Grunge aficionados might sometimes wistfully tell you the tragedy of Kurt CobainÔÇÖs early death was made only slightly better by the inevitability of his musical decline, had he still been around. Look to a band so influential to him, Pixies, and itÔÇÖs crystal clear that such a musical decline is no foregone conclusion. Touring new album Head Carrier, the Boston quartetÔÇÖs second release since reforming … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Pixies @ The Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff

After an outstanding debut to Cardiff, supporting Jess Glynne on her UK tour, Raye wowed the ears of many with a mind blowing performance. Being a hotly tipped artist of 2017, we thought we would grab a chat with Raye after her set at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena. You have appeared on BBC Radio 1, MTV and Apple ‘Ones to watch for 2017’. That’s quite the … Continue reading Introducing…Raye

Commencing on their second UK tour, ┬áI was lucky enough to chat to GengahrÔÇÖs front-man Felix previous to their set at BristolÔÇÖs Louisiana. Felix talked about how the band formed in school. He mentions how he always thought the four would end up playing music together but never thought it would get quite as big, ending up with sell out dates on the second UK … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Gengahr

Coming into being since 2014, brothers Joe Harvery and Jack Harvey created Clay┬áwith fellow members,┬áRob Gration and Danny Armitage. Since then, the band have received appraisals from radio legends such as Zane Lowe and Huw Stephens┬áwhilst also being sub-headliners on the Reading and Leeds BBC introducing stage in 2015. However, with the release of debut EP┬áHeaven,┬áthe band stumbled into headlining Leed’s first BBC introducing showcase. … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Clay

I have been witness to some enormous musical spectacles in the past, from The Stone Roses in the Etihad Stadium, to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ripping the stage apart at Reading to a vibrant live arena show from Lady Gaga, but with a hand on my heart I can honestly say I hadnÔÇÖt ever looked forward to anything as much as I did Goldie LookinÔÇÖ … Continue reading Christmas Countdown ÔÇô Live Review: Goldie LookinÔÇÖ Chain

‘An Awesome Wave’ is a cornucopia of mismatched, incongruous shapes and sounds that fit seamlessly together. Not all the lyrics rhyme, and Joe Newman’s vocals are creepy and insinuating. ItÔÇÖs a match made in heaven. While jazz, dubstep, indie, electronica and folk are just some of the influences that can be heard, Alt-J is a genre in its own right. Lyrics are deep, with layers … Continue reading Christmas Countdown: Review – Alt J, ‘An Awesome Wave’

From the first seconds of ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ there is a sense of unease. As the ominous, woozy noises straighten themselves out into something resembling a song and the hypnotic, shuffling drumbeat busts through we find ourselves listening intently. When Jeff TweedyÔÇÖs bruised vocals utter the now iconic line: ÔÇÿI am an American aquarium drinker; I assassin down the avenueÔÇÖ we feel we know exactly … Continue reading Christmas Countdown – Review: Wilco ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’

Nineties indie icons and leaders of phenomenon; Pixies take to the stage tonight at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena and it is not one to miss. Currently touring their second post reunion album Head Carrier,┬áPixies are not ready to throw in the towel just yet. Returning in 2004 with much anticipation, Pixies fulfilled the expectations of the indie kids, with endless touring and an ode to the … Continue reading Don’t Miss… Pixies tonight @ Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena!

The 29th of November could only mean good things; that little bit closer to the end of a cold and depressing semester, an extra step to Christmas. But most importantly, it brought us a visit from Fickle Friends. I was lucky enough to grab a chat with Natti(Lead vocals) and Jack(Keys) before their show at CardiffÔÇÖs Clwb Ifor Bach. Bringing funky beats and upbeat riffs … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Fickle Friends