words by Evie Lisk The Ivy is notorious for its lavish decoration and exceptional food, and its sister restaurant The Ivy Asia does not disappoint. The ambience of the Ivy Asia is next to none. The dim lit room with an extravagant, illuminating floor resembling uniquely intricate green gemstones stuns you the minute you step in. Staying in touch with its original roots as an Ivy restaurant but adding an … Continue reading Review: The Ivy Asia
If youÔÇÖre like me and you obsessively scroll through the fashion side of TikTok to mentally spend your entire overdraft, youÔÇÖve probably seen the gradual rise of ÔÇÿUgly ChicÔÇÖ outfits. These mismatched, gaudy clothes have caused a rift on the app, dividing viewers opinions and inspiring a new wave of innovation when putting an outfit together. But where did the preference of fun over fashion … Continue reading Committing to the Bit: Gen ZÔÇÖs Obsession with ÔÇÿUglyÔÇÖ Clothes
The release of DMAÔÇÖs brand new fourth album How Many Dreams? is just around the corner. This 12-track album seamlessly fuses elements of electronic, rock and pop music to create a sensational album where every track is a hit in the making. Songs such as EverybodyÔÇÖs Saying ThursdayÔÇÖs the Weekend showcase the trioÔÇÖs ability to create something truly special with this upbeat, nostalgia-infused track that … Continue reading In Conversation with DMA’s Tommy O’Dell
Words by Mahala Gainer There is no shortage of things to do when youÔÇÖre visiting Cape Town. Spending 48 hours in this city will only leave you wanting to return! Day 1 Morning Kick off your first day in Cape Town by snorkelling with the Cape Fur Seals at Hout Bay. Grab yourself a delicious breakfast wrap or croissant from The Pelican and take the … Continue reading How to Spend 48 Hours in Cape Town
In the early hours of 17th March, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier released his latest EP ÔÇÿAll Things EndÔÇÖ. The release day for this EP is very on-brand for Hozier, being both his birthday and St. PatrickÔÇÖs Day. Well-known for his soulful and reflective musical style, Hozier delivers a cluster of three tracks on this EP highlighting his distinct blend of evocative melodies, lyrical depth, and impressive … Continue reading Review: ‘All Things End’ by Hozier
The Ale and Cider Festival (ran by CardiffÔÇÖs own Ale and Cider Society) was the perfect event for the Live Music Society to show off their finest acts in Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Student Union main stage. With drinks flowing throughout the day, the festival goers couldnÔÇÖt be happier to watch some fantastic sets. The Poached gave a powerful performance off the bat with a refreshingly eclectic … Continue reading Cardiff Bands @ Ale and Cider Fest
The most immediate thing I noticed when entering Tiny Rebel Brewery was the quirky and uniquesetup. The entire room was illuminated by the soft red glow of the eye-catching Tiny Rebel neonlogo, front and center of the room, coupled with the vine leaves hanging from the walls, it left anethereal, pleasing aesthetic for the eye. The excellent mixing and acoustics provided an excellentdegree of clarity … Continue reading Cardiff Bands @ Tiny Rebel
If youÔÇÖre a fan of Loyle Carner, youÔÇÖll know that he is not one to shy away from using hismusic and his platform to fight for what is right, carefully discussing hard-hitting topics likepolitics, crime, identity and race in a thought-provoking yet nuanced way. His gig in Cardiffwas no exception to this rule. As Loyle Carner took to the stage in Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Great Hall, … Continue reading Loyle Carner @ Cardiff SU 11/03/23
Words by Bethan Gwynne Have you ever looked at a piece of art in a museum that you really liked and thought ÔÇÿthat piece is nice but totally impractical, it would never fit in my living room!’ No? It would be a bit strange to bring a piece of art into your home that was never intended to sit on the wall of a normal … Continue reading Where Would You Really Wear That? The Point of Runway Fashion
By Lucia Cubb ÔÇÿThe pen between my fingers is sensuous, alive almost, I can feel its power, the power of the words it contains.ÔÇÖ (Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale) For years, the world of writing and literature was dominated by the male hand: to write was considered an inappropriate and unsuitable activity for women, leaving females forced to publish anonymously or behind the pen name … Continue reading Pen is Envy? I DonÔÇÖt Think So.
