Liverpool Music Scene
Find out about the musicians and bands shaping Liverpool’s music scene through features, interviews and reviews
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The Genre-Defying Grooves of Dorsal: An Upcoming Music Maestro
Amalgamating the hypnotic, chaotic groove of jazz with a modern and progressive electronic sound is not a feat to be sniffed at. Try adding some distorted vocals and, if it all goes well, you may replicate the sound of Dorsal. Expertly walking the line between the world of the singer songwriter and electronic music producers, the Yorkshire and Liverpool-based project has developed a unique sound that feels destined for great things. The relatively unknown artist has already attracted interest…
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LIPA Live At The Cavern: November Preview
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is collaborating with the historic and iconic Cavern Club to continue to bring new music to the venue. LIPA was famously founded by Sir Paul McCartney, using the old building of the Liverpool Institute for Boys, where he and George Harrison attended school. In 2012 LIPA bought the Art College next door, which John Lennon attended at the time these three future Beatles began their music careers. LIPA…
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I’m Spartacus! Collaborative International Jazz At Its Best
“Can anyone lend us two drum kits, a Fender Rhodes, and a Nord please?” went the social media message whistling around the Liverpool music community. One hour later, the equipment was sourced, begged and borrowed from local musicians and a cheeky bunch of Liverpool University Students. When Grammy winners jump off the plane with a suitcase and their shiny bits, the rest magically appears here! Thanks Liverpool. Yet again Parrjazz provided an audience with the…
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Enjoy Jazz Saturdays At Ma Boyle’s This Winter
Now the clocks have gone back and the nights are getting longer, there’s no better place to get cosy and snug than Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery and Jazz Saturdays. Each weekend, a vibrantly kaleidoscopic range of jazz sounds grace the iconic Liverpool venue, infused with and inspired by the magic of New Orleans and Brazilian beats to the simmering back streets of Paris. The Parrjazz team continue to book a spectrum of innovators, stars…
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Clean Cut Kid ‘A Crisis Of Faith At The Death Of A Loved One’ Album Review
Alt-rock quartet Clean Cut Kid have released their new self-produced album A Crisis Of Faith At The Death Of A Loved One today, breaking down the personal stages of grief against a backdrop of intricately layered production in 30 minutes of indie-folk bliss. Every track on the album is awash with the warm retro sound of analaog tape, which when paired with the underlying themes of melancholy within the lyrics, string arrangements and chord progressions…
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Roscoe Fox Releases The Eclectic EP ‘A Series Of Extensive Eye Operations
It would take the hardest of creative hearts not to be intrigued by a musical artist named Roscoe Fox, who also has the collective cahoonas to deliver a sonic smorgasbord that is A Series Of Extensive Eye Operations. This Fantastic Mr Fox gives us six tracks which are eclectic and electronic; ethereal soundscapes that hold the interest, and, when it appears, a beautifully melodyned voice that adds to the aural delight. This EP will, given…
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Get Lost In Motel Sundown’s Dreamy New Single ‘Midnight Blue’
Straight off the back of performing at Black Deer Festival and one of their biggest achievements to date, Motel Sundown have timed the release of their latest single Midnight Blue perfectly. It is absolutely a folk dream. Coupled with a morning of listening to their previous releases, it feels like a great accumulation of what their style and sound is all about. WIth melody lines and vocals reminiscent of Karen Carpenter, beautiful structure of songs straight out of a Crosby, Still & Nash record and…
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Sound Advice: New Music Industry Podcast Launching 6 November
Sound Advice is a new music industry podcast designed to democratise access to insights from music industry professionals and rising artists on the music business and growing your fanbase as an independent artist. Each week, Sound Advice will delve deep into a specific aspect of the music industry. Episodes are released every Tuesday, and the audience is treated to in-depth conversations with renowned experts who navigate the complexities of music marketing, merchandise, live events, social…
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The Ultimate Liverpool Gig Guide: November 2023
Orla Foster is back with the rundown on some of the best gigs happening in Liverpool this November. Egyptian Blue (3 Nov)EBGSTicketsChampioned by IDLES and Birkenhead Library alike, Egyptian Blue have built up a lyrical odyssey out of political despair and bon mots overheard in the pub. After swapping Colchester for Brighton, they’re at the forefront of a buzzy, East Sussex scene, and have just welcomed their debut album A Living Commodity into the world.…
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Def.fo Releases Slow Burning Groove ‘Godly’
Def.fo is quickly earning a name as Liverpool’s freshest psychedelic, trip-hop artist as he prepares to release new single Godly. “Inspired by the rich mysteries of life and the boundless expanse of the universe”, Godly presents itself as a slow burning groove before drawing in its listeners early on with an elevating chorus that’s eagerly welcomed back the second time around. A steady incline into an ethereal realm of bass synths and layered vocals over…
