Words By Charlotte Barrett I think all these years of watching MasterChef and Great British menu have equipped me with vast knowledge to present my first review to all of you Quench readers!! Church Street has just opened a brand-new Spanish Tapas restaurant named SantiagoÔÇÖs and a friend of mine and I had the opportunity to attend their launch event. Set up by husband and … Continue reading Santiago’s | Review
by Rowan Lees James Blake has returned with his fourth full length album in eight years, adding to the success of the previous with fresh musical ideas, solid songwriting and a welcome spark of joy. The release of the tracklist intrigued, with record breaking, rap producing powerhouse – Metro Boomin listed on two songs along with Travis Scott, Moses Sumney, and the elusive Andre 3000. … Continue reading Album Review: Assume Form by James Blake
By Max Modell Frank Turner has been a prominent feature in the soundtrack of my life for years. Scoring heartaches, holidays and some of my happiest memories. Yet, until last Saturday I hadnÔÇÖt been blessed with the opportunity to see him perform with his band, The Sleeping Souls. I saw him perform an acoustic solo performance at Victorious Festival 2017, which while incredible felt like … Continue reading Live Review: Frank Turner at Motorpoint Arena, 02/02/19
By┬áMartina Merenda With their almost-all sold out UK tour, The Vaccines make their explosive comeback to Cardiff University’s own Students’ Union. The sold-out concert took place in the Great Hall, and words cannot fully explain what I had the honour to witness on the evening of the 1st February. The expression “times flies by when you’re having fun” was undoubtedly coined after a gig, because … Continue reading Live Review: The Vaccines, Hatchie and Jesse Jo Stark at The Great Hall, 01/02/19
By Maddy Steele Just this week we had the pleasure of attending the Living Coral masterclass at Topshop┬áin Cardiff. This masterclass was an introduction to TopshopÔÇÖs new makeup range┬áwith main pieces being based on PantoneÔÇÖs┬ácolour of the year 2019 ÔÇÿLiving CoralÔÇÖ: ÔÇÿAn animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energises and enlivens with a softer edgeÔÇÖ. Living Coral was selected via careful … Continue reading Topshop’s LIVING CORAL makeup masterclass
By Ellis Garamszegi | Automation will revolutionize our society by drastically increasing efficiency and yield, but it will also render many low-skilled human roles redundant. Whether or not this is something to fear, or an opportunity to embrace, is a contentious topic. There are numerous ÔÇÿdullÔÇÖ jobs that exist which many people must work. However, these roles may not inspire much passion in those required … Continue reading Automation: Friend or Foe?
By Josh Ong and Caterina Dassi├¿ What a year 2018 was for Cardiff and itÔÇÖs food scene. Whether it was the resurgence of the popularity in the ever creative street food scene or the growth and reopening of new and familiar cusinal outputs across the city; for the most part, IÔÇÖd say it was pretty successful. Long may it continue! This article will go over … Continue reading 2018-19 – Retrospection and Prospection
By Max Modell When I spoke to Beans on Toast last month, he promised at his Clwb Ifor Bach he would be coming out bright eyed and bushy tailed, and he wasnÔÇÖt wrong. The energy levels of him and his band were off the chart and it was very clear they were all good mates, sharing a laugh between songs and flashing look during many … Continue reading Live Reviews: Beans on Toast at Clwb Ifor Bach, 31/01/19, ÔÇ£It is rare for a gig to have such a positive impactÔÇØ
By Eva Zhang Set up in high school, Australian rock bandÔÇöThe Faim came from Perth Australia, ambitious to win the global audiences. The band name means ÔÇ£the hungerÔÇØ in French. The boys confess their desire in this name. They are inspired by bands such as Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco and Metallica, and an array of musical influences, from indie rock to jazz, … Continue reading Live Review: The Faim, at The Globe, 27/01/19
By Max Modell ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà An ambitious musical, the songs rocked but the narrative felt limp and ultimately fell flat. American Idiot is a jukebox musical comprised of the music of Green Day, which defined the teenage years of a generation. Based primarily on the acclaimed concept album of the same name, the story is expanded from the narrative of this album; three disillusioned teens flee … Continue reading Review | American Idiot
