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THE OFFSPRING rain Cali sunshine on a chilly night at the Motorpoint

November 25, 2021

Bringing a small part of California sunshine to a cold Welsh November night, US punk favourites The Offspring return to Wales for the first time since 1993.

Region: South Wales

BREICHIAU HIR triumph on a triple Clwb bill of Welsh talent

November 23, 2021

There was lot of of love for Breichiau Hir at Cardiff's Clwb Ifor Bach - which the band rewarded in spades, as Hugh Russell reports.

Region: South Wales

SLEEP TOKEN: nothing mysterious about anonymous band’s live quality

November 23, 2021

Questions about Sleep Token's mysterious identities are overridden by an emotion at Cardiff University Student Union, writes Chris Andrews.

Region: South Wales

Prog legends MARILLION ensure their legacy with note-perfect Cardiff show

November 19, 2021

Taking to St. David's Hall in Cardiff, Marillion deliver two hours of note-perfect sound and an impressive light show.

Region: South Wales

GNOD / CODEX SERAFINI kick up a raucous, psychedelic storm

November 19, 2021

Not many could follow up a "Saturnian Ritualistic band hailing from outer-space," but the Gnod do their best at The Moon in Cardiff.

Region: South Wales

Band of the moment THE LATHUMS conjure festival feels in Cardiff

November 18, 2021

The Lathums may have started out as a wedding band but as this Cardiff show proves, they're ready to fill arenas in their own right.

Region: South Wales

Poised for greatness, WORKING MEN’S CLUB send Cardiff fans into a frenzy

November 12, 2021

Working Men’s Club looked to be poised on the brink of a major breakthrough last year. At The Globe in Cardiff this week, they finally recoup that glory.

Region: South Wales

SHAME bust out a frenetic – but lacking – Cardiff headliner gig

November 11, 2021

Headliners Shame hit the stage at Cardiff's Tramshed looking every inch a band with a live reputation to uphold - and don't quite do it for Ben Woolhead.

Region: South Wales

A joyous homecoming for bonafide South Wales rock stars – HOLDING ABSENCE | LIVE REVIEW

November 2, 2021

The return of South Wales rockers Holding Absence to home turf made for an emotional night at Cardiff Uni's Y Plas.

Region: South Wales

A potent and intimate Cardiff gig – PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING | LIVE REVIEW

October 28, 2021

Public Service Broadcasting return to the stage with plenty of German influence and a welcoming Cardiff crowd.

Region: South Wales

A rainbow palette of colour – NEWTON FAULKNER | LIVE REVIEW

October 25, 2021

Amidst a buzz of excitement at Cardiff’s Tramshed, UK folk-rocker Newton Faulkner takes to the stage smiling, comfortable and relaxed.

Region: South Wales

Songs and personality that can entrance a room – PALOMA FAITH | LIVE REVIEW

October 20, 2021

A Monday night at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena turned Mab Jones from a Paloma Faith liker into a Paloma Faith fan.

Region: South Wales

THE OFFSPRING rain Cali sunshine on a chilly night at the Motorpoint

BREICHIAU HIR triumph on a triple Clwb bill of Welsh talent

SLEEP TOKEN: nothing mysterious about anonymous band’s live quality

Prog legends MARILLION ensure their legacy with note-perfect Cardiff show

GNOD / CODEX SERAFINI kick up a raucous, psychedelic storm

Band of the moment THE LATHUMS conjure festival feels in Cardiff

Poised for greatness, WORKING MEN’S CLUB send Cardiff fans into a frenzy

SHAME bust out a frenetic – but lacking – Cardiff headliner gig

A joyous homecoming for bonafide South Wales rock stars – HOLDING ABSENCE | LIVE REVIEW

A potent and intimate Cardiff gig – PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING | LIVE REVIEW

A rainbow palette of colour – NEWTON FAULKNER | LIVE REVIEW

Songs and personality that can entrance a room – PALOMA FAITH | LIVE REVIEW

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