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Music
In Conversation – SUNZOOM
During the 2020 lockdown many would be forgiven for kicking back and putting any creative urges into neutral. But not so Liverpool’s new psyche unit – SUNZOOM – who were busy putting the finishing touches to their debut album. Then came the first two singles – The Million Dollar Game – followed by the remarkable Lay Down that swept to the top spot of South Africa’s Apple Music Rock Chart. The third single to drop…
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Music
Liverpool Digital Music Festival Rise: 27 – 28 February 2021 Looking For Musicians Aged 18-24
Liverpool Digital Music Festival Rise will take place on the 27 and 28 February 2021. The online ‘from home’ digital music festival will showcase the best rising talent from the Liverpool City Region aged 18 to 24. In response to the effect of Covid-19 on the Liverpool music scene, the event offers a platform for young artists to unite as part of the online music festival to access new audiences and develop their professional skills…
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Things to do in Liverpool
5 Ways To Make Lockdown 3.0 More Enjoyable
After a mostly rubbish 2020, this year hasn’t got off to the best start either has it! But there’s still plenty to be happy about. Here’s some ways to make Lockdown 3.0 more fun. 1 Order a takeaway from your favourite independent Liverpool Restaurant We know just how much you’re missing sitting in Liverpool restaurants. We’re all desperate to get back out into the real world but for now get the restaurant experience at home.…
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Music
Milap Music for the Mind and Soul concerts virtually streamed through lockdown
The Milap Music for the Mind and Soul concert series is continuing to thrive in its new digital format, with a further three concerts lined up in as many months. Starting on Saturday 30 January – and taking place thereafter on the last Saturday of each month – it’s a typically diverse programme from the Liverpool arts organistion, and includes two stunning examples of Jugalbandi – a special type of Indian Classical music performance in which artists from two very different musical…
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Music
Jessica Luise Releases Her Soul-filled Single ‘Nice Try’
Kicking off 2021 by demonstrating her refined writing abilities, Jessica Luise releases her bewitchingly soulful new single Nice Try. It’s been a slow start to the new year, with the UK entering straight into a national lockdown. We’ve finally been given the opportunity to put 2020 behind us and move on with optimism, but not without a careful approach to how we lay our path to freedom first. Luckily, artists like Jessica Luise are releasing…
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Liverpool News
What is Clubhouse? The New Invite-Only Social Media App That Everyone’s Talking About
Just when we thought we were mastering the world of Instagram, a new social media platform comes along and threatens to change everything. Clubhouse, is taking social media to a new level. What is Clubhouse? While everyone is patiently waiting to be invited to the exclusive audio-only social media platform filled with celebrities, there’s also some very interesting conversations happening on there. In December 2020 Clubhouse had just 3,500 members, now there’s over 600k (seriously,…
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Music
Former Dead 60’s Frontman Matt McManamon Releases Debut Solo Single ‘Jumpin’ the Gun’
Despite trying circumstances, 2020 can be viewed as a positive year for the music produced and released by the region’s artists, soundtracking our twiddling of thumbs in the confines of our own homes. The emphasis we hope will be to continue that momentum into 2021 and give us all a boost as we hope to see light at the end of the tunnel in the coming months. Therefore, the news of the former frontman of…
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Music
In Conversation – Jon Lawton (Crosstown Studios)
We caught up with the very much in demand producer / engineer Jon Lawton of Crosstown Studios, and asked him about his recording and producing philosophy…. Liverpool Noise: When did you start the studio, and why? Jon Lawton: I started Crosstown Studios in 2008, initially as a mixed facility with rehearsal space and my own small studio in one of the rooms. I had always recorded my own music, and this felt like a good…
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Liverpool Events
TedxLIPA Virtual Event Preview: 31 January 2021
TEDxLIPA is a single day conference that hosts a series of speakers, each presenting a TEDx talk to an audience of 100 thinkers, creators and doers from within the creative LIPA community. The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts sets the stage for a day where innovators from technology, entertainment and design can have meaningful conversations and gain new insights to make their ideas stronger and more global. TEDxLIPA 2021 Speakers Amy Jackson Actress, advocate, spokesperson…
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Football
Greatest EPL Manager of All Time
So many coaches have come and gone in the English Premier League. While some have left traces of them behind, some actually made their mark on the field and some did so off the field. The influence of these coaches on their teams and their impact on the Premier League cannot be underestimated. Since the dawn of Premier League in 1992-1993, no English coach has won the league. While the likes of Scottish, Portuguese, French,…
