From the boundless success of Greenday to the re-appearance of Johnny Rotten in adverts, confessing a near amorous passion for his preferred brand of British butter - punk is back! Since its inception, this defiant genre has continued to proudly bubble beneath the precariously balanced lid of less rebellious musical phases. Never taking a leave of absence, punk has developed in partnership with other movements to create sub-genres such as hardcore and ska punk, which have allowed artists to develop new sounds whilst maintaining and building on their musical roots and influences. |
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With a style varied enough to excite metal heads and reggae fans alike, Welsh rockers Skindred boast a unique fusion of fierce riffs and jungle beats – topped with the dance hall vibes of charming frontman Benji Webbe’s stirring vocals. |
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This term the second year Fashion and Fashion/Textiles students were given the opportunity to plan a party to boost excitement and awareness towards Graduate Fashion Week. UWE, along with three other universities were given £1000 by |
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Now in its eighth year, the BizIdea Competition at the University of the West of England keeps on attracting brilliant entrepreneurial ideas. This year's winners were awarded their prizes at a special presentation evening on Thursday 7th May at Bristol's Mercure Holland House Hotel.
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Sex, Drugs & Student Media!
First we grilled you on your sexploits, then we wanted to hear about your perception of the drug scene in Bristol.
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We know you lot like your festivals so as the Western Eye team are also avid festival goers, we thought we should showcase some of the best local, national, and international festivals taking place this summer. We have a handy festival guide, handy festival survival tips and the chance to win tickets to some of the best festivals so what are you waiting for?! Start reading.... |
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Watching the journey that has been the evolution of Green Day has been a fascinating one. For a punk band renowned for juvenile jabs at profound topics such as masturbation, the band’s sudden rise to prominence as a result of 2004’s American Idiot was a sensational breakthrough.
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I recently had a chat with Tom Withers AKA Tommy Stupid, drummer from recently reformed UK skatepunk band The Stupids, before their gig at Bristol Bierkeller. Withers may be better known to drum n’ bass fans as maverick producer Klute, and owner of forward-thinking record label Commercial Suicide. I spoke to him about all of his musical endeavours, including his less publicised career as a composer of airport music – to which I got some ominous answers.
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Friday 1st May, 12-3pm, Rm 2D11, Frenchay Campus Student Services is about to launch the University's 'Employability and Enterprise Zone' in the heart of the Frenchay Campus (2D11 opposite Core24 and along from the Bolland Library). The 'E-Zone' brings together careers, enterprise, volunteering and global student support services in one area with excellent IT facilities, information materials, drop-in services and exhibitions. |
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Regardless of my initial high having secured tickets for this sold out appearance by ‘desert rock’ veterans Eagles of Death Metal, I was admittedly a little miffed at the absence of Josh Homme from their live show. Despite his role as drummer, song writer and producer on record, the Queens of the Stone Age frontman rarely tours with the Eagles, preferring to pass drumming duties onto fellow QOTSA member Joey Castillo. |
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