Interview, Live Reviews, Music

Emma Blackery: Live Review and Interview at Tramshed

By┬áZhang Mengyang (Eva) Not just known as a performer, rising pop star Emma Blackery is also known as a songwriter, youtube vlogger, and author. She released her debut album ÔÇ£VillainsÔÇØ on 31th August 2018. After announcing an extensive UK and European headline tour for October 2018, Emma graced the stage at Tramshed, Cardiff on 24th October, the same venue she performed at in May last … Continue reading Emma Blackery: Live Review and Interview at Tramshed

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Live Reviews, Music

Live Review: Car Seat Headrest at Tramshed, 05/11/18

By Jeni Gough It was almost cathartic to see Car Seat Headrest perform live, an American indie/rock group currently on tour with their supporting act Naked Giants, a trio from Seattle. I use the word cathartic because despite how obnoxiously depressing the songs actually are, everyone was genuinely enjoying themselves. Admittedly, it was a little disappointing to wait an hour for the supporting band to … Continue reading Live Review: Car Seat Headrest at Tramshed, 05/11/18

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Live Reviews, Music

First Aid Kit Dazzle Motorpoint Arena, 06/11/18

By Max Modell On their Rebel Hearts tour, First Aid Kit came to CardiffÔÇÖs Motorpoint Arena and captivated the audience with their Americana folk sound which had the ability to make the audience smile, laugh and cry. From their trademark sad slow songs, to angry protest songs and a couple of more psychedelic numbers which really allowed the girls to rock out, First Aid Kit … Continue reading First Aid Kit Dazzle Motorpoint Arena, 06/11/18

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Features

How do I know he’s gay?

By Georgi Georgiev A question that might appear quite frivolous on the surface, but is, in fact, an important one to ask. Essentially, it can be rephrased as: how could I possibly know something so personal about someone without jumping to conclusions? Sometimes it could be comforting to be able to answer such a question. This is especially true for members of the LGBTQ+ community … Continue reading How do I know he’s gay?

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Food

House of Caws Cheese Festival – Review

By Rachel Nurse Disappointingly, the House of Caws cheese festival wasnÔÇÖt what I expected. I donÔÇÖt know what I expected, but it certainly wasnÔÇÖt that the food would be sold out early in the night and fort options to be limited. Unit Nineteen itself was a cool location. One youÔÇÖd go to get celebratory cocktails with your closest friends with at noon after an exam … Continue reading House of Caws Cheese Festival – Review

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Film & TV

John Hughes and his teenage masterpieces: relevant beyond the Eighties?

Nine years on from the legendary filmmaker’s untimely passing, two Quench contributors consider whether his classic works, which focused largely on the trials and tribulations of adolescence, are still relevant for teenage audiences today: ÔÇ£You know, as long as IÔÇÖve known him, everything works for him: school, parents, futureÔÇØ – Ferris BuellerÔÇÖs Day Off From The Breakfast Club to Sixteen Candles, HughesÔÇÖ classic teenage ´¼ülms … Continue reading John Hughes and his teenage masterpieces: relevant beyond the Eighties?

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Live Reviews, Music

YouÔÇÖve never been Rick Rolled like this before – Astley wows Cardiff

By Rachel Nurse An 80s legend who famously sings ÔÇÿTogether ForeverÔÇÖ, ÔÇÿCry For HelpÔÇÖ, ÔÇÿTryÔÇÖ and a whole set list of songs youÔÇÖve probably never heard unless youÔÇÖre a die hard Astley-Admirer. Most of us were there for one thing – and thing only. The highlight of the show was when 5,000 fans belted out the lyrics to ÔÇÿNever Gonna Give You UpÔÇÖ in unison. … Continue reading YouÔÇÖve never been Rick Rolled like this before – Astley wows Cardiff

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Culture

Made by Hand

By Ilona Cabral WhatÔÇÖs your favourite part of Christmas? The food? The alcohol? The Presents? Well, this year your favourite part could be the Christmas shopping. Forget about that crazed pushing and shoving through shops. Forget that last minute trawl through Amazon. This year, you can enjoy finding unique and beautiful presents for each of your loved ones at Craft Fairs. From now, until that … Continue reading Made by Hand

