Musical Advent Calendar #7 SATURATION ÔÇô A look at Brockhampton and what they represent

mollyjacksonDecember 7, 2017December 7, 2017

Quenchmas Countdown: Day 7 – ‘Home Alone’

ÔÇ£Will you please tell Santa that instead of presents this year, I just want my family back.ÔÇØ Home Alone is probably the most iconic family Christmas movie I have ever seen. It follows adventures of Kevin McCallister after, by mistake, he is left home alone at Christmas. He faces incredibly incompetent robbers and protects his home while getting to know the neighbour heÔÇÖs always feared. … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 7 – ‘Home Alone’

andreagainiDecember 7, 2017December 7, 2017

Mirror, Mirror review: The Act One panto takes over Pulse, again!

by Andrea Gaini 6th December 2017, Pulse ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿåÔÿå Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs drama society, Act One, has been building over the years a tradition of putting on a pantomime around Christmas time. This yearÔÇÖs panto is a snappy and quirky reinterpretation of Snow WhiteÔÇÖs fairy tale: Mirror, Mirror, for the second time in a row taking place in the magical venue which is Pulse. Directed and written … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror review: The Act One panto takes over Pulse, again!

mollyjacksonDecember 6, 2017

Quenchmas Countdown: Day 6 ‘A Muppets Christmas Carol’

ÔÇÿWeÔÇÖre Marley and Marley ooooÔÇÖ or is it just me singing along to yet another absolute banger from The Muppets? The season of Advent is a time of preparation for Christmas. Whether youÔÇÖre religious or not, Christmas gives us an opportunity to refresh our lives with peace, joy and forgiveness – a message central to DickensÔÇÖs A Christmas Carol. But just when you thought Dickens … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 6 ‘A Muppets Christmas Carol’

andreagainiDecember 6, 2017December 6, 2017

The Wind of Willows review: ‘visually impressive and seasonably moralistic’

by Ilona Cabral ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå 5th December 2017, Sherman Theatre Step into the Sherman Theatre and enter a magical realm of fun, adventure and a touch of craziness.┬á The ShermanÔÇÖs latest production ÔÇ£Wind in the WillowsÔÇØ is a feel-good seasonal treat which appeals to first time viewers, as well as those who have a special place for GrahameÔÇÖs classic novel. Where others have failed, director Lee … Continue reading The Wind of Willows review: ‘visually impressive and seasonably moralistic’

rowanleesDecember 6, 2017December 6, 2017

Musical Advent Calendar #6 The XX – I See You

I See You, is the third album produced by The XX, made up of 10 songs, and is certainly their most accomplished album yet. Whilst the band retain their usual charming vulnerability and at times shyness, their sound is richer, more atmospheric and uplifting than their previous albums. The name of this album then corresponds to the bands own ability to ÔÇÿSeeÔÇÖ themselves for what … Continue reading Musical Advent Calendar #6 The XX – I See You

andreagainiDecember 6, 2017December 6, 2017

Miss Saigon review – Love at all costs

by Andrea Gaini ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå 5th December 2017, Wales Millennium Centre The Vietnam War, also known as ÔÇ£the biggest mistake the U.S. has ever madeÔÇØ, represented the fight against the spread of communism in the East and the promotion of Western democracy. Such a morally rightful objective instigates to forget the outrageous number of people who died in the mud, fighting for one side or the … Continue reading Miss Saigon review – Love at all costs

mollyjacksonDecember 5, 2017

Quenchmas Countdown: Day 5 – ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

“What is it you want Mary? You want the moon? Just say the word and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down.” It’s a Wonderful Life is, simply put, essential festive viewing. Frank Capra’s 1946 classic encapsulates true Christmas spirit and goodwill like no other and is bound to warm your cockles on the frostiest of eves. If you don’t know the … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 5 – ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

rowanleesDecember 5, 2017December 6, 2017

Musical Advent Calendar #5 Taylor Swift – Reputation

Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album Reputation is a career defining record, expertly tackling issues of both Swift’s reputation and her rewriting of the public’s narrative of her persona. Fifteen tracks long, Taylor swiftly progresses from the biting and sarcastic narrative in tracks such as “I Did Something Bad” and “Look What You Made Me Do” to professions of vulnerability and a desire for romantic connection … Continue reading Musical Advent Calendar #5 Taylor Swift – Reputation

Interview, Live Reviews, Music

LP- Interview and Review

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå Laura Pergolizzi, LP for her fans, is one of the most unique and astonishing voices the panorama of American rock music has ever seen. Her break-through album Lost on You was a big success around the globe and particularly in Europe where it reached peaks of 100,000 copies sold in France. In an interview with Quench last Wednesday, we talked with Laura about her … Continue reading LP- Interview and Review

charlieminettDecember 5, 2017December 5, 2017

rowanleesDecember 4, 2017December 6, 2017

Musical Advent Calendar #4! King Krule – The OOZ

Before there was ÔÇÿThe OOZÔÇÖ, Archy Marshall laid down his foray into multiple genres and creative explorations within his various artistic pseudonyms. These have ranged from the jazzy hip-hop experiments with his monikers DJ JD Sports and Edgar the Beatmaker, to the subdued and dark post-dubstep of his project ÔÇÿA New Place 2 DrownÔÇÖ, released under his real name. However, none of these projects have … Continue reading Musical Advent Calendar #4! King Krule – The OOZ

mollyjacksonDecember 4, 2017

Quenchmas Countdown: Day 4 – ‘Love Actually’

