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Live Review: Drenge, The Fleece (Bristol), 27.02.14

In February Drenge were handed the accolade of ÔÇÿBest New BandÔÇÖ at the NME Awards, fittingly rounding off a year that had seen their stock rise thanks to string of spirited live dates and a critically acclaimed debut album. 24 hours later, and fans are queuing around the corner for doors as the Derbyshire brothers headed to Bristol and The Fleece. Given itÔÇÖs timing, this … Continue reading Live Review: Drenge, The Fleece (Bristol), 27.02.14

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Interview: George Ezra

Eleanor Wilson chats to upcoming singer-songwriter George Ezra about what 2014 holds for him. YouÔÇÖre currently in the middle of your first UK headline tour. How has it been going so far and how have your audiences been? ItÔÇÖs been brilliant! ItÔÇÖs really interesting because a lot of the people coming to the gigs have just heard the first EP, so theyÔÇÖve heard a handful … Continue reading Interview: George Ezra

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ICFilm Episode 2: “The Week in Film and TV”

Welcome to the second episode of ICFilm. Below you will find Charlie and Imran, the Film & TV Editors, talking about the week’s news in Film & TV. Stay tuned for future episodes of ICFilm in which the guys will talk about the topics you have sent in. In this episode, We talk about Game of Thrones Season 4, Flash, Constantine, Captain America 3, Batman … Continue reading ICFilm Episode 2: “The Week in Film and TV”

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The Musketeers: “The Challenge” Review

Warning! Spoliers follow First of all, MAJOR SPOILERS FOLLOW. This is because, while still finding the time for a slightly forced ÔÇÿromanceÔÇÖ on the sidelines, involving Porthos (it was his turn again, I believe, according to the rota), and a challenge between the Musketeers and RichelieuÔÇÖs Red Guards, this episode directly tackles many crucial ongoing threads. DÔÇÖArtagnan loses his farm in Gascony and becomes a … Continue reading The Musketeers: “The Challenge” Review

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Interview: Colm McCarthy, Sherlock

Sherlock is back after an agonisingly long wait. In anticipation for the seriesÔÇÖ return Film & TV Editor Charlie Andrews sat down with Colm McCarthy, director of the second episode ÔÇÿÔÇØThe Sign of ThreeÔÇØ, to talk about the show You have worked with the BBC before on programmes such as Spooks and Doctor Who, what was it like to work on a show such as … Continue reading Interview: Colm McCarthy, Sherlock

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Album Review: Nai Harvest – ‘Hold Open My Head’

In a scene thatÔÇÖs saturated with jangly guitar riffs, and where everyone and their brother are the next big breakthrough act, it can be hard to take ÔÇ£indie rockÔÇØ seriously sometimes. Sifting out the good from the bad becomes tiresome and before you know it your Superfood have become your Splashh. Thankfully, northerners Nai Harvest donÔÇÖt seem to let this bother them. Following up to … Continue reading Album Review: Nai Harvest – ‘Hold Open My Head’

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Live Review: Skindred, Newport Centre, 08.03.14

A Newport-based reggae/metal band. It sounds like two musical genres and a place name picked out of a hat at random. But as sure as Peter ToshÔÇÖs ÔÇÿLegalise ItÔÇÖ and Black SabbathÔÇÖs ÔÇÿSweet LeafÔÇÖ are about the same topic,┬áSkindred┬áhave both a sound that comes together seamlessly and the reputation of being one of the UKÔÇÖs top live bands. The Newport Centre (how many gig venues … Continue reading Live Review: Skindred, Newport Centre, 08.03.14

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Win two tickets to Wales Goes Pop festival with Quench Music!

The Welsh music scene is one that many hold dear. Wales Goes Pop is just one of a number of festivals dedicated to the promotion of the talent held within these borders. Taking place at The Gate, Roath’s beautiful converted church venue, the weekend aims to promote the poppier side of the Welsh scene. Check out our Spotify playlist for a taster of the festival … Continue reading Win two tickets to Wales Goes Pop festival with Quench Music!