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Music
The Let Go Release Their 80s Synth Inspired Track ‘City of Angels’
The Let Go revamp the 80s synth pop sound with a modern indie twist in their latest single City of Angels, accompanied with a fruitfully retro music video. In 2019, The Let Go began gaining a fair bit of attention from the local scene with their catchy rock-pop track Act One. Since then, the indie-pop duo have been keeping busy by continuing to cultivate their aesthetic of 80s glam, whilst simultaneously progressing their musical ability.…
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Things to do in Liverpool
British Music Experience To Host Temporary Exhibition Celebrating Frankie Goes To Hollywood
The Frankie Say 1984! Exhibition will be at the British Music Experience from 29 May 2021 to 9 January 2022. No band has ever dominated a year like Frankie Goes to Hollywood in 1984. Born out of Liverpool’s post-punk scene with a brash, mischievous, ‘do what you want’ attitude – Frankie were a one-off. With their first three singles all going to No.1 – a feat previously only achieved by fellow Liverpudlians, Gerry and the…
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Music
Helen Maw Releases The Beautiful Christmas Track ‘December Came Calling’
It takes supreme confidence in your own ability to throw your musical hat into the ring when considering entering the Christmas single stakes. True, the days when the nation held its breath to learn who was Top Of The Pops at Christmas is now long gone. We now hold our breath when an #anti-masker enters the local corner shop and demands their 20 Lambert and Butler and the habitual scratch card. The Pantheon of Classic…
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Football
Everton FC: CARLO’S TACTICAL NOUSE AS THE BLUES ARE BACK IN THE HOUSE
Matt Bigley reflects on Everton’s season so far as we head into the busy Christmas period. It’s been a strange season up to now, there is no denying that. Injuries have played an extremely unfortunate part of our season up to now and there is no signs of it letting up for us either, however, we won’t moan about it unlike some, we will crack on regardless because, after all, 4 centre backs across our…
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Music
IN CONVERSATION – SJ DOWNES
Seb Klee caught up with SJ Downes to find out more about his new EP Lion’s Path and his creative process. Liverpool Noise: The Lion’s Path EP sees your first official collaboration with Liverpool’s MellowTone Label.We know that your relationship goes back to 2007; so how come this took 13 years to happen? SJ Downes: The simple answer to this is that I believe some things can’t be rushed , they just happen naturally when…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Liverpool Out Of Lockdown List – Our Top Places To Visit
While the whole hospitality sector may not yet be fully open, some of our favourites have returned. December is well underway, and many of Liverpool’s restaurants are waiting for you. If you need some inspiration, then be sure to read on. Here’s our Liverpool Out of Lockdown List! Albert’s Schenke Albert’s have recently launched their Bottomless Bavarian Brunch. We all know that Bottomless Brunch is fast becoming a firm favourite in these times. Albert’s bottomless…
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Music
Venus Demilo Release ‘Live At Parr Street Studios’ Album
Venus Demilo are ending 2020 with the release of Live At Parr Street Studios. In a year that has seen a sudden halt to touring for all artists, the band have been desperate to perform in whatever way they can. This has seen them performing remotely for Amazing Radio and Liverpool Digital Music Festival along with several other online platforms. They also released an impromptu, homemade single Chaos which was picked up by BBC Introducing…
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Film Events In Liverpool
Drive-In Cinema Liverpool Showing Classic Christmas Films This December
The Drive-In Cinema Liverpool, the city’s only open air drive-in cinema, will be showing the best Christmas films this December for the ultimate movie night under the stars. They’ll be showing all your favourite festive films including Elf, Home Alone, Home Alone 2, The Holiday, The Grinch, The Polar Express, Frozen and Love Actually. Located at Trinity Rd Car Park, Bootle (L20 3AZ) tickets are available to buy per car for £20 (for up to…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Hidden Gems of Liverpool – Our Favourite Low-Key Restaurants and Bars
In Liverpool we are spoilt for choice. Whether you’re looking for a restaurant, bar or cafe, whatever the cuisine or dish you’re looking for, it is guaranteed to be found. However, there are some places that often don’t get talked about as much as they should. Here is our guide to the hidden gems of Liverpool that you may not know of but are definitely worth shouting about. Queen Avenue Starting off with a real…
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Music
Jose Ibanez (3rd Planet Recording Studios) – In Conversation
We met recently with Jose Ibanez, owner of 3rd Planet Recording Studios in Liverpool. He and his studio have quickly attained a reputation of being highly professional, highly creative, and highly welcoming. Having personally seen him work at close quarters, Jose creates a great vibe, which goes a long way in getting the best out of his musical clients…And his track record to date is a great testimony for his engineering, producing and mixing talents….One…
