Liverpool Music Artists
Features, news, reviews and interviews with Liverpool musicians
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Radio Psychosis Debuts With Hypnotic New Single ‘Television’
A new Runcorn based Artist Radio Psychosis has entered the music industry with his debut single, Television. The exciting new single is expected to release on 4 August and is a collaboration with Anglesey based artist Blindness and Light. Television is an impressive debut that sounds as though it was picked straight from the noughties indie band era. Beginning with an instantly catchy Bloc Party-esque guitar riff, Television feels fit to be played at late…
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The Heavy North Return With New Tune ‘Round Again’
Six-piece Liverpool blues garage-rock band The Heavy North have returned with their brand new single, Round Again. Released on 30 June, the new track follows March’s Where Are You Now as the second single from the band’s upcoming album Delta Shakedown, which is scheduled for an October release. Following last year’s critically acclaimed debut Electric Soul Machine, the band (consisting of frontman Kenny Stuart, guitarist/producer Jose Ibanez, bassist Andrew Horrocks, guitarist Jack Birch, drummer Mark…
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Eyesore & The Jinx Release Electric New Single ‘No More Nails’
Ahead of their highly anticipated debut album Jitterbug due for release on 17 November, Eyesore & the Jinx have released their latest single No More Nails. Hailing from Merseyside, Eyesore & the Jinx have established themselves as an exciting band emerging on the scene. Their debut EP, The Exile Parlour EP came out during the pandemic and was made possible thanks to funding from PRS Foundation’s PPL Momentum Accelerator and thanks to an immensely successful…
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The Top Liverduplian Music Talent To Look Out For In 2024
Liverpool’s rich music scene is something to be celebrated. The city was placed well and truly on the cultural map in the 1960s when The Beatles shuck the world with their groovy fusion of psychedelic rock and blues. The Beatles had a lasting impact on the city of Liverpool, which still heralds its Cavern Club as a relic of the band’s former spiritual home. In this article we’ll look at the legacy that The Beatles…
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Liverpool’s WIMIN Festival Announces Revolutionary All-Female Lineup Spearheaded by Katy J. Pearson
The UK music scene is set to experience a seismic shift this summer. In response to the industry’s gender disparities, WIMIN Festival unveils the first wave of a pioneering female lineup. Headlined by unforgettable pop performer Katy J. Pearson, who is revered for her songs that slide effortlessly between lovelorn country, glittering pop, and lo-fi folk”. The festival – described as a movement – with an all-female production crew and – is managed by Scrapyard…
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Sunzoom Returns With A Fresh Sound In ‘America Kills Its Kings’
Alternative artist Sunzoom has made his first return since his debut self-titled album. His previous album is filled to the brim with unique textures that are seamlessly crafted together, creating an immensely impressive first album comparable to the likes of Declan Mckenna and Tame Impala. The latest single, America Kills Its Kings, follows in its mighty footsteps whilst forming a positively stranger soundscape and relevant narrative. Sunzoom’s soothing vocals, much like Keving Parker’s, stand out…
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Fiona Lennon Returns With New Single ‘Stay High’
Described by many as Liverpool’s ‘Mazzy Star, Fiona Lennon is making huge strides in the Mersey Delta, releasing her third single, Stay High. Supporting acts such as Jamie Webster, The Zutons, and Brooke Combe, Fiona has impressed audiences across the country. She also made her festival debut last year, playing the This Feeling stage at the Isle of Wight. She has also gained over 10,000 streams with her two previous singles, You’ve Really Got A…
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In Conversation – Zara Smile
We recently caught up with Liverpool-based artist Zara Smile to talk all things musical influences, their song writing and creative process, as well as their brand new EP, Smile. Liverpool Noise: Hey Zara! For our readers who may not have heard of you, tell us a bit about yourself and your music. Zara: Hi! I am Zara Smile, a folk pop artist based in Liverpool. I write music about all sorts, but especially about my identity…
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Mary Hennessy Releases Highly Anticipated second album ‘Feels Like’
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Mary Hennessy has released her highly anticipated second album, Feels Like. The album, which was created over a 3-year span, showcases an eclectic mix of ten compelling tracks that explore all things life in Mary’s lyricism. Mary’s long-time musical collaborator, Milan Reid, played a pivotal role in bringing the songs to life with his beautiful production in his home studio. Feels Like follows Mary’s debut album, which was released in June of 2020. In…
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Spotlight: SYLLO ‘A Love Story with Oneself’ EP
A Love Story with Oneself is the debut EP by SYLLO, the solo project of Liverpool-based musician Joel James. Released independently back in March, the EP consists of synth-driven pop rock tracks with slick production and personal lyricism “centred around self-love and self-acceptance”. The opening track You Are My Remedy (released as a single last July) kicks off the EP with a good indication of what is to come across the project. The opening verse…
