Music
Discover Liverpool’s thriving music scene, from grassroots local talent to major touring artists performing unforgettable live gigs across the city.
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Why Keyside Are the Soundtrack to Your Summer
Keyside are an unstoppable force from Liverpool, praised for their irresistible hooks and relatable anthems. The four-piece are Dani-Lee Parker (vocals, acoustic guitar), Ben Cassidy (lead guitar), Max Gibson (bass, backing vocals) and Oisín McAvoy (drums), who have been causing quite a stir across the North West’s Indie scene. With a debut album, festival season and plenty more performances on the way, Keyside are easily set to be one of the most talked about emerging…
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Only Child Reimagines Bruce Springsteen Songs on New EP
Only Child shines a new light on Bruce Springsteen’s enduring songs… Bruce Springsteen’s songs have never belonged solely to Bruce Springsteen. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, his music has travelled far beyond the streets of New Jersey, finding a home wherever ordinary lives are shaped by hope, hardship and resilience. It is that universal quality that lies at the heart of the latest release from Liverpool songwriter Alan O’Hare and his acclaimed…
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Threshold Festival Reveals Full Line-up For 15-year Reunion And Final Liverpool Celebration
Threshold Festival has unveiled the full line-up for its long-awaited 15-year reunion event, Threshold Was Here, bringing together more than 30 artists for one final celebration in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. Taking place on Saturday 1 August, the one-off event marks the festival’s farewell after over a decade of championing grassroots music, visual arts and creative culture across the city. The line-up features a mix of established favourites and emerging local talent, including Natalie McCool, Mersey…
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Gloria’s Announces La Discothèque Events with Yousef, DJ Paulette and Eats Everything
Gloria’s Liverpool has announced a new series of La Discothèque parties, bringing some of the biggest names in dance music to the city for special end-of-the-month events. The series launches over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with Liverpool DJ Yousef performing a special disco set on Sunday 30 August. This will be followed by a rare back-to-back set from DJ Paulette and Eats Everything on Saturday 26 September. Further La Discothèque dates and headline guests…
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Amy Scott-Samuel Finds Beauty in Honesty on New Single ‘Show Us Your Colours’
Amy Scott-Samuel has a novelist’s eye for detail, a desire to peel back the curtain and see things for what they really are. With her latest single Show Us Your Colours, she calls on others to do the same, to seize the day and get to the heart of what really matters. Drawing on elements of folk, blues and soul, the track is taken from her forthcoming album, Go Gently, whose message of compassion and…
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Museum of Liverpool Announces New Exhibition Celebrating 70 Years of The Cavern Club
A new exhibition 70 Years of The Cavern Club is set to open in Liverpool in 2027 celebrating 70 years of one of the world’s most iconic live music venues. The new exhibition, in collaboration with The Cavern Club charts the venue’s rise from a post-war jazz club in a Mathew Street cellar, to global cultural phenomenon and the thriving live venue it is today. Internationally recognised as the birthplace of The Beatles and the defining venue…
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Paul Iwan Brings Acclaimed Album ‘RESISTER’ Back to Vinyl
The Liverpool multi-instrumentalist’s autobiographical record returns with a new edition celebrating a deeply personal journey through adversity, recovery and renewal. Liverpool has always been a city where personal stories find their way into the music. From its biggest stages to its most intimate independent spaces, the city’s artists have a long tradition of turning lived experience into something that connects far beyond their own circumstances. For Paul Iwan, that process has been at the heart of RESISTER — an album…
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State of Mind Launches Liverpool Music Event to Raise £30,000 for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Charities
A brand new Liverpool music event is bringing together DJs, local businesses and the community with one simple aim: to use the power of music to make a real difference. State of Mind: The Launch takes place on Sunday 30 August 2026, promising twelve hours of music, connection and fundraising, with every penny of profit donated to charities supporting mental health and suicide prevention. State of Mind: The Launch Full Line-up Full State of Mind…
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Liverpool Duo Dealer’s Choice Return With Atmospheric New Single ‘Bringing You Here’
Liverpool-based duo Dealer’s Choice continue their impressive run of releases with Bringing You Here, a brooding new single that sees the pair venture into darker, more atmospheric territory ahead of their forthcoming debut EP. Following the upbeat energy of Apex and the early success of debut release Some Kind of Way, the latest track marks another confident step forward for cousins Barry Mullaney and Joe McHugh. While retaining the alternative electronic sound that’s earned them…
