“The beauty of this album is not thinking too deeply” – DECLAN MCKENNA on the inspirations & process behind new album
Third album What Happened To The Beach? finds Declan McKenna in creative cruise control, trusting his instincts more than ever.
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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.
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.
“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.
BIG THIEF wows with soul-searching lyricism & majestic guitar in Cardiff gig
Big Thief's sold-out gig in Cardiff's Great Hall was filled with the soulful lyrics and majestic guitar that make this Brooklyn folk-rock band a fan favourite.
Bad sound and new material dampen a night of old-school punk from THE DAMNED
Fans of punk icons The Damned were left frustrated by a recent gig at Cardiff Students Union, where the band played mostly new material and suffered from bad acoustics.
From boybands to Disney, PUNK ROCK FACTORY delivers wildly entertaining covers show
South Wales’ Punk Rock Factory delight Cardiff with their unique cover versions, while Junior’s pop-punk opens the show. The Blackout's Sean Smith also joins in the fun.
THE LATHUMS impress Cardiff crowd with well-curated setlist and vocal talent
The Lathums deliver a standout live performance in Cardiff's Great Hall, featuring a short but well-curated setlist that showcases the band's vocal talent and popular hits from their new album.
LOYLE CARNER delivers epic and genuine performance at sold-out Cardiff show
Loyle Carner's live show in Cardiff features sharp-edged observations on contemporary culture and personal vulnerability, captivating a predominantly teenage crowd.
Ireland’s INHALER receive rapturous welcome from Welsh fans
A great gig from Irish indie band Inhaler in Cardiff, when all is said and done, and they depart with lead singer Elijah Howson draped in a Welsh flag.
EASY LIFE: easily one of British indie’s best live acts
With their brilliant stage presence and unique sound, Easy Life have cemented themselves as one of the most exciting acts in the current UK scene.