Bands in Liverpool
Liverpool musicians and band interviews, features and reviews
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Police Car Collective Release Their 80’s Inspired Debut Single
Indie pop duo Police Car Collective have stormed onto the scene with their 80’s inspired debut track Mine. Taking heavy inspiration from 80’s bands such as New Order and The Smiths, they take that classic sound and give it a facelift, taking production cues from The 1975. The track has a cathcy hook and with just one listen you can remember the guitar lines; it’s perfectly produced indie pop. The band have a strong identity…
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Courting Release Relentless New Track David Byrne’s Badside
As we all continue our endeavours to avoid monotony and keep spirits high, local four piece Courting put smiles on faces with their third single David Byrne’s Badside as we sit back and enjoy their mockery of modern day Britain. A lively string arrangement opens the track as lead singer Sean takes to the stage delivering witty, cutting remarks and assessments on British culture from the outset. Courting strike the balance perfectly of blending both…
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Liverpool Digital Music Festival Huge Lineup Revealed
Liverpool Digital Music Festival 22 – 25 May 2020 Liverpool Digital Music Festival has announced 100 local artists who will be playing the online event between 22 – 25 May. Jamie Webster, Natalie McCool, Spinn, All We Are, Mutant Vinyl and Charity Shop Pop are amongst those who will play as part of the event in support Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust and Save Our Venues from the Music Venue Trust. The all-digital online festival…
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Oya Paya Return With 2 Awesome Genre-Bending Tracks
Oya Paya are back after a brief hiatus with two brand new back to back singles, Kobi and Phillip. Multi-national, Liverpool-based band Oya Paya are, in their own words, a “genre-bending trans-pacific art-pop trio”. Now, they’ve exploded back onto the scene in April with two new singles, Kobi and Phillip. Kobi immediately draws your attention with the lightning speed vocals, with every syllable coming at you like bullets. It would certainly take you a serious amount…
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In Conversation – Venus Demilo
Venus Demilo frontman Tom Anderson chats to us about lockdown (of course!) and their new EP Northern Lights. Liverpool Noise: How have you been coping with the lockdown? Tom: All good thanks! Started having some pretty intense conversations with my dog but apart from that keeping relatively sane. LN: What have you all been doing to keep busy whilst being stuck indoors? Have you developed any new hobbies? Tom: I thought I’d make the most…
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STONE Return With Their Floor Pounding Second Single ‘Keep Running’
After bouncing onto the scene and ruffling feathers with their first single Leave it Out in February, STONE return with a second single Keep Running and certainly pick up where they left off. Keep Running is another cuttingly honest and passionate anecdote considering the challenges and standing the ground of twenty somethings in modern day society. The message from lead singer Finley Power is simple and emphatic, “can you just leave me alone?”. Power’s lyrical…
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KEEF Release Their New Eagerly Anticipated Single ‘Satellite’
KEEF are a self-proclaimed indie rock/alternative/psychedelic band based in the North West of England and released their new single Satellite on 24 April . Keef was formed by members Mike Juvenile and Marc Allan Gibbs and through their music they mix and match various genres to create a unique blend of sounds. When hearing this song for the first time, I was immediately drawn in. The opening seconds transport you into another dimension and then…
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Liverpool Trio Husband Material Set To Release Nostalgic Debut EP
This month sees the release of Husband Material’s self-titled EP with single, Spring. Born from the disbandment of a former indie-pop group, the Liverpool three-piece have had a busy and successful year honing their desired musical sound, to which they have done to great effect on their debut EP. A band with many influences such as The Smashing Pumpkins and My Bloody Valentine, indie-emo Husband Material’s eponymous work offers a small taste of a confident…
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The Heavy North Release Blitering New Single ‘Lying To Yourself’
Following a headline hometown show last September and supporting slots alongside esteemed acts such as Temples & Cut Glass Kings, local five piece The Heavy North look to accelerate their momentum in 2020. Their latest single Lying to Yourself would appear to be a perfect way of doing just that. A gentle drum beat and nonchalant bass line kick start the track as we enter a soulful, bluesy opening salvo. The front man begins his…
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Mal Hijo Release Self-Titled Prog Rock Anthem
Liverpool Noise favourites Mal Hijo are back! Back in January 2019 we reviewed their amazing single Cocainer, but this time we’re swinging towards their newest addition to the arsenal; Mal Hijo. The single, named after the 4-piece group, is arguably their most ambitious track yet, opting for a prog-rock song, complete with little hints at their potential inspirations such as a Pink Floyd Money riff thrown in. As with prog-rock songs, they often take more of a journey than a typical song…
