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Music

Crows: James Cox and Sam Lister sit down to discuss their new album, new tour, and the joys of live music.

Words by Rowan Davies.  Back with a new body of work titled Beware Believers, band frontman James Cox and drummer Sam Lister kindly offered their time to chat with me about their brand new project and upcoming events. Along with a discussion about live music and the greatest country on Earth, Wales, itÔÇÖs safe to say our chat was less a serious interview and more … Continue reading Crows: James Cox and Sam Lister sit down to discuss their new album, new tour, and the joys of live music.

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Environmentalism: A Student’s Perspective

In the muddle of learning to be an adult, it might feel that having to weave an awareness of environmentalism throughout your life is just another burden, another thing you are going to have to bother to do, another set of considerations. But, as the clich├® goes, it doesnÔÇÖt have to be. We might for example implicitly acknowledge to ourselves that ÔÇ£we went to Lidl … Continue reading Environmentalism: A Student’s Perspective

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Live Reviews, Music

Dream Wife @ Clwb Ifor Bach – Live Review (28/03/22)

Words and Header Image by Billy Edwards Dream WifeÔÇÖs performance in Clwb Ifor Bach was electric; they zipped around like lazer beams, as bright as the jagged neon sign of their logo behind them. In little over an hour on a blustery Monday evening, the trio tore through the highlights of their two records ÔÇô 2018ÔÇÖs Dream Wife and So When You GonnaÔǪ, which followed … Continue reading Dream Wife @ Clwb Ifor Bach – Live Review (28/03/22)

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Fashion

Oscars Fashion: Best and Worst dressed

We may look back on this monumental Oscars event as a pivotal moment in history for reasons other than fashion and film; however, our contributors have shared some of their favourite and least favourite outfits from one of the most talked-about events of the year. Words by Francesca Ionescu Dune star, Timoth├®e Chalamet looked great, stepping out in Loui Vuitton womenswear, edging between feminine and … Continue reading Oscars Fashion: Best and Worst dressed

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Album Reviews, Music

Album Review: ‘Unlearning’ by Walt Disco

Words by Daniel Baker Cover Image Credit Neelam Khan Vela Hi-Res Download New wave, hyper-pop, glam pop, goth rock. ItÔÇÖs all on show on Walt DiscoÔÇÖs eclectic debut offering, Unlearning. With a range of influences, boxing the Scottish six-piece into the confines of any particular genre would be senseless. They exist in a world of their own creation, complete with glimmering visuals and an aesthetic to … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Unlearning’ by Walt Disco

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Live Reviews, Music

Jake Bugg @ The Great Hall, Cardiff Student Union – Live Review (31/03/22)

Written by Rubie Barker It has been two years since Jake Bugg last performed in the Great Hall at Cardiff Students Union, back in March of 2020. A concert which for me marked the end of life as I knew it. While much has changed in that time, being back in the very same room, with some of the same people, waiting for the 28-year-old … Continue reading Jake Bugg @ The Great Hall, Cardiff Student Union – Live Review (31/03/22)

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Fashion

A Look Back At The Controversial PLT Fashion Show

Words by Kristie O’Connor Pretty Little Thing is one of the worldÔÇÖs leading (fast) fashion retailers. But does that make it London Fashion Week (LFW) worthy? Looking back at their show in February, showcasing the new Molly-Mae x PLT collection, the looks are supposedly a stylish and affordable look book to help transition from a winter wardrobe to spring attire. However, the show, with its … Continue reading A Look Back At The Controversial PLT Fashion Show

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The Class of COVID: Reacting to Cardiff University’s Graduation Plans

An opinion piece by Niladri Singh Rajput Cardiff University recently announced plans for a three day graduation ceremony, taking place at the Principality Stadium in July, for the cohort of 2019-2021. This news, alongside a video teaser of the ceremony on Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Instagram page, initially got me buzzing and nervous in an excited kind of way. It honestly did feel like the graduation ceremony … Continue reading The Class of COVID: Reacting to Cardiff University’s Graduation Plans

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Fashion

Amazon ‘Aware’, A Contradiction Or A Progression?

Exploring Amazon’s latest sustainable clothing line. Words By Amy Wild Bringing conscious products into our homes is vital for helping the planet and our well-being. It is becoming more frequent for big companies to go down a new sustainable path to help the environment and hop on the eco-friendly trend.┬á Although Amazon is not exactly known for its positive impact on the environment, due to … Continue reading Amazon ‘Aware’, A Contradiction Or A Progression?

