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Want to hear THE RASCALS' debut album before anyone else? POPSCENE on WED 4 JUN is the place to be. posted 6/05
Go to POPSCENE on WED 28 MAY at CLWB IFOR BACH to hear THE ZUTONS' new album with added freebies! posted 6/05
The ever wonderful FORECAST chaps have filmed their ace shows for your viewing pleasure posted 2/05
Head this way to hear a new podcast from the people behind SECRET GARDEN SOUNDSYSTEM and MILGI posted 2/05
Congratulations to the wonderful THREATMANTICS who have just been signed by DOMINO RECORDS. Ace! posted 30/4
FORECAST apologise. DEERHUNTER at CLWB IFOR BACH on TUE 17 JUN has sadly been cancelled. Apology accepted. posted 30/4
We've just heard that DAN LE SAC and SCROOBIUS PIP will play an instore gig at SPILLERS RECORDS-TUE 29 APR, 5.30pm posted 28/4
Remember THE CHARLATANS? Head to POPSCENE at CLWB IFOR BACH on WED 7 MAY to hear their new album and nab freebies posted 28/4
SPIRITUALIZED have been confirmed as the Friday headliner at the splendid GREEN MAN FESTIVAL posted 25/4
See HOT CHIP playing like monkeys with miniature cymbals at CARDIFF UNIVERSITY on FRI 24 APR posted 23/4
KRUGER SINGLES CLUB is on tour. See Scott H. Biram+Gideon Conn+Attack+Defend at TEN FEET TALL, TUE 27 MAY posted 21/4
Fancy being a smiley faced steward at the ace GREEN MAN FESTIVAL in return for a free ticket? Wander this way... posted 21/4
LLAMA INVASION headline a Childline Cymru Benefit gig at the NORWEGIAN CHURCH on FRI 18 APR, doors at 6.30pm posted 16/4
Cardiff University are running Welsh language taster courses for beginners - absolutely free. Each is a total of 10 hours this JUNE, first come first served. posted 11/4
FEEDER are playing at THE POINT on WED 28 MAY. They want your band to support them... posted 9/4
Hear THE KOOKS' new album Konk at POPSCENE on WED 16 APRIL. There'll be freebies galore... posted 9/4
The Family present LITTLE MY and KATE GOES at TOMMY'S BAR on MON 14 APR. Doors at 8pm-£4. posted 9/4
Watch the scene-tastic new video for SPENCER MCGARRY SEASON - The Heat Was Hot posted 7/4
Congratulations to Cardiff City Football Club on reaching the FA Cup Final. posted 7/4
THE POINT is being threatened with closure, and is being taken to court. Please sign the petition to KEEP IT ALIVE posted 3/4
The legendary DJ DEREK will be playing reggae, soul and funk at GLO BAR, Churchill Way this SAT 29 MAR posted 26/3
Don't forget, clocks go forward an hour to British Summer Time this SUN 30 MAR at 1AM. If that ain't an exciting event, I don't know what is. posted 26/3
EILEEN ROSE plays a Spillers instore set of dazzling Americana / alt country on MON 7TH APR at 5:15PM posted 25/3
DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD play a Spillers instore set on THU 17 APR at 5:15PM then Clwb Ifor Bach the same night. posted 25/3
JAKOKOYAK plays a free lunchtime gig at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay today WED 19 MAR at 1PM posted 19/3
Indie pop goodness with LOOK SEE PROOF / THE KEYS / MEDALLIST at Clwb Ifor Bach on SAT 22 MAR, 7:30PM. Age 14+ show. posted 18/3
Listen to JAMES' brand new album Hey Ma at Popscene, Clwb Ifor Bach on WED 9 APRIL, from 9:30PM. See the controversial cover art! Plus giveaways galore! posted 17/3
See photos from the Welsh Music Foundation event Making It In The Music Industry posted 14/3
Save Cathays Cemetary Chapels. Sign the petition posted 13/3
Culture Vulture New Issue 9 is out now available here or from Spillers / Chapter / Here Gallery posted 12/3
BEIRUT, S.F.A, THE NATIONAL, BLACK MOUNTAIN,and HOWLIN' RAIN will be playing GREEN MAN FESTIVAL, 15, 16, 17 AUG... Tickets here posted 29/2
Have a casual Sunday stroll around CITY HALL at the latest VINTAGE FASHION FAIR this SUN 02 MAR. posted 27/2
PEDIGREE FALCON present STRAY BORDERS, MAYBESHEWILL and THEO on THU 6 MAR at CLWB IFOR BACH. Be there. posted 27/2
The NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES comes to Cardiff this year. Events run from 2-9 AUG, some in COOPER'S FIELD posted 27/2
Head to ATRIUM, Adam Street for a Welsh Music Foundation event on making it in the music industry TUE 4 MAR posted 27/2
