Liverpool Music Scene
Discover the latest from Liverpool’s legendary music scene, from grassroots gigs and new releases to major concerts and festivals.
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The New Icons ‘Loner’ Is A Nostalgic Slice of Psych Rock
Back with a new single taken from their debut album, Electric Ghost Graffiti, scouse band The New Icons bring a nostalgic and retro feel to the local music scene. This month, we’re channelling The New Icons’ latest single Loner into your earholes! After a successful release of their melancholy first single Everyone Knows and their new album Electric Ghost Graffiti, this second single ‘Loner’ promises great things from the local ensemble. The band are lead…
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In Conversation – Fran Doran (Red Rum Club)
Since their last album Matador was so well received, the pressure is on for Red Rum Club ahead of the release of their highly-anticipated sophomore album. We caught up with lead singer Fran Doran to find out how the Liverpool based six-piece band have been getting on. Liverpool Noise: Just to give our readers a better idea of who you guys are, I wanted to ask how you lads got together initially because there’s quite…
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Seven Years Behind’s new release, Failure Season, is anything but a failure.
After three years of inactivity, Seven Years Behind has this week released a new EP, Failure Season, with independent label and promoter, Doing Life Records. It is the first solo project since Too Normal in 2015. Seven Years Behind is a project that was formed in Liverpool 11 years ago by Simon Christopher, who is also the Doing Life Records label manager and founder. He has shared the stage with acts such as Get Cape.…
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Ben Burke To Release Fantastic New Single ‘The Life I Left Behind’
Local artist Ben Burke is set to release his fantastic new single The Life I Left Behind on the 18 September. His previous singles The Winds of Change and Leaving Tomorrow proved to be very successful for Burke and I’ve no doubt this track will be too. Formerly of the well known Liverpool band The Stamp, Ben Burke is now embarking on a solo career. He has recently paired up with local independent record label…
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The Heavy North ‘Bring Me Love’ is an blues-rock anthem
The Heavy North are back with new track, Bring Me Love; an ardent statement of what to expect from their upcoming EP. Since the global pandemic has placed the entertainment industry on hold, many artists have been given the opportunity to hone their songwriting abilities. Whilst live shows may seem like a distant memory, the passionate artists of the Liverpool music scene are keen to ensure that we have something to look forward to once…
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Jamie Webster ‘We Get By’ is a stunning debut album
For the last nine months, anticipation has been cranked up a notch with the release of each of Jamie Webster’s singles. The big date in July that has been circled for some time has now arrived with the birth of his first album. We Get By is here along with twelve fun and varied tracks that explore important social issues, empower the working class and leave the right wing government ducking for cover. There’s an…
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Henrio Returns With New Single ‘Together’
We’re pleased to have at our fingertips the latest single Together by Henrio. We thought that it was difficult to top his first single Moonglow (i could love you) a beautiful folk song about new love, but this newest track has truly caught our attention and showed Henrio’s original mission to come to Liverpool to hone his craft has certainly paid off! Originally from Spain, his move to Liverpool came in 2017 after quitting his record label and has since been…
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The New Space Finders Release Superheroes
A track so simple, wholesome and playful that it tickles the eardrums, leaving a fruitful earworm that reminds you of the heroism of our keyworkers. The New Space Finders are a pop-indie duo made up of Liverpudlian Sean O’Neill and his partner Jenny from Montreal. The couple have molded themselves under unconventional lifestyles; from living in a bender in the woods for 10 years with no electricity to hitchhiking through Africa. This lifestyle seems to…
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Liverpool Noise Summer Spotify Playlist
When it comes to discovering new music, the digital landscape can be intimidating. With new tracks being released daily it can be exhausting to navigate your way through all the clutter in order to find those hidden gems. However, if you’re lucky enough to be part of Liverpool’s community then these hidden gems seem to find their way to you. We at Liverpool Noise have created a Spotify playlist featuring some of our favourite Liverpool-based…
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POLICE CAR COLLECTIVE Continue To Impress with Their Latest Single
POLICE CAR COLLECTIVE’s new single I Guess It’s Over Now provides a more promising shoegaze sound that indie-pop bands have been trying to reshape for years. POLICE CAR COLLECTIVE are a new indie-pop duo made up of songwriter/vocalist Tyler Plazio and bassist Simon Quigley, whom derive their inspiration from contrasting walks of the music landscape, from Frank Ocean to The 1975. Their latest track I Guess It’s Over Now is the lead single for their…
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Tom Swan: The Raw and Unrushed ‘All I’m Saying’
