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Live Reviews, Music

Brooke Bentham | Live Review + Interview, Clwb Ifor Bach

by Rimant─ù Bivainyt─ù Early Wednesday evening I enter Clwb Ifor Bach and head upstairs. In the ÔÇÿgreen roomÔÇÖ I am introduced to a woman, she wears a vintage fluffy sweater with straight leg jeans and shiny shoes, reminiscent of the 90s. She leads me out of the room and through the corridor till we reach the emergency doors. Our conversation starts on the staircase near … Continue reading Brooke Bentham | Live Review + Interview, Clwb Ifor Bach

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Album Reviews, Music

Tranquillity, Base, Hotel + Casino Album Review

  It took the Arctic Monkeys 5 years to make a come-back. Tranquillity, Base, Hotel & Casino is unexpected, different and an excitingly mysterious album. ItÔÇÖs an evident new step in their career. TheyÔÇÖve grown up and their songs have grown with them. Their new piano-driven, retro vibe, witty lyrics mark the start of a new era for the Sheffield group. The 70ÔÇÖs-like opening track, … Continue reading Tranquillity, Base, Hotel + Casino Album Review

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Live Reviews, Music

LANY @ O2 Academy, Bristol – Live Review

The first time I saw LANY in concert was in the spring of this year, in an intimate venue in London, just before the release of their debut album. In the time that has passed since, they have garnered much acclaim and cemented a place amongst the most exciting artists around right now. On a recent wintry evening in Bristol, I went to see LANY … Continue reading LANY @ O2 Academy, Bristol – Live Review

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Film & TV

Quenchmas Countdown: Day 13 – ‘Krampus’

When you think of Christmas, the last thing that probably comes to mind is a scary movie. But for those of us who may not be the biggest fan of this season, Krampus provides us with a way to feel a little Christmas-y without having ÔÇÿjingle bellsÔÇÖ and soppy love stories shoved in our not-so-festive faces. Krampus is based on an old myth; naughty children … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 13 – ‘Krampus’

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Interview, Live Reviews, Music

LP- Interview and Review

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå Laura Pergolizzi, LP for her fans, is one of the most unique and astonishing voices the panorama of American rock music has ever seen. Her break-through album Lost on You was a big success around the globe and particularly in Europe where it reached peaks of 100,000 copies sold in France. In an interview with Quench last Wednesday, we talked with Laura about her … Continue reading LP- Interview and Review

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Live Reviews, Music

Sigrid Live Review

7th November marks the first-time Norwegian pop sensation Sigrid, has taken to a Bristol stage. As Oh WonderÔÇÖs support act, Sigrid warmed up the already packed crowd. A whole band graced the stage of BristolÔÇÖs notorious o2 Academy. Starting with an unreleased song and going straight into ÔÇÿPlot TwistÔÇÖ, the twenty-one-year-old bought confidence and sass right to the stage. With lyrics such as ÔÇ£better work … Continue reading Sigrid Live Review

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Live Reviews, Music

Stereophonics Review in The Great Hall Cardiff

In aid of charity GlobalÔÇÖs Make Some Noise, Stereophonics took to the stage at Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Great Hall for, perhaps, their most intimate show of the past twenty years. This twenty-year anniversary also celebrates the release of their first album ÔÇÿWord Gets AroundÔÇÖ and it seems that the hype that surrounded the Welsh rockers is as blatant as ever. Prior to the gig, the band … Continue reading Stereophonics Review in The Great Hall Cardiff

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Film & TV

Q&A with David Attenborough plus Live Screening of ‘Blue Planet 2’

ItÔÇÖs that time again, and the soothing, dulcet tones of the legendary Sir David Attenborough are back acting as the music to our ears. And whilst his voice was warming our ears, our eyes were being graced and mesmerised by the sheer beauty of our Blue Planet. The discovery of smarter fish using tools in this first episode, has once again heralded another success for … Continue reading Q&A with David Attenborough plus Live Screening of ‘Blue Planet 2’

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Interview, Live Reviews, Music

An Interview with Mabel and a Review of her Bristol gig

YouÔÇÖre touring with your recently released Bedroom EP and my flatmates and I canÔÇÖt stop playing the track Finders Keepers. Are you happy with how it all turned out? Yeah itÔÇÖs been amazing; I wasnÔÇÖt expecting it. ItÔÇÖs been a slow build up, that song actually came out in March but is in the chart now which is crazy. ThatÔÇÖs is exactly what I had … Continue reading An Interview with Mabel and a Review of her Bristol gig

