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March 8, 2013

Single Review: Graffiti on the Train - Stereophonics

THE FIRST album since the tragic death of their first drummer Stuart Cable was always likely to be downbeat and Graffiti on the Train is exactly that.
It follows the disappointing Keep Calm and Carry On in 2009 and despite being far better, Graffiti on the Train is still hit and miss. There are a few good tracks on the album with the anthemic Indian Summer and the standout title track. But most of the album is just dull.
Graffiti on the Train would be the perfect album to have on in the office because at no point would anyone be distracted from their work.

March 30, 2012

It's all about vintage fashion

There's something quite special about Cardiff's vintage fashion scene. One of The Cardiffian's resident fashion-enthusiasts explains why she loves vintage so.

I came to vintage relatively late in life.

Despite a penchant for wearing a pair of my dad’s old khaki trousers, which I used to team with a studded belt to dazzling effect, I didn’t really start rummaging until I moved to Manchester for my degree.

Harbouring one of Britain’s best and most interesting alternative shopping districts Manchester’s Northern Quarter was both an eye opener and an education. I immediately fell in love with Ryman’s Vintage, Retro Rehab and the many other vintage-themed cafes and restaurants.

March 9, 2012

Hunky Dory brings Bowie classics to the big screen

This feel-good frolic sees a bunch of schoolkids set the music of David Bowie against Shakespeare classic The Tempest.

Hunky Dory

Released March 2 (3/5 Stars)

David Bowie isn’t the first artist who springs to mind for a soundtrack to Shakespeare’s Tempest, but Hunky Dory’s Viv, played by Minnie Driver, is no ordinary Drama teacher.

March 2, 2012

The Ting Tings return with Sounds from Nowhereville

Can the Ting Tings follow up the huge success of their debut album We Started Nothing with new album Sounds From Nowhereville?

With songs such as That’s Not My Name and Shut Up and Let Me Go to their name, The long-awaited second album by the Ting Tings does not quite live up to expectations.

Despite being released four years after their award-winning debut album We Started Nothing, Sounds from Nowheresville leaves a lot to be desired. Of the ten tracks on the release, there is not one stand-out track comparable to the catchy sounds of the band’s first two singles.

January 26, 2012

Juju Nations

Music. Gwdihw. £3.

With their famed mix of afrobeat, funk and reggae, if you haven’t been to a Juju night, or even heard of Juju, then you have been missing out! Gwdihw. £3.

March 25, 2011

Leonard Cohen tribute act

Songs of Leonard Cohen, an tribute act to the iconic singer, plays Cardiff Arts Institute for an interesting Sunday evening. The gig begins at 8pm, with tickets from £4.

March 18, 2011

Cardiff charity shop sells rare Nick Drake vinyl

A Cardiff charity shop begun its annual collectible records sale yesterday.

Oxfam books and music in St Mary Street are selling around 250 LPs and a 100 singles, which have been donated to them over the past year.

Shop manager Khantika Chongsathien said: "Last time we made more than £3,000 and we are hoping to raise even more this time."

The most expensive item on sale is a mint condition copy of Nick Drake's Bryter Layter which is priced at £279.99.