N’FAMADY KOUYATÉ radiates exquisite showmanship live in Cardiff
Ahead of a summer saturated with Welsh festival appearances, N’Famady Kouyaté brings his story to the heart of Cardiff in a flash of infectious Friday evening joy.
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Facing the music: the state of grassroots venues in the UK
As they face increasing financial struggles and closures across the UK, we spotlight the urgent issues jeopardising grassroots music venues and the innovative solutions shaping their survival.
2-Tone icon RHODA DAKAR rocks steady in Cardiff after surprise chart success
Rhoda Dakar's live performance at The Moon in Cardiff took fans on a journey from The Bodysnatchers to recent suprise hit Version Girl.
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.
Unravelling the sonic chaos of THE GURU GURU, MY OCTOPUS MIND, & MONET at Cardiff’s The Moon
The manic post-punk of The Guru Guru, the jazzy/mathy rock of My Octopus Mind, and the splattered sounds of Monet made for quite the live show at Cardiff's The Moon.
“The days walking around thinking ‘I’m better than you’ are gone” – Ones to watch: BASIC STATE
Having began 2023 by releasing anthemic indie rock number Far Too Soon, Cardiff five-piece Basic State tell Craig Strachan they’ve matured since being born as a band into COVID.
Independent Venue Week 2023 – the venues & bands in Wales you need to check out
Wales is home to an array of independent music and arts venues, 17 of which are taking part in Independent Venue Week, but we've narrowed it down to six in 2023 you should check out.
7 vegan/veggie Sunday roast spots in Wales to try this Veganuary
With Veganuary underway, we provide you with a plethora of destinations within Wales which offer vegan and veggie alternatives for the family favourite weekend staple: the Sunday roast dinner.
“I’ve lost friends over the years – people get jealous” – One to watch: CHARLIE J
Cardiff-based rap artist Charlie J has marked himself out on the local scene; now, new EP A Moment Later is being supported by three Welsh launch gigs.
The best of SŴN FESTIVAL 2022 – from PLASTIC MERMAIDS to WALT DISCO
Emma Way and Josh Williams hotfoot around Cardiff city centre to catch the coming on the chockablock bill for Sŵn Festival’s big ‘22 comeback.
Ones to watch – SLEEP OUTSIDE: “Lots has changed since our EP came out – some songs on there we hate!”
A year after releasing their debut EP, Cardiff emo trio Sleep Outside’s tastes might have changed – but they’re hoping to give their songs the long-awaited baptism they deserve.
CARDIFF PSYCH & NOISE FEST 2022: a hidden gem for the city’s music weirdos
Psych & Noise Fest is the most precious little secret in the Cardiff music calendar. Jason Machlab looks back on a perfect weekend of strange and wonderful sounds.