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Live Reviews, Music

LIVE REVIEW: Kele Okereke @ Clwb Ifor Bach 26/04/18

Words by:┬áLuisa De la Concha Montes Last Friday, Kele Okereke played at Clwb Ifor Bach with an acoustic set in an intimate environment, which is quite contrasting to what he is normally associated with, as the front man of Bloc Party. Many fans still remain unaware that for the last eight years, he has been quite invested in developing his solo career.During an interview back … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Kele Okereke @ Clwb Ifor Bach 26/04/18

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LIVE REVIEW: Akala @ The Globe Cardiff 22/04/18

Words by Rowan Lees Akala made his long awaited return to Cardiff after last year’s succesful Clwb Ifor Bach gig, bringing with him a host of impressive support acts. Proceedings began with Deacon (whose interview with Quench you can read here) who gave a commanding performance on the tricky first slot of the night. We heard the brooding debut ÔÇÿNo EvilÔÇÖ and the crowd fully … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Akala @ The Globe Cardiff 22/04/18

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GIRLI @ Clwb Ifor Bach this Saturday!!!!

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!!!!

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Don’t miss Let’s Eat Grandma @ Undertone, Cardiff this Thursday!

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!

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LIVE REVIEW: Turbowolf @ Trinity Arts Centre, Bristol

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

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Album Reviews, Music

Sunflower Bean Twentytwo In Blue Album Review

Brooklyn trio Sunflower Bean first burst onto the scene in 2016 with their debut full-length record, Human Ceremony, which gave us an abundance of starry-eyed and jangly psych-pop gems, boasting a myriad of retro influences. Now they return with sophomore album Twentytwo in Blue, released March 23rd on Mom + Pop Records. Whilst each band member is still only twenty-two (hence the album title), their … Continue reading Sunflower Bean Twentytwo In Blue Album Review

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PREVIEW: Zak Abel @Thekla 21st March

If you arenÔÇÖt already hooked on Zak AbelÔÇÖs soulful tones, you are about to be. The young musician released his debut album in October 2017, and that was after having already lent his distinct vocals to one of Tom MischÔÇÖs most popular trip-hop and jazz inspired tracks ÔÇÿBeautiful EscapeÔÇÖ. Now fast-forwarding to March 2018 Abel is about to begin touring with his impressive debut album. … Continue reading PREVIEW: Zak Abel @Thekla 21st March

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ALBUM REVIEW: Turbowolf- ‘The Free Life’

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’

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Live Review: Everything Everything @Colston Hall, Bristol, 5/03/18

By Luisa De la Concha Montes Days before Everything EverythingÔÇÖs concert in Bristol, we were panicking. The starting date of the tour was supposed to be in Dublin, but because of the weather, the band had to postpone it. On top of that, they also had to cancel and postpone their gigs in Norwich and Birmingham. So, there we were, continuously (and a bit desperately) … Continue reading Live Review: Everything Everything @Colston Hall, Bristol, 5/03/18

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LIVE REVIEW AND INTERVIEW: Himalayas @ Clwb Ifor Bach

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

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Live Review: Fickle Friends @The Globe 26/2/18

Formed in Brighton back in 2013, Indie pop band Fickle Friends have been establishing their place in the live music scene for some years now.┬á Kicking off the first night of their current tour in the Globe on Albany Road on the 26th February, their bright and energetic set showed that this band know how to work a crowd.┬á┬á The combination of the synth pop … Continue reading Live Review: Fickle Friends @The Globe 26/2/18

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The Blinders @ The Globe – Live Review

There are a few essential ingredients need to be great punk act and The Blinders seem to have all of these. They have a raw angry sound, thrashing guitars, screaming vocals and an over simplified evocative political message. This is all brought together by natural stage presence and charisma. This all promised a lot, but did they deliver? Not wholly original, The Blinders draw influences … Continue reading The Blinders @ The Globe – Live Review

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Gogo Penguin @ Trinity Centre Bristol – Live Review

Genre fusion is becoming increasingly popular in the modern music scene. This has allowed many artists who would normally have niche audiences expand to the edge of the mainstream. GoGo Penguin are one such band. They are a jazz trio and in that sense are rather traditional, however their hypnotic energic beats and rhythms often feel like they would be more at home in electronic … Continue reading Gogo Penguin @ Trinity Centre Bristol – Live Review

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Scandinavian singers putting a new spin on the pop music we know

Recently there seems to be a huge number of Scandinavian popstars bringing out some absolutely great music. They seem to have put their own spin on pop and we love it. We have had our eye on Sigrid for a while now and she has now go the title of ÔÇÿBBCÔÇÖs Sound of 2018 number oneÔÇÖ. Could they be taking over the music indursty? HereÔÇÖs … Continue reading Scandinavian singers putting a new spin on the pop music we know

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LIVE REVIEW: Paramore @ The Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff

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

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Musical Advent Calendar #24 Khalid – American Teen

American born singer songwriter Khalid stormed his way into the music scene in 2016 with his first single ÔÇ£LocationÔÇØ, and in 2017 he released his debut album American Teen. His distinguished and refreshing sound of contemporary R&B, infused with soul, is making waves throughout the music industry; earlier this year he supported Lorde on her worldwide tour, and it has recently been announced that he … Continue reading Musical Advent Calendar #24 Khalid – American Teen

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