Editorials
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Review: Desperate Scousewives, Lily’s Story at The Brindley
There’s a special kind of electricity in a theatre when a show knows exactly who it is and whom it’s for, and Desperate Scousewives delivers that energy from the first line of the opening song Prison Bitch,to the final curtain call. Part comedy, part affectionate homage to Liverpool life, this production leans wholeheartedly into character-driven humor, audience interaction, and the boisterous warmth that has become synonymous with Scouse storytelling. It’s not a play that lingers…
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Bringing Back Pop Ballads: Robyn Alexandra’s ‘Until Tomorrow (I’ve Got the Blues)’
Emerging Pop artist Robyn Alexandra released her second single, Until Tomorrow (I’ve Got the Blues) on the 8 May. A song that combines skilful vocals with personal experience, this track is an inspiring new anthem. Bringing bold energy to Liverpool, Robyn has been on the music scene for a couple of years, releasing her debut single, Toxic Love in November 2025. Soulful yet playful, her first release draws on the intricacies of relationships and complications…
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Meet AviateHer: The Liverpool Engineer Changing Perceptions of STEM Careers
Something close to our hearts here at Liverpool Noise, is giving children equal opportunities and breaking down stigma and workplace barriers so our children can confidently thrive in a career that makes them happy, without the societal, gender within society. Today we meet Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee also known on Instagram as AviateHer to talk all things STEM and her proactive approach to breaking down the barriers associated within a STEM career. Aerospace engineer Krystina is an…
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Review: Liverpool Sound City 2026
Liverpool Sound City returned in May 2026 for its 19th year with returning acts, Keo and Jalen Ngonda as their weekend headliners. The Liverpool-born festival is renowned for showcasing artists before their big break with the likes of The 1975, Florence + the Machine and, Catfish and the Bottlemen, having graced its stages. The footprint of Sound City centred itself across a tight cluster of city venues—Grand Central Dome, Arts Club Theatre and Loft, The…
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The Heavy North Make a Powerful Comeback with ‘Heavy’
Announcing their highly anticipated return, The Heavy North are making their most daring move yet with brand new single, Heavy, released on the 1 May. Made up of Kenny Stuart, Jose Ibanez, Jack Birch, George Favager, Mark Rice, and Ste Penn, The Heavy North are one of Merseyside’s more distinctive rising bands. A Blues Rock band, formed in late 2018, the group gained recognition for their eclectic blend of influences, combining rock, blues and soul. Their…
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Review: Tim Lucas We’re Havin’ a Party at St Helens Theatre Royal
Tim Lucas’s We’re Havin’ a Party arrived at St Helens Theatre Royal with no airs or theatrical grandstanding, and that’s precisely its charm. This is a show that understands its audience from the outset, trading high-concept ambition for warmth, accessibility and a genuine sense of shared experience. Blending stand-up comedy, personal storytelling and live music, Lucas crafts an evening that feels less like a staged production and more like an open invitation to a lively,…
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A New Chapter For The Tusks: ‘When It Ends’
Formed in Liverpool, The Tusks have been strong contenders on the North West’s emerging artists scene for some time, and their new single, When It Ends, looks set to propel them even further. Drawing on influences such as Arctic Monkeys and Catfish and the Bottlemen, their sound blends gritty guitar riffs with thought-provoking lyricism, and When It Ends is a perfect showcase of this balance. Despite a gentle introduction, the track quickly takes a heavier…
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Naomi Campbell’s ‘The Cottage’ Is A Hauntingly Beautiful Folk Ballad
Liverpool-based Irish singer-songwriter Naomi Campbell continues her steady rise with her latest single The Cottage. Serving as the lead track from her upcoming debut EP, The Cottage showcases Campbell’s evolving sound, which has gradually expanded from her folk and Americana roots into something more expansive, drawing subtle influence from soul and R&B. The result is a track that feels both intimate and cinematic, anchored by her dynamic and evocative vocal performance. Recorded at Whitewood Studio…
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Review: So Long, Good Friday
Kicking off the 2026 UK festival season was So Long, Good Friday, a highly anticipated showcase of genre-bending music located in Liverpool’s own Baltic Triangle. With headliners such as Fat Dog and Brigitte Calls Me Baby, the newcomer festival was sure to be one to remember. Sprawled across multiple venue spaces (Camp and Furnace, District, Hangar 34 and Lost Art), So Long, Good Friday gave voice to upcoming artists predominantly from the Northwest. Faced with a decline in grassroots venues, artists from the North especially need opportunities like So Long, Good Friday…
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Dealer’s Choice Release Bold New Single ‘Apex’
Liverpool-based duo Dealer’s Choice continue to build momentum with the release of their second single Apex, a confident follow-up to their debut track Some Kind of Way, which generated early buzz across the Merseyside music scene earlier this year. Comprised of Irish cousins Joe McHugh and Barry Mullaney, Dealer’s Choice occupy an exciting space between alternative and electronic music, blending dancefloor-ready grooves with thoughtful, introspective undertones. With Apex, the pair lean further into their high-energy…