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Liverpool Duo Visions of Albion Return with Reflective New Single In The Past
Visions of Albion know a thing or two about the past. Their sound is firmly rooted in bygone eras, taking in elements of classic folk as well as gospel, blues and psychedelia. Along with acts like Motel Sundown, they’re part of a larger movement of Liverpool musicans in love with Laurel Canyon, recreating Americana music through a Mersey lens. But with latest single In The Past, they warn against getting too hung up on days…
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In Conversation: Shez Raja
Born and bred in the Wirral, Shez Raja began playing the electric bass as a kid with dreams of becoming a professional bass player. Now, over a quarter of a century later Shez has become a creative force to be reckoned with, turning his dream into an established and successful career, whilst performing all over the world. Returning to his roots for a hometown show this July, we caught up with Shez to talk about…
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Penny Lane Weekender 2026 Returns This August
This August, Penny Lane continues to sustain its global legacy with a 3-day music festival, spotlighting local and independent artists and bands. Returning for its fourth year, exactly 60 years on from The Beatles’ iconic LP Revolver, the festival will take over venues located on or around Liverpool’s iconic Penny Lane. Now in its fourth year of operation, Penny Lane Weekender has grown into a smash success that continues to discover fresh new music and widen opportunities for emerging…
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National Museums Liverpool Announce Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band As Headline Act For Summer of Music
Local legend and cult music icon Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band are set to headline a summer of live music and events at Museum of Liverpool, with an intimate one-off gig on Saturday 15 August 2026. Summer of Sound is a season-long series of gigs, special events and talks taking place in the museum, created in partnership with Liverpool’s world-famous Cavern Club to mark National Museums Liverpool’s 40thanniversary celebrations. Michael Head & The…
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No Play Festival Completes Line-up: Dream State, Love Rarely, Crowquill & More
Liverpool’s No Play Festival has completed the line-up of its 2026 edition, with the addition of Dream State, Love Rarely, Crowquill, So Far So Good, Without Love, Vienna, Breakfast with Bears, Bye Bye, Omoia, Horsebastard, Syntara, Face It Tegan. They join the headliner, the legendary Stick To Your Guns, alongside some of the best in today’s underground hardcore and shoegaze scenes. Five stages. No Barriers. No Play 2026 will be a day to remember. Held in Liverpool City Centre on 5 September, No Play Festival tickets are currently £62.85, inclusive of fees. Ticket options include a monthly…
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Montao Creates a Dreamlike Soundscape on ‘Bright Skies Over the Baltic Triangle’
Montao’s Bright Skies Over the Baltic Triangle drifts with an effortless calm, occupying the space between lo-fi hip-hop, neo-jazz, and ambient electronica. The track is built around deliberately repetitive melodic motifs however, the track avoids monotony through thoughtful pacing, gradually introducing subtle variations that keep its understated atmosphere engaging throughout. An ever-present vinyl crackle lends the production a nostalgic, sample-based warmth, reinforcing the vintage aesthetic central to the downtempo lo-fi genre. The heavily reverbed saxophone…
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Dan Croll Returns With Two Beautifully Crafted Singles Ahead of New Album ‘Winning Streak’
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dan Croll is back on the radar with his latest singles, Hail Mary and All To Be Loved By You, from his upcoming album Winning Streak, which is set to be released in October 2026. With the unveiling of these songs, the countdown to Winning Streak is on, promising eloquent songwriting and rich harmonies to create an emotionally powerful album. Having earned praise from the likes of The Line Of Best Fit…
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New Community Songwriting Workshop ‘Writing the City’ Launches As Part of Knowsley Summer of Music 2026
Award-winning Liverpool singer-songwriter Helen Maw is set to launch a brand new community songwriting project this July, following funding through Knowsley Summer of Music 2026. Writing the City is a one-day songwriting workshop designed to encourage participants to explore Liverpool through its people, places, landmarks, memories and stories. Taking place on Sunday 26 July at Tarbock Village Hall, the workshop will invite songwriters of all experience levels to discover how one city can inspire countless…
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Africa Oyé 2026 Photo Gallery
Africa Oyé returned in spectacular fashion last weekend (20 & 21 June). Photographer Rosemarie Derbyshire – @roze.pixel captured some of the magic which you can check out below.
