Don’t call it a comeback: SKINDRED ride again
From a tour with US rock gods Kiss to the upper echelons of the UK album charts, 2023 has been one to remember for Newport ragga metallers Skindred.
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“It’s all or nothing”: EMPIRE STATE BASTARD aren’t resting on legacy
Empire State Bastard, passion project of Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil and Mike Vennart offer a visceral attack on the aural senses, and play their first ever Wales show this month.
KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES reunion show: the boys are back in town
Kids In Glass Houses' 15 year anniversary show in Cardiff for Smart Casual is a cathartic experience for long-time fans.
“We didn’t want our first show back to be a fast failure” – KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES’ ALED PHILLIPS on band’s unlikely big comeback
15 years since their debut album’s release, Kids In Glass Houses are getting the band back together. Vocalist Aled Phillips tells us what the experience has been like.
Navigating university life in Wales: a guide for new students
As another academic year begins, Billy Edwards looks back on his journey embedding himself in his new Welsh home to offer sage advice and tips.
Things that made me: DR RHYS JONES – the South Walian doctor with a passion for wildlife and sci-fi
Get to know the fascinating world of Cardiff University's television personality Dr. Rhys Jones, from anchoring Wildlife Patrol to his sci-fi guilty pleasures.
MODE 2: technical mishaps dim the glamour of sequel fashion & drag show
A high-energy opening and technical mishaps create a mixed experience for drag fans at MODE's sequel show in Cardiff.
From HOZIER to PIGEON WIGS, your guide to Wales’ hottest gigs this July
While summer months can feel like festival overload, we’ve narrowed down a list of gigs across July in Wales where you can turn up, enjoy some live music and head home at the end of it.
“I wanted to make the new album while I was still alive” – THE ALARM’s MIKE PETERS on living with cancer and the future
Mike Peters, frontman of The Alarm, talks about how the recording process of new album Forwards was shaped by his cancer treatment.
The best gigs in Wales this June, from ARCTIC MONKEYS to BLONDIE
Find out what's going on in Wales' varied live music scene this June. Join Arctic Monkeys, Blondie, Harry Styles, and more iconic artists for unforgettable performances.
Celebrating Pride this summer in Wales: parades, drag, bingo, disco, oh my!
Discover a vibrant lineup of LGBTQ+ Pride events in Wales from June onwards, including Pride Cymru, drag comedy cabaret, nature celebrations, disco parties, and more.
“Music should be about shocking people” – LEFTFIELD’s Neil Barnes on making music that defies conformity & ignites dancefloors
Neil Barnes of Leftfield discusses the duo's commitment to staying unique in the dance music scene, as well as their progressive ideas that link music and psychotherapy.