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Live Review: Gorillaz at M&S Bank Arena
Fresh from the release of their ninth studio album, The Mountain, Gorillaz put on a dazzling show, worthy of the 15 year wait since their last Liverpool performance in 2001. Jampacked with household classics and soon-to-be hits, the native, so-called ‘virtual band’ filled out the iconic M&S Bank Arena with fans young and old- proving the universality of their brand and music. Set during the peak of the newly released album, The Mountain, the tour with the aptly same name, celebrated…
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Mike Ryan and the Salty Oranges Reflect on Connection in ‘Talking Like an Elephant’
Wirral-based singer-songwriter Mike Ryan and the Salty Oranges return with Talking Like an Elephant, a quietly affecting single rooted in emotional honesty and understated storytelling. The release also marks the official naming of his band, The Salty Oranges – a playful detail that signals a new and more defined chapter, as the project evolves into a fuller band sound. A firm favourite in the local music scene, Ryan has gone from strength to strength in…
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KingFast Returns With Introspective New Single ‘Chains’
Liverpool artist KingFast returns with Chains, a soulful R&B release that leans into introspection while showcasing the warmth and depth of Paul Walker’s unmistakable vocal style. Built around a smooth, emotive groove, Chains explores the quiet realisation that the barriers we blame on circumstance are often the ones we create ourselves. The track feels both personal and universal, capturing the internal dialogue that many listeners will recognise. As Walker explains: “I have just noticed that…
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Live Review: Richard Ashcroft at M&S Bank Arena
Riding the wave of the public’s rekindled appetite for Britpop and everything that went along with the era, Richard Ashcroft took to the arena with the confidence of a man whose popularity has risen fivefold. Since his days in The Verve, Ashcroft has been recognised as one of the 1990s’ great exports – Urban Hymns is renowned as an indubitable masterpiece – but his profile as a songwriter hasn’t always matched his draw on the…
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GONDOLAS Unleash New Single ‘You Know That’
GONDOLAS are the fiery five-piece band from Liverpool delivering “dirty distorted rock straight to your face“. Belfast-born brothers Ben and Chris are joined by South Carolinian cousin Nick and Liverpudlian long-time friend Tim and Luke. The band combine influences of classic punk energy, naughties garage-rock grit and modern post-punk moodiness, creating a sound both fresh and nostalgic. You Know That is the band’s second studio single, released with Ameritz Music on 20th February. Inspired by the…
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Visions of Albion Return With Cinematic New Single ‘Avenues’
Liverpool’s ever-evolving music scene continues to produce artists who draw confidently from the past while carving out something distinctly their own, and Visions of Albion are a perfect example. Their new single Avenues, released today (13 March), is a beautifully layered track that leans into cinematic atmosphere while remaining rooted in classic songwriting craft. From the opening moments, Avenues establishes a sense of space and mood. There’s an unmistakable nod to the baroque pop sophistication…
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Live Review: Bleed From Within at O2 Academy Liverpool
Liverpool is known for its music scene. There’s usually a show on somewhere regardless of what night of the week it is. Amongst this there is a strong underground metal/hardcore scene but its not often that the bigger metal bands come through, often favouring Manchester. Tonight that changes as scottish metalcore giants, Bleed from Within, play at the O2 Academy Liverpool as a part of their Dying Sun tour. With them are Danish death metal…
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Ni Maxine’s Debut EP ‘Mother’s Arms’ Feels Effortless and Self-Assured
Ni Maxine’s four-track EP is the perfect introduction to Neo-Jazz. The Liverpool-based artist has created a sound rooted firmly in jazz tradition, with brushed drums, walking bass, and warm piano voicings. The instrumentation feels rich and unhurried, with rhythms that shift dynamically as each track develops. Maxine’s work effortlessly respects jazz tradition, while also pushing the genre’s boundaries. Guided by her vocals, which understand both the power of restraint and the impact of rhythmic innovation,…
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Cael Oak Wears His Heart on His Sleeve With ‘Precious To Me’
Liverpool’s thriving grassroots scene continues to produce artists unafraid of wearing their hearts on their sleeves — and with his new single Precious To Me, Cael Oak steps confidently into that space. The track is one of his most personal to date. Blending pop accessibility with acoustic warmth, subtle rock dynamics and a thread of country-inspired honesty, Precious To Me captures a moment many will recognise but few articulate so openly: falling in love with…
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Review: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes at Liverpool Empire
A Stage Lit by Obsession, Beauty and Brilliance. There’s a particular electricity when Matthew Bourne arrives at the Liverpool Empire Theatre. Not polite anticipation. Expectation. Bourne doesn’t do decorative ballet; he does storytelling with teeth. And The Red Shoes remains one of his most psychologically loaded works. Inspired by the 1948 Powell and Pressburger classic, Bourne strips away any lingering romantic haze and gets to the bruise beneath the beauty. This isn’t a fairy tale about artistic destiny. It’s about…
