Tis the season to be jolly, and in the run up to Christmas and throughout January Norwich will play host to some fine gigs to see the new decade in, here’s Venue’s taster of what’s to come. The Chats – 2/12/19 NAC Hailing from the Land of Oz, The Chats are back with their fiery…
Gaming, Venue
What to watch out for in 2020
Martha Griffiths As we come to the end of 2019, we’re taking a look at what new releases should be ones to watch out for. I am impatient to see how ‘The Last of Us 2’ matches up to its predecessor, trailers would have us believe its going to be a heart breaking, tense and…
Music, Venue
Venue’s albums of the decade
In a decade like no other, the past 10 years have provided us with some mind-bending, heart-rendering albums that have challenged and changed music for the better. Venue contributors tell us their favourite albums of the decade and why. Currents by Tame Impala My Album of the Decade is ‘Currents’ by the mighty Tame Impala….
Gaming
Dragon Quest XI S: Review
‘Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition’ has finally come to the Nintendo Switch, and it lives up to its new (and rather lengthy) title. This edition comes with a 2D mode previously seen in the Japan-only 3DS version, complete with new quests; an orchestral soundtrack option, a photo mode, and…
Music
Foals Everything Not Saved Will be Lost Part 2
With ENSWBL: Part 2, Foals have pushed through to a place of greater artistic expression. It is similar to Part 1 in its dreamy indie rock aesthetic but is more energetic and aggressive. This entry and its precursor definitely feel very thematically complete compared to Foals’ earlier albums, with Part 1 embodying life with its…
Music
Favourite drum songs – celebrating the sticks
Ni Ten Ichi Ryu – Photek When people think drums, they usually think rock, but electronic drumming was so important for the development of the dance scene and Photek is such a brilliant example. Ni Ten Ichi Ryu is stripped to the core. It’s a torrent of disorienting beats. Blood-curdling, glassy notes descend and ricochet…