Natalie Humphries

CD Reviews

The Smoking Hearts – Victory! Review

The Smoking Hearts – Victory! 10/10 Ever since stumbling across The Smoking Hearts supporting a favourite band of mine in Cardiff all the way back in 2010 and consequently falling in love with their live

CD Reviews

Zebedy – Marionette Review

A truly brilliant album. If this doesn’t catapult them to success, then there’s no justice in the world.

Live Reviews

Ghost – O2 Academy, Bristol 20/03/13

There was no mystery about how good the enigmatic Ghost were at this year’s Jägermeister Tour.

Live Reviews

Korsakoffs – Hobos, Bridgend 16/03/13

Spirits were high as I arrived at Hobos, due to Wales having just won the Six Nations title in the rugby (Editors note – YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!). There was a good feeling about the room as people

Live Reviews

The Murderburgers – Gwdihŵ, Cardiff 13/03/13

March 13 marked an evening of lively punk music at Gwdihŵ, with performances from Hipflask, Not Since The Accident and The Murderburgers. Things got off to a good start with Hipflask (7/10), who played a

CD Reviews

Constructor – MMXIII EP Review

Constructor, a five-piece hardcore outfit from South Wales, have only been a band for about a year, but with two impressive releases under their belt, it seems like the only way is up for them.

Live Reviews

Rusty Shackle – Koko Gorillaz, Cardiff 07/03/13

Having only ever been to Koko Gorillaz late at night after having a few drinks, it was certainly a new experience to head down there early in order to attend a gig there: to see

Live Reviews

Reaper In Sicily/Beasts – Le Pub, Newport 02/03/13

In previous reviews, I’ve always commented on how much I enjoy it when bands don’t remain on the confines of the stage, so when Black Art (8/10) started their set and ventured into the “crowd