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In Conversation – She’s In The Trees
She’s In The Trees is a Liverpool founded contemporary folk band fronted by Amy Scott-Samuel. Described as “dreamy, emotional and tremendously beautiful music with a luminous sound rich in contrasts that addresses universal themes of Love and Loss.” Having recently been signed by Madrid based record label Lucinda Records, She’s In The Trees is going from strength to strength. The new single The Changes Between Us is a beautifully warm track. Taking centre stage is…
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KingFast Preaches Singing Your Own ‘Praises’ In New Single
Following last December’s release of soulful track Activist (which you can read our review of here), Liverpool-based musician and singer-songwriter KingFast is back with his first new music of 2023, the brand-new single Praises. Esteemed in the Liverpool music scene for his captivating live performance skills, KingFast’s notable past performances include Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF), Cannes Film Festival, Sound City, Edinburgh Fringe and Nantwich Jazz Festival, amongst others. The singer-songwriter’s past musical output has…
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Esme Bridie Releases New EP ‘Something In Your Teeth’
Straight in the limelight with a beautifully made 5-track EP, Liverpool-based artist, Esme Bridie has been releasing her debut EP as singles since October 2022 and it is now time for the project to be completed. The fifth and final song What I Wanted has finally been released today – collecting together the previous singles into her debut EP. With the latest release out in the world, it completes the set perfectly. What I Wanted is a slow-burning indie…
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Keyside Release Earworm Of A Track, ‘Paris To Marseille’
A few weeks after a raucous and electric sold-out gig at Heebies Liverpool, local band Keyside present their sophomore single Paris to Marseille. It was truly worth the wait. From the opening drum salvo, the song bounces along on the breeze, with a hook so sharp it could land a fish. It’s effortless, timeless, aching in its originality while simultaneously conjuring up memories of fellow Scouse tunesmiths The La’s and The Coral. The wonderfully crisp…
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Liverpool Blues Rock Band, The Heavy North, Return With Brand New Single And Announce Huge Hometown Show
The Heavy North’s latest release has plenty of oomph, instantly hitting hard from the get go with Cream/Eric Clapton style intensity. Where Are You Now? marks the first glimpse of new music from Liverpool six-piece The Heavy North since the release of their critically-acclaimed debut album Electric Soul Machine on Record Store Day in April 2022. They’ve had plenty to shout about recently, following a successful year which saw the band embark on their first 10-date UK headline tour performing alongside…
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Eyesore & the Jinx Return With New Single ‘An Ideas Man’
Liverpool trio Eyesore & the Jinx are back with a brand new single, An Ideas Man. Consisting of members Josh Miller (vocals, bass), Liam Bates (guitar) and Eoghan Robinson (drums), the band’s sound takes influence from English post-punk bands. Released on 7 March, the track marks their first new music in over two years, since previous single Accidental Weller (2020), after spending time working on new material and gigging, supporting the likes of Bodega, DITZ…
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Liverpudlian Singer-Songwriter Brandon Tew, About To Head Out On His Debut Acoustic Tour
Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Brandon Tew is setting off on his acoustic tour dates this March, not long after being signed with Rise Records and managed by legendary producer Jon Witnall who’s work can be noticed from the likes of Coldplay and Rihanna. Brandon Tew signed and released his debut single I’m Not Gonna Wait, with Rise Records last year, a track that explores a murky friendship that lets love slip and slide into and out of…
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Live Review: Keyside At EBGBS
Liverpool based band Keyside are back on home turf and play a sold out gig at the innovative basement venue EBGBS on Seel St. The four lads – Dan Parker on vocals and rhythm guitar, Oisín McAvoy on drums, Max Gibson on bass and Ben Cassidy on lead guitar – return to the stage on a cold February night. This was the band’s first show of 2023 following their sold out gig at the Kazimier…
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Waiting Till Marriage Spark Important Discussion With New Single ‘Great Britain’s Fate’
Alternative rock band, Waiting Till Marriage, are back with another indie track called Great Britain’s Fate, releasing on 10 March. Following in the great footsteps of eye-opening songs such as British Bombs by Declan Mckenna and Hypersonic Missile by Sam Fender, Great Britain’s Fate moulds the controversial topic of politics into an indie anthem. The song was written during lockdown, a time that many believed the government was making questionable decisions. The difficult times…
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The Ivies Impress With Psychedelic Debut EP
The beginning of February saw the release of Reflections, the debut EP from Merseyside-based psychedelic rock trio The Ivies. The band formed whilst at university in Liverpool, and have since played sets at some of the region’s best live venues, including EBGB’s, Jimmy’s and Future Yard. Reflections is a four-track EP that perfectly shows off The Ivies’ skillset as writers and instrumentalists. Drawing on influences such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and King Gizzard &…
