SOPHIE’s posthumous album: lost potential and cherished creativity
Sophie’s posthumous album, finished by collaborators, offers a bittersweet glimpse of her creative genius, but leaves fans longing for what could’ve been.
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Gwyneth Lewis’ NIGHTSHADE MOTHER: a memoir of parental complexity and personal growth
Nightshade Mother by Gwyneth Lewis details the pain of a toxic mother-daughter bond with honesty and intellectual prowess.
NEVERLAND: a raw reflection on fandoms, hero worship, and human flaws
Vanessa Kisuule’s Neverland brilliantly explores the complexities of fandoms, personal identity, and the fallout of hero worship with emotional depth.
Take 5: LEFTFIELD & ORBITAL’s top songs
Get to know the music of electronic juggernauts Leftfield and Orbital before they grace the stage in co-headlining harmony in Cardiff.
Lynne Tillman’s AMERICAN GENIUS: a literary exploration that challenges humour
Lynne Tillman's American Genius delivers a profound, thought-provoking read that blends intricate musings with American history - but don't expect too many laughs.
New poetry for September: socks & supermarkets, skills & skulls, a Biblical bonanza
Four more prize-worthy books of poetry have been bundled up by Mab Jones for her roundup of the best new poems for September.
RIGOLETTO: Verdi’s dark masterpiece shines with stellar performances at WNO
Powerful performances, brilliant direction, and emotional intensity make WNO's latest Rigoletto producion a must-see opera in Cardiff.
“I don’t want to sound like Robbie Williams but I wrote my new song in under 2 hours” – One to watch: JOYCE
Running Punks and former GB athelete Jimmy Watkins talks about his newest venture, Joyce, including how he collaborated with a Cure member.
TUNIC head up stacked noise-rock show at Cardiff’s The Moon
Tunic, Death Goals, The Pleasures and The Shania Twainsaw Massacre bring a heavy night of noise rock to Cardiff's The Moon.
THE FIGHT: how mixed-raced Welsh boxer Cuthbert Taylor’s story was brought to life on stage
Kev McCurdy discusses The Fight, his directorial debut with Theatr na nÓg, exploring racism in boxing through the story of Cuthbert Taylor in 1930s Wales.
FLOATING POINTS evokes heady Manchester club nights and gentle comedowns with CASCADE
Electronic experimentalist Floating Points moves from classical and jazz to pure electronica on latest album Cascade, evoking club nights and comedowns.
KATY J PEARSON takes a confident leap into self-assertion with SOMEDAY, NOW
Katy J Pearson’s Someday, Now marks a confident, self-assertive album, blending folk-pop with a newfound boldness that stands out in the indie scene.
GIA FORD’s TRANSPARENT THINGS: a promising debut with hints of pop grit
Gia Ford’s Transparent Things offers a confident debut with Americana influences and sleek production, though it lacks a standout hit to elevate it further.
FRONTIERS / GORWELION: A thought-provoking dance exploration of identity and human connection
Frontiers/Gorwelion at Sherman Theatre explores human identity in digital times and emotional connection through powerful dance performances.
BLOSSOMS’ GARY: whimsy & catchy melodies in a refreshing pop rock package
Blossoms mixes whimsical charm and catchy earworms on Gary: Light, fun, and full of pop rock melodies that keep listeners engaged.
THE HAPPINESS OF DOGS: exploring life lessons from canine wisdom with Mark Rowlands
Philosopher Mark Rowlands explores canine wisdom and how dogs’ simple lives can inspire our own in new book, The Happiness Of Dogs.
Cardiff sisters THE DEBUTANTES release symphonic, 70s funk track
The Debutantes, Cardiff sisters with a penchant for 60s pop throwbacks, have released their latest single Turn The Funk Up.
DELILAH BON’s EVIL, HATE FILLED FEMALE: a bold, rage-filled feminist anthem
Delilah Bon’s Evil, Hate Filled Female unleashes feminist rage and unapologetic power, built to challenge and inspire with every track.
HOLMES AND MORIARTY reunited: Gareth Rubin’s riveting Sherlockian mystery
Sherlock and his archenemy team up in Gareth Rubin’s riveting Victorian mystery, Holmes And Moriarty, to stop a deadly conspiracy and save the world.
GENERATION LOSS: a darkly intriguing crime thriller with punk roots
A crime thriller blending punk culture and esoteric photography, Elizabeth Hand delivers an unsettling yet captivating noir that keeps you hooked in Generation Loss.
WNO’s new era: ADELE THOMAS returns to Wales with bold take on RIGOLETTO
Welsh National Opera’s new general director Adele Thomas tells us about her return to Wales and fresh take on Verdi's Rigoletto.
Uptown Festival 2024: high hopes, low notes – a critical look at Cardiff’s inaugural event
Cardiff’s Uptown Festival promised 80s nostalgia but delivered overpriced food, bad sound, and strict security.
Espionage unravelled: the thought-provoking depths of CREATION LAKE
Rachel Kushner’s fast-paced eco-thriller Creation Lake dives into espionage, moral ambiguity, and nature’s fight for survival.
The eerie charm of BROKEN GHOSTS – a haunting tale of grief and friendship
A grieving girl’s eerie friendship reveals ancient forest powers in Broken Ghosts, the haunting novel by J.D. Oswald.