing alongside big names, are currently the ÔÇÿspecialÔÇÖ guests for Sundara Karmas on their UK wide tour. The Magic gang kicked off their set to the sold-out, Tramshed … Continue reading The Magic Gang Live Review
The last time Loyle Carner stepped out on the Bristol O2 academy stage he was a support act for one of his idols, Nas. Just over a year later the Lambeth-born rapper now returns to this ÔÇÿmemorableÔÇÖ venue with incredible Mercury nominated debut album ÔÇÿYesterdayÔÇÖs GoneÔÇÖ and a cooking school for children with ADHD among his many accomplishments. Elisa Imperilee and Srigala provide a sweet … Continue reading Review: Loyle Carner – Yesterday’s Gone Tour, O2 Academy
The 2nd September 2017 marks the day The Drums stepped on board the infamous party/gig boat Thekla in front of a sold-out crowd in Bristol. Perhaps a better name for The Drums would now be ÔÇÿThe DrumÔÇÖ as Jonny is the last original member of the band left, but the new guitarist and bassist somewhat resemble previous bandmates Connor and Jacob. Even though Jonny … Continue reading The Drums Review – Bristol 2nd September
After clearing out all the 10p slot machines and mopping up the sticky floor after many a spilt slush puppy from the excitement that is Weston Super-MareÔÇÖs grand pier, the venue was ready to be filled with an avid pack of Alt-J fans. After a great opening set from Hampshire trio, Blaenavon, Alt-J took to the small ┬ámake-shift stage as the final show of their … Continue reading Alt-J- Live Review, Weston-Super-Mare
On the 27th September 2017, exactly four years after her debut album Pure Heroine came into the world, the New Zealand singer/songwriter Lorde has returned to London, to perform at a sold-out Alexandra Palace. I have been a fan of LordeÔÇÖs music ever since I first heard the song ÔÇÿRoyalsÔÇÖ in 2013. The minimalist instrumentation, the focus on the voice and the poetry-like lyrics felt … Continue reading Lorde- Live Review
Last week I had the ultimate privilege of seeing the 25 year strong Blink-182. Supporting them on this tour are the Front Bottoms and Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls.Sadly, in true university student style I ended up late to the Motorpoint arena, which still had a queue wrapping half way around the building by the time the first act had started, resulting … Continue reading Blink 182 Live Review- Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Robbie Williams can entertain me anytime he likes after the amazing show he performed. On the 21st of June at the Principality Stadium, Robbie Williams wowed Welsh fans with his old hits as well as new tunes. ÔÇÿThe Son of WalesÔÇÖ gave an outstanding show which outshined any other concert I have been to ÔÇô and IÔÇÖve been to many! Williams reminded us all how … Continue reading REVIEW: Robbie Williams – The Heavy Entertainment Show
Pure and poignant: London GrammarÔÇÖs new album release reminded us they still mean business and proved that Truth isnÔÇÖt the only beautiful thing – their new music is also gorgeous. Hippodrome Nightclub, Kingston-upon-Thames 21:00, Monday 12th┬áJune 2017 After three and a half years since their platinum debut album, If You Wait, it had been a while since London Grammar had performed new songs live. Lead … Continue reading Review: London Grammar, Truth Is A Beautiful Thing Concert
Rocking up on stage in a Louis Theroux t-shirt and baggy jeans, Raye could be mistaken for a Cardiff University fresher. That is, if your average fresher has been suggested to hold the same sassiness as Rihanna but with blonde curls bouncing across the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena with such energy that you felt compelled to dance alongside her. As an audience you could only marvel … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Raye @ The Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, 1/12/16
The 23rd of November, brought Gengahr to Bristol’s legendary Louisiana. The Stoke Newington four-piece arrived on stage half an hour late, better late than never I suppose. They appeared at the back of the room and squeezed through the sold-out crowd to enter the stage, classic Louisiana style. There is no separate entrance for the artists to get onto the stage. Although itÔÇÖs a bit … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Gengahr @ The Louisiana, Bristol