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Live Reviews, Music

The Magic Gang Live Review

The Magic Gang took one of CardiffÔÇÖs most popular venues by storm on the 27th of September causing great excitement for the glitter covered teens in the crowd. The Brighton based four-piece, who are no strangers to performing alongside big names, are currently the ÔÇÿspecialÔÇÖ guests for Sundara Karmas on their UK wide tour. The Magic gang kicked off their set to the sold-out, Tramshed … Continue reading The Magic Gang Live Review

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Live Reviews, Music

The Drums Review – Bristol 2nd September

The 2nd September 2017 marks the day The Drums stepped on board the infamous party/gig boat Thekla in front of a sold-out crowd in Bristol. Perhaps a better name for The Drums would now be ÔÇÿThe DrumÔÇÖ as Jonny is the last original member of the band left, but the new guitarist and bassist somewhat resemble previous bandmates Connor and Jacob.   Even though Jonny … Continue reading The Drums Review – Bristol 2nd September

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Live Reviews, Music

Alt-J- Live Review, Weston-Super-Mare

After clearing out all the 10p slot machines and mopping up the sticky floor after many a spilt slush puppy from the excitement that is Weston Super-MareÔÇÖs grand pier, the venue was ready to be filled with an avid pack of Alt-J fans. After a great opening set from Hampshire trio, Blaenavon, Alt-J took to the small ┬ámake-shift stage as the final show of their … Continue reading Alt-J- Live Review, Weston-Super-Mare

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Live Reviews, Music

Blink 182 Live Review- Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

    Last week I had the ultimate privilege of seeing the 25 year strong Blink-182. Supporting them on this tour are the Front Bottoms and Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls.Sadly, in true university student style I ended up late to the Motorpoint arena, which still had a queue wrapping half way around the building by the time the first act had started, resulting … Continue reading Blink 182 Live Review- Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

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Live Reviews, Music

REVIEW: Robbie Williams – The Heavy Entertainment Show

Robbie Williams can entertain me anytime he likes after the amazing show he performed. On the 21st of June at the Principality Stadium, Robbie Williams wowed Welsh fans with his old hits as well as new tunes. ÔÇÿThe Son of WalesÔÇÖ gave an outstanding show which outshined any other concert I have been to ÔÇô and IÔÇÖve been to many! Williams reminded us all how … Continue reading REVIEW: Robbie Williams – The Heavy Entertainment Show

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Beach Baby
Music

Live: Beach Baby – Clwb Ifor Bach – 14/04/16

Beach BabyÔÇÖs surf-y, summery vibes washed into Clwb Ifor last night. As relative newcomers to the music scene they made no delay in making their presence felt. With a punchy, yet concise set, the band were well received by the small, but warm crowd. Managed by the team behind Jungle, their debut single ÔÇÿLadybirdÔÇÖ, was released to warm ears last year on Chess Club. ItÔÇÖs … Continue reading Live: Beach Baby – Clwb Ifor Bach – 14/04/16

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Ought
Music

Live: Ought ÔÇô Clwb Ifor Bach ÔÇô 20/04/2016

There was quiet sense of anticipation in the small crowd at Clwb Ifor Bach as they waited for Ought to take the stage. Idle chatter filled the air; some were discussing the nuances of the newest album, others just knew the band from their hit song ÔÇÿHabitÔÇÖ, one guy just came along because he thought the name was ÔÇÿpretty radÔÇÖ. The pre-gig chatter evaporated as … Continue reading Live: Ought ÔÇô Clwb Ifor Bach ÔÇô 20/04/2016

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Matt and Kim
Music

Live: Matt & Kim – The Fleece, Bristol – 7/04/16

Matt and Kim pull in big numbers. At the time of writing, ÔÇÿDaylightÔÇÖ has pulled in just over 44 million streams on Spotify. Having seen their online presence, they sure make a lot of noise for a two piece. TheyÔÇÖve supported Fall Out Boy and are embarking on another European tour. So when the chance came to see them play Bristol ÔÇô why not? From … Continue reading Live: Matt & Kim – The Fleece, Bristol – 7/04/16

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Enter Shikari
Music

Live: Enter Shikari – Motorpoint – 23/02/16

For their first arena tour, genre-bending Enter Shikari bring together polish that belies this fact with the raw energy of a front-room show. They manage to make the 7,500 capacity Motorpoint Arena feel intimate. Impressive for a band who pride themselves on being independent, and by their own admission play music that isnÔÇÖt exactly middle of the road in a set that slips seamlessly between … Continue reading Live: Enter Shikari – Motorpoint – 23/02/16

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