NUBYA GARCIA / DARKHOUSE FAMILY | LIVE REVIEW
NUBYA GARCIA / DARKHOUSE FAMILY | LIVE REVIEW Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Thurs 3 May The incendiary sax of Nubya Garcia has been a much-awaited arrival on many a …
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ÓLAFUR ARNALDS | LIVE REVIEW
ÓLAFUR ARNALDS | LIVE REVIEW St David’s Hall, Cardiff, Tue 19 Mar Ten years since his last visit, Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds returned to Cardiff for the final leg …
ÓLAFUR ARNALDS | INTERVIEW
ÓLAFUR ARNALDS | INTERVIEW One of the rising talents from the modern ambient/electronica scene is Iceland-born Ólafur Arnalds. His sounds are a rich blend of poignant piano motifs, stunning …
SWN FESTIVAL 2017 | MUSIC FEATURE
Cardiff’s annual celebration of the best new music in Wales is back, this time with no wristbands. Charlie Piercey takes a look at what to expect from this year’s festival. …
MEILYR JONES | LIVE REVIEW
MEILYR JONES | LIVE REVIEW The Gate Arts Centre, Cardiff, Fri 3 Mar 2013 wasn’t a particularly special year for me. I was two years out of university and …
ESTRONS / HOMES / WASTERS | LIVE REVIEW
ESTRONS / HOMES / WASTERS | LIVE REVIEW The Moon Club, Cardiff, Thurs 3 Dec Cardiff’s live music scene continues to experience exponential growth and whilst it’s by no …
JULIE FOWLIS | INTERVIEW
JULIE FOWLIS | INTERVIEW As the The Radio 2 Folk Awards, Wales Millennium Centre Charlie Piercey talks to folk star, and host of the awards, Julie Fowlis The term …
TRWBADOR/Y PENCADLYS/OH PEAS! | LIVE REVIEW
TRWBADOR / Y PENCADLYS / OH PEAS! | LIVE REVIEW Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Fri 6 Mar Clwb Ifor Bach, the bosom to Cardiff’s musical brood for some 30-odd …
ENCOR AT THE PLAN: H HAWKLINE & CHRIS JONES | LIVE REVIEW
ENCOR AT THE PLAN: H HAWKLINE & CHRIS JONES | LIVE REVIEW The Plan Café, Cardiff Thurs 31 July Having earned considerable merit for best cup of coffee in …
TINARIWEN | LIVE REVIEW
TINARIWEN | LIVE REVIEW St David’s Hall, Cardiff Thur 24 July words CHARLIE PIERCEY Upon researching the background of Tinariwen, I was astonished to discover the adversity and oppression …
TINARIWEN | INTERVIEW
TINARIWEN | INTERVIEW With their world tour passing through Cardiff in July, Charlie Piercey talks to Tinariwen about their musical background. Your style of music has frequently been …
SWANSEA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL – DAY THREE | LIVE REVIEW
SWANSEA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL – DAY THREE | LIVE REVIEW Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Sun 22 Jun Claire Martin really stamps her feisty personality onto her vocal performance. Fearless with …