Author: Rowan Lees Akala lives a full life, campaigning for social justice, appearing on news and debate shows (you might have seen him on your news feeds expertly shutting down former EDL leader Tommy Robinson) and even founding the highly successful Hip Hop Shakespeare Company. So when he announced another tour to commemorate 10 years since his debut album ItÔÇÖs Not a Rumour it was … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Akala @ Clwb Ifor Bach
Author: Charlie Minett Sunset Sons have just embarked on their second UK and European tour, with bigger venues and sell out dates than ever before. We were lucky enough to grab a chat with frontman ,Rory Williams, previous to their tour. The start of your European tour is coming up very soon, with Nottingham and Birmingham sold out, how are you feeling about this? IÔÇÖm … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Sunset Sons
Author:┬áSanja Dragojlov Friday nightÔÇÖs Panic! at the Disco gig commenced with a glittery, confetti-strewn bang, with the perfect opener from their latest, sell-out album, DonÔÇÖt Threaten Me With A Good Time. Playing over 18 songs, their set was a mix of both old songs and new. If you came to see Panic play some of their catchy, witty and ÔÇ£vaudeville-esqueÔÇØ songs from back in the … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Panic! at the Disco @ Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Author: Joe Fletcher The 13th┬á of November saw the return of punk-duo Slaves ÔÇô Isaac Holman on drums and vocals and Laurie Vincent on guitar ÔÇô to the Students Union. Their simple, aggressive riffs and belligerent, shouted vocals that fly perpendicular to the manufactured noise of todayÔÇÖs popular music. The rawness they bring, as well as the energy which injects into the crowd, is always … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Slaves @ Cardiff’s Student Union
It seems nothing, not even the typically British weather, could dampen the atmosphere of a 450 capacity sold out show at The Fleece. ThatÔÇÖs because tonightÔÇÖs headliners, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have become synonymous with an unmissable assault of a live show that has become a staple for any self-respecting fan of British punk rock. As the lights dim, the band take place on … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes @ The Fleece, Bristol
CardiffÔÇÖs Buffalo Bar seems to be bringing the live music aspect of their assorted venue to its forefront, boasting a diversity in styles to suit everyone. Hence the billing of Billie Marten, with the graceful and subdued guitar playing seventeen year old being a million miles away from the classic Bump and Grind on a Monday night at Buffalo. Yet, the upstairs room of Buffalo, … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Billie Marten @ Buffalo, Cardiff, 28/10/16
On a Sunday night in Bristol, a rare gig occurs ÔÇô a rare gig where you find yourself getting into a band way too late, only to see them soon after and be completely and utterly captivated. Angel Olsen has been on the scene since 2010 with her enchanting, yet haunting melodies, and now has three albums and an EP to her name. Third album … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Angel Olsen @ The Marble Factory, Bristol, 16/10
The striking first chords of their song ÔÇ£Over The RiverÔÇØ, announced ArdynÔÇÖs arrival on stage at BristolÔÇÖs Motion on Wednesday 28th October 2016. The Gloucestershire brother/sister duo, gained a positive reaction from their fast growing crowd during their set, through the use of catchy melodies and an interesting mix of genre styles. The lead singerÔÇÖs (Katy) voice reminded one of a young Stevie Nicks, pair … Continue reading Review: Ardyn, Motion Bristol
The thing about music in Cardiff, is that there’s always loads of it. Good gigs rudely continue to take place even when most students are home for Easter pretending to revise and eating fridges full of food that isn’t pasta. DimSwn is the daughter of Swn, the annual city festival that takes place every November. It’s been going for a few years, and showcases bands … Continue reading Live: DimSwn 2016 – Islands.
From sleep talking and breastfeeding to new tracks and being on tour; we got to catch up in an interview with Mike, Evelyn, Saul and Ross from Clean Cut Kid on their tour with Fickle Friends at The Louisiana Bristol. HereÔÇÖs what they had to sayÔǪ ON THEIR NEW SINGLE ÔÇÿPICK ME UPÔÇÖ Mike: ItÔÇÖs seemed overwhelmingly positive. We have had almost 100,000 views on … Continue reading Clean Cut Kid: Review & Interview
