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Music
Peace Live At The Kazimier: Review
The gig was sold out. Must be a good, good feeling that, to start a tour knowing you’re hot property. I had never seen Peace live before, so this was one I was really looking forward to. Braving the wild weather, we made our way to The Kaz. Joining the expectant crowd half way through the rather excellent psychedelia of The Vryll Society, a stand-alone act with a future, worth catching again when I could give them my full…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Alan McGee & Creation Present; Creation Sessions At District Featuring 'Shakedown Stockholm' & More
Continuing the events organised by Creation Management and founder of Creation Records Alan McGee, District hosts a night of music from up and coming bands. Always a man with his finger on the pulse where new music is concerned, this should be high on anyone’s list of essential gigs this February. The evening kicks off with the excellent heavy garage rock and psychedelia of Hull’s Black Delta Movement, who gave a sterling performance at Liverpool Calling last year, followed…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Anathema Cathedral Concert Tour Heads To Liverpool Anglican 7th March
In the distant past Anathema were the Doom metal darlings of Liverpool, so when I heard they were doing a tour playing a number of cathedrals, including Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, I knew I had to find out what the Cavanagh boys et al were doing now. Always incredibly musically accomplished, Anathema have moved in a softer, more melodic direction. In 2012 the band featured in a film documenting the band’s September 2012 one-off show at the ancient Roman theatre…
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Music
Catfish and The Bottlemen At O2 Academy Liverpool 13 December: Review
So, what to say about Catfish and The Bottlemen that has not already been said. There isn’t much, to be truthful, their steady rise to fame built on solid hard graft, constant touring and lashings of talent, all firmly cemented into place with the release of their debut album ‘The Balcony’ earlier in the year, has been well documented already. Perhaps everyone has their own special memory, their own gig that makes them feel connected…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Chibuku; East Village Arts Club 6th Dec – Featuring Sigma & Justyce
British drum and bass/house duo Sigma, aka Cameron Edwards and Joe Lenzie, met at Leeds University while balancing raving and studying, working in record shops and promoting events to top up their student loans. While some don their artist mantle when the occasion demands it, Cameron and Joe have made SIGMA their ‘life’ since graduation. Their 2010 collaboration with DJ Fresh “Lassitude” peaked at number 98 on the UK Singles Chart with follow up “Nobody…
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Music
Edwin Pope’s Alter Ego ‘Mutant Vinyl’ Combines A Number of Musical Aspects
With a successful list of musical names associated with him, the young musician shows off a truly varying musical persona. Having supported for the likes of Rudimental, Rita Ora, Kids In Glass Houses and many other high profile musical acts in just the past two years, Mutant Vinyl is proof that doing things a little bit differently can really get you noticed in the music world. Receiving heavy airplay on BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music, as well…
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Activities in Liverpool
What's On In Liverpool This Christmas
Christmas has arrived in Liverpool and there are a whole host of festive events just around the corner guaranteed to get the whole family in the mood for the big day. Open now until 4th January; This month saw the return of the Liverpool ONE Ice Festival, which promises to be the biggest and best to date. It gives visitors the chance to show off their skating skills on the urban ice rink. Families can also enjoy festive rides…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Liverpool Music Week 2014 Closing Party; Review
The 10th annual edition of Liverpool Music Week came to a close on Friday 1st and did it ever reach its conclusion in style. The Camp and Furnace, alongside The Kazimier and the O2 Academy, has hosted a glorious array of musical talent right across LMW14 including the likes of Caribou, Mogwai and Wild Beasts. For the closing party it was the turn of Glasgow synthpop specialists CHVRCHES, playing their first ever show in Liverpool, to take centre stage and…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Royal Blood At The O2 Academy Liverpool; Review
Just over a year ago Royal Blood where playing to crowds of like 20 people, fast forward to now and they’ve sold out the Liverpool O2 Academy in what? Like 15 minutes? And to be perfectly honest, it wouldn’t be irrational to say that they probably would’ve sold out venues significantly bigger than this. I was lucky enough to grab myself self a ticket after staring at my phone screen for half an hour before…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
BamBamBam presents… MUTANT VINYL At 24 Kitchen Street 15th November
MUTANT VINYL makes his long-awaited Liverpool comeback as 24 Kitchen Street is bathed in unique visuals and set design. Alter ego of the enigmatic Edwin Pope, the sax driven Mutant Vinyl draws on aspects of jazz, dub, trip-hop and funk and current single, ‘Lavender’, is a ferocious and alluring anthem that oozes his hypnotic signature. 15th November;24 Kitchen Street. Support from Breakfast Monkey, Funk Soul Continuum & more. Tickets