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Helen Maw Finds Comfort in the Quiet Moments with New Single ‘Shadows’
Liverpool singer-songwriter Helen Maw returns with Shadows, a beautifully understated song about trust, vulnerability and the quiet moments where we begin to let someone in. Known for her intimate songwriting and delicate vocal style, Helen has built a reputation for creating music that feels deeply personal while maintaining familiarity and connection. With years spent performing across Liverpool’s independent venues, her work has become rooted in honest storytelling and the small, emotional details that often say…
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Strawberry Field To Open Commemorative Sir George And Lady Judy Martin Rose Garden
Strawberry Field will unveil a new commemorative rose garden later this month, celebrating the lives and legacies of legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin and his wife, Lady Judy Martin. Opening on 27 June, the Sir George and Lady Judy Martin Rose Garden will become a permanent feature of the iconic Liverpool site, creating a space for reflection and remembrance inspired by two figures who played an important role in both music and charitable work.…
Music is at the very heart of Liverpool’s identity. From its world-famous legacy as the birthplace of The Beatles to its ever-evolving grassroots scene, Liverpool has always been a city that lives and breathes music. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a first-time visitor, the city offers countless opportunities to experience live performances, discover new talent, and celebrate the enduring power of sound.
At Liverpool Noise, our Music section is dedicated to shining a spotlight on everything happening across the city’s vibrant scene. We cover everything from homegrown artists releasing exciting new music, to intimate gigs in independent venues, right through to global stars performing on the city’s biggest stages.
Liverpool’s Local Music Scene
One of the most exciting aspects of Liverpool’s music culture is the wealth of grassroots talent continually emerging from the city. Independent venues like The Jacaranda, EBGBs, and The Cavern Club play host to rising acts every week, giving audiences a chance to experience tomorrow’s stars today. Our reviews and features often highlight these musicians, helping fans keep up to date with who’s making waves in the scene.
Major Live Gigs and Touring Artists
Liverpool’s venues also attract some of the biggest touring artists from around the world. The M&S Bank Arena regularly welcomes international acts, while the O2 Academy and Mountford Hall bring in chart-topping artists across genres. Our coverage ensures you’ll always know which must-see gigs are coming up, along with honest reviews of the performances once they hit the stage.
Festivals and Music Events
Liverpool is home to an impressive calendar of music festivals, celebrating everything from indie and rock to electronic and jazz. Liverpool Sound City, Africa Oyé, and International Beatleweek are just a few of the city’s standout events, attracting audiences from across the UK and beyond. We keep readers informed about festival line-ups, previews, and highlights, so you never miss a beat.
Music Reviews and Features
Our team brings you reviews of the latest singles, EPs, and albums released by Liverpool artists, as well as coverage of standout live gigs. We also dive deeper with interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and features that explore the cultural impact of music within the city. Whether it’s an emerging indie band, an experimental electronic act, or a soul singer with powerful vocals, Liverpool Noise celebrates the diversity of sound that defines our city.
Why Music in Liverpool Matters
Liverpool’s designation as a UNESCO City of Music speaks volumes about its global cultural significance. The city’s musical past is legendary, but its present and future are just as exciting. Supporting local talent, enjoying world-class gigs, and engaging with the city’s music culture are all part of what makes Liverpool such a unique and inspiring place to live and visit.
If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of Liverpool’s music scene, our Music category is your essential guide. From discovering the best live gigs to reading about the latest album releases, Liverpool Noise connects you with the soundtrack of the city.