A room full of Johnny Marr fans┬áis moved to tears. YouÔÇÖre likely to recognise Johnny Marr through his diverse history: being crowned NMEÔÇÖs Godlike Genius; his work with some teeny-tiny band Mancunian band back in the 80ÔÇÖsÔǪ or a recent two (stupefying impressive) solo albums, the latter of which he happens to be midway through touring as he blesses the ground of CardiffÔÇÖs Great Hall … Continue reading Live Review: Johnny Marr
For two days only, a travelling fusion of art installation and dance experience came to NewportÔÇÖs Riverfront Theatre on Friday 7th November-Saturday 8th November. The Dance Dome is an igloo-shaped portal 360┬░cinema, showcasing three very different contemporary dance performances, which incorporate not only unique and electrifying interpretive dance, but also pay homage to pole sport, parkour free-running and elements of break-dance. Each of the three … Continue reading Discover Dance Festival ÔÇô Dance Dome
Ingrida Kurlinkut─ù gives us her tips on how to spend a cheap weekend in the Belgian capital Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union, is often an overlooked destination due to more famous rivals nearby such as Amsterdam and Paris. However, itÔÇÖs a big mistake to assume that Brussels is not worth a visit, especially with the option … Continue reading Brussels on a Shoestring
The best new and upcoming artists to look out for this month… Dream Beach No label involvement, no blog premiers and no A&Rs; Ryan HemsworthÔÇÖs Secret Songs venture is every new musicianÔÇÖs dream. A chance to be heard by 20,000 followers with no compromises and no strings attached, Secret Songs brings the best and brightest in new electronic music to the forefront. Dream Beach, one … Continue reading new/newydd – November
Credit: LCN Photography We review Cardiff’s premier music festival, DimSwn… Seazoo – Clwb Ifor Bach On entering the downstairs of Clwb Ifor Bach, you could be mistaken for thinking that youÔÇÖd been transported into eighties era Top Of The Pops. ItÔÇÖs a fact that Seazoo point out as they finish up their sound check. Bathed in atmospheric blue and green lights that befit the bandÔÇÖs … Continue reading Review: DimSwn
What you need to know when travelling to South East Asia for the first time South East Asia, the ultimate gap year destination and a rite of passage for any young person wishing to explore and see the World. It is a part of the globe that conjures up images of paradise, white sands and gorgeous food, a place rich in culture and in partying … Continue reading First time backpackers: South East Asia
Food writer, Imogen Byers, took a trip down to Cardiff City House of Sport to check out Wales’ largest health and fitness event. I had no idea what to expect when offering to write a review on the ÔÇÿEat Well: Live WellÔÇÖ event , ÔÇÿCardiffÔÇÖs largest Health, Nutrition and Fitness ExhibitionÔÇÖ held at Cardiff City House of Sport. ┬áI was picturing either a large hall … Continue reading Review: ‘Eat Well: Live Well’ Event
Cavalry┬ástorm at┬áLe Pub and leave victorious. One band┬áin a slew of many, local boys Cavalry take to the stage┬áof Newport’s iconic┬ávenue as part of the current Save Le Pub campaign. In a quest to raise the necessary funding so that the venue can insulate their roof and remain in operation, bands have been forgoing payment, while putting on awesome shows. Tonight is no exception. After … Continue reading Live Review: Cavalry, Le Pub
Tom Reeder reviews Fear Of Men at Clwb Ifor Bach Monday night, and as openers The Echo and The Always materialise on stage, the audience of Clwb Ifor Bach remain scattered, drawn instead to their beer and gossip. It doesnÔÇÖt take long for The Echo to steal their attention, though, and after the opening song, everyone is listening intently. ItÔÇÖs never easy to open a … Continue reading Live Review: Fear Of Men, Clwb Ifor Bach, 29/09/14
On a quest to find an authentic kooky cafe in the city, Kathryn Lewis discovers a gem on the universities door step. Lately it seems that every caf├® I enter is aspiring for the quirky vintage style; with endless bunting, unnecessary kooky clutter and mismatched furnishings, itÔÇÖs a look that can easily appear over strained. However, I think I may have finally found the real … Continue reading Review: Th├® Pot
Matthew Bourne’s direction returns to the Cardiff Stage with his adaptation of Lord of the Flies. This adaptation of William Golding’s 1954 classic novel sees an all male cast take to the stage and interpret the tale through modern dance.┬á The original story sees a group of school boys become stranded on a uninhabited Island. With no stucture and little means of survival this innocent … Continue reading Lord of The Flies
Cardiff is a really funny place, and there are some great comedians coming to visit. Following an extremely successful career, including a sold out 5 night run at LondonÔÇÖs Southbank Centre and television shows such as Modern Life Is Goodish (Dave TV),┬áAre You Dave Gorman?┬áand┬áGooglewhack Adventure; Dave Gorman returns to his roots and is going to perform his live show at St DavidÔÇÖs Hall on … Continue reading Looking for a Laugh?