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Interview, Music

Interview: Malin Anderson on her new single ‘Reef’

Written by Annabelle Martin London based singer-songwriter Malin Andersson describes her music as sensitively stylised folk. Folk music is a music genre that originates in traditional popular culture or that is written in such a style. Folk music is typically of unknown authorship and is transmitted orally from generation to generation. One aspect of folk music that MalinÔÇÖs song is relevant to, is the idea … Continue reading Interview: Malin Anderson on her new single ‘Reef’

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Live Reviews, Music

Yard Act @ Clwb Ifor Bach

Words by Maddie Balcombe.  ÔÇ£WhatÔÇÖs good on a Tuesday, Cardiff?ÔÇØ was the question that Yard ActÔÇÖs frontman James Smith posed to an energetic audience as he first took to the stage in CardiffÔÇÖs iconic Clwb Ifor Bach. The answer seemed obviousÔǪ ÔÇ£Yard Act!ÔÇØ shouted the audience, almost in unison. This answer was not only obvious, but it was also extremely true. Both Yard Act, and … Continue reading Yard Act @ Clwb Ifor Bach

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Fashion

The Best Beauty Trends of 2022

It can be hard to keep up with all of the beauty trends that are on the rise in 2022 so our contributors have compiled some of their favourite beauty trends for the year! Words by Dominic Bramley-Carr Sustainability is becoming something that is increasingly on our minds as we shop. Whether thatÔÇÖs in our avoidance of certain brands or choices to buy second-hand, the … Continue reading The Best Beauty Trends of 2022

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Music

Don’t Stop thinking about tomorrow: Fleetwood Mac in 2022

Words by Rhiannon Farr The 1970s saw a rise in rock giants such as Pink Floyd, The Who and AC/DC, but one iconic band has had a notable resurgence in popularity in recent years. Since 2020, Fleetwood MacÔÇÖs music has re-entered the charts, with their fiftieth-anniversary album ÔÇÿDonÔÇÖt StopÔÇÖ and the incredible ÔÇÿRumoursÔÇÖ being the third most-streamed album and third highest-selling vinyl of 2021, respectively. … Continue reading Don’t Stop thinking about tomorrow: Fleetwood Mac in 2022

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Fashion

The best vintage shops in Cardiff

An updated guide on the best indie shops in Cardiff Words by Zoe Price The Classics: Where we all start in Cardiff of course is Hobos Vintage Clothing, hidden in the High Street Arcade this independent store has unmissable 70s, 80s and 90s clothing and accessories. Not only does Hobos have everything from Levi Jeans to your GrandadÔÇÖs favourite jumper it is relatively cheap with … Continue reading The best vintage shops in Cardiff

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Who Inspires You? – Fashion Edition

Words by Libbi Kettle As someone born with wild curly hair, there is one blonde, curly-haired icon that has become the heart of my style aesthetic: the Carrie Bradshaw. A 90s icon within a decade which heavily influenced my clothing choices, Bradshaw is known for her mixing of vintage with designer. Ranging from the iconic blush pink tank-top and white tutu in the opening credits … Continue reading Who Inspires You? – Fashion Edition

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FORGET WHAT’S ACTUALLY TRENDING: Here’s what Cardiff University students would like to see trending in 2022

Words by Amy Wild High street shops have been consumed with micro-trends and low-quality clothing. Cardiff should reintroduce old classic styles that are timeless and versatile to combat this era of fast fashion. One example of this is women’s pantsuits. First popularized in the 60s, it was directly copied from men’s suits but tailored down to feminine proportions. There was confusion whether they were an … Continue reading FORGET WHAT’S ACTUALLY TRENDING: Here’s what Cardiff University students would like to see trending in 2022

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My Romance Diary

Finding Love in Simplicity: A Journal 22nd January, 2022- Mumbai, India It had been the perfect day. We met for brunch, checked out bookstores and droveaimlessly through the congested streets of the city I called home. But my favourite partwas the way it ended. The sweltering midday heat, a parked car and two ice-cream conesto keep its passengers company. Time stood still within those glass … Continue reading My Romance Diary

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Food

A Love Letter to ‘In Cafe’

As a vegan in Cardiff, there is absolutely no shortage of great places to eat ÔÇô Got No Beef for all your junk food needs; Blanche Bakery for insta-worthy cakes and brunch; and Anna Loka for delicious wholefood-based dishes and smoothies. All that being said, sometimes itÔÇÖs not about going out, sometimes a takeaway is exactly what you need. With Valentines and Chinese New Year … Continue reading A Love Letter to ‘In Cafe’

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