Nip down to POPSCENE at CLWB IFOR BACH to hear DOES IT OFFEND YOU YEAH?'s debut album on WED 12 MAR. There'll be freebies! posted 26/2
Rock replaces rugby at the Millennium Stadium on MON 25 AUG. REM come to Cardiff for the biggest date on their UK tour. posted 26/2
Pre-order the rather splendid debut EP from TRUCKERS OF HUSK, out on My Kung Fu records on MON 17 MAR posted 19/2
Ex-ARAB STRAP chap Malcolm Middleton lightens the mood at THE GLEE CLUB on SUN 23 MAR. Buy your tickets HERE now posted 19/2
LIGHTSPEED CHAMPION returns to Cardiff on WED 07 MAY to play some charming country indie folk. Tickets HERE posted 19/2
Shape Records do-FRI 15 FEB at CLWB IFOR BACH. See BARRINGTONE, THE AVIARY and PLASTERCAST PEACOCK + CV DJs posted 12/2
OCEAN COLOUR SCENE are unleashing some Brit-Pop at unsuspecting HARD ROCK CAFE diners on TUE 11 MAR-all for charidee posted 11/2
Wander over to the WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE on FRI 15 MAR to see wonderful CATE LE BON playing a free lunchtime concert posted 11/2
UBERALLES are bringing indie's new favourite collaborator LETHAL BIZZLE is coming to THE POINT on THU 10 APRIL. TICKETS posted 6/2
TRUCKERS OF HUSK release their debut PHYSICAL EDUCATION EP on MY KUNG FU recordings on MON 17 MAR, and its cracking posted 6/2
Head to POPSCENE at CLWB IFOR BACH on WED 12 MAR to hear THE KILLS new album Midnight Boom, and there'll be freebies! posted 6/2
SUPER FURRY ANIMALS are headlining the ace GREEN MAN FESTIVAL this summer, and tickets are on sale here, right now posted 6/2
Do you want 2 free tickets for BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE this WED 06 FEB at CLWB IFOR BACH? EMAIL ME NOW! posted 4/2
CLWB IFOR BACH's fine indie disco DUDES ABIDE is opening early tomorrow night FRI 01 FEB at 10pm so head down early posted 31/1
THE AUTOMATIC end a "monster" UK tour with a huge homecoming show at THE POINT on TUE 29 APR. Tickets HERE posted 30/1
XFM South Wales and POPSCENE bring BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE to CLWB IFOR BACH on WED 06 FEB. Win tickets HERE posted 23/1
HUW STEPHENS' wonderful SWN FESTIVAL will take over Cardiff again this year. Put 07/08/09 NOV in your diaries now! posted 21/1
We love CERYS MATTHEWS. Watch her singing some beautiful songs on BANDIT with HUW STEPHENS over HERE posted 18/1
Their album was one of the best of last year-catch ROBERT PLANT AND ALISON KRAUSS at the CIA-THU 08 MAY posted 16/1
Filmed at the lovely POINT, FUNNY BUSINESS airs on BBC2 Wales on MON 21 JAN at 10pm...go forth and giggle posted 11/1
UBERALLES have come up trumps again-BLACK LIPS play THE POINT on THUR 01 MAR. Buy your ticket NOW posted 10/1
KID ACNE will support THE LONG BLONDES at their nice and cosy gig at CLWB IFOR BACH on WED 26 MAR posted 10/1
The chaps behind Buffalo are opening a top new venue for live music-10 FEET TALL opens for business on SAT 08 MAR posted 10/1
Underground haven SODABAR is closing it's doors on SAT 26 MAR. Hopefully it will reappear somewhere else soon... posted 9/1
KID HARPOON returns to CLWB IFOR BACH on SUN 09 MAR for another show with indie purveyors UBERALLES. Tickets HERE posted 7/1
The Boss is in town. Catch BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN at the MILLENNIUM STADIUM on SAT 14 JUNE. posted 7/1
See BBC Introducing...present SPENCER MCGARRY SEASON at CLWB IFOR BACH, this WED 09 JAN, and get into POPSCENE free! posted 7/1
Indie chaps UBERALLES bring THE LONG BLONDES to CLWB IFOR BACH on WED 26 MAR for a super small show, tickets HERE posted 3/1
Fancy some free funky theatre? Head to DIRTY PROTEST at MILGI on THU 24 JAN for 5 short plays, drinking and music posted 3/1
Go to POPSCENE at CLWB IFOR BACH on WED 20 FEB to hear LOS CAMPESINOS!' debut album, and grab some LC! goodies posted 3/1
Happy new year! / Blwyddyn newydd dda! posted 1/1
SUPER FURRY ANIMALS have given us all an early Christmas present, unwrap it HERE posted 14/12
SANDI THOM will be wishing she were a punk-rocker with flowers in her hair when she plays THE GLEE CLUB on TUES 19th FEB. posted 12/12
Comin' atcha like a laser! THE MIGHTY BOOSH return to the CIA on 18 OCT '08. Ticket pre-sales are available this FRI at 9am. posted 12/12
