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Music
In Conversation – God’s Choir
After making waves on the Liverpool music scene two years ago as part of the DIY synth duo Lady and the Dies, Alex, one half of the group, has embarked on a new musical journey with her solo project, God’s Choir. While Lady and the Dies captured audiences with their dark synth-pop sound and unique DIY ethos, the band has since come to an end, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. In this…
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Naomi Campbell Releases Second Solo Single, ‘This is Gold’
Liverpool-based acoustic folk artist Naomi Campbell has just unveiled her latest single, This is Gold, released today (Friday 19 July), marking the second release of her solo venture. Following the success of her debut solo track, Tuesday’s News, which came out in March, Naomi continues to pave her way in the local music scene with this new offering. Originally from a small town in rural Northern Ireland, Naomi is now an active part of Liverpool’s…
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The Ivies Impress With Psychedelic Debut EP
The beginning of February saw the release of Reflections, the debut EP from Merseyside-based psychedelic rock trio The Ivies. The band formed whilst at university in Liverpool, and have since played sets at some of the region’s best live venues, including EBGB’s, Jimmy’s and Future Yard. Reflections is a four-track EP that perfectly shows off The Ivies’ skillset as writers and instrumentalists. Drawing on influences such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and King Gizzard &…
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Culture in Liverpool
Meet The Creator of OJUNI, The Lifestyle Brand Centred Around Video Game Culture
OJUNI is a new brand initiative that is the brainchild of Liverpool-based creative Olayka McKay. It is a lifestyle brand centred on video game culture. With two main strands, it is both commercial, in that there will be physical merchandise, and community-led, with an aim to bring together gamers into a safe and inclusive space. OJUNI was originally created as a support network for trauma survivors, but has since expanded to include gamers of all…
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Katy Alex’s Latest Single ‘Sad Songs’ Cements Her Addictive Synth-Pop Sound
Sad Songs is the latest single from Liverpool’s Katy Alex and will form part of her upcoming debut EP, Glow, which is set to be released on 13 July. Sad Songs follows Katy’s critically acclaimed previous single, Glow, and is another collaboration with her familiar producer Alex Quinn. Katy Alex is a Liverpool based artist, recently moving past the worthy milestone of 250,000 Spotify listeners while remaining with an independent label, Immersive Records. Alex has…
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In Conversation – Lady and the Dies
Lady and the Dies are a young female DIY synth duo from Liverpool. Having released two singles already since February, these girls are determined to pave their way onto the Liverpool music scene and beyond. Whatever That Means and Villain show a clear direction in which the duo’s music is heading, and despite being produced solely in a bedroom, the tracks are high quality and show a high level of skill that both band members…
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Beija Flo Bewitches With Latest Release ‘Waiting For The Sun’
Waiting For The Sun is the latest single from Essex-born, Liverpool-based artist, Beija Flo. It is the second in a series of three tracks recorded at Yellowbird Studio, a recording studio that opened last year in Neston, Wirral, by local band SPQR. A multi-talented creative, Beija creates her own artwork for each of her releases, which is available as a limited edition signed art print. There is a clear correlation between Beija’s musical sound and…
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Sophie Li Releases New Single ‘Wish You Knew’
Wish You Knew is the new single from Liverpool indie artist, Sophie Li. At just 19 years old, Sophie is already carving out an impressive solo career, having signed to local independent label, Big Condo Records, last year. Wish You Knew is the follow up to her debut single, Foreign Silhouette, and both tracks feature on Sophie’s upcoming debut album. Foreign Silhouette already boasts over 11,000 Spotify streams and deals with the theme of mental…
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Music
Country Club Releases Debut LP ‘CC001’
Eclectic Merseyside-based label Klee Music presents the debut LP, CC001, by Country Club. Two editions will be released, the first a limited edition 8-track CD out on 19 November, and the second a 5-track streaming edition, which will hit major platforms on 26 November. Country Club, also known as Leon Holmes, describes his debut as the ‘first entry in a musical diary’ that he hopes to improve on with each new project. CC001 was completely…
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Culture in Liverpool
Black History Month – What’s On in Liverpool
Black History Month has been recognised in the UK since October 1987. It is a prominent celebration of the contributions of black communities to the cultural, political and economic life in the UK, as well as a way of remembering the struggles and experiences of black people throughout history. In the year that Liverpool elects Mayor Joanne Anderson, the first ever black female UK mayor, the city’s arts, cultural and academic organisations and businesses have…
