By Sofia Brizio ┬á ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Until recently I had not heard of Stephen Hough, but I love Beethoven and IÔÇÖm glad to say it was a nice discovery, even though I was expecting more. However, when Stephen Hough played with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, that was the perfect recipe for a great evening. British-born Stephen Hough is considered to be one of the … Continue reading Review | Stephen Hough Plays Beethoven
By Alex Daud Briggs There have been several titans in gaming, with brands like Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox duking it out at the top – but whatever happened to Atari? Atari feels like almost a ghost within the gaming world; while the brand still exists today, they havenÔÇÖt had any major game releases in years. It seems strange that a company who used to own … Continue reading Whatever happened to Atari?
By Indigo Jones The music of The 1975 creates a sense of nostalgia for fans, as it brings back memories of 2013 listening to ÔÇÿChocolateÔÇÖ during break time before having to prepare for double science lessons. This nostalgia is what makes the band so popular. Although IÔÇÖve been a fan for years I havenÔÇÖt listened to their newer music as much. I didnÔÇÖt originally book … Continue reading Live Review: The 1975 at Motorpoint Arena – 14/01/19
By Max Modell You recorded ÔÇ£A Bird in the HandÔÇØ at the legendary Church Studio, where Bob Dylan, Adele, Radiohead, Beyonc├®, and many others have recorded in the past. What was that like as a recording environment? It was next level. We recorded the album during the Mumford and Sons album recording sessions, when no one was looking. So it was a kind of a … Continue reading “Nothing is mundane in the eyes of a song. `That’s the beauty of it.” – An Interview with Beans on Toast
Words by Mel Lynch Winner of 57 major awards, over the years Jersey Boys has gained an enviable reputation which has no qualms in selling out seats worldwide. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons infamous songs defy generational differences to be beloved by all the family, and Jersey Boys portrays this admirably. Historically musicals are often adapted from books or films, yet Jersey Boys is … Continue reading Jersey Boys | Theatre Review
Words by Shubhangi Dua All equipped for the white season with fuzzy socks, uggs, north face jacket and a woolen muffler, you definitely need a cup of hot drink to compliment the eskimo inspired outfit and warm your numb gloved hands. WhatÔÇÖs better than a hot chocolate, gingerbread Latte, Matcha and espresso, maybe topped with heavy whipped cream, a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg or chocolate? … Continue reading Warming Drinks to See You Through the Winter
ðÖð¥ÐÇð┤ð░ð¢ (Jordan), a middle-aged man working in a 24/7 small market down our Airbnb, told us how Serdica came to be Sofia thanks to a legendary Christian widow called Sofia, who had three beautiful daughters whose names were those of the three Christian virtues: Faith, Hope and Love. At the end of the Turkish dominion, the country became part of the Christian Orthodox Church and … Continue reading 24 Hours In… Sofia, New Years Eve Edition!
By Rachel Nurse ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà ÔÇ£Tonight was the fright of my life!ÔÇØ First seen in Glastonbury Festival in 1995, the Circus of Horrors is certainly not a show for children or the fainthearted. No, it is a brilliant show for horror loving adults or adrenaline junkies. Belonging to the latter category, I could not wait to witness the spooky dreamscapes and unearthly and astonishingly talented individuals. … Continue reading Review | The Circus of Horrors
Words by Angharad May I donÔÇÖt want to make this review about me, but I would like to start off with a little personal background, to set the scene. ┬áAs someone who struggles with often crippling anxiety, I try to set myself challenges, which to most people seem mundane, everyday tasks, but to me, they are huge hurdles to constantly battle in order to overcome. … Continue reading The Little Man Coffee Company | Review
As current university news is saturated with talk of the ÔÇÿrugby lad cultureÔÇÖ it is not surprising that there appears to have been much back-and-forth on the topic. Each year the same debate springs up which suggests that whilst it is not getting any worse, it is also not getting any better. So why does this ruby-playing cohort continue to cause controversy? With some people … Continue reading BackLASH Following Speculations Over ÔÇÿRugby Lad CultureÔÇÖ
The deadline to get involved with the Model European Union Strasbourg is TODAY! Keep reading to find out how and why you should get involved: By Maisie Marston The Model European Union is probably the best way to beat the Brexit blues. Not only will you have the opportunity to improve your journalism, debating, decision making or interpretation skills, but you will also gain a … Continue reading Your last chance to apply for the Model European Union Strasbourg!