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Entertainment in Liverpool
BamBamBam presents… SLAVES At The Shipping Forecast 12th November
Fresh from their tour with Jamie T, the Kent duo are set to bring their angst-ridden Garage-Punk to The Shipping Forecast. Exuding enough fuzz to fry listeners’ brain cells, they manage to carry the might of acts like Death From Above 1979 and Winnebago Deal, which fits perfectly with their raw live performances and inspiring DIY mentality. 12th November; The Shipping Forecast Tickets
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Bars in Liverpool
Vice's MUNCHIES Food Channel Feature Liverpool In 'The Guide To The North'
Vice’s MUNCHIES food channel have teamed up with Hungryhouse to create a 5-part series called ‘The Guide to the North’ – exploring food culture in all its weird and wonderfulness in the North of England – we feel it’s a really under-explored area on the UK food map. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqsScfZOAU] The first episode was around Whitby and Middlesborough, and episode two, focuses on Blackpool, and Liverpool – including traditional Scouse at Maggie Mays, The Baltic Bakehouse,…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Belle & Sebastian Announced As First Liverpool Sound City 2015 Headliners
Liverpool Sound City have announced today that Belle & Sebastian will play Liverpool’s biggest music festival on Sunday 24th May. It was also announced that they would be playing at a brand new Liverpool Sound City venue – Liverpool’s iconic abandoned Docklands. Liverpool Sound City has been shortlisted for the “Best Metropolitan Festival” at this year’s UK Festival Awards. The festival attracts big headline names, rising stars from across the country and showcases artists and…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Chibuku Shake Shake Presents Dusky 'The Next Step' Arts Club, Liverpool Sat 18th October
Chibuku Shake Shake presents Dusky ‘The Next Step’ Tickets
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Bars in Liverpool
Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia; Review Part Two
It’s not every Friday afternoon I get to sip beer, in the sunshine, in the presence of some of the most awe-inspiring psych bands I’ve ever heard; the beginning of Liverpool Psych fest 2014 was happily one of those times. Purple Heart Parade kicked off the weekend in Blade with a ragingly energetic set after recently releasing a cassette on local North West label Blak Hand Records. Their roaring vocals and feedback reverberated off the…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Liverpool Music Week Opening Show – 23rd October
Liverpool Music Week is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The recent announcements have ensured the long running festival will continue with its legendary reputation. Liverpool Music Week is the largest festival of its kind, as it’s indoors and takes place during the nasty British winter; it is really a one-of-a-kind. The 10 day event will be beginning with the opening show Thursday 23 October. Headliner for the night is Caribou, a Canadian artist…
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Editorials
VYNCE Debut EP ‘Waves’; Review
After much anticipation, VYNCE release their debut EP ‘Waves’ and it’s a treat of indie-pop rock melodies. Four-piece, consisting of Peter Pegasiou on vocals and guitar, Ollie Foster on guitar, Alex Whittaker on bass, and drummer Tom Davis, VYNCE ooze youth. After their initial enthusiasm from fans their EP has already received good press. The band can rest assured they’ll be able to continue pushing their name across the UK. Opening single ‘April Showers’ sees…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia; Review
Psychedelic music, not usually a genre of my choice, however having read many good reviews from last year’s festival, I was excited to attend. Becoming slightly more nervous as I approached the Baltic Triangle, concerned I would stand out like a sore thumb with my dress sense, proving this isn’t my usual listen. When I arrived it quickly became apparent that this festival was for a whole array of people from Mods to Rockers, Goths to Hippies and your…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Hope Fest 19th-21st September Full Line Up
Wristbands for the whole weekend & all venues can be obtained by donating a ‘Hope Pack’ which must include: socks, jumper, toothbrush, toothpaste and soap. Wristbands can be obtained at any venue on the door over the festival weekend. Alternatively donate an item on the door to access that venue. We can take non perishable food, clothing (small sizes preferred, underwear and socks must be new), household goods such as kettle, toaster, microwave, radio,…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
One Night In Istanbul; Set To Evoke Memories of LFC'S European Triumph
Liverpool FC and Stray Dogs Films today launched the official trailer for new independent British film One Night in Istanbul, a fictional football-focused crime-comedy that centres on one of the Reds’ greatest nights in history. Supported by fans and players alike and taking as its backdrop the gripping 2005 Champions League final, the film is due to be released exclusively in ODEON cinemas from 11th September 2014. This will be an unmissable chance to relive…
