ÔÇ£Craig Bellamy to turn up, or maybe Tom JonesÔÇØ, was the expectation Jaws held of their first live outing in Wales. The dream-pop four-piece arrived in the Welsh capital supporting fellow Brummie band, The Twang, the latest show in a long list that dates back to the beginning of summer. ÔÇ£Literally every weekend for two months it was either a festival or an all-dayer that … Continue reading Feature: Jaws
October 12th saw Tom Odell give an outstanding performance to a thrilled audience. The show was by anyoneÔÇÖs standards a musical feast of talent from beginning to end, playing a number of his singles and album tracks as well as a Beatles cover and some new material ÔÇô bliss! Despite waiting for two and a half hours from opening for Odell to actually appear. when … Continue reading Live Review: Tom Odell, Great Hall, 12.10.13
Just before they took to the Great Hall to support Bastille, Amy Endacott took a quick five to catch up with To Kill A King frontman Ralph Pelleymounter.┬á Hello Ralph, and welcome to very wet and miserable Wales! Have you been to the country before?┬á WeÔÇÖve been here a few times and we really like it. Everyone is very welcoming and weÔÇÖve just been round … Continue reading Interview: To Kill A King
Charlie Mock hits the streets of Cardiff to see what your are wearing this Autumn/Winter – a perfect way to get some fashion inspiration and who doesn’t love a style stalk! Emily made the most of the Student Lock-In and got a Vivienne Westwood bag. Her jumper and shoes are Topshop, which she has teamed with leggings from Aldi and a gorgeous Alexander McQueen scarf. … Continue reading Street Style
ÔÇÿWe play loud. We play heavy. We play hard. We play fast.ÔÇÖ claims Woking-based hardcore band Palm Reader. The crowd gathered at CardiffÔÇÖs intimate The Moon Club venue on Womanby Street this Tuesday 15 October were not left disappointed by a band that more than live up to these comments. Despite some technical difficulties (including guitar string breakages), the British five-piece got the evening off … Continue reading Live Review: Devil Sold His Soul – The Moon Club
You’d think that so many females in one room would cause a problem but Kate Nash and her ‘girl gang’ were the complete opposite. Support acts The Tuts Band and Vulcano opened the show with a hint of what was to follow: an onslaught of punk-fuelled girl power reminiscent of the likes of Hole and Joan Jett. Even the pre-show playlist was packed full of … Continue reading Live Review: Kate Nash – The Globe
Kate Nash is back touring with her self-released third album ÔÇÿGirl TalkÔÇÖ. With a punk vibe not far off the girl power scene of the 80ÔÇÖs, itÔÇÖs a far cry from ÔÇÿFoundationsÔÇÖ but set to inspire teenage girls across the country just the same. Charlie Mock and Jess Rodgerson caught up with Kate ahead of her show at The Globe. First of all, welcome to … Continue reading Interview: Kate Nash
It was difficult to know what to expect as Birmingham 5-piece, The Twang, arrived in Cardiff for the penultimate date of their UK tour. Their previous two albums fail to provide much in terms of innovation and originality and the venue had been downgraded from Solus following poor ticket sales. Yet this tour precedes the release of a third record and the band have developed … Continue reading Live Review: The Twang & Jaws, Solus, 6.10.13
Twelve years is a long time. A twelve-year-old child would be starting secondary school, discovering the other sex were perhaps not solely cootie-carriers, and feeling those first pangs of puberty. As Funeral For A Friend celebrate a dozen years together, they open their tour with a hometown show in the cavernous confines of the Great Hall 2 (the ÔÇÿ2ÔÇÖ seems only to consist of a … Continue reading Live Review: Funeral For A Friend – Great Hall 2, Cardiff
When one talks about the modern Welsh music scene, youÔÇÖd be hard pressed to avoid mention of Funeral For A Friend. Over the past twelve years, FuneralÔÇÖs emotive post-hardcore has inspired multiple generations, both in Wales and beyond. Tom Connick caught up with Gavin Burrough [guitar] and Rich Boucher [bass] ahead of their homecoming show at Cardiff UnionÔÇÖs Great Hall 2. Welcome back to Cardiff! … Continue reading Interview: Funeral For A Friend
Rhys Edwards reviews The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show Live!
Continue reading “Review: The Hitchhiker’s Guide… Radio Show Live!”
HUB Festival: 23-26 August 2013, Cardiff With new drinking holes and achingly hip ÔÇÿflea marketÔÇÖ Cardiff Fashion Quarter opening, Womanby StreetÔÇÖs alternative image became official at the end of August with the first ever HUB festival taking over 8 venues in the area. HUB presented an impressive line-up of 150 acts over the weekend, with an opening and very exciting closing party at The Full … Continue reading Festival Review: HUB 2013
From living off packet noodles to filling the Royal Albert: we at Quench Music found out first-hand from Joe Bonamassa what it takes to become really really good at music. (WeÔÇÖd call him a legend, but heÔÇÖs having none that shady fame chat.)┬á Who were your influences originally? We hear youÔÇÖre pretty into the British music scene? British blues recorded around ÔÇÖ66-ÔÇÖ67 was just the … Continue reading Interview: Joe Bonamassa – ‘Flawless is boring’
After a close run, Adam Duce won the election for the LGBT+ Officer position for 2013-14. As the hard work begins, Thomas Leeming met up with him to find out more. Continue reading “Duce For An Equal Score”
A new year means a time to see and do new things. Start 2013 by exploring more of Cardiff and the surrounding area, here are a few ideas to get you started
International Student, and travel writer, Nandra Anissa discussed her observations as an Indonesian spending her Christmas in Cardiff.
Continue reading “Cardiff’s Christmas: An International Perspective”
Our features writer and half-marathon participant, Ali Corless gives Quench his account of his impressive physical and mental journey. It is now 10 days before the Cardiff half Marathon and I have mixed emotions. Whilst still recovering from another very draining yet enjoyable fresherÔÇÖs week, the thought of running through Cardiff is, unsurprisingly, weighing heavily on my conscience. With the added distraction of lectures … Continue reading Ali Article Marathon
James Cheeseman explores the financial differences between the gay and straight venues in Cardiff Continue reading “Gay vs. Straight”
Food visits local markets around the capital: Roath, Riverside and Cardiff Central Market. Continue reading “Cardiff’s Markets”
Maya Acharya’s photo article of the Dutch capital. Continue reading “Captured: Amsterdam”
