Liverpool Music Scene

Find out about the musicians and bands shaping Liverpool’s music scene through features, interviews and reviews

  • Helen Maw Music

    Helen Maw Releases Expressive New Single ‘Fool’

    Adding to her ever-growing music catalogue, Helen Maw is back with a new single Fool. The Liverpool-based singer/songwriter’s work proves how long she has been writing music for in this high-quality record. Her main influences consist of Carole King, Amy MacDonald, The Carpenters, and Adele. With a firm grasp of her emotions, Helen’s deep self-awareness can be easily felt in Fool. It is a song about keeping a tight grip on the failing hope that…

  • KingFast Dadadadadada

    KingFast’s Latest Single ‘Dadadadada!’ Is A Summer Anthem

    KingFast is back with a perfectly timed summer anthem that radiates positive vibes and heartwarming lyrics. Released on the 14 July, his latest track titled Dadadadada! is a refreshing burst of musical goodness.  If you didn’t already know, KingFast is a talented singer-songwriter known for his soulful vocals and modern guitar sound. His debut EP, Dream World, was recorded in Liverpool’s Elevator Studios, thanks to the overwhelming demand from his dedicated fanbase. Over the years, KingFast has graced…

  • Cheery - True Lover Single

    Cheery Releases Hypnotic Single ‘True Lover’

    Cheery is the new project of Katlyn Conroy, who has brought their unique “gloomy art pop” sound to Liverpool all the way from Kansas, USA. Released on 19 July, their brand-new song True Lover follows a string of single releases over the past two years under the alias, with tracks Concept of Love and Vulture. It’s not their first rodeo, however. Through previous projects La Guerre and Cowboy Indian Bear, Conroy has built up twenty…

  • Radio Psychosis

    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…

  • Tom Ashbrook - Photo Credit - Cal McIntyre

    In Conversation – Tom Ashbrook

    Liverpool-based neoclassical artist and composer, Tom Ashbrook, released his captivating, cinematic new album Nocturnes on 30 June, so we caught up with him to find out all about him and his really quite beautiful music. Liverpool Noise: For our readers who don’t know you, tell us a bit about yourself. Tom: I’m Tom Ashbrook a 6ft 4 Yorkshireman who you’ve probably spotted a lot heading down Bold Street / in Bold Street Coffee or heading…

  • The Heavy North

    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…

  • Eyesore the Jinx - No More Nails Single Feature

    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…

  • The Top Liverduplian Talent To Look Out For In 2024

    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…

  • The Liverpool Penny Lane Weekender presented by Pleasure Island Band

    Pleasure Island Presents The Penny Lane Weekender

    Pleasure Island presents the Penny Lane Weekender, a brand-new two-day festival, set to rock Dovedale Towers, Penny Lane, Liverpool on August 5 and 6. The event promises to showcase a captivating mix of local and UK artists spanning the genres of rock and electronic music.That the event is planned and produced by the artists themselves, shows a refreshing change to similar music festivals that have a more corporate influence on their production. The Penny Lane Weekender…

  • Wimin Festival

    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…

  • SUNZOOM Liverpool Musician

    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…

  • Fiona Lennon Releases New Single Stay High

    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…

  • Zara Smile

    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…

  • Mary Hennessy Liverpool Singer-Songwriter

    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…

  • Spotlight SYLLO ‘A Love Story with Oneself’ EP

    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…

  • She's In The Trees - In Conversation

    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…

  • KingFast

    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…

  • Esme Bridie EP Something In Your Teeth

    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…

  • Keyside Band Liverpool

    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…

  • The Heavy North Band

    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…