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Permanent (Joy) Arrive Fully Formed On Debut EP ‘Despair Will Make Me A Modern Man’
Permanent (Joy) is the new project from former members of Liverpool-based indie band Blondes, songwriters Alex Davison and Dan Stroud. Joined by Dave Annis (formerly of Queen Zee and touring member of Blondes) as well as bassist Noah Roche, the new project sees the band exploring a surreal and moodier blend of indie rock. Following their introduction this past September, the band have released a batch of singles – Josephine, Aeroplane and I Wanna Go…
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Dylan Robert Releases Film Credits-Ready Indie Pop Anthem ‘Harper’s Tune’
With a name chosen as a tribute to Bob Dylan, Liverpool singer-songwriter and rising talent Dylan Robert makes upbeat and high energy indie pop-rock, alongside his band (Ethen Gaylard on bass, Issac Grover on lead guitar and Jamie Alsamarraie on drums). Dylan has previously released a couple of singles dating back to 2021; however it was with the release of Broken by Design that saw Dylan break out to a wider audience, with the track…
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Pleasure Island Release Stomping New Track ‘Greek Riot Squad’
Pleasure Island, aka Liverpool based-duo Sean Ekins (vocals & guitar) and Sam Pierpoint (drums) have returned with their hotly anticipated new single, Greek Riot Squad. Released on 1 November, the track follows up from previous single Evangelion released back in January, and forms the second track from their forthcoming EP. Having made their recording debut back in 2020 with Help Me NHS, the duo make kinetic, cerebral post-punk / indie-rock “for bodies and minds in…
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Helen Maw Pays Homage To Crosby Beach Iron Men In Enchanting New Track
Having recently signed with local independent record label Meadows Records and releasing her debut album Growing Pains back in April, singer-songwriter Helen Maw has released a brand-new track, the enchanting Keepers of the Sea. This new track marks a stylistic shift away from Helen’s previous work, taking on a darker, folk-inspired tone. Released on September 13, the song was produced by Jon Lawton and recorded at Liverpool’s Crosstown Studios. Maw cites Antony Gormley’s widely-recognised art…
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Fiona Lennon Releases Anthemic New Track ‘Please Don’t Say My Name’
Liverpool-born singer-songwriter Fiona Lennon and her band – Jack Lennon (lead guitar, vocals), Jack McCabe (piano, vocals), Elliot Chinnock (bass) and Sean Burns (drums) – are killing it in the Liverpool music scene. Returning with their first new music of 2024, their brand-new single Please Don’t Say My Name was released on 22 March. The track opens with a wistful acoustic guitar section, whilst a steadily upbeat drum rhythm guides us into the first verse.…
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KingFast Releases Impressive EP ‘ We Only Kill Evil’
Paul Walker – aka rising Liverpool soul-pop sensation KingFast – has burst back onto the scene with brand new EP We Only Kill Evil. This follows the July track Dadadadada! and earlier single Praises, our review of which you can read here. Released on 2 December, We Only Kill Evil – the project’s title being an acronym for the term ‘woke’ – sees KingFast deliver commentary on current socio-political climate through a personal and intimate lens. Particular standouts on the EP include…
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Euan Blackman Releases Haunting New Single ‘The Ballad of a Broken Machine’
Following the release of his debut EP You Are the Rain back in April, rising Liverpool folk-pop artist Euan Blackman has returned with “one of the dreamiest songs [he’s] ever created”, The Ballad of a Broken Machine. Released on September 29, TBOABM is the second single from another upcoming EP, following the BBC Introducing-backed Burn back in July. An impressive feat of Euan’s is that he self-produces his own music, his production on this new…
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Gustaffson Announce Cavern Club Headline Gig Alongside New Live Single ‘Champagne Socialist’
Gustaffson have laid down a huge marker with their new single Champagne Socialist, a track that proves they are set for an incredibly bright future. Liverpudlian actor and musician Andrew Gower (best known for his appearances in the likes of Black Mirror, Outlander and YOU) is the frontman of Gustaffson, alongside band members James ‘Webbo’ Webster (guitar), David Gleave (bass), Liam Morson (keys) and Graham Bennett (drums). Forming in 2012 as a song writing duo,…
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Cheery Releases Hypnotic Single ‘True Lover’
Cheery is the new project of Katlyn Conroy, who has brought their unique “gloomy art pop” sound to Liverpool all the way from Kansas, USA. Released on 19 July, their brand-new song True Lover follows a string of single releases over the past two years under the alias, with tracks Concept of Love and Vulture. It’s not their first rodeo, however. Through previous projects La Guerre and Cowboy Indian Bear, Conroy has built up twenty…
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The Heavy North Return With New Tune ‘Round Again’
Six-piece Liverpool blues garage-rock band The Heavy North have returned with their brand new single, Round Again. Released on 30 June, the new track follows March’s Where Are You Now as the second single from the band’s upcoming album Delta Shakedown, which is scheduled for an October release. Following last year’s critically acclaimed debut Electric Soul Machine, the band (consisting of frontman Kenny Stuart, guitarist/producer Jose Ibanez, bassist Andrew Horrocks, guitarist Jack Birch, drummer Mark…
