New DAMON ALBARN solo album fails to leave impact
Despite some really swell moments, most of Damon Albarn's The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows leaves without a trace.
Despite some really swell moments, most of Damon Albarn's The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows leaves without a trace.
James Ellis was well-rewarded by the return of Festival of Voice to Cardiff, with Brian Eno and Max Richter among the first day's highlights.
The fanciful question of who is out there saving the cryptids has been answered by Dash Shaw in the Jurassic Park-meets-Fantastic Planet feature Cryptozoo.
James Ellis returns to Cardiff's Chapter Arts Centre to see Steven Elliott pay tribute to soul poet legend Leonard Cohen.
Welsh National Opera’s first large-scale new production after the pandemic has triggered debate. Directed by Lindy Hume, Buzz's James Ellis finds some interesting takes, yet fairly traditional at hear.
Wales’ leading opera company return with a safe-bet, classic production of The Barber Of Seville from 1986, writes James Ellis.
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