By Ashley Sterio and Mike O’Brien | Overwatch Overwatch is a colourful, diverse, and brilliantly tactical team shooter – though calling it a shooter doesnÔÇÖt do the gameÔÇÖs breadth justice. Each hero plays like a character from a completely different game – from Reinhardt, the hammer-wielding behemoth, to Tracer, the time-bending akimbo adventurer, thereÔÇÖs a character for all skill levels and gameplay types. They each … Continue reading Quench’s Top eSports Picks of 2018
By Hayat Gorraine ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Cinderella, you shall go to the ball! And, with the arrival of the Russian State Ballet and Siberian Orchestra in Cardiff, on their seventeenth UK tour so can the rest of us! Performed in St David’s Hall, this age-old romance┬ásees the exploited Cinderella lifted from the depths of despair to a royal happily ever after. Despite the thousands of renditions of … Continue reading Review | Cinderella
By Abbie Rands ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà TchaikovskyÔÇÖs ballet, Swan Lake is the first of four shows being performed by the world renowned Russian ballet company in Cardiff this December-January. If you have the chance to catch one, do so; the experience is absolutely magical. I must confess that going in, my knowledge of Swan Lake came from the Barbie adaptation, which is not exactly true to form. … Continue reading Review | Swan Lake
2018 has been a majorly important year in cinema, with spine-tingling horror, stunning Afrofuturism and sequels galore all gracing the big screen over the past 12 months. With such a bounty of potential candidates, therefore, our Quench contributors are faced with an incredibly tough job in deciding upon their ‘film of the year’. Caleb Carter┬áon┬áFirst Reformed Paul Schrader is obsessed with martyrs. Since the birth … Continue reading Our Films of 2018
By Manavi Mehrotra As a fascinated observer of Christmas, IÔÇÖve seen and adored the magic of it. How it brings together families and friends, how thereÔÇÖs a warm scent of comfort that hugs the air, and of course, the food. My astute observation has highlighted the importance of the traditional apple pie: a delicious tart enveloping crushed apples which is often served hot. As a … Continue reading Quick and Easy Budget Friendly Christmas Dinners
By Max Modell I got the chance to chat with teenage sensation Ruel, as he supported Mabel at CardiffÔÇÖs The Great Hall. With Elton John describing Ruel as having the “most amazing voice that I’ve ever heard from a male singer at 14 years of ageÔÇØ, he is a┬átalent we should all be taking seriously and a name we should be expecting to hear for … Continue reading Interview: Ruel
by Dylan Graham Monday 3rd of December saw the launch of Milgi Sessions, a brand new live music experience alike no other in Cardiff. Based in a cosy yurt in the back-yard of Milgi Restaurant on City Road, the event will take place on the first Monday of every month, with each edition consisting of a studio session and a live performance from 3 different … Continue reading Introducing Milgi Sessions: a live music experience alike no other in Cardiff
As the weather is getting colder, my heart was warmed by The Russian State Ballet Of SiberiaÔÇÖs magical performance of the Snow Maiden. This took the audience on a journey, transporting them from their felt lines seats to a fantasy domain yonder to our very own. As I entered the auditorium the orchestra were warming up, creating a feeling of festive excitement and wintery wonder … Continue reading Review | The Snow Maiden
Poppy Jennings White privilege is sending out your CV when applying for jobs and not having to worry about whether your name sounds foreign. ItÔÇÖs not being sent home on your first day of school because your dreadlocks, cornrows, braids, or afro are disrupting other kidsÔÇÖ learning. ItÔÇÖs being able to drive down the street in a nice car without people suspecting you stole it. … Continue reading What is White Privilege?
