ItÔÇÖs toe curlingly cold outside, the nights are still long and dark, and post-Christmas break weÔÇÖre all missing the comfort of home-cooked food. So why not warm the house this Sunday, round up the house mates, and get together to cook up a truly nostalgic taste of home. We all love a good pie, and this recipe is failsafe for even the most novice of … Continue reading Make your own Chicken Pie
ItÔÇÖs no secret that the giant cinema chains are expensive. Even so, it may shock you to find out that if you fancy buying a small bag of popcorn at Cineworld you will be paying 15 times the price it is actually worth. We happily sit through tons of adverts and put up with that one annoying viewer who insists on talking throughout only to … Continue reading The Next Chapter for Independent Cinema?
This film has a lot to live up to as the biopic of Stephen Hawking, one of the most remarkable physicists of all time, released in the wake of other well-anticipated films such as Interstellar and The Imitation Game. ┬áBased on the book, Travelling to Infinity; My life with Stephen written by Jane Wilde, HawkingÔÇÖs ex-wife, The Theory of Everything┬áis centred on the relationship between … Continue reading Film Review: The Theory of Everything
Brooding. Sparse. Disturbing. Foxcatcher makes for enthralling cinema with its unanimously strong performances, excellent cinematography and harrowing story. ┬áA story of sibling rivalry, isolation, class and mental illness, Foxcatcher is multifaceted and narratively rich for those who seek its rewards. Much like Bennett MillerÔÇÖs other films it manages to be about much more than its central subject would suggest. It is a wrestling film that … Continue reading Film Review: Foxcatcher
The brightest and best in new music this month… Lucas A wise fellow once said ÔÇÿLucas is good.ÔÇÖ This wise fellow, better known as Ryan Hemsworth ÔÇô a firm favourite of Quench Music if you hadnÔÇÖt guessed ÔÇô along with his helpful habit of catapulting artists into the spotlight, has given RnB producer Lucas the seal of approval. Matt Lucas (no, not that Matt Lucas) … Continue reading new/newydd – January
Quench Music let you know what theyÔÇÖre looking forward to in the coming year Newcomer: L├Ñpsley As we enter the New Year, speculation surrounding the next big thing in music begins. Last year saw the rise of the solo artist, which is set to continue throughout 2015. For fresh take on the increasingly overworked formula add L├Ñpsley to your playlist. The 18-year-old singer songwriter … Continue reading On The Lookout: 2015
From FKA twigs to Bombay Bicycle Club and Death From Above 1979 to Caribou, Quench Music round up the records that made 2014┬á Death From Above 1979 ÔÇô The Physical World┬á After ten years of hiatus, Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler returned with second album, The Physical World, following up to ÔÇÖ04s YouÔÇÖre a Woman, IÔÇÖm a Machine. Not forgetting their once hardcore … Continue reading Quench Music’s Albums of 2014
Reviewed on PC Instead of developing on existing models the guys at Ubisoft Montreal have gone for a whole lotta new, which we certainly like. They improved their Anvil engine into the ÔÇ£AnvilNextÔÇØ so it would be able to render ÔÇ£dynamic mass crowdsÔÇØ which it does quite breathtakingly. Hiding in plain sight becomes a far more useful tool as you simply manoeuvre your way through … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed: Unity
We weigh in on the Spotify debate; was Taylor right to take her music away from the worldÔÇÖs largest music streaming service? Country star turned pop giant Taylor Swift reached the coveted platinum mark for her newest album, 1989. Selling nearly 1.3 million copies in the first week, the album is expected to have the largest first week sales since Eminem sold 1.3 million … Continue reading Feature: The Spotify Debate
On Thursday 20th November Danii Penny caught up with the lovely Sam Douglas, bassist and songwriter of Mallory Knox, for a chat about the band before their incredible headline gig at Bristol O2 Academy. The first part of the interview was published last week, below is the second half. Sam explains why he doesnÔÇÖt want Mallory Knox to ÔÇÿmake itÔÇÖ as a band, his festival … Continue reading Interview: Mallory Knox, (Part Two)
