JOHNNY CASH’s SONGWRITER: a treasure trove of long-lost tracks
Having the opportunity to hear these long-lost, self-penned songs on new album Songwriter from the late Johnny Cash is nothing short of an honour.
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FOO FIGHTERS: 17 years later, supreme rock juggernauts are back shaking Cardiff
The Foo Fighters land on Welsh soil for the first time in 17 years, bringing their Everything Or Nothing At All tour to Cardiff's grandest arena.
From a lockdown living room to huge dreampop sounds: One to watch: HALF HAPPY
Originally a living-room lockdown project, Cardiffian indie/dreampop quartet Half Happy found a receptive audience for their lush, expansive sound.
DEPECHE MODE: VINCE – an intensive, revelatory look at the band’s early years
With a fresh cover by Martyn Atkins, designer of many Mode record sleeves, Depeche Mode: Vince is an intensive examination of the band's early years.
CROWDED HOUSE: Neil Finn’s time-defying hair – and music – on glorious display at Cardiff Castle
Antipodean melancholy oozes from Crowded House's back catalogue, laden with polished arrangements, and all this is on glorious display in the Welsh capital.
FIRST LOVE – DANA GILLESPIE is a timeless rebel in her golden years
First Love is a fabulous collection of covers from Dana Gillespie: a selection that’s like finding a rare, beautifully restored classic car.
Stoner rock bastions FU MANCHU are back with THE RETURN OF TOMORROW
All hail the triumphant return of the AC/DC of stoner rock: Fu Manchu are back with The Return Of Tomorrow.
SAM MORTON’s DAFFODILS & DIRT: a haunting & rewarding debut
Sam Morton's Daffodils & Dirt is haunting, at times uneasy listening, but ultimately effective, rewarding and unforgettable.
THE MYSTERINES stun with AFRAID OF TOMORROWS – a grunge-inspired masterpiece
Afraid Of Tomorrows, the second album from Merseyside four-piece The Mysterines, defies categorisation.
THE DECEMBERISTS return after six years with a psychedelic makeover
After a six-year hiatus, The Decemberists are back with a new studio album replete with acoustic, spacey energy.
TAYLOR SWIFT fever sweeps Cardiff: the ERAS TOUR in all its shimmering glory
From flawless transitions to Welsh langauge representation, read our live report of the Taylor Swift concert that captivated over 70,000 fans.
30 SECONDS TO MARS: Jared Leto and his costume changes, back in Cardiff
Thousands of fans have made the pilgrimage to Cardiff to witness the return of the Jared Leto-led alternative rock behemoth 30 Seconds To Mars.
HIP HOP IS HISTORY: QUESTLOVE’s 50-year sprint through the genre’s progression
Hip Hop Is History is a semi-autobiographical rummage through the genre’s half-century lifespan, from Questlove’s personal perspective.
SMASHING PUMPKINS & WEEZER (mostly) give the people what they want in Cardiff Castle
This evening concludes a UK tour for the Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer while beginning six weeks of open-air concerts in Cardiff Castle.
Whispers of change: former BELLE & SEBASTIAN member ISOBEL CAMPBELL delivers gentle power on new solo album
Isobel Campbell documents the pressing concerns of these turbulent times on new album Bow To Love.
KNEECAP’s TODDLA T-produced FINE ART redefines Irish rap
Irish language rap trio Kneecap release their excellent debut album Fine Art ahead of a summer of massive shows and an autumn tour.
ALWAYS CENTERED AT NIGHT album review: MOBY captures both the feet & soul
25 years after Play, Moby's latest album Always Centered At Night is an ardent filler-free listening experience for both the feet and the soul.
Hard rock royalty returns: BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION’s V rocks harder than ever
Black Country Communion, the supergroup you can’t quite believe exists is back and perhaps better than ever.
Timeless elegance: JOHN CALE’s POPTICAL ILLUSION mesmerises with reflective pop
John Cale's POPtical Illusion, though overlong at 13 songs and nearly an hour, is an effervescent and elegant set of electronic pop songs.
FAT WHITE FAMILY & JOHN FRANCIS FLYNN are bright and brilliant at Cardiff’s Globe
Fat White Family's famed combustible volatility isn't on the menu at Cardiff's Globe: instead, the controversial band are bright and brilliant.
PINK’s SUMMER CARNIVAL is a powerhouse, interactive spectacle in Cardiff
P!nk kicks off her Summer Carnival European tour at the city’s Principality Stadium – and it's a night to remember for some 50,000 people.
After 40 years, JAMES remain class-act live in Cardiff with RAZORLIGHT
Backed by a 6,000-strong Welsh choir in Cardiff, after four decades, James remain a real class act.
The A-Z of TAYLOR SWIFT
There’s more to Taylor Swift than meets the eye. To celebrate her Eras tour finally coming to Wales, we use letters of the alphabet to dissect the singer’s career.
LA PRIEST takes Cardiff on a trip out of this world and into his own
When Sam Eastgate, the mastermind behind LA Priest, begins his set from off the Clwb Ifor Bach stage, an immediate silence ripples through the captivated crowd.