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Food

Leftover Pumpkin? Don’t Throw it Away

By Gintare Safigulinaite Ever wondered what to do with the insides of a gutted pumpkin after you’ve transformed it into a piece of ghostly art? Well, there is plenty you can do and it can be as creative as carving the pumpkin! You can make fantastic meals and surprise everyone you live with. So this is how it usually works: you carve the pumpkin, put … Continue reading Leftover Pumpkin? Don’t Throw it Away

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Culture

Review | Wicked

by Andrea Gaini ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Speechless, amazed, astonished, shocked, stunned ÔÇô in a word: Wicked. IÔÇÖve seen enough musicals to fill my room of colourful programmes, but somehow, IÔÇÖve always managed to miss Wicked. Once, it was because of a cancelled show, then a flight, and so it started to seem as if a spell had been cast upon me. Last night, despite Elphaba saying that … Continue reading Review | Wicked

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Live Reviews, Music

Live Review | Snail Mail performs a poignant set at Bristol’s Thekla

by Hannah Ryan ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå Diminutive though Lindsey Jordan ÔÇô better known as Snail Mail ÔÇô may be, her stage presence at Thekla in Bristol this week was anything but. Bathed in a melancholy blue light, she appeared, alongside her band, with little fanfare and introduced herself in the briefest of terms before diving straight into the odd little guitar riff for which her ÔÇÿHeat WaveÔÇÖ … Continue reading Live Review | Snail Mail performs a poignant set at Bristol’s Thekla

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Fashion

Lush Spa Christmas Event: a review from the editors!

ItÔÇÖs never too early to start thinking about Christmas presents. Whether youÔÇÖre self-gifting to ease the stress of this uni semester (or just ÔÇ£becauseÔÇØ!) or stocking up for your family, LushÔÇÖs new Christmas drop has you covered. We were lucky enough to experience their new launch early at the Lush Spa Christmas Event, so listen up you festive bunch, hereÔÇÖs our takes on the eveningÔǪ … Continue reading Lush Spa Christmas Event: a review from the editors!

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Culture

Review | The Messiah

By Kathleen Walker ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà It might seem a little early to mention the Nativity story, but itÔÇÖs the start of November so what better time to return to the tradition of the birth of the Messiah? ThatÔÇÖs what Patrick Barlow brings in his creation The Messiah, currently at the New Theatre before continuing on tour, eventually settling in the West End for the festive season. … Continue reading Review | The Messiah

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Food

Trick or Treat?

By Amy Layton Having a Halloween house party and need some snacks to impress your guests? Or are you simply looking for a bite to devour after a night out? Here are some tricks and treats to get you in the Halloween spirit. Treats Rice Crispy Ghouls This spooky twist on a classic rice crispy cake recipe is an easy, cheap and quick treat. Ingredients: … Continue reading Trick or Treat?

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Live Reviews, Music

Live Review: Echo and the Bunnymen at St David’s Hall, 15/10/18

By Izzy Wright I didnÔÇÖt know what to expect of Echo and The Bunnymen when I signed up to see them. Although widely known as a post-punk 80s band, theyÔÇÖve been churning out music pretty consistently since their first album in 1980. Their new album The Stars, The Ocean and The Moon is mostly a revamping of their old songs, but also includes two new … Continue reading Live Review: Echo and the Bunnymen at St David’s Hall, 15/10/18

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Culture

Novels That Scared You Sh*tless

Photo by┬áLeximphoto┬áon┬áUnsplash Words by Anthony Stonestreet Almost anything can be a horror story. It can be the monster lurking in the deep end of the pool, the gremlin crouching in the wardrobe. Or, it can be that one cash machine on Salisbury Road, that silent figure standing at the first floor window. Horrors constantly surround us, if we care to seek them out. That is, … Continue reading Novels That Scared You Sh*tless

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Live Reviews, Music

Live Review: Turnstile at The Globe, 23/10/2018

By Munro Page The palpable buzz that filled the air of The Globe as the packed room awaited the arrival of New York Hardcore band Turnstile was electrifying, as were the opening moments of their raucous, loud and thoroughly exciting set. The oval-shaped room was filled with music fans of all kinds – far beyond the punk influences the band are built upon, spectators sported … Continue reading Live Review: Turnstile at The Globe, 23/10/2018

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