Liverpool Music Artists
Features, news, reviews and interviews with Liverpool musicians
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In Conversation – Katie Nicholas
We recently caught up with singer-songwriter Katie Nicholas to talk about her music, her new EP and an exciting up-coming live show. Liverpool Noise: For our readers who don’t know you, tell us a bit about yourself. Katie Nicholas: Hey Liverpool Noise, I’m a singer-songwriter from Liverpool! I’m also a videographer and brand designer (for my job!) and there’s never enough time in the day for it all. While all these creative pursuits are enjoyable,…
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Red Rum Club’s Latest Single ‘The River’ Is A Feel-Good Nostalgia-Filled Hit
With summer behind us, Red Rum Club are still making us feel like we’re out on a sunny road trip with friends. Prior to their largest tour yet, the Liverpudlian six-piece have a brand-new single, The River, out now. This joyful, acoustic guitar-driven track contrasts with the crunchy bassline and groovy tone of the previous single, Vanilla. Following the success of their 2021 album, How To Steal The World, the band flew to the US…
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KingFast Releases Brilliant New Single ‘Feel The Love’
With the recent release of his latest single Feel The Love, Liverpool based artist Kingfast has burst back onto the scene with his signature blend of soul and pop. The Belfast native is a familiar face in the city’s ever expanding live music scene with his powerful vocals and impressive use of loop pedals being a firm favourite with local audiences. Feel The Love opens gently, Kingfast’s emotive vocals taking centre stage whilst the acoustic…
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Amelia Releases New Single ‘Moments Like This’
21-year-old soft pop singer-songwriter Amelia has released her new single Moments Like This, drawing on moments within her own life, creating a catchy and thoughtful track. The Liverpool-based pop star weaves country music influences and bluesy vocals to produce some fantastic music, with the talented lyricist cites the likes of harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini amongst her influences. Amelia’s authentic ability to tell rich stories within her music is what makes her a…
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Esme Bridie’s New Single Is Here, And We’re Absolutely ‘Mad About It’!
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Esme Bridie is back with a brand-new single, Mad About It. Released independently on 26 October, the track follows the release of past singles, 2021’s Tower of Regret and 2020’s Shades of Blue, Sensitivity and Say the Words. Having enjoyed support including from BBC Introducing Merseyside as well as airplay from Jazz FM and Amazing Radio, Esme’s latest single continues in the indie-rock direction her previous work has seen her explore,…
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Keyside ‘Lights Out’ Exclusive Review
Released on 4 November is the hotly anticipated debut single from the very exciting Liverpool band Keyside. Earlier in the year the band headed off to Motor Museum recording studio with producer Ben Harper to lay down some tracks, and this is the first chapter from that recording session. Lights Out takes the listener on a journey. From the opening bars of the muddy bass, our senses are slowly awakened to full consciousness, serotonin flowing through…
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Liverpool Digital Music Festival Announces Full Lineup
Now in its fifth iteration, Liverpool Digital Music Festival returns as an acoustic live-streamed online and attend in-person event. The hybrid digital music festival takes place at Phase One, 40 Seel Street on 28, 29 & 30 October 2022. The festival is in aid of The Florrie Food Support Programme which helps people & families across Liverpool who may be struggling with food poverty. The Florrie Community Shop provides people access to affordable groceries, toiletries,…
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Liverpool Rock Band GUISE Announce Application To Represent Ireland In Eurovision 2023
Liverpool rockers GUISE have announced that they have applied to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The contest will take place in Liverpool and the band have strong Irish roots, making them a fantastic contender to represent Ireland. GUISE’s lead vocalist, Louie James’ family originate from County Armagh and she is incredibly proud of her Irish roots which is why the band have chosen to apply to represent Ireland. Louie’s late father, Nicky…
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Keyside Return With A Fresh Look And A Sold Out Gig
They’re back! Fresh from a very fruitful recording session, Keyside (formerly Keyside Cassidy) return to their home city for a sold out gig at the Kazimier Stockroom on Friday 2 December. After a couple of personnel changes, the band have found their missing link with the addition of Max Gibson on bass guitar. He joins original members Dan Parker, vocals and rhythm guitar, Ben Cassidy, lead guitar and Oisín McAvoy, drums. The band have always…
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Andrew Neal ‘That’s Where I’ll Be’: An Uplifting Ode To Finding Escapism Through Nature
Liverpool-born musician Andrew Neal is a singer-songwriter and guitarist, creating music at a crossroads of genres including Merseybeat, Rock and Roll, Folk and Blues. Following the separation of his former band The Stamp, Neal has been focusing his efforts on building his own solo discography of original music. His latest output That’s Where I’ll Be follows the release of past singles, 2021’s I Won’t Be Living Here Anymore and Paint the Dark, as well as…
