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Live Reviews, Music

My Chemical Romance @ Sophia Gardens, Cardiff – Live Review (28/05/22)

Written by Rubie Barker There were clearly two separate crowds heading into Cardiff city centre on Saturday 28th May. While thousands were flocking towards the principality to see a certain ginger lad from Suffolk perform, another crowd were headed to the sold-out Sophia Gardens to welcome the return of My Chemical Romance, not just to Cardiff, but to the music scene. After announcing they were … Continue reading My Chemical Romance @ Sophia Gardens, Cardiff – Live Review (28/05/22)

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Live Reviews, Music

Miles Kane @ Tramshed Cardiff- Live Review (23/05/22)

Written by Billy Edwards Miles Kane was not afraid to be fine-tuned to his crimson-red guitar, his band and his audience in a stunning show inside CardiffÔÇÖs Tramshed. Acutely aware his audience were hungry to see and hear him live following a few postponements due to the pandemic, he put forward what must be his finest showmanship. The Tramshed was filled with mods, indie fans … Continue reading Miles Kane @ Tramshed Cardiff- Live Review (23/05/22)

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Kae Tempest @ St David’s Hall, Cardiff – Live Review (14/05/22)

Written by Lizzi Richards Kae Tempest is an artist, a poet, a playwright, a rapper, a storyteller. They wear many hats, and they wear them well. This was my third time seeing Kae Tempest, this time in CardiffÔÇÖs grand St DavidÔÇÖs Hall, and every time has been a unique and thrilling experience. This time was no exception. The decision to host this at a seated … Continue reading Kae Tempest @ St David’s Hall, Cardiff – Live Review (14/05/22)

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Interview, Music

An Interview with the Amazons

Written by Octavia Graham Interview:  Just prior to their Cardiff show supporting Royal BloodÔÇÖs 2022 UK tour, The Amazons members Matt and Elliot met with me to discuss all things music, covid and new releases! In a tour bus a little posher than the one they famously torched ahead of their debut album. Now, a few years later with their album How Will I Know … Continue reading An Interview with the Amazons

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Sea Girls @ The Fleece, Bristol – Live Review (10/05/22)

Written by Rubie Barker Walking through Bristol city centre from Clifton, sun blazing, sunglasses on, parks buzzing, it felt like the perfect atmosphere for an indie gig. Luckily, that is just where I was heading. Ahead of the official tour for their new album Homesick in November, Sea Girls were in Bristol to play two gigs at the legendary Fleece. Arriving 15 minutes before they … Continue reading Sea Girls @ The Fleece, Bristol – Live Review (10/05/22)

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Slowthai @ The Great Hall, Cardiff Student Union – Live Review (27/03/22)

Words and Header Image by Francesca Ionescu My friend and I get to the venue early, got our good places, over-priced beer in hand, already taking off sweaty layers in the anticipating crowd. We offer to take a picture of this bunch of Northern Irish boys, and the rubber duck they bring with them to gigs, whose name gets lost in the noisy hall. TheyÔÇÖve … Continue reading Slowthai @ The Great Hall, Cardiff Student Union – Live Review (27/03/22)

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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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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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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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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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The Snuts @ The Globe – Live Review (03/ 11/21)

Words and Images by Hope Docherty T.W: mention of sexual harassment, drug culture. The Snuts, a band of few words declaredÔÇÖ: ÔÇ£itÔÇÖs a f*cking WednesdayÔÇØ, whilst playing their second sold-out show of their tour at ÔÇÿThe GlobeÔÇÖ in Cardiff. Not that they had to say much to get the crowd ready, the music did that for itself. After an eager wait for the band to … Continue reading The Snuts @ The Globe – Live Review (03/ 11/21)

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For the love of instruments

Words and Images by Octavia Graham Header Image by Elijah M Henderson The soft, or sometimes not-so-soft, lull of music accompanies each and every memory I hold close. Every essential encounter and every experience. From the CDÔÇÖs spinning around my stereo at night to the slight sound of lessons taking place downstairs. The gigs of parents and friends of parents or busking in the street. … Continue reading For the love of instruments

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A decade on: The songs that turn ten in 2022

Thinkin Bout You by Frank Ocean  Words by Suraya Rumbold-Kazzuz Considering his relative ostracization and avoidance of the spotlight, it feels all the more important to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Frank OceanÔÇÖs album Channel Orange and perhaps the most well-known song from the album: Thinkin Bout You. The song has become one of OceanÔÇÖs most well-known and the album itself is now a staple … Continue reading A decade on: The songs that turn ten in 2022

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Album Reviews, Music

Album Review: ‘Change the Show’ by Miles Kane

Words by Billy Edwards Images from Ian Cheek PR Lockdown is an opportunity too good to miss for rock stars. Miles Kane is one of the busiest: a member of the Last Shadow Puppets, formerly of The Rascals, and a frequent co-writer with Lana Del Rey, he has naturally borne a fourth-solo album out of his unexpected free time. Taking a step back to look … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Change the Show’ by Miles Kane

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