All I’m Saying is the lead single to be released from aspiring Liverpool artist Tom Swan and features on his upcoming sophomore EP Ghosts, set for release 21 August. Differing from the opening track, titled Ghosts, All I’m Saying is a heartfelt love song, directed at the person in your life who you think is amazing, but needs some reassurance. The track entails a bare, piano-dominated ballad, with simple yet captivating lyrics. The delicacy of the…
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Playing With Fire Is The Sublime New Single From Helen Maw
A lonely piano and an emotionally charged voice: this was my introduction to the music of Helen Maw with her latest compositional offering Playing With Fire. And how refreshing it was to hear a different approach than the usual acoustic singer-songwriter offering that perhaps Liverpool’s musical heritage subconsciously encourages. With minimal production – again a great decision because this song needs little enhancement – Maw visits those romantic themes that are universal to us all,…
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In Conversation – Jamie Webster
“You’ve got to play a few chords and tell the truth.” Jamie Webster Ahead of the release of his highly-anticipated debut album we caught up with Jamie Webster to find out about his musical influences and what the future holds after the album comes out. Liverpool Noise: So, I know you’ve spoken a lot about the football recently, so I wanted to talk about your album more than anything… Jamie Webster: Yeah, that sounds great,…
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Leonie Jakobi To Release Haunting New Single ‘Walk to West Berlin’
A native of Frankfurt, Germany, Leonie Jakobi has made Liverpool her adopted home and is quickly becoming an artist to watch in the city. She is no stranger to performing in many of Liverpool’s bars and venues. Her aim with her music, in her own words is to “tell stories of the ages and to hold a place in the heart of her listeners.” She does just this with her latest offering; Walk to West…
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KEEF Release Psych-Influenced ‘Beat of a Drum’
The latest single from KEEF, Beat of A Drum, tackles the repetitive cycle of life. Following their previous singles Satellite and Day In Day Out, three piece band KEEF from the North West have just released their latest single, Beat Of A Drum. The psych rock band is made up of Mike Paul Davies on vocals and guitar, Marc Allan Gibbs on bass, and Brendan Downing on drums. As the title suggests, the drums play…
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Luke Royalty Releases Contemporary RnB Debut Single ‘October Seven’ Next Month
Luke Royalty will release October Seven, a track so soulful and organic that it truly places you in the moment of the music. Luke Royalty, a 21-year-old with an aptitude for sincere songwriting, is set to release his debut single October Seven on the 14 of August, with a run of singles to be released throughout the following months. Discovering his creative ability in his late teens, Luke Royalty has been honing his talents over the…
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Seprona Set To Release Indie Rock Anthem ‘Rose Tinted Eyes’
Rose Tinted Eyes will be the next release from local lads Seprona, a 5 piece band who’ve recently been forging their way through to national recognition with their driving pop and anthemic style that aims for stadium-sized singalongs. With their Soundcloud full of brilliantly written and executed songs, most notably their last two singles How Much Time and Slow Down, with the latter getting them a huge feature on ITV’s This Morning. Their latest addition, Rose Tinted Eyes, leans towards a more…
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Paris Youth Foundation Release The Sentimental Track ‘Late Night Lost Love’
Late Night Lost Love by Paris Youth Foundation – An auspicious new single of authentic emotion, reinforcing their potential as a respected alt-rock-pop figure. Following the release of their last track Home is Where the Heart Is in February, Paris Youth Foundation have followed up with yet another summer-friendly single in preparation for their debut album, Late Night Lost Love. The track, released on the 15 of July, endeavors in capturing our shortcomings when it…
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The Coral’s Paul Molloy Releases Debut Solo Single ‘Dungaree Day’
Those loveable chaps from The Coral have done it yet again folks. Hot on the heels of their drummer Ian Skelly’s sumptuous single Captain Caveman, it’s now their guitarist Paul Molloy’s turn in the hot seat. Dungaree Day is a bundle of joy and the perfect introduction into Paul’s solo adventure as we await the release of his first album, The Fifth Dandelion on 21st August. An alarm clock rings at the start of the…
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In Conversation – STONE
With their last two singles providing a cornerstone to their sound of both ethereal and coarse angst, STONE have burst onto the Liverpool music scene without warning and are set to take it by storm. I caught up with lead guitarist Elliot Gill to find out where these post-teen nihilists are going next. Liverpool Noise: So, you’ve put your old band The Bohos behind you. Why did you feel this was best for your creative…
The Liverpool music scene is one of the most iconic in the world. Known globally as the birthplace of The Beatles, Liverpool has a rich musical heritage that continues to thrive today. From intimate grassroots venues to world-class stages, the city is alive with music every night of the week.
Liverpool’s music scene is incredibly diverse, covering every genre imaginable. Indie, rock, pop, hip hop, jazz, electronic, classical, and experimental sounds all find a home here. Local musicians, bands, and DJs regularly share the stage with international stars, making Liverpool a true hotspot for live music.
The city is full of legendary venues that have shaped the industry. From The Cavern Club