ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿåÔÿå by Molly Wyatt ÔÇ£Perhaps man has a hundred senses, and when he dies only the five senses that we know perish with him, and the other ninety-five remain alive.ÔÇØ ItÔÇÖs the early 80s, just before ThatcherÔÇÖs upsurge in power and a family are confronted with the prospect of cutting down their cherished cherry orchard as a solution to financial uncertainty. Set in Pembrokeshire, the … Continue reading REVIEW: The Cherry Orchard
Childhood is a strange thing. When youÔÇÖre young, primary school feels like the centre of the universe, and no one on this earth could tell you that the friends youÔÇÖve made wonÔÇÖt always be there. Everything seemed so much simpler, right? Well, actually, maybe not. We might think weÔÇÖre stressed out now, with looming university assignments and deadlines creeping around the corner, but our primary … Continue reading Interview & Review with School Life Director,┬áNeasa N├¡ Chian├íin┬áand Co-Director/Producer,┬áDavid Rane
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
If youÔÇÖve ever wondered how bands like the Arctic Monkeys or our very own Los Campesinos! make it from local stages to being big time superstars then CLEAR YOUR DIARIES because S┼Án Festival have just announced the Welsh Music Mixer. Set to take place at Tiny Rebel ┬áon Friday the 20th of October, the mixer is a day created to accompany S┼Án Festival (taking place … Continue reading S┼Án Festival presents the Welsh Music Mixer!
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿåÔÿå by Seema Boksh Performed by Shannon Keogh at The Other Room this October, she gave a moving yet liberal performance on stage. Reflecting upon the late Rachel Corrie as a peaceful protester in Gaza on January 2003. The show started off inside a dark room, Keogh as Rachel Corrie sleeping on her couch with clothes, books, shoes, everywhere and sand on the floor. Yes, … Continue reading REVIEW: “My Name is Rachel Corrie” at The Other Room
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
Features want to get personal and what’s more personal than a letter?┬áWhether it’s to your younger self, future self, idol or your hometown, a letter is sometimes the best way to get our true feelings down. But we’re doing things differently here at Quench… we’re publishing them. So keep an eye out for a series of up-close and personal letters from Quench’s Features section! Dear … Continue reading An Open Letter ToÔǪ Dementia
Quench Magazine were lucky enough to have chat with the renowned Radio 1 DJ, presenter and producer Charlie Sloth as he heads of on tour after the release of his new album ÔÇÿThe PlugÔÇÖ in August.┬áIt is a collection of 22 urban tracks, rich with different genres and original but reminiscent sounds. You can catch Charlie Sloth in Bristol on the 15th October. Did you … Continue reading An Interview with Charlie Sloth
Quench Food was recently invited up to The Hashery to sample some of the treats available on their new Autumn/Winter menu. Nestled at number 6 Castle Street (the high street running alongside the Castle), is this vibrant eatery, renowned for its fantastic atmosphere and high-quality food. Some of you will already be familiar with this pocket of joyÔÇÖs wide range of dishes including burgers, cubanos … Continue reading The Hashery: A Review of the New Autumn/Winter Menu.
Liverpool has a legendary reputation for producing hit bands of both the mainstream and independent variety, and newcomers the Sugarmen are the docksÔÇÖ latest export to the British indie scene. Their long-awaited debut album ÔÇÿLocal FreaksÔÇÖ, released October 6 th on Sire Records/Modern Sky UK, is peppered with tributes to the cityÔÇÖs musical past, wearing its influences proudly on its sleeve. Just one example of … Continue reading Local Freak’s Album Review- Sugarmen
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
Eccentric wild-haired rockers The Darkness are back with their brand-new album ÔÇÿPinewood SmileÔÇÖ, as well as a huge nation-wide winter tour. After band departures, and a relative lack of activity over the past two years, these new projects are a statement of intent from the four-piece that, even in their seventeenth year, they are still committed to, as per their single ÔÇÿSolid GoldÔÇÖ, ÔÇ£blow[ing] peopleÔÇÖs … Continue reading An Interview with The Darkness
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
HowÔÇÖs your day been so far ÔÇô have you been up to much? IÔÇÖve just been signing off the mix for our next single, IÔÇÖve been doing some yoga! WeÔÇÖre loving your new track Glue, whatÔÇÖs the inspiration behind the track? I think itÔÇÖs because we were really obsessed with RihannaÔÇÖs track, Needed Me. ItÔÇÖs such a good song, we felt we didnÔÇÖt really have … Continue reading An Interview with Fickle Friends
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå by Lianne Potts As a long-time listener to ongoing podcast series ÔÇÿWelcome to Night ValeÔÇÖ, it has been an ambition of mine to see one of their live shows for myself for years now, and IÔÇÖm happy to say that the performance they gave on Monday night did not disappoint. ÔÇÿWelcome To Night ValeÔÇÖ is a twice-monthly podcast created by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey … Continue reading REVIEW: “Welcome to Night Vale”
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿåÔÿå by Hannah Marie Stait Most know Gothic writer Wilkie Collins for his novel The Woman in White, but many theatre lovers flocked to the New Theatre to view the Rumpus Theatre Company with their production of CollinÔÇÖs less known work The GhostÔÇÖs Touch, also known as Mrs Zant and the Ghost. Dealing with the complex relationship between the supernatural, the delusional and the emotional, … Continue reading REVIEW: “The Ghost’s touch” at the New Theatre
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
