Photo credit: press photo as seen on DIY Mag by Joe Cresswell It has been a long journey for Drenge; gone are the days of being under the radar (apart from being mentioned in a Labour MPs resignation letter in 2013) and merely being described as a ÔÇÿpunky indie racketÔÇÖ by the Guardian. For as Drenge let the dust settle from releasing their third … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Stranger Creatures’ by Drenge
Words By Eve Lewis Spring is here and Cardiff is in bloom. Walk through any part of Bute or Roath Park and you will be struck by how many different shades of pink you can find in the blossoms. Nonetheless, if you can tear your eyes away from the trees for just long enough, you might also notice the rich greens which carpet the ground. … Continue reading Global Gardens – Wild Food Workshop
Since its release last week, Steve Blackman and Jeremy Slater’s Netflix series has intrigued audiences with its quirky characters and compelling storyline. The Umbrella Academy is a truly addictive show that draws the viewer in with its constant cliff-hanger moments. Based upon the comic book series of the same name ÔÇô co-created by My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way ÔÇô the series focuses upon seven … Continue reading Review: The Umbrella Academy
Words by ┬áCaterina Dassi├¿ Just tucked inside the High Street Arcade, ┬áhides the cozy and delicious Bwyta Bwyd Bombai (3B’s) Caf├¿. The name stands for the food they actually offer; Bwyta Bwyd Bombai means ÔÇ£Eating Bombai(y) (Mumbai) FoodÔÇØ. The menu differs from the plethora of choice of other ┬áIndian restaurants in Cardiff because of their focus on Indian Street Food, something which helps keep the … Continue reading Bwyta Bwyd Bombai (3B’s) Caf├¿ | Review
Words By Charlotte Barrett I think all these years of watching MasterChef and Great British menu have equipped me with vast knowledge to present my first review to all of you Quench readers!! Church Street has just opened a brand-new Spanish Tapas restaurant named SantiagoÔÇÖs and a friend of mine and I had the opportunity to attend their launch event. Set up by husband and … Continue reading Santiago’s | Review
by Rowan Lees James Blake has returned with his fourth full length album in eight years, adding to the success of the previous with fresh musical ideas, solid songwriting and a welcome spark of joy. The release of the tracklist intrigued, with record breaking, rap producing powerhouse – Metro Boomin listed on two songs along with Travis Scott, Moses Sumney, and the elusive Andre 3000. … Continue reading Album Review: Assume Form by James Blake
by Alex Payne Metalcore has found itself in weird spot in the last few years. As a genre itÔÇÖs garnered an undeserved reputation for being a little too cringe inducing and formulaic, shunned for existing in the awkward space between more accessible rock and heavier formats of metal. Clearly, it would be easier to embrace the stereotype, as many have done, to tap into the … Continue reading Live Review | Architects @ Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
By Caterina Dassi├¿ Just a twenty-minute or less walk from the city center, in Canton, you can find the Michelin & Good Food Guide listed Indian restaurant purple poppadom. Be careful to check for the sign and not for the restaurant window as the actual dining area for the restaurant happens to be hidden up a a flight of stairs.. Our visit to purple poppadom … Continue reading Purple Poppadom | Review
By Emily Stanton ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà The clue is in the title when it comes to this murder mystery comedy musical. Two actors smartly play all 14 characters in the two hours of Joe Kinosian and Kellen BlairÔÇÖs Murder for Two. The story is a classic whodunnit about a famous author, Arthur Witney, whoÔÇÖs murdered at his surprise birthday party. Although set in a small American town, … Continue reading Murder for Two | Review
For a long time, TV and film fanatics have been suckers for psychopathic serial-killing antiheroes. We bow down before John Wick, obsess over Dexter and hail the impossibly brutal and deliciously violent escapades of Vin DieselÔÇÖs Riddick. Well, move over men, because youÔÇÖve met your match. Meet Oxana Vorontsova (alias Villanelle). The sexiest, coolest, and most stylish killer to grace our screens in years. Rather … Continue reading Review: Killing Eve
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
Words by Caterina Dassie Da Mara is an Italian restaurant pizzeria situated in Penylan, just at the end of Albany Road in 2 Pen-Y-Lan Road. It has a capacity of 70-seating but also offers a takeaway menu. The business is run by a husband and wife team, Mark and Rita, who have always been passionate about the culinary field. Indeed, Mark is a professional of … Continue reading Da Mara | Review
By Mel Lynch ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà As a first time visitor to Chapter Arts I arrived optimistic about the quality of production I was set to view. For nearly half a decade Chapter has had the reputation as CardiffÔÇÖs cultural hub, facilitating new talent and showcasing the best of both Welsh and international creativity in their multi-artform space. Apart from knowing it would be a small cast … Continue reading 2023 | Theatre Review
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
By Katie Comer For quite some time now visiting Dublin has captured my interest, so me and my boyfriend jumped at the chance to visit the city on our way back from Scotland. The city itself reminded me of Amsterdam, with its quirky shops and pubs, DublinÔÇÖs bustling metropolis is the heart of Irish culture. Breakfast P├ôG. For breakfast we visited P├ôG; a whitewashed, minimalistic, … Continue reading Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Dublin
By Eden Griffiths Wherever you come from and whatever youÔÇÖre doing with your life right now, thereÔÇÖs a good chance youÔÇÖve at some point found yourself discussing one of the most controversial topics our generation has come across: to vegan? Or not to vegan? ItÔÇÖs no secret that veganism is currently on the rise, and whether people view this as a trend or a lifestyle … Continue reading Greazy Vegan | Review
By Ellie Harradine The thing about going to a festival is, people are so happy. So what is Victorious Festival, and why has no one heard of it? Well, unless youÔÇÖre on the south coast of Hampshire, there is little reason for you to have known about it. The festival first opened its gates in 2012 at PortsmouthÔÇÖs Historic Dockyard, and then due to increased … Continue reading Review: Victorious Festival, Portsmouth
Many of us are familiar with the amazing destinations that Western Europe has to offer; the beautiful coasts of Portugal and Spain, the fascinating city breaks you can take in Germany and France, the sun-drenched parties on stunning Greek Islands. However, looking slightly to the East, there are a plethora of destinations that remain more undiscovered. Eastern Europe is an up and coming area with … Continue reading Eastern EuropeÔÇÖs Hidden Gems
By Katie Comer The New York Deli is a little taste of America found in the heart of CardiffÔÇÖs High Street Arcade. On arrival you are greeted by a rustic shop sign with old school style benches outside and a little wooden man holds the menu for you to read. The deli itself is full of American mementos, from a small feature wall covered with … Continue reading The New York Deli | Review
Fresh Meat by Isabel Cosford University can be a dauntingly awkward experience, whether youÔÇÖre a hot-shot singleton, a career-ridden bookworm, or troublemaker with a serious attitude – which is why the U.K. hit series Fresh Meat is a must-watch for all students either continuing their studies or for those who are about to indulge in the shameless and shabby world of higher education. Fresh Meat … Continue reading Films and TV Shows that get the university experience just right