Morality systems has become the trend in many modern games Does a time ever come where a man decides to dedicate himself to the best parts or worst parts of himself? He might walk in on his child eating breakfast and wonder ‘Should I offer my precious boy seconds? Fry him the last of my bacon, scramble the last of my eggs and squeeze lemons … Continue reading Quarrels with Morals
Thinking about taking a gap year but have no idea where to start? One such place, which guarantees to answer most of your queries, worries and qualms, is the 23rd edition of The Gap-Year Guidebook. With a new edition each year, the series of books do what they say on the tin. Its overall presentation initially seems quite dense. When picking up a guidebook you … Continue reading Book Review: The Gap-Year Guidebook
With the nights drawing in and a frosty chill in the air, thereÔÇÖs nothing to get you feeling festive quite like a Christmas movie washed down with copious amounts of mulled wine and an entire tin of Celebrations. Whether you fancy a classic or an unknown gem, let Quench give you some suggestions to while away the evenings this Winter with our pick of the … Continue reading Festive Film Night: 10 Best Christmas Films
Unlike the other pantomimes which are dominantly shown this time of year, Arabian Nights offers something different as it is interesting for both children and adults. The stories are complex but not complicated, the live music make it dynamic to watch (you can see the music being produced) and the art of storytelling is fully explored and utilised. The scene opens with a raucous being … Continue reading Theatre Review: Arabian Nights
The best from a year ago returns: Reviewed on Xbox One You may wonder why a game which already enjoyed a very successful release a year ago would warrant a full review again now that it is out on the new systems. The answer is very simple. It is just awesome! Many games that have been ported onto the next-gen systems such as FIFA 14, … Continue reading Grand Theft Auto V: Next-Gen
The best new and upcoming artists to look out for this month… PALMISTRY ThereÔÇÖs something incredibly appealing about PC music and PALMISTRY has got it spot on. From swooning vocals dripping in distortion to blipping synth lines, this London based producer comes bearing a musical escape you wonÔÇÖt be able to turn down. With a full-length debut album knocking around on Soundcloud thereÔÇÖs ample to … Continue reading new/newydd – December
Jade Attwood reviews Augustines at The Globe… With both floors of The Globe packed to the rafters from the outset, support act Arkells start the evening off. Procuring a distinctly mixed age crowd, the Canadian rockers have a task on their hands to get the mood right. But, with constant witty interaction and angsty enthusiasm, the band certainly create a buzz in the previously sombre … Continue reading Review: Augustines – The Globe, 04/12/14
Ahead of their support slot in CardiffÔÇÖs Great Hall, Rachel Cunliffe and Louis Browne caught up with Olly and Emre from Years & Years to discuss synthesizers, celebrity fans and singing in the shower. Your sound seems to span numerous eras and styles; OllyÔÇÖs vocals are warm and soulful and have an almost nostalgic 90s feel to them, but then the production is modern and … Continue reading Interview: Years & Years
The first issue of BUTT was published in 2001, but it wasnÔÇÖt until 2006 when the BUTT BOOK was published and became a bestseller that the magazine solidified it place in public psyche. Now, they have returned with a new hardback instalment to the series, FOREVER BUTT. This bold book, not out of place on the shelves of an urban independent bookshop or urban outfitters … Continue reading Book Review: FOREVER BUTT
On Thursday 20th of November, Music Editor India Thomas caught up with Moose Blood ahead of the Bristol date of their tour with Mallory Knox. They talk touring, records, and the importance of family. India: So, youÔÇÖve been on the UK tour with Mallory Knox. How has it been so far? Mark: The venues that weÔÇÖre getting to play are nuts, we donÔÇÖt expect it. … Continue reading Interview: Moose Blood