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Interview: Jeremy Lovering, Sherlock

Sherlock is back after an agonisingly long wait. In anticipation for the series’ return Film & TV Editor Charlie Andrews sat down with Jeremy Lovering, director of the first episode ‘”The Empty Hearse”, to talk about the show   You have worked with the BBC before on programmes such as Spooks, what was it like to work on a show as big as Sherlock? I … Continue reading Interview: Jeremy Lovering, Sherlock

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Review: Wicked, Wales Millenium Centre

WickedÔÇÖs fourth stop on its UK-wide tour flew into CardiffÔÇÖs Wales Millennium Centre on March 12th and will remain there until 26th April. Jordan Nicholls went to see whether this production defied gravity or not Based on the book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, Wicked traces ultimately how Glinda earns her title of Glinda the … Continue reading Review: Wicked, Wales Millenium Centre

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Review: Russell Howard, Motorpoint Arena

Russell HowardÔÇÖs career has gone from strength to strength. Starting off as the geeky guy with a lazy eye from Mock The Week, he gained huge success with his own show: Russell HowardÔÇÖs Good News. Yet, it is as a stand-up comedian where he is most at home. Wonderbox is his first tour for three years and he returns with an increased popularity, having his … Continue reading Review: Russell Howard, Motorpoint Arena

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The Musketeers: Episodes 1-7 Review

Warning! Spoilers follow BBCÔÇÖs new drama, The Musketeers, is yet another ÔÇô very free ÔÇô adaptation of Alexandre DumasÔÇÖs famous 1844 novel, The Three Musketeers. The transition from book to ongoing series, of course, has required several changes, and the individual episodesÔÇÖ plotlines stray quite far away from anything Dumas ever wrote. In 1630 Paris, three friends, Athos, Porthos and Aramis, serving in the KingÔÇÖs … Continue reading The Musketeers: Episodes 1-7 Review

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ICFilm Episode 1: “What We’re Looking Forward To”

Welcome to a brand new feature for Film & TV. Below you will find Charlie and Imran, the 2013 Film & TV Editors, talking about what films they are most looking forward to for the remainder of 2014. Stay tuned for future episodes of ICFilm in which the guys will bring you the week’s news in both Film and TV and will also discuss various … Continue reading ICFilm Episode 1: “What We’re Looking Forward To”

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Drawn in Cardiff

Now that Morgan Arcade Studios has closed down, its artists have been forced to relocate. However, just because the artists are lacking a place to create their art doesnÔÇÖt mean we canÔÇÖt give them a home on our pages. Freddie Rochez showcases the former Morgan Arcade illustrators who continue to work in Cardiff. Be inspired by their creativity! Julien Decaudin Julien Decaudin is originally from … Continue reading Drawn in Cardiff

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Album Review: Reverend And The Makers – ‘ThirtyTwo’

The Sheffield-based indie pop act responsible for ÔÇÿHeavyweight Champion Of The WorldÔÇÖ have returned. Reverend And The MakersÔÇÖ fourth album came out on 24th Februrary and ÔÇÿThirtyTwoÔÇÖ has seen their highest pre-order figures to date. The band produced the album their selves with the helping hands of Youth and James Welsh. Opener ‘Detonator’ starts where their previous album left off. Its distinctly ÔÇÿeightiesÔÇÖ sound continues … Continue reading Album Review: Reverend And The Makers – ‘ThirtyTwo’

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Album Review: Spring Offensive – ‘Young Animal Hearts’

ThereÔÇÖs a good chance youÔÇÖre looking at this thinking, who the bloody hell are this Spring Offensive then? DonÔÇÖt worry, youÔÇÖre not alone, but you should be. Remember when Foals were just some band from Oxford who nobody had ever heard of? Well there must be something in the water over there because theyÔÇÖve done it again. Spring OffensiveÔÇÖs ÔÇÿYoung Animal HeartsÔÇÖ is one of … Continue reading Album Review: Spring Offensive – ‘Young Animal Hearts’

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Feature: Going It Alone

In the light of Independent Venue Week, Hannah Embleton-Smith finds out from industry insiders how Cardiff fares with small-time success in ‘Going It Alone’. The past few years have seen drastic changes for the dynamic of CardiffÔÇÖs independent music scene. With small venues becoming increasingly concentrated around ClwbÔÇÖs stomping ground, is the city seeing the revival of its independent culture or increasing marginalisation? As the … Continue reading Feature: Going It Alone

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Album Review: Farao – ‘Farao’

The self-titled EP of Norweigan singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kari Jahnsen – or Farao – is four tracks of compositions by the singer, who also plays all instruments except for drums, played by Magnus Eliassen. Claiming to take influence from Sigur Ros and Radiohead, their moods come across on this effort. ÔÇÿTell a LieÔÇÖ begins the EP, with simple acoustic guitar sequences and drum patterns┬á giving … Continue reading Album Review: Farao – ‘Farao’

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