words and image by Eve Davies While it is comforting to see familiar chain companies or franchises whilst in a foreign country, it is important to consider their impact on the local economy of your destination of choice. I get it: youÔÇÖre tired, sweaty, and starving after a long journey and the idea of a McDonaldÔÇÖs really hits the spot, but itÔÇÖs not always the … Continue reading Think Local While Global: Shopping Small Whilst Abroad
words by Lucy Matthews Why is it that certain foods are more friends than foes with some food more than others? As you swill your glass of Pinot Noir and prepare yourself for a heavenly slice of Gruyere that is about to titillate and take over your taste buds in a passionate and full-flavored combining, you find yourself in an omniscient relaxing state. You do … Continue reading The Science Behind Food and Drink Pairings
Imagine the Welsh Valleys in the early noughties. Two teenage brothers and their neighbour are playing Blink-182 covers in a cabin at the bottom of the garden. ÔÇ£ThatÔÇÖs basically how it all started,ÔÇØ says Morgan, one of said brothers, and nowadays a lead singer in the alt-pop quartet Safari Gold. Fast forward a couple of decades and the band has just released their second album, … Continue reading In Conversation with Safari Gold
Like many bands, The Bouncing Souls found themselves at a bit of a loose end at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stuck at home and unable to continue touring, they turned to online fan-communities, and began to work on new material in an exciting new way: connecting with fans via Zoom, hearing their stories, and drawing on these in their song-writing process. The result … Continue reading Album Review: Ten Stories High by The Bouncing Souls
words by Eva Castanedo Artisan coffee shops are all the rage at the moment, popping up everywhere to cater for catch ups with friends over delicious brunch and study days fuelled by coffee. But how and when did they become so popular? Venice served as the entry point for coffee when the drink first came to Europe in the early 16th century. The Venetian merchants were the … Continue reading A Dive Into the History of Coffee Shops
By Jasmine Jones The anticipated new memoir from Prince Harry, is a complicated and explosive book. It paints a sad and unbelievably raw account of the experience of growing up inside one of the most famous families, and has broken all records upon release becoming the UKÔÇÖs best-selling memoir ever in just the first week of sales. From the impact of his motherÔÇÖs death, to … Continue reading Momentous or Mockery? Spare – Review
Photos by Gergana Aleksieva (@gergana.a.aleksieva.photos). Words by Zoe Price. Sustainability is on its way to being the most important element of the fashion world and Cardiff is already on the map for making its mark within the industry. Holding their second sustainability show (@sustainablefashionshowcardiff), Angels Clothes Rentals (@Angels_ClothesRentals) collaborated with the Cardiff University Sustainable Fashion Society (@cusustainablefashionsoc) to hold a night of revelry and style. … Continue reading Sustainable Fashion Show Cardiff: A Night Out in Style
Words by Charlotte Moore The majority of people will be familiar with the ever-growing streaming platform that is Netflix. Whether itÔÇÖs a Netflix n chill moment or youÔÇÖre in your bed and fancy watching somethingÔǪ Netflix is the thing most people turn to. Founded in 1997, Netflix (then known as Kibble) now has nearly 231 million subscribers. It all started with a man named Reed … Continue reading The Netflix Original Phenomenon: Why Are They Mostly Bad?
Words by Emily Williams ItÔÇÖs a quiet Friday afternoon as I log onto Zoom to speak to Anchor Lane, who have just begun theirUK headline tour starting in Bradford. It is their first time touring an album after the scheduled tourfor their debut album Casino was stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We chatted about influences, image, and intentions for their new album Call This … Continue reading In Conversation With Anchor Lane
Words by Katie Brosnan The Knives Out series on Netflix is extremely popular, and being accessible to all ages, it makes for a great family film. Both Knives Out and Glass Onion have broken online streaming/box office records with their releases, but what makes them so popular? Knives Out is the first instalment in the Knives Out franchise. It follows Marta and the Thrombey family … Continue reading Review: Knives Out VS Glass Onion