Alien Isolation ┬áReviewed on Xbox 360 Now that we have got the compulsory “In space no one” joke out of the way, let us launch into the review that will explain why Alien: Isolation is not only the finest game the franchise has produced, but one of the finest horror games ever released. Historically the Alien franchise has spawned games less reputable than the dreaded … Continue reading In Space, No One Can Hear You Weep With Joy
White water rafting, volunteering in communities, safaris and travelling thousands of miles for an eye opening experience before adulthood are all on the list for an ultimate gap year. We all know that a gap year opens your eyes and you ÔÇÿfind yourself,ÔÇÖ but what about the long lasting affects that time well spent can have upon somebody?┬á Well, in this one man show ÔÇÿEducating … Continue reading Review: Educating Ronnie
Food writer, Tessa Wright, samples Cardiff’s latest fast food alternative. Other than a late night snack at the union, inspired by a regrettable amount of double vodkas, I would never opt for a hotdog. Usually plastic in flavour and rubbery, they donÔÇÖt particularly whet the appetite, however, I will always give food a second chance so HogWurst really was the ideal place to challenge my … Continue reading Review: HogWurst
A thoroughly impressive release. SBTRKT, the self-taught masked producer, returns with his second album, Wonder Where We Land. This release sees a move away from the cheerful dubstep-meets-garage of the first album, and towards a much edgier and almost otherworldly sound. One feature that has been kept, however, is the regular collaboration, including bringing┬áback┬áSampha, and Jessie Ware from the first album. The former features on … Continue reading Review: SBTRKT-Wonder Where We Land
Sherman CymruÔÇÖs first production with Rachel OÔÇÖRiordan at the helm presents a rough and edgy adaptation of a Shakespearean classic. This October saw the opening of Sherman Cymru’s production of Romeo and Juliet; Rachel OÔÇÖRiordanÔÇÖs first as Artistic Director. The concept of ‘street Shakespeare’ is not new, as many adaptations (including Baz Luhrmann’s well-loved film) have used an urban setting to portray the story of … Continue reading Review: Romeo and Juliet
It’s that time of year again… that time where we are bombarded with┬ásocieties┬áand teams trying to win┬áus over. Here is what Cardiff uni can offer in the way of translating your food and drink passions into a social scene. Joining a society is one of the best ways to make friends and meet new people at university, so what more could you ask for than … Continue reading Food and Drink Galore: The Foodie’s Societies
Charlie Mock chats to Turbowolf pre-Simple Things Festival… You’ve been working on album two over the last few months – how’s it all coming along?┬á I think it’s been a few years but a few months sounds better. The good news is that it’s finished, the bad news is that it’s so good that it will sour everything that’s ever been. What can we expect … Continue reading Interview: Turbowolf
Ahead of Lonely The BraveÔÇÖs co-headline show at CF10, Louis Browne sat down┬áwith Bush and Ross from the band to discuss public showers, GCSE results and why┬áthey class their sound as ÔÇÿdoom-popÔÇÖ. Quench Music (QM): So youÔÇÖre four days into the Big Cheese tour with Marmozets, how has it┬ábeen so far? Andrew Bushen (bass): Brilliant, yeah great fun thanks. QM: This year has seen you … Continue reading Interview: Lonely The Brave
