Witch House by: Sanja Dragojlov The forest rests in shadowy slumber the silence laces over everything like spider webs the sun resigned an hour ago, giving way to glowing moon and in the midst of all this tenebrous silence the strangest thing did happen there a witch girl and her sisters began brewing despair. Cursed, it’s what she was heart pierced with black night … Continue reading Witch House (poem)
Shadows and Silhouettes. The sky is limitless, the breeze is cool, and the stars watch over us like the glittering eyes of fate. She is sitting next to me in the passenger seat. Her hair smells of bonfires and dances like smoke in the night air. She looks like summer, talks like spring, and sparkles like a live-wire in the camera-like flashes of the … Continue reading Shadows and Silhouettes (Short story)
Spellbound by: Emily Murray I cannot breathe. I cannot act. I cannot scream. Yet, I cannot die. I must remain here. Alone. Completely alone. I was abandoned on this cursed land where the forest animals do not approach. If a deer ventured near it would be enveloped in smoke, and with a choke be left limp and cold. Even the birds care not … Continue reading Spellbound
Emancipation by: Emily Murray As I strummed my hand along the bars of the white cage, the vibrations woke Rufus, who came to greet me by ruffling his feathers against my fingers, which protruded between the bars. His curved beak nuzzled into my palm and with a cock of the head and a sharp tap on the wires he signalled that he was ready … Continue reading Emancipation (short story)
HopeÔÇÖs sake- by: Sarah Thompson Hope. What a complex design. Infinite chances and changes Reliant on abstract promises of Hope. Though we call it benign. Innumerable hearts and minds Scattered and splattered from Hope. When IÔÇÖm sick of ÔÇ£just fineÔÇØ. Harrowing gazes impertinent From voices vacated of Hope. But when stars align, Souls glisten with incandescent Prospects of reunion with Hope. When yours becomes mine. … Continue reading Hope’s sake (Poem)
Walter IuzzolinoÔÇÖs series on Channel 4 ÔÇô Walter Presents ÔÇô selects the most popular, critically acclaimed television dramas from around the world, allowing anyone with a laptop and Wi-Fi in Britain to falsely feel like they are cultured through watching handpicked shows (such as SpainÔÇÖs Locked Up to Belgian black-comedy thriller The Out-Laws) for free on Channel 4ÔÇÖs streaming service All 4. Each week Sinead … Continue reading Foreign TV Review: Magnifica ÔÇÖ70
When my parents received an invitation to a wedding in Poland last year, I thought nothing of it. How could I be jealous when their trip away offered me a free house for the week? When I saw the photos however, I realised why I should be jealous, and I just had to go there for my eighteenth birthday. Poland is a beautiful country with … Continue reading Explore: Poland
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
Scouse ┬áquartet Cast are coming to Cardiff’s Tramshed tonight and it is not one to miss! As one of the memorable contenders in the legendary 90’s era of Britpop, Cast┬áhave brought hits such as Walk Away and Sandstorm┬áas well as a successful double platinum album All Change.┬áThis was a particular a success as is was the fast selling album in the history of the Polydor … Continue reading CAST: Tonight @ Tramshed!
Blink, Wednesday 9th November, The Other Room. Reviewer:┬áBecca Moody IÔÇÖve been living in Cardiff for nearly two months now and am starting to get that itching feeling that I am not fully absorbing the cityÔÇÖs culture. Yes, IÔÇÖve been to CardiffÔÇÖs Glee Club (which is a great night out, donÔÇÖt get me wrong, but IÔÇÖm already a regular punter at the Birmingham venue, which isnÔÇÖt … Continue reading Review: Blink, The Other Room
In 2005, Werner Herzog released Grizzly Man, a film that explores the world of an environmentalist called Timothy Treadwell who lived with grizzly bears at Katmai National Park, Alaska. After living with the wild animals for thirteen years, Treadwell and his girlfriend, Amy Huguenard, were killed by the very thing Treadwell left human civilization for. Like most Herzog films, the film focuses on a singular … Continue reading BFI LFF Review: Lo and Behold with Herzog/Ayoade Q+A
Breakfast at TiffanyÔÇÖs is somewhat of a classic. The LBD, pearls, gloves and hat combo, all paired with perfectly manicured nails and not a hair out of place, were styled so sophisticatedly by Audrey Hepburn at the height of her career that they formed arguably one of the last centuryÔÇÖs most timeless looks. Of course, aesthetics alone arenÔÇÖt what cemented Breakfast at TiffanyÔÇÖs as among … Continue reading Review: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, New Theatre
Our resident, evil video-games aficionado┬áSaman Izadyar takes newbie’s on a rainbow road to success, with this guide to entry-level gaming! Unlike other forms of entertainment, video games can be ridiculously difficult to get into. They are kind of like martial arts in a way. You may see a black belt run up a wall, do a backflip and snap someoneÔÇÖs neck with their pinkie fingers … Continue reading Quench’s Declassified Video-Game Survival Guide
Thailand has been on my bucket list for many years and in March this year, my mum, sister and I finally took the trip there. We spent 10 days in Phuket, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand, with some of the countryÔÇÖs most famous beaches. After a 16-hour journey, we finally arrived. We stayed in an absolutely stunning resort – … Continue reading Explore: Thailand
Here is our beautiful S┼Án festival’s 10th anniversary multi media magazine. Expect reviews, expect interviews, expect live sessions. NOT ONE TO MISS… Continue reading MULTI MEDIA MAG: S┼Án festival’s 10th anniversary
Here at Quench, we are still having S┼Án festival blues. Now we are going through a quiet spell, we thought we would reminisce on such a fabulous weekend. One of the interesting events which took part over the course of the S┼Án festival weekend was the Manic Street Preachers documentary, which was premiered in coordination with S┼ÁnÔÇÖs 10th anniversary celebrations. One of our reviewers, Dillon … Continue reading FILM REVIEW: Be Pure, Be Vigilant, Behave
The ÔÇÿB-TownÔÇÖ scene that brazenly emerged out of the heart of the midlands in 2013 gave the indie world somewhat of a trio of bands. They were characterised by their psychedelic sound, uncontrived persona and imperfections when it came to music-making. Yet, if B-TownÔÇÖs poster bands, Peace and Swim Deep that is, were the ones banging the drum for BirminghamÔÇÖs supposedly latent music scene, the … Continue reading Don’t Miss… JAWS!
Billie Marten is a 17-year-old singer/songwriter from Ripon, North Yorkshire, known for her cover of Royal BloodÔÇÖs ÔÇÿOut of the BlackÔÇÖ and her own singles such as ÔÇÿLionheartedÔÇÖ and ÔÇÿBirdÔÇÖ. Ahead of her performance at Buffalo Bar in Cardiff, I was given the opportunity to ask the bright, demure teen a few questions about her music and daily life. Which artists inspired you when you … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Billie Marten
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
Declan McKenna took some time out of his busy schedule to give us, at Quench, a small insight into his new world of music and fame. ┬áRecently wrapping up a tour with Stockport quintet Blossoms; we asked what it was like being on tour with such a big band. He responded ÔÇ£It was loads of fun! We had some cracking shows and played at some … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Declan McKenna