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In Conversation – Zara Smile
We recently caught up with Liverpool-based artist Zara Smile to talk all things musical influences, their song writing and creative process, as well as their brand new EP, Smile. Liverpool Noise: Hey Zara! For our readers who may not have heard of you, tell us a bit about yourself and your music. Zara: Hi! I am Zara Smile, a folk pop artist based in Liverpool. I write music about all sorts, but especially about my identity…
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Spotlight: SYLLO ‘A Love Story with Oneself’ EP
A Love Story with Oneself is the debut EP by SYLLO, the solo project of Liverpool-based musician Joel James. Released independently back in March, the EP consists of synth-driven pop rock tracks with slick production and personal lyricism “centred around self-love and self-acceptance”. The opening track You Are My Remedy (released as a single last July) kicks off the EP with a good indication of what is to come across the project. The opening verse…
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KingFast Preaches Singing Your Own ‘Praises’ In New Single
Following last December’s release of soulful track Activist (which you can read our review of here), Liverpool-based musician and singer-songwriter KingFast is back with his first new music of 2023, the brand-new single Praises. Esteemed in the Liverpool music scene for his captivating live performance skills, KingFast’s notable past performances include Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF), Cannes Film Festival, Sound City, Edinburgh Fringe and Nantwich Jazz Festival, amongst others. The singer-songwriter’s past musical output has…
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Eyesore & the Jinx Return With New Single ‘An Ideas Man’
Liverpool trio Eyesore & the Jinx are back with a brand new single, An Ideas Man. Consisting of members Josh Miller (vocals, bass), Liam Bates (guitar) and Eoghan Robinson (drums), the band’s sound takes influence from English post-punk bands. Released on 7 March, the track marks their first new music in over two years, since previous single Accidental Weller (2020), after spending time working on new material and gigging, supporting the likes of Bodega, DITZ…
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Euan Blackman’s New Track Is An Anthem For When ‘Everybody Lets You Down’
Euan Blackman is a rising Indie Folk-pop artist and singer-songwriter based in Liverpool. The last few years have seen him forming an impressive catalogue of original music, and building a loyal audience of listeners (in part through his large TikTok following, where he regularly posts original music and covers). Drawing inspiration from artists including Phoebe Bridgers, Bruce Springsteen and Claude Debussy, Euan creates introspective, acoustically driven songs which tell “tales of the human condition in…
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Paint Me In Colour Are Back With A Bang(er): ‘Pity Me’
Liverpool-based four-piece indie band Paint Me In Colour (consisting of members George Higgins, Matt Johnson, Olivia Springer and Sam Pierpoint) have returned with “potentially [their] favourite release so far” with new single, Pity Me. Released on November 17, the track is their second single of 2022, following a string of releases that formed last year’s What Am I To You? EP. Sonically, Pity Me continues in a similar musical direction to summer single Better Than…
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KingFast Gears Up For The Release of His Latest Track ‘Activist’
Following last month’s release of Feel The Love, Liverpool-based musician KingFast is returning with a superb new single, Activist. A favourite amongst local audiences in the city’s live music scene for his commanding vocals and signature use of pedal-looped guitar, the Belfast native describes his sound as “mainly R&B and Soul but a wee mix”, drawing from various genres in creating a unique blend of soul and pop. Activist opens to warm, slightly wobbly upright…
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Esme Bridie’s New Single Is Here, And We’re Absolutely ‘Mad About It’!
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Esme Bridie is back with a brand-new single, Mad About It. Released independently on 26 October, the track follows the release of past singles, 2021’s Tower of Regret and 2020’s Shades of Blue, Sensitivity and Say the Words. Having enjoyed support including from BBC Introducing Merseyside as well as airplay from Jazz FM and Amazing Radio, Esme’s latest single continues in the indie-rock direction her previous work has seen her explore,…
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Andrew Neal ‘That’s Where I’ll Be’: An Uplifting Ode To Finding Escapism Through Nature
Liverpool-born musician Andrew Neal is a singer-songwriter and guitarist, creating music at a crossroads of genres including Merseybeat, Rock and Roll, Folk and Blues. Following the separation of his former band The Stamp, Neal has been focusing his efforts on building his own solo discography of original music. His latest output That’s Where I’ll Be follows the release of past singles, 2021’s I Won’t Be Living Here Anymore and Paint the Dark, as well as…
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Red Rum Club Poke Fun At Critics – And Themselves – In ‘Vanilla’ Music Video
Liverpool-based sextet Red Rum Club are back with their latest single, Vanilla. Released on 15 September under Run on Records, this follows the back-to-back releases of their 2021 album How To Steal The World, 2020’s The Hollow of Humdrum and 2019’s Matador, as well as several live session singles from earlier this year. The band have been on a roll and certainly don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Vanilla’s release comes after the band’s…