Cardiff is clearly becoming the place to be for cocktail-lovers, with new bars the Alchemist, Gin & Juice and Rum & Fizz all opening in the past year, making for some stiff competition. The most recent addition to the scene is Deaths & Entrances, a new venture by the team that brought you the Dead Canary. Tucked behind St DavidÔÇÖs 2 on Barrack Lane, it … Continue reading Deaths & Entrances – Review
By Sam Cotter Cardiff residents, at the start of the new year, were issued with an unwelcomed statement from those at Gwdih┼Á that they would be closing their doors for good at the end of January. Gwdih┼Á the distinctive and decorated music venue, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in November and had become a foundation for the Cardiff music scene to be expressed and enjoyed, … Continue reading Gwdih┼Á Closure
By Izzy Boulton Independent Venue Week 2019 kicked off on Monday 28th January and runs until Sunday 3rd February. Supported by BBC Music, BRIT Awards and Arts Council England alongside others, itÔÇÖs going to be a jam-packed week up and down the country as independent venues showcase a range of gigs and comedy nights. It aims to be a ÔÇ£celebration of small music venues around … Continue reading Independent Venue Week 2019
Words by Zhang Mengyang-Eva Where time stood still Amak Mahmoodian is an artist born in Shiraz and lives in Bristol, UK. Her work questions western notion of identity, expressing personal stories that are related to wider social issues from Middle East and Asia to the West. Amak has won multiple global awards in photography and from 2004, She has held many exhibitions in the UK, … Continue reading Lua Ribiera & Amak Mahmoodian | Art Preview
Maddy Steele interviews Dionne Crowe If sheÔÇÖs not already, sheÔÇÖs about to be your favourite influencer on social media. Dionne Crowe (@diocrowe) has worked with the likes of Rebellious Fashion, PrettyLittleThing, Oh Polly┬áand┬áMeshki. SheÔÇÖs living your dream life as an Instagram blogger chasing fashion from city to city with a wardrobe from your dreams. Her following is growing by the thousands, yet she has remained … Continue reading An Interview With Dionne Crowe
By┬áSophie Miles ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Attention all rock and roll lovers! If you havenÔÇÖt been to watch The Classic Rock Show yet, where have you been? My first time at this kind of show, I have to admit that IÔÇÖm glad I attended! The Show powered through some of Classic RockÔÇÖs finest moments, with music from Zepplin, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Meatloaf, Queen, Supertramp, Bowie and everything … Continue reading Review | The Classic Rock Show
Words By Bethany Griffiths Since turning vegan in October, chickpeas have become one of my most reliable food staples. Whether its curries, soups or an adventurous hummus, chickpeas can be used to make a variety of great dishes! Most everyday recipes, vegan or not, can be adapted to include chickpeas;they are a great source of protein that can be used as an alternative to meat. … Continue reading The Chickpea Takeover
by Alex Payne Metalcore has found itself in weird spot in the last few years. As a genre itÔÇÖs garnered an undeserved reputation for being a little too cringe inducing and formulaic, shunned for existing in the awkward space between more accessible rock and heavier formats of metal. Clearly, it would be easier to embrace the stereotype, as many have done, to tap into the … Continue reading Live Review | Architects @ Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
by Emma Murphy A cold November night, the lights of neighboring moored vessels cast light on the Mud Dock and the growing queue. ÔÇ£ItÔÇÖs like Venice,ÔÇØ murmured Mike OÔÇÖBrien, ÔÇ£But not.ÔÇØ We made our way slowly onto the Thekla, the energy different to any other crowd IÔÇÖve ever encountered at a live show. The venue itself was warm, and seemed to emit a hazy blue … Continue reading Live Review – The Japanese House
By Amberley Steenhagen When it gets to January, after a month of Christmas overindulgence of food and booze, everyone starts making their New YearÔÇÖs Resolutions. We begin to hear phrases chucked about like ÔÇÿDry JanuaryÔÇÖ (or this years Janu-hairy) where people chose to opt out of something for the first month of the year. This could be not drinking alcohol, not shaving or, something that … Continue reading Veganuary – fad or for life?