ÔÇÿI feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes. Christmas is all around me and so the feeling growsÔÇÖ are the recognisable tones of Bill Nighy in the jolly, heart-warming Christmas classic that is Love Actually. And when I hear this song on TV, I know that Christmas is just around the corner. Love Actually has become a staple of the Christmas … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 4 – ‘Love Actually’

Film & TV, LGBT+

IRIS PRIZE SHORT FILM REVIEW: We Love Moses

During my time at the Iris Prize Festival I was lucky enough to be able to see a few of the competition winners, which includes ÔÇÿBest British ShortÔÇÖ, and ÔÇÿBest International ShortÔÇÖ, to name a few. We Love Moses Until last yearÔÇÖs astonishing ÔÇÿMoonlightÔÇÖ, it is safe to say that black, gay masculinity was a subject rarely explored in film. At least, not with the … Continue reading IRIS PRIZE SHORT FILM REVIEW: We Love Moses

mollyjacksonDecember 4, 2017November 30, 2017

mollyjacksonDecember 3, 2017

Quenchmas Countdown: Day 3 – ‘Elf’

Hi itÔÇÖs Molly the Elf, whatÔÇÖs your favourite colour? It must be said (and I will festively fight to the death on this), that Jon FavreauÔÇÖs Elf is one of the best Christmas films ever, and if not, one of the best films ever. To exist. Ever. If you havenÔÇÖt watched Elf at least 7 times before Christmas Day, then you are not doing Christmas … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 3 – ‘Elf’

rowanleesDecember 3, 2017December 4, 2017

Musical Advent Calendar Day #3! Loyle Carner – Yesterday’s Gone

Loyle CarnerÔÇÖs YesterdayÔÇÖs Gone was an announcement of a new voice in the hip-hop scene. This is not a scene I am personally very familiar with. However, this album was brought to my attention by a friend whom I share a love of spoken word poetry with. Although not something I would have ordinarily sought out, I hold his opinion in high esteem and he … Continue reading Musical Advent Calendar Day #3! Loyle Carner – Yesterday’s Gone

andreagainiDecember 3, 2017

REVIEW: “Second Star to the Right” at the Wales Millennium Centre

by Rachel Nurse ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà The outstanding production of the Second Star to the Right was magical and uplifting.┬áThe sets made by the production team and acting from all the cast really made the audience engross into the fantasy action retake of Peter Pan. Jon Dafydd-Kidd, Director, quoted that, ÔÇ£Odyssey and Neverland have many similarities. They are a place of joy, limitless imagination and celebrate play.ÔÇØ … Continue reading REVIEW: “Second Star to the Right” at the Wales Millennium Centre

Music

Are Fickle Friends about to break the mainstream?

The early signs are strong for Fickle Friends, a pop group from Brighton who are getting the kind of early buzz which could see them break the mainstream with the release of their debut album next year. Together since 2013, they started out in the music breeding ground of Brighton, responsible for the likes of Royal Blood, James Bay and Rizzle Kicks in recent years. … Continue reading Are Fickle Friends about to break the mainstream?

charlieminettDecember 3, 2017

Film & TV, LGBT+

IRIS PRIZE SHORT FILM REVIEW: ‘One Summer’

During my time at the Iris Prize Festival, I was lucky enough to be able to see a few of the competition winners, which includes ÔÇÿBest British ShortÔÇÖ, and ÔÇÿBest International ShortÔÇÖ, to name a few. One Summer The pastoral to gay narratives is what waterlilies were to Monet; inseparable and unimaginably beautiful. ÔÇÿOne SummerÔÇÖ is the quiet, sun-drenched story of two sheepshearers wiling their … Continue reading IRIS PRIZE SHORT FILM REVIEW: ‘One Summer’

mollyjacksonDecember 3, 2017November 30, 2017

rowanleesDecember 2, 2017December 8, 2017

Musical Advent Calendar Day #2. Arcade Fire ÔÇô Everything Now

CanadaÔÇÖs brash indie outfit Arcade Fire returned this year, four years after the release of the epic ÔÇÿReflektorÔÇÖ to bring us a bold dancefloor filler in ÔÇÿEverything NowÔÇÖ. After a slew of fake reviews, fake companies and a head scratching social media marketing campaign Arcade Fire deliver a rejuvenated sound, abandoning their alt rock roots for an 80s disco groove. ÔÇÿEverything NowÔÇÖ is an electro … Continue reading Musical Advent Calendar Day #2. Arcade Fire ÔÇô Everything Now