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KEEF Are Back With New Track ‘Let You Down’
The alt-rock group KEEF have released their brand-new single, Let You Down. Their music itself can be described as 60s psychedelia, with a mix of modern indie alternative, with songs that can instantly light up a room. All their influences are very much shaped by the working-class upbringing, and they help capture the feeling of loneliness and disconnect from the world. KEEF continue to display their swagger in their latest single, Let You Down. Lyrically…
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Phantasmagoria All-Day Music Returns For Second Year
Independent live music promotion team, Happy Daze, have announced that their annual Phantasmagoria event will take place at EBGBS, Liverpool on Saturday 29 October 2022. The all-day event will see the likes of Tess Parks – who has not long since released And Those Who Were Seen Dancing on Fuzz Club Records – headline the event with Deja Vega, Helicon, HARKS, Fruit Tones, The Lotts and The Ivies take to the stage. Following their first…
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The Karios ‘Time Keeper’ Review
Liverpool’s latest up and coming rock band The Karios have released a new single called Time Keeper. After emerging from a hiatus in February 2022, selling out Hebbie Jebbies with their comeback headline. Since then, they have gone from strength to strength, recently going on tour of the UK and releasing their new single in the meantime. Time Keeper starts with a captivating guitar riff, then met by pounding drums and bass which kicks the…
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Only Child Tenth Anniversary Celebration Coming To LEAF Bold Street
Mellowtone are bringing Only Child’s Tenth Anniversary Celebration to LEAF on Bold Street, with special guests The Folk Doctors and Dorothy Bird. Mellowtone presents Alan O’Hare’s eclectic folk ensemble Only Child as they celebrate their tenth anniversary with a special gig featuring a string quartet and the launch of their first ever vinyl album Looking Forward To Looking Back. Featuring ten songs remastered for 2022 by Pete Maher (U2), including Scouse, Accidental Englishman, William Ralph…
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Red Rum Club Poke Fun At Critics – And Themselves – In ‘Vanilla’ Music Video
Liverpool-based sextet Red Rum Club are back with their latest single, Vanilla. Released on 15 September under Run on Records, this follows the back-to-back releases of their 2021 album How To Steal The World, 2020’s The Hollow of Humdrum and 2019’s Matador, as well as several live session singles from earlier this year. The band have been on a roll and certainly don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Vanilla’s release comes after the band’s…
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Ask Elliot Return With New Single ‘Bending Over Backwards’
Carrying on from the success of their debut EP, Way Too Cool For Me, Ask Elliot are returning with a brand new single Bending Over Backwards. Following similar characteristics of other bands such as Spinn and Wallows, their breezy guitar riffs alongside the thumping bass and drums help the band create a fresh indie sound. At the forefront, Ream Radomes leads the young four-piece band and tries to use realism in his lyrics, depicting habits…
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Mellowtone Downstairs At The Everyman Returns 8 September
Mellowtone are back at the Everyman on Thursday 8 September, with Dan Wilson & The Counterfactuals, Granfalloon, Dorcas Seb and the Beaten Tracks DJs. Dan Wilson & The Counterfactuals Dan Wilson is a singer/songwriter and musician with The Cubical/Los Separatistas and a solo artist with Dan Wilson & The Counterfactuals. He is known for his unique lyrical and vocal style and is also a writer of poetry and short stories. This is music that creaked of…
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Waiting Till Marriage Set To Release Latest Single ‘Oh My Love’
Oh My Love is the upcoming single from Liverpool-based band Waiting Till Marriage (consisting of vocalist Adam Johnson, guitarist Brandon Tew, Liam Brady on bass and Ieuan Kearney on drums), to be released on 2 September. This comes following the band’s emergence in June 2021, and four single releases to date (their latest – Three Times – being released under Liverpool-based label Jacaranda Records). Operating within an indie pop / rock realm, the band have…
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Fiona Lennon Releases Nostalgia Tinged New Single ‘Coming of Age’
Liverpool’s Fiona Lennon has released her brilliant third single Coming of Age. Born and bred in the city, Lennon has been busy establishing herself as one of the most exciting emerging artists on the local scene right now. Her influences include Fleetwood Mac, the Beatles and Alicia Key and she aims to incorporate elements of Folk, Rock, Pop and Soul in her songs and her sound. Over the last year, her popularity has grown immensely…
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Sunzoom To Play Album Launch Gig At Jimmy’s This Month
Sunzoom will be playing their self-titled debut album in full at Jimmy’s Liverpool on Saturday 27 August, with support from Reid Anderson. Discovered by Andy Crofts (Paul Weller/The Moons) in 2021, Sunzoom recorded an entire album during lockdown through a single microphone in the kitchen of his house. The album was completed at Ark recording studios with Michael Head producer Steve Powell. The culmination is the debut album released May 2022. Every Friday during lockdown,…