MANIC STREET PREACHERS have a special Christmas song available as a FREE DOWNLOAD from their website. posted 10/12
GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN return to the scene of one of their first ever gigs when they play CLWB IFOR BACH on THURS 17 JAN. posted 10/12
COPA present the return of MC MABON on FRI 14 DEC @ CLWB IFOR BACH. His new album JONES WILLIAMZ is released TODAY. posted 10/12
FORECAST have announced their annual FESTIVE FREAKOUT will take place at THE POINT on FRI 14 DEC. TICKETS are £5 posted 05/12
Local lads CYMBIENT need your votes to get their song spun on BBC 6 MUSIC. Click HERE and vote! posted 04/12
L'AMERICA have announced that their special BOXING DAY PARTY will feature MOODYMAN and a load of other names. posted 04/12
The soon to be m-a-s-s-i-v-e COURTEENERS have announced a bound-to-sell-out-super-fast gig at Barfly on FRI 7 DEC. posted 30/11
THE POINT have announced that former SQUEEZE man GLEN TILBROOK will be playing on WED 22 OCT. Tickets are ON SALE now. posted 30/11
FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND play live at St John Street at 1:30PM today in support of XFM South Wales posted 29/11
XFM South Wales launches today 106.8 - 107.3FM posted 29/11
Claim a pound off entry or get a free shot of vodka tonight at CLWB IFOR BACH's weekly POPSCENE night. posted 28/11
Check out NME's 'Coolest Man Of The Year' in action when hardcore heroes GALLOWS rip through CARDIFF UNI on 18 FEB. posted 28/11
Don't forget that WEDNESDAY is your last chance to vote in the POP FACTORY MUSIC AWARDS 2007. posted 27/11
UBERALLES present the riotous indie-punk of THE RIFLES at THE POINT on WED 26 MARCH. Tickets are ON SALE now at £11! posted 27/11
Celebrate 6 years of COOL HOUSE on SAT 8 DEC by partying 'till 6am at Q BAR. Tickets are £14/£12 to members or NUS. posted 26/11
BLACK HAND LASER BAND unveil their new line-up tonight at CLWB IFOR BACH when they support FREELOVEBABIES. Entry is £5. posted 23/11
Do you remember the band SAMMO HUNG? They released their album Stand Up And Swear 4 years ago this week! It is ace. posted 21/11
If you fancy flyering for THE POINT and UBERALLES in exchange for some cash/freebies then SEND AN EMAIL! posted 19/11
VITO have announced a special gig in CLWB IFOR BACH on FRI 30 NOV playing brand new material from their 2nd album. posted 19/11
This SUNDAY the 18TH sees a MIAW! MIAW! MIAW! night at CLWB IFOR BACH feat. PRAM, IPSO FACTO, and THE NEW TEA PARTY. posted 16/11
VIBRATION WHITE FINGER play their last ever gig tonight at THE BUFFALO BAR. Doors open at 9pm. posted 16/11
Rotund funny-man PETER KAY appears in THE PRODUCERS at WELSH MILLENIUM CENTER from 3RD - 8TH DEC. posted 15/11
HAYSEED DIXIE bring their rocktastic country music to THE POINT on WED 19 MARCH. Tickets cost just £15! Yeeee-Hah! posted 15/11
Check out footage from the SWN FESTIVAL on S4C's BANDIT show tonight at 9:30pm. English speakers can Transl888 it. posted 15/11
XFM SOUTH WALES are now doing test transmissions on 106.8 & 107.3FM and on DAB Radio. Check it out. posted 15/11
ATHLETE return to Cardiff, and our hearts, with a gig in Cardiff University on 20th JAN. Call 029 2078 1458 for tickets. posted 14/11
Enjoy SWN FESTIVAL? Then why not buy an official T-Shirt from Cardiff's SPILLERS RECORDS or SEBON.CO.UK? posted 14/11
LOS CAMPESINOS! have announced that their debut album Hold On Now, Youngster... will be released in February posted 13/11
THE CRIBS, JOE LEAN AND THE JING JANG JONG, DOES IT OFFEND YOU YEAH? and THE TING TINGS play Cardiff Uni on FEB 20 posted 12/11
SWN FESTIVAL is here! You can still buy wristbands & programmes are on the streets so you can plan your weekend! posted 9/11
There's only 1 day left until the first ever SWN FESTIVAL kicks off! There are still wristbands left so check the website for details posted 8/11
XFM and METRO present SUPER FURRY ANIMALS @ Cardiff University for charity! Tickets on sale 9TH NOV for the gig: 12TH DEC posted 5/11
SWN FESTIVAL update....You can now see the schedule for the festival on the website: www.swnfest.com posted 1/11
Tickets for next year's GREENMAN FESTIVAL are now on sale! Go to www.thegreenmanfestival.co.uk to get yours... posted 29/10