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The Cheap Thrills ‘Party’ Gives Us Delirious Joy During Uncertain Times
The Cheap Thrills Party is just the track we needed to break us out of our Coronavirus, mid-lockdown melancholy. The power of music is never to be understated. The manner in which a song can at times be there for you is a trait of such magnitude. Following the success of their Vue Du Monde EP, The Cheap Thrills return with their latest single Party and provide the spring in our step so greatly appreciated in…
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Newcomers STONE Release Debut Single ‘Leave it Out’
The music scene in this part of the world is thriving at the moment. You can be accused of bias and exceptionalism when statements as such are made but now feels as prevalent as it has for a while. Perhaps the strongest component in play is the variety and different types of music our artists are producing at the moment. STONE’s first single Leave it Out swaggers that notion and hammers the point home unveiling…
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Dr Orange Releases Impressive Debut Track ‘Comes In Threes’
Dr Orange is the solo venture of Liverpool songwriter Chas Moody, formerly of the 60’s inspired band Ladies. His debut single Comes In Threes is a slice of psych rock perfection which blends heavy riffs with spacey synth overtones. Originally planned for a July release accompanied by a string of UK shows the uncertain nature of 2020 has led to a cancellation of planned shows and a fast-tracked release. Dr Orange is Chas’s first solo…
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Sound City 2020 Announces New Festival Dates: 25-27 September
Sound City 2020 rearranged dates have been announced due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The festival is now scheduled to take place 25 – 27 September 2020. Returning to the Baltic Triangle for its third year Sound City 2020 edition will feature an exclusive Friendly Fires headline show. Picture the music festival, which was established in 2008 as a sprawling block party where pop-up bars, clubs and warehouses make way for the hottest new music talent…
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RATS Release Poignant New Track ‘Dreams’
‘Dreams’ is the fourth single from the city’s passionate indie rockers, RATS. Before we press play and get into the music, the artwork for the band’s latest release is poignant and sets the mood, depicting a man with his head in the clouds. RATS first three singles have placed the emphasis on powerful anthems, energetic melodies and lively vocals. ‘Dreams’ however appears to be somewhat of a left turn as the Liverpool four-piece explore and…
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Liverpool Noise Music Playlist For When You Need To Self-Isolate
If the next few weeks lead to us having to self-isolate because of Coronavirus then we think it’s our duty to provide you with a playlist to get through it. We’ve complied some of the best music by Liverpool bands and artists that will make the time fly by with The Liverpool Noise Music Playlist For When You Need To Self-Isolate! And yes, this is just a bit of fun! The full Spotify playlist with…
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Future Yard Festival Announce Series of 2020 Events
The team behind Future Yard Festival has announced Near Future, a pop-up music venue and Birkenhead’s only dedicated live music space. Initially Near Future will be showcasing a series of live events between 25th April – 20th June 2020. It will present some of the most exciting emerging new artists from across the UK – and very special returning local icons. The success of the first Future Yard Festival last year proved that there is…
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Milo Seabird To Launch New EP ‘I Lie Low’ At Parr Street Studio 2
Liverpool’s Milo Seabird will follow up on their 2019 debut single with I Lie Low, a 5 track EP of brand new material to be released on 19 March. Last year ex – Lumin Bells front man Nico Hercules teamed up with Ollie Hawes to start a new musical project. After adding Jamie Maguire on lead guitar, Dave Pye on bass and Wez Clarke on drums, Milo Seabird were born. Focusing on songwriting and recording for most of 2019, the…
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Seprona’s Slick New Single ‘Lost In The Lonely Hearts’ Out This Week
I have always found myself being drawn to words and names that sound interesting: “Seprona” is one of them. I like the way the name trips of the tongue; it’s one of those words that you actually enjoy saying – Seprona! And when you delve into Professor Wiki’s Old Grey Almanac, Seprona also stands for the unit of the Spanish Civil Guard responsible for nature conservation and management of the hunting and fishing industry. So…
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‘Bang’ – The Explosive New Single From Little Triggers
Sometimes when you listen to a track, it can take a few listens to explore meaning and place. In the case of Bang, Little Triggers latest single, this could not be further from the case. From the moment that the track ignited, your imagination is sent on a wild goose chase. Charging guitars and a relentless drumbeat join forces to provide this intensity and adventure. In my case, I was sent on a late night…
