Live Reviews, Music

The beginning of the end: Mallory Knox’s last tour review

By Josie Howie   Four-piece alt-rock ensemble Mallory Knox have just embarked on their farewell tour after 10 years together. Hailing from Cambridge, the band was formed in 2009, with their debut album, Signals, being released in 2013. The tour accompanies their fourth and final album which is self-titled. The band have recently announced their separation, just a few weeks before kicking off this headline … Continue reading The beginning of the end: Mallory Knox’s last tour review

Kate Waldock
Music

Mini Series: The Evolution of Tyler the Creator

by Hazel Thayre Having followed Tyler, the Creator since my very early teens, I have closely watched how his image has completely transformed over the years. Nowadays, it is difficult to remember the way that Tyler used to be, for his character has undergone such a dramatic change in both an aesthetic and literal sense. Nearly every element of TylerÔÇÖs persona, from his sound to his … Continue reading Mini Series: The Evolution of Tyler the Creator

Jasmine Snow
Film & TV

Review: Ad Astra

by Adam Gage Less of an operatic, Sci-Fi, action filled exploration drama, Ad Astra is much more inclined to be a meditative treatise on the masculine tendency to be isolated from the world and loved ones, being restrained by an obsessive attitude to dedicated and ambitious work, all expressed through arresting, grand outer-space imagery. The plot and its accompanying visuals evoke obvious similarities to 2001: … Continue reading Review: Ad Astra

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Culture

Instagram Artists You Should Definitely Follow

By Anastasiia Kropotina Have you ever found yourself standing, say, waiting for a bus, mindlessly scrolling through your feed to pass the time? At some point, you are going to start asking yourself ÔÇ£How many slime compilations does one have to watch before going insane?ÔÇØ. You donÔÇÖt want that. In fact, I donÔÇÖt want that for you, so I have prepared something to jazz up … Continue reading Instagram Artists You Should Definitely Follow

Sofia Brizio
Download, Video Games

Download’s Games to Watch 2019

With so many games coming out this year, it can be difficult to keep an eye on the horizon. With┬áZelda: Link’s Awakening┬áand┬áBorderlands 3┬ákicking off this┬áthrilling quarter of games, Download is here to offer a few other picks to watch out for. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (25/10/19) By Josh Ong Having heard the desperate pleas of fans thirsty for a new addition to the Modern … Continue reading Download’s Games to Watch 2019

Mike O'Brien
Film & TV

A Look at: Typecast Actors

Some of the best actors are known for being chameleons that can adapt to any role and portray it fantastically. Actors like the late Robin Williams,┬á Meryl Streep,┬á Tom Hanks, and Dame Judy Dench are modern examples of performers who can play virtually any role at any time. However, for every great chameleon working in the film industry today, there are masses of actors who … Continue reading A Look at: Typecast Actors

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Fashion

The Importance of Kilo Sales

By Sophie Coombs This year at Quench Fashion, weÔÇÖre working towards loving the planet in every fashionable and beautiful way we can. At the end of my first year of uni, I decided to join to #fastfashionrebellion and no longer buy first-hand items of clothing ÔÇô not only is this great for our earth (the fast fashion industry is actually the main culprit for our … Continue reading The Importance of Kilo Sales

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Features

Imperfect Environmentalism

By Elly Savva Coyle Amongst the fear-inducing conversations about the looming climate crisis and the uncertain fate of the planet, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Next to the scale of the impact that the actions of governments and mass corporations can have, the individual can seem powerless ÔÇô which makes it tempting to shy away from the truth. However, facing up to reality and … Continue reading Imperfect Environmentalism

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Travel

Sun of a Beach

In the UK, itÔÇÖs safe to say that we arenÔÇÖt exactly blessed with beach weather. Nevertheless, we still have some beautiful beaches and coastal towns. Here, some of our contributors tell us about their favourite sunny spots. Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire – Ashley Boyle For those of you who have visited Pembrokeshire before, you may remember Barafundle bay or Broadhaven Beach, but you may be less … Continue reading Sun of a Beach

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Food

The Great British Bake OffÔÇÖs Dwindling Viewership: Should we still be watching?

Words by Lottie Ennis I was rather a latecomer to the magical affair that is The Great British Bake Off but now it is perhaps the only classic TV which I am excited to watch in its scheduled spot the minute it comes out. Each year there are a selection of ordinary people who want to demonstrate, as well as push their baking skills to … Continue reading The Great British Bake OffÔÇÖs Dwindling Viewership: Should we still be watching?

Lauren Stenning
Columnist

The Reality of FreshersÔÇÖ Flu

University isn’t all fun and (drinking) games… ThereÔÇÖs a lot to juggle when you first go to university: settling into a new place, meeting people, getting to grips with your course, remembering to feed and wash yourself, and of course a few nights outÔǪ As a first-year student at university it is a rite of passage to go out every night of Freshers. Although this … Continue reading The Reality of FreshersÔÇÖ Flu

Phoebe Grinter
Culture

Was Adapting to University Harder Than You Expected?

By Katie Waits University. So many people had been telling me how amazing it would be, how IÔÇÖd absolutely love it. And while I never thought that first year would be a breeze, I canÔÇÖt say I was expecting it to be quite as tough as it was. It definitely wasnÔÇÖt that fantastic frenzy of socialising and freedom that you see so often in the … Continue reading Was Adapting to University Harder Than You Expected?

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Film & TV

What To Watch on Streaming: September 2019

Kaiya Simon on┬áThe Politician┬á– Netflix, 27th September The Politician is an upcoming American comedy created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, who also worked on shows such as American Horror Story, American Crime Story and Glee. Premiering on Netflix on the 27th of September, The Politician is set to revolve around Payton Hobart, a wealthy high schooler played by Pitch PerfectÔÇÖs Ben Platt, … Continue reading What To Watch on Streaming: September 2019

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Culture

Anastasia, The Musical | Theatre Review

By Neus Forner Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Still today, Anastasia is one of my favorite animated films. I love the feel of the film, the beautiful and thoughtful songs and the relationships between characters. Not to mention the impressive dresses our main character, Anastasia, wears throughout the movie. What made me especially connected to this film is the mystery behind it, the possibility that the … Continue reading Anastasia, The Musical | Theatre Review

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Fashion

Tattoos, Body Art and Female Domination

Cardiff Artist ÔÇô Naomi Hoang By Emily Ricalton Introduction As a section, Quench Fashion has decided to create a series piece all about the tattoo industry, with a special focus upon women within this industry. Due to the huge popularity of this series, we decided to expand both our pieces online and in print issues of Quench Fashion. In this online article, Quench Fashion look … Continue reading Tattoos, Body Art and Female Domination

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Features

Death, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll

By Rebecca Astill When you think of festivals a few things might come to mind; excitement, anticipation, entertainment. However, there is a darker side to the coin. Perhaps the most shocking of headlines this festival season were those on 17-year-old Anya Buckley who died after drug complications at Leeds festival. Anya Buckley died in the early hours of the 24th August in what Leeds festival … Continue reading Death, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll

Rebecca Astill
Live Reviews, Music

The Full S┼Án Festival Line-Up Is Out! (Plus More Exciting S┼Án details)

S┼Án festival is coming back to Cardiff for another year, and the line-up is full of some of the best bands in indie right now.┬áS┼Án has announced its final wave of acts for the three day festival. Below you will find information on tickets, the line-up, the venues, and┬áS┼Án’s warm up party at┬áClub Ifor Bach!   Today, S┼Án announced the final wave of acts to … Continue reading The Full S┼Án Festival Line-Up Is Out! (Plus More Exciting S┼Án details)

Kate Waldock