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Music
MAZED Releases Intoxicating Pop Hit ‘Echo’
Last week, MAZED released her latest single, Echo, ahead of her debut EP, Fearless Emotions, which is out at the end of July. Her previous releases have gained coverage from many other publications and radio stations both locally, nationally and internationally, and judging by these previous releases, Fearless Emotions, is going to be one hell of a record. Originally from an island on the West coast of Norway, MAZED is now based in Liverpool, firmly…
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Music
Rising Star Henry Jones Releases His Second Single ‘Something About Rain’
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Henry Jones will be releasing Something About Rain, the second single of his solo project on 30 April. The solo project began in 2020, and his debut single, As Soon As I, was extremely well received. The two tracks demonstrate completely different styles and Jones’ desire and ability to blend the boundaries of genre. Having listened to As Soon As I and now Something About Rain you can certainly spot a versatility to…
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Music
CRAWLERS pack a political punch with latest single, Statues
This month, CRAWLERS hit us with the double whammy of a new single and explosive video accompaniment. The four-piece band are the latest powerhouse signing of Modern Sky UK, alongside other local successes such as Jamie Webster, Red Rum Club and Abbie Ozard. Entering the new year with under 12k followers, CRAWLERS have blown up on social media in a matter of weeks, now boasting a massive 60.5k followers on Instagram alone. 2021 is sure…
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Music
Dr Orange returns with groovy fourth single
Liverpool Indie-Rock favourite, Dr Orange, is back with Chinatown, his fourth collaboration with legendary Merseyside producer Jon Withnall. The track is to be released on Friday 26 February, and it does not disappoint. The man behind Dr Orange, Chas Moody, continues to impress with this solo project. He has consistently provided the sound of a full rock band by himself with previous singles Comes in Threes, These Things (Baby I Know) and Take, and his…
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Music
The Moon is a Fake Moon: Short Film
Those missing the live music experience will want to check out The Moon is a Fake Moon; a short film recorded live at our beloved Invisible Wind Factory. The film is an impressive collaborative effort from local creatives. Directed by Tommy Husband (ex Warp Films), musician Joel C Murray of Barberos and aPAtT performs three previously unreleased tracks. The collaboration was complete with Caroline Smith on camera, Rory Ballantyne on sound, and the IWF’s own…
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Music
Cures and Curses ‘Owe You Nothing’ Is An Anthemic Post-Breakup Track
Cures and Curses is the solo project of 22 year old South London native, Aaron Akpojaro, founded in Liverpool in 2017. This month sees the release of his third single, Owe You Nothing. Having not heard of Cures and Curses before, I visited his previous two singles, No Fun and Fall Apart, Crash Together, and if you haven’t already, I recommend blasting out these two tracks in anticipation of his new release. With each single…
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Music
Seven Years Behind’s new release, Failure Season, is anything but a failure.
After three years of inactivity, Seven Years Behind has this week released a new EP, Failure Season, with independent label and promoter, Doing Life Records. It is the first solo project since Too Normal in 2015. Seven Years Behind is a project that was formed in Liverpool 11 years ago by Simon Christopher, who is also the Doing Life Records label manager and founder. He has shared the stage with acts such as Get Cape.…
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Music
KEEF Release Psych-Influenced ‘Beat of a Drum’
The latest single from KEEF, Beat of A Drum, tackles the repetitive cycle of life. Following their previous singles Satellite and Day In Day Out, three piece band KEEF from the North West have just released their latest single, Beat Of A Drum. The psych rock band is made up of Mike Paul Davies on vocals and guitar, Marc Allan Gibbs on bass, and Brendan Downing on drums. As the title suggests, the drums play…
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Super Furry Animal’s Cian Ciarán and She Drew The Gun Collaborate for ‘Keep the Darkness Out’
“You got to use the light to keep the darkness out.” Cian Ciarán and Louisa Roach’s love letter to the creative arts. The release of Keep the Darkness Out, a new collaboration from Super Furry Animals’ Cian Ciarán and She Drew The Gun’s Louisa Roach is the latest to be released as part of a long-term project of Ciarán’s, called Hero Leader God. The completed album is set to be released in Winter 2020 on…
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Music
“4 Chords and the Truth” – Jamie Webster Defines An Era With New Single Something’s Gotta Give
Following the announcement of his long-awaited debut album, Jamie Webster has released his unintentionally timely single Something’s Gotta Give on Liverpool label Modern Sky. Jamie Webster delivers here in all senses. On the surface, the track is well produced with lovely, folky guitar melodies and vocals that could be mistaken for Gerry Cinnamon on first listen. However, it’s not long before that unmistakable scouse accent captures your attention and cements Something’s Gotta Give as a…
