Liverpool Music Artists
Features, news, reviews and interviews with Liverpool musicians
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Musician Feature; 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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Fiesta Bombarda At The Observatory (Constellations) 21st November
Bombarda returns after a memorable sellout carnival at The Kazimier. This time we’ll be engulfing Liverpool’s newest venue, The Observatory, with UV canons and brass shenanigans. The Hip Hop/Funk Manchester collective, THE MOUSE OUTFIT, are set to headline our Fiesta on the back of a pulsating new single and video. ‘Future Navaho’ set design also comes from Three Moons Creative. The Observatory (indoors to Constellations) Support from Kazimier Krunk Band, HighFields, Kioko & much more.…
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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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Filter Distortion 'Transition' Album Review
For someone who mainly listens to Indie and Rock, there will always be a little bit of my heart given over to all things electronic. Blame Kraftwerk, blame Depeche Mode, blame a misspent youth listening to anything I could get my hands on. I had kind of lost track of Filter Distortion, through no fault of their own. I remember seeing them a while back and thinking they were a promising new band, but…
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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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Baltic Arts & Crafts Fair At Constellations 9th November
Baltic Arts and Crafts Fair returns, this time to Liverpool’s newest multi purpose venue – The Observatory (Constellation’s younger sister). Located on Greenland Street, Constellations is a brand new independently minded Baltic adventure. An indoor/outdoor space set over 12,000 square foot. As the nights are drawing in there is the distinct feeling that Christmas is upon us. Get ahead of the crowds and join in with the Arts and Crafts fair this November – escape…
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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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The All; 'Daft Bint' Single Review
As with most of the music I get to review these days, I am always astounded by the quality on offer. The vocals had a dream-like quality at times, and I guess The All have a strong following in the modern psych movement. The changes in both tempo, guitar style and vocal range kept the listening experience fresh. I loved the slight air of menace and unease the track gave me at times, a feeling I have had when…
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Doodah Farm Oi Oi/ Soft Lad Single Review
Doodah Farm seem to have a restless liveliness about them. The vocals are edgy, and the overall feel is upbeat and catchy. The Mandolin played to perfection on both the tracks gives zest to the proceedings, lifting the music out of the sound produced by many of the more mainstream guitar bands. The characters portrayed in the songs are definitely present where I live, but the rather sad but accurate picture the tracks paint could apply anywhere in modern…
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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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Windmill Release Ethereal New Single ‘One More Dance’
Four-piece band, Windmill, are particularly experimental with their music. Their previous singles ‘Birdman’, ‘Where Are We Now’ and ‘Tiny Children’ all evoke a similarly haunting sound. Formed over their shared love for Angus and Julia Stone, Neil Young, and the Velvet Underground, the Liverpudlians bring together all of their individual talents to make a special kind of music that is unlike most music around at the moment. The band, made up of Mick Dolan, Dawn Williams, David T Palmer,…
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The Brink Installs Artwork Inspired By Local Artist's Road To Recovery
The Brink has unveiled its revamped social space, following the installation of multiple recovery inspired artwork. Created by local artist Leon Jakeman, who was commissioned by the popular Parr Street eatery and social hub, the wall art showcases a series of dynamic splatter creations. Not only do the abstract paintings add more vibrancy to the already colourful venue, they also explore Leon’s mixed emotions during his road to recovery. He said: “It gives me great…
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Candela; A Dark & Foreboding Night of Mystery & Music At Williamson Tunnels
And now for something completely different…Candela. It was time to get cultural in the beautiful surroundings of the Williamson Tunnels. I arrived with friends just as The Good Host were tuning up. Having drunk the complimentary bubbly from what looked like a test tube, my friends and I took our place near to the stage. The Good Host were an interesting proposition, with just enough of a strange, melodramatic tinge to their music to intrigue. Their mellow, quirky…
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Choc Electrique Album Launch At The Zanzibar; Review
My friends and I reached The Zanzibar half way through the set by The Polyvelds. Apologies to the band for missing the first songs, as the enjoyable Indie type rock that greeted us deserved our full attention. Catchy and up-beat, the music was a perfect start to the evening. Creeps are a band I reviewed after their set at The Magnet during Hope Fest. Nothing has changed. They remain the excellent grunge-inspired band I reviewed at their first…
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World Mental Health Day -Threshold To Host Free Event at Williamson Square; 10th October
Threshold have programmed the forthcoming World Mental Health Day celebrations in Liverpool’s Williamson Square. The free event which takes place this Friday from 12.00-17.00 will be their second year working with Liverpool Mental Health Consortium to provide entertainment from some of Merseyside’s best community performers and organisations. A commissioned World Mental Health Day Community Choir will top off the day’s performances, led by MD Kaya Herstad Carney. The choir which was open to all, have…
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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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Gary Edward Jones Debut Album Launch At St Georges Concert Room 15th November
Following in the footsteps of Liverpool’s greatest musicians, Gary Edward Jones, the craftsman with a passion for music is taking the city by storm and introduces his carefully crafted debut album. After sold out gigs throughout Merseyside, Chester and The Midlands, Gary Edward Jones launches his forthcoming album, The Cabinet Maker at the city’s historic Concert Room at St George’s Hall on Saturday 15 November. The Cabinet Maker is a biographical album, honest, heart-felt and…
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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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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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Hope Fest Day Three At The Magnet
Arriving just before the first band were due to begin, I had finally got my timings right. Joining my friends in the booth they had secured, I settled down to enjoy another evening of choice local bands, all in the name of a very good cause. The guy introducing the bands seemed to be having a wonderful evening and would best be described as ‘slightly inebriated’, which added a certain comedic aspect to the proceedings.…