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Thom Morecroft Releases Beautiful Album ‘Waiting For Leo’
Waiting For Leo is the new self-produced album from Shropshire folk artist Thom Morecroft. In a dynamic change of direction from his 2019 release, The Feng Shui and The Sushi, Waiting for Leo appeals sonically through the lo-fi presence of Morecroft’s delicate acoustic guitar melodies and his distinctive vocals. What unfolds are 14 short but sweet tales reflecting his personal journey through grief and fatherhood. Described by Thom as a series of recordings created in…
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New Cultural Project ‘Discover A New Beat’ Highlights Liverpool’s Music Scene
Home to the Beatles, host to Eurovision and a haven of underground electronic music, Liverpool is the meeting point of music lovers from all over the globe. Discover A New Beat, VisitLiverpool‘s new cultural project, shines a spotlight on this city of delights, where past, present and future collide. An UNESCO City of Music, Liverpool has long been known for its storied history, but the city is undergoing a cultural renaissance these days. Case in…
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Zara Smile Returns With New Ear-Worm Single ‘Human’
Zara Smile’s latest release Human – their fourth – presents an interesting perspective on feelings of disassociation and societal alienation. The track starts slowly, but the production builds very nicely on the chorus, resulting in a satisfying quiet / loud juxtaposition which neatly reflects the inner emotional turmoil of this talented singer – songwriter. Their lyrical delivery oozes honesty, and coupled with a massive hook of chorus, results in an ear-worm that is most pleasing.…
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Bunny Alex Releases Ridiculously Catchy Single ‘Easy Game’
A quick consultation with Professor Google informs me that Liverpool-based Bunny Alex hails from Belgium, and she brings a certain European sensibility to these ears with her second musical offering Easy Game. The track is just shy of three minutes, but packs a lyrical punch to a musical backdrop which is gossamer light and airy. It seems to be the perfect summer lollipop of a song, but with an autumn release we should be glad…
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Liverpool’s Jazz Evolution: Reflecting on Mutant Jazz’s First Event
Mutant Jazz is a collaboration between promoters Parrjazz and You And I Present. Supported by the Jazz North New Northern Bursary, the event took place on Thursday 28 September, 2023, at Metrocola’s Metro Loft, on Leece Street, Liverpool. The idea was to bring some of the new artists from the city who are part of the jazz spectrum and present them as key players in our rapidly mutating jazz scene, hosted and herded by the…
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Spartacus: A Fusion of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul, To Set Liverpool Alight This Winter
Sensational music act Spartacus, led by the renowned Robert ‘Sput’ Searight, prepares to grace Liverpool this winter. On 5 November at 7:30 pm, District, Liverpool, will come alive with the soulful and groundbreaking sounds of Spartacus, promising an unforgettable night of musical innovation. Spartacus is not your typical music act. It is a collaborative project that brings together pioneers of the US and European jazz, hip-hop, and soul scenes, offering a unique and electrifying musical…
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Euan Blackman Releases Haunting New Single ‘The Ballad of a Broken Machine’
Following the release of his debut EP You Are the Rain back in April, rising Liverpool folk-pop artist Euan Blackman has returned with “one of the dreamiest songs [he’s] ever created”, The Ballad of a Broken Machine. Released on September 29, TBOABM is the second single from another upcoming EP, following the BBC Introducing-backed Burn back in July. An impressive feat of Euan’s is that he self-produces his own music, his production on this new…
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Red Rum Club Announce New Single And Liverpool M&S Bank Arena Show
Comfortably nestled in a wild world of their own perfect design, incomparable, high-energy indie six-piece Red Rum Club come back to earth after reaching the highs of summer’s open-air and under-canvas live season to announce a new album and UK Tour for 2024 with their latest single, Undertaker. Forming fashion rather than following it, the band renowned for firing festival crowds with rocket-propelled cult hits such as Eleanor and Would You Rather Be Lonely are…
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‘Eternity’ Is A Glimpse Into A Blissful Simulated Utopia with Def.fo
“Prepare to get lost in the mesmerizing world of def.fo’s music—you won’t want to leave“. It’s a bold opening statement from Def.fo. A quick glance at the socials paints a picture of a new artist, fresh on the scene. However, the second single is a snapshot into an ethereal soundscape, a dreamy realm where psychedelic guitars, hazy melodies, and otherworldly lyrics converge. Within this musical world, rich harmonies stretch out across the track. The catchy hook pulls us in,…
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The Old Library Unveils Details of Upcoming Live Music Events
The Old Library has revealed the exciting details of its latest music events. This historic venue, which also serves as a vibrant community hub, seamlessly transforms into an enchanting musical space, setting the stage for some special live performances. The Archives (Friday 22 September) The Old Library popular regulars The Archives will be back on Friday 22 September to perform a selection of songs in front of a live audience. Doors: 6:45 pm. Starts: 7:45…
