THE PROCLAIMERS | MUSIC INTERVIEWS
The Scottish duo’s back catalogue boasts years of experience, with their latest album Let’s Hear It for the Dogs staying true to form. Ffion Riordan-Jones caught up with one half of …
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DAN PATLANSKY | LIVE REVIEW
The Globe, Cardiff Tue 7 June It was a sweltering Tuesday evening as the uncharacteristically hot, and I assume lost, Welsh sun beat down on the capital. Couples and …
BEN FOLDS | LIVE REVIEW
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Sun 12 June Bringing the first Festival of Voice to a close was American singer-songwriter Ben Folds in his first visit to Wales. The concert …
PERC | CLUB PREVIEW
108 Lower Dock Street, Newport Sat 18 June Perc have been going for nearly five years now, which is not a small feat in Newport. Though the city has been …
JACK WICKHAM + NICVIUS | CLUBS PREVIEW
Dogruff @ Unit, Swansea Sat 11 June Dogruff are back again, mainstays of Swansea’s small but virulent club scene. This time, they say, they’ll be pushing the boundaries of “crazy …
PENDER STREET STEPPERS | CLUB PREVIEW
Teak @ Jacob’s Antiques, Cardiff Sat 11 June We don’t feature Teak in these pages that often, but the only reason is that, like Delete, their parties are so …
CHARLOTTE CHURCH: POLITICS, PROTESTS AND PLAYS | INTERVIEW
Amanda Hunt speaks with singer and political activist Charlotte Church about growing up a child star, protesting, and her new play The Last Mermaid. In February 2016, Charlotte Church turned …
CYNT & PURRMOTIONS WAREHOUSE DAY PARTY | CLUBS PREVIEW
Splott Warehouse, Cardiff Sat 11 June CYNT, in league with Purrmotions, are back again, and with their best line up for years, after a Joy Orbison-headlined warmup on Fri 3 …
FEMI KUTI | MUSIC INTERVIEW
Being born of greatness can have its ups and downs. Like the sons of Marley and Dylan, following in the footsteps of their fathers, individuals who not only defined a …
FESTIVAL OF VOICE ROUND UP | MUSIC FEATURE
Ah, Wales. Country of choirs. Land of lyrical bards and music. Home of hymns and the birthplace of Dame Shirley and Sir Tom, Katherine Jenkins, Aled Jones and Stereophonics. The …
PESKI NACHT 006 | CLUBS PREVIEW
Jacob’s Antiques, Cardiff Sat 4 June Kicking off the month is the bittersweet leaving party for a label that will always be fondly remembered. Peski Records is a Cardiff-based label …
VELVET UNDERGROUND’S JOHN CALE | MUSIC INTERVIEW
VELVET VOICE Musician, singer-songwriter, and founding member of the Velvet Underground, John Cale speaks with Kieran Owen about rap, Wales and Lou Reed. “I’d like to see Kokane do Back …
SHELLAC | LIVE REVIEW
SHELLAC | LIVE REVIEW The Tramshed, Cardiff, Mon 30 May It’s a bank holiday Monday night and Shellac are glad to be in Wales. “It’s like England’s Canada,” comments …
JUNE | LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS
For any listings queries, including getting your event listed, please email [email protected]. Wednesday 1 Acoustic Open Mic Night The Bunker, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info [email protected]. Every Wednesday. Blackhawk Big Band …
JUNE | CLUBS LISTINGS
For any listings queries, including getting your event listed, please email [email protected] 10 Feet Tall 11a + 12 Church Street, Cardiff. 029 2022 8883 / [email protected] Fridays Soulection 9pm-3am, £3 …
JOY ORBISON | CLUBS PREVIEW
CYNT @ Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff Fri 3 June This naughtily-named promotion team were at one time Cardiff’s most successful late night proposition. For the last couple of years, …
HIGHER LEARNING | MUSIC PREVIEW
Tramshed, Cardiff Sat 4 June After five years off the scene, Wales’ legendary hip-hop night Higher Learning is finally back. Celebrating 30 years of Welsh rap this summer, in conjunction …
OPEN MIKE EAGLE | LIVE REVIEW
OPEN MIKE EAGLE | LIVE REVIEW The Moon Club, Cardiff, Tue 24 May Chicago’s Open Mike Eagle, in the early stages of a European tour with compatriot Milo, lands …
A MOON SHAPED POOL: HOW RADIOHEAD USED THE INTERNET TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY | MUSIC FEATURE
Someone erasing their internet presence is not news. In January of this year, I decided to erase my Facebook profile. I was sick and weary of spending so much time …
ONES TO WATCH: FFUG | MUSIC FEATURE
Welsh language punk rock has a rich and interesting history that dates back almost as far as the inception of punk in general: Llygod Ffyrnig’s NCB single was released in 1977. …
FESTIVAL GUIDE 2016 | MID & WEST WALES
The sun’s in the sky and the clouds have subsided (mostly) which can only mean one thing: festival season. With the summer sun just poking its head over the horizon, …
NAP EYES / LEA PORCELAIN / FRIGS | LIVE REVIEW
NAP EYES / LEA PORCELAIN / FRIGS | LIVE REVIEW Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Wed 18 May A visibly empty room, it must be said, greeted the first support …
GERD JANSON & JEREMY UNDERGROUND | CLUBS PREVIEW
Delete @ Gwdihw, Cardiff Sun 29 May The premier pumping, smiling garden rave in the country brings down two wonderful selectors and owners of influential record labels for the clubnight’s …
KAISER CHIEFS TO PLAY SWALEC STADIUM | MUSIC FEATURE
The Brit Award-winning indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs will be performing at Cardiff’s SSW Swalec Stadium this summer featuring some special guests including one of the UK’s biggest rappers Dizzee …