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S┼Án Festival 2018 kicks off with a spectacular night of music at the Tramshed

by Dylan Graham This yearsÔÇÖ S┼Án Festival started in style with a brilliant trio of acts playing CardiffÔÇÖs Tramshed, headlined by Welsh alternative pop artist, Gwenno. First up was French art pop group Halo Maud. The venue was half empty as they took to the stage, yet they managed to fill the empty space with their quirky psychedelic tones and catchy rhythms, effortlessly captivating those … Continue reading S┼Án Festival 2018 kicks off with a spectacular night of music at the Tramshed

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Album Reviews, Music

Album: Gwenno – ‘Y Dydd Olaf’

Based off of scientist-turned-writer Owain OwainÔÇÖs 1976 novel of the same name, Y Dydd Olaf is centred around the concept of a near-future war of robots turning humans into other robots, with the protagonist fighting against these mechanical forces by writing in a diary to keep hold of his own thoughts.┬á Following in the steps of The Flaming LipsÔÇÖ Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots (an … Continue reading Album: Gwenno – ‘Y Dydd Olaf’

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Music

Review: MIND Fest, 23.11.13 – Undertone & Four Bars

Is there any better way to raise awareness of mental health than to put on a multi-venue inner-city festival? No, is the answer. So, thatÔÇÖs exactly what Cardiff-based charity MIND did. For over 65 years MIND have been committed to ensuring that those experiencing mental health problems receive the help and support they deserve. Local promoters God Is In The TV Zine, Rockpie and Red … Continue reading Review: MIND Fest, 23.11.13 – Undertone & Four Bars

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Single Review: Gwenno – ‘Chwyldro’

If youÔÇÖre new to music in the mother tongue of Welsh then Gwenno is a great artist to begin and arguably end with, but letÔÇÖs not get ahead of ourselves. ÔÇÿChwyldroÔÇÖ, the first of three singles from the upcoming LP (Welsh for Revolution) is a beautifully relaxing infusion of synth and bass, topped by the angelic vocal acrobatics of CardiffÔÇÖs very own music producer, DJ, … Continue reading Single Review: Gwenno – ‘Chwyldro’

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