Editorials
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Review: Kittel Doktor Faustus of the Third Reich
Kittel: Doktor Faustus of the Third Reich emerges from the pen of Charlotte Pickering — the alter ego of Liverpool writer and music tutor Catherine Harrison — whose earlier novel Messiah of the Slums marked her as a storyteller unafraid of moral complexity. This piece plunges audiences into the chilling true story of Gerhard Kittel: a brilliant theologian, a celebrated interpreter of Jewish scripture, and a man who willingly bartered his integrity to serve Hitler’s…
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The UK’s Biggest Japanese Film Festival Is Coming To Liverpool’s Picturehouse at FACT This March
Liverpool is set to welcome the UK’s largest annual celebration of Japanese cinema this March, as the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026 (JFTFP26) arrives at Picturehouse at FACT. Running from 1–31 March 2026, the festival brings an ambitious programme of films spanning classics, contemporary hits and UK premieres — including the UK premiere of a brand-new film by legendary director Takashi Miike. Exploring identity through Japanese cinema This year’s programme is curated around the…
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alright (okay) Hit Restart and Find Their Sound on decent (fine)
Some bands know exactly who they are from day one; others discover their voice through growth, experimentation, and time. Liverpool alternative rock outfit alright (okay) fall proudly into the latter — a band who’ve evolved steadily since forming in 2019, refining their sound through countless gigs, new ideas, and the creative spark that arrived in full force during their 2023 restart. That reboot sparked something real. Their live shows grew sharper and more unpredictable, picking…
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Helen Maw Crafts a Song of Calm Reflection on The Beacon
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Helen Maw closes the year on a quietly powerful note with her new single The Beacon. From the outset, The Beacon draws you into a soft, intimate world. Gently sung yet emotionally weighty, the track showcases Helen Maw’s beautiful vocal delivery — delicate, controlled and full of feeling. There’s a haunting quality to the song, one that doesn’t rely on volume or drama, but instead finds its strength in restraint. Every line feels…
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Motel Sundown Return with Urgent New Single The Waiting Game
Liverpool alt-country outfit Motel Sundown continue their strong run of releases with The Waiting Game, a track that once again highlights the band’s knack for immediacy and melody. From the very first seconds, The Waiting Game wastes no time pulling the listener in. The vocals arrive instantly, setting a sense of urgency that’s carried throughout the song’s brisk tempo and driving rhythm. It feels restless by design — a fitting backdrop for a track that…
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The Coral Unwrap a Dark Festive Treat with Their First Ever Christmas Single, ‘She Died On Christmas Day’
After three decades of spinning seaside psychedelia, haunted fairground melodies, and Merseyside myth-making, The Coral have finally delivered something nobody saw coming: a Christmas song. But, in true Coral fashion, She Died On Christmas Day is no cosy fireside singalong — it’s a beautifully eerie slice of festive noir that feels pulled straight from a cursed jukebox on Coral Island. Their first new release since 2023’s Top 5 album Sea Of Mirrors, the track arrives…
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Review: Cinderella At The Epstein Theatre
The Epstein Theatre’s long-awaited return to festive pantomime arrives with Cinderella — a sparkling slice of Christmas magic that feels both like a celebration of the theatre’s revival and a warm embrace of classic panto tradition. It doesn’t reinvent the fairytale, but it absolutely delivers what Liverpool families crave in December: colour, comedy, charm and a generous dusting of glittering seasonal magic. Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn leads the charge as the fairytale heroine, joined…
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Liverpool PT Rebecca Burgess Launches Her First Manifestation Book
Rebecca Burgess, one of Liverpool’s most recognisable fitness and wellness figures, has launched her debut manifestation and rituals book, marking a bold new chapter in her unique fusion of movement and spirituality. Rebecca has cemented her position as one of the most popular female PTs not only due to her fabulous tailor made classes but also because of her bubbly personality and spiritual connection and work on positive mindsets and manifestation, which resonates with so…
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Keyside Return with Heartfelt Anthem ‘Rock My Love’
Liverpool four-piece Keyside return with one of their most emotionally charged and musically uplifting singles yet. Rock My Love is a track rooted in hardship, told through the lens of redemption, and wrapped in contagious melodies that belie the darkness at its core. It’s a beautiful contradiction — one Keyside have fast become masters of — and it cements their rise as one of Merseyside’s most powerful new storytelling bands. Drawing on deeply personal experiences,…
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Motel Sundown Share Reflective New Single ‘What Do I Know’
With their new single What Do I Know, Liverpool trio Motel Sundown return with a track that feels like a deep breath you didn’t realise you were holding. Recorded at Coastal Sound Studio in Liverpool and mixed by acclaimed producer Sean Reid (Iggy Pop, The Pretenders, The Charlatans), the song is the latest glimpse into their forthcoming EP, due in spring 2026. Described by the band as capturing those fleeting moments where life suddenly feels…
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Review: Sherlock Holmes, The Hunt for Moriarty at Shakespeare North Playhouse
Produced by Blackeyed Theatre and adapted by Nick Lane, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty at Shakespeare North Playhouse is a crowd-pleasing, well-paced night of theatre that serves both brain and heart. It keeps the plot moving, gives the central partnership room to breathe, and trusts audiences to enjoy a good puzzle without being patronised. The result is an accessible, entertaining evening that feels deliberately made for local theatergoers. London, 1901. As the British Empire…
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Ty Freeman Captures Lightning In A Bottle On New Single ‘Better Man’
Birkenhead-born newcomer Ty Freeman has released Better Man, which he describes as his “most personal and powerful single yet“. Released on 17 October, the track was recorded in Real Sound Recording Studio in Milan and mastered by Graeme Lynch at Liverpool’s Kempston Street Studios. Written during a period of deep emotional collapse and awakening, Better Man finds Freeman confronting trauma, abandonment and the lingering ghosts of a relationship that pushed him to a breaking point. “It’s not a heartbreak song”, Ty…
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Review: Something About George – The George Harrison Story at The Brindley Theatre
As a part of its national tour Something About Productions brings this heart warming tale to The Brindley Theatre. There’s something truly special about Something About George – The George Harrison Story. This heartfelt stage show is a moving tribute to one of Liverpool’s most quietly influential sons – a man whose music continues to speak to millions around the world. With timeless songs like My Sweet Lord, Something, and Handle With Care, the show…
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Thunder and the Giants Bring Nostalgia and Heartbreak in ‘Neighbourhood Ghosts’
There’s something irresistibly bittersweet about Thunder and the Giants’ latest single, Neighbourhood Ghosts. When the chorus hits Frontman Josh Hughes sings — “I guess we’re not meant to be, you’re not good at Monopoly” — it perfectly captures the song’s balance of humour and heartbreak. It’s a playful jab at a situationship that never quite took off, masking the deeper regret of something left unfinished. As the band explain, “Neighbourhood Ghosts is about the reminiscence…
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Review: Weeping Bank’s Way Marker at Unity Theatre
A superbly haunting tale that whispers beyond the stage and into the Liverpool night. In the candlelit hush of the Unity Theatre, Weeping Bank’s Way Marker unfolded like a folktale rediscovered: something ancient, unearthed from the soil of England’s darker, sodden corners. The company’s UK tour arrived in Liverpool tonight, the eve of Halloween. The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in, and the city itself feels that familiar tilt toward the mysterious…
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Gustaffson Challenge the Modern Music Machine with ‘Dance to the Algorithm’
Being an actor, Andrew Gower has no problems sticking to the script. He’s played Bonnie Prince Charles in Outlander and a vampire solicitor in BBC3’s Being Human, as well as appearing in Black Mirror and You. But when it comes to music, the opposite is true: he’s searching for spontaneity, instinct and whatever the moment might bring. With new single Dance to the Algorithm, his band Gustaffson explore the perils of modern music consumption, something…
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Grace Ella Phillips Discusses Dreamy New Single ‘Forget It All’
Liverpool indie-folk singer Grace Ella Phillips has spoken to Liverpool Noise about the release of her new single Forget It All. Featuring dreamy guitar, angelic vocals and emotionally charged lyrics, the fully acoustic song has a raw and authentic feel that is typical of Grace’s sound. Following the release of her debut single In The End last year and Strawberry Lip Balm earlier this year, Forget It All is an exciting addition to the singer…
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Live Review: The Last Dinner Party at The Dome
The Last Dinner Party performed at The Dome at Grand Central Hall in Liverpool, a venue that could not have suited them better. The Dome was very form-fitting for the band as it gave a Shakespearean environment, with its sweeping curves and grand dome ceiling setting the stage for something both theatrical and intimate. Its Art Nouveau architecture, with stained glass and intricate detailing, echoed the band’s love of ornament, drama, and vintage decadence. It…
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Live Review: Better Lovers at The Arts Club Loft
To set the scene, this concert for American hardcore act, Better Lovers, took place in the Loft of the Arts Club in Liverpool, an intimate setting with a massive light rig above the stage, giving off grungy and industrial vibes. American post-hardcore band Greyhaven opened the night. They had around 30 minutes to show the audience what they were made of, and they delivered, packing an instant punch. Kicking off their set with the new…
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River of Light 2025: Full Details, Map, Times, Travel, Parking & Places To Eat
Liverpool’s waterfront is set to shine once again this autumn as River of Light 2025 returns with a brand-new theme — The Science of Light. From Friday 24 October to Sunday 2 November, the city’s much-loved free festival will transform the waterfront into an open-air gallery featuring ten large-scale illuminated artworks, each inspired by themes of science, technology, and the natural world. The installations will be lit up from 5pm – 9pm each evening. Now…
