Written by Agathe Dijoud Discovering an artist two weeks before the concert was my lucky moment of the month! Brian Fennell is an American singer, who has been writing indie music for several years, first with the band Barcelona, and then went solo in 2016. He is now Syml, which means ÔÇÿSimpleÔÇÖ in Welsh, due to his roots before being adopted. He just ended his … Continue reading Syml concert in Paris
Nothing But Thieves at the Motorpoint Arena ÔÇô 19/11/18 By Tom Luton Nothing But Thieves stratospheric rise over the last three years has been truly impressive to watch. Since the release of their promising self-titled debut in 2015, the band have well and truly begun their ascent into the upper echelons of UK rock music, playing to huge audiences across the world whilst supporting the … Continue reading Nothing But Thieves Conquer Cardiff
Review by Andrew Locke Scobie With a distinct sound, crowd engagement like no other and theatrics that create a feel much like that of Bowie or other cult musicians, Bad Sounds are beginning to cement themselves as a firm jewel in the crown of up and coming UK Indie Music. Recently they performed in their home town of Bristol and Benny Wu and I were … Continue reading Bad Sounds Review
The bastions of middle class youth disillusionment return for a shorter, more consolidated and more heartfelt third outing, delivering what is without question their best record to date. AOFAL drops the Speakers Corner-shoutiness of their previous work in favour of something far more personal and emapthisable, dealing with themes of social media, self image, boredom, hate and good old fashioned break-ups too. Suddenly you’re not … Continue reading Acts Of Fear And Love- Slaves Album Review
Reviewed by Agathe Dijoud Cardiff Uni’s drama society Act One played ‘Closer’ by Patrick Marber last week, and it was a really great experience! A dozen scenes take us on the decade-long love journey of a quartet. Anna (Miriam Hopkins), Alice (Michaela Minkin), Dan (Alec Cook) and Larry (Luke Merchant) experience love, marriage and heartbreak with each other, with nothing ever feeling fully right, and … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Closer’
Reviewed by James Evans The last Act One production I watched was A Midsummer NightÔÇÖs Dream. Considering I had seen several adaptations of the Shakespearean play I was slightly concerned about being bored, but Act One did not disappoint with a unique and exceptional take on the classic love story. Fast forward two years and theyÔÇÖve taken on the challenge of Laura WadeÔÇÖs satirical play … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Posh’
Reviewed by Harry Bligh *** This play by Act One has to be one of the most dynamic performance I’ve witnessed. It could make you laugh, gasp and┬áeven shed a tear. Like a metaphorical aftertaste, it really made you think and question yourself when the play had ended. It starts off quite strange. We are introduced to a scared looking girl, Lisa, in a strange … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘The Wonderful World of Dissocia’
Reviewed by James Wilkinson & Harry Bligh Set 350 years after our most recent Act One rendition of Jacobean Theatre, we experienced the 1950ÔÇÖs exploration of mental health in Rhian Peake depiction of Find Me. Rather uniquely, the main characters were played by multiple cast members, this worked well, the consistent yet simplistic costumes, and character direction, meant the audience always knew who was portraying … Continue reading REVIEW: Find Me
This past Sunday, I did something I never thought I would, yet have always had this fascination with; I went to watch an Opera. What in my head has always been contained to the stuffy up classes to enjoy was actually a gripping and enthralling experience as we followed the story of Carlisle FloydÔÇÖs Susannah. Written and set within the 1950ÔÇÖs in the heart of … Continue reading REVIEW: CUOS Presents Susannah
By Jordan Martin Wiley was headlining what might have been one of Cardiff’s biggest ever grime nights, but he was not the only legend on the bill. Supporting him was Meridian Crew Alumnus and fellow old school don, President T. I got the call from Duane, one of President T’s people, during the Astroid Boys set as they performed Rinsa. I was told the President … Continue reading When Trump’s out of Office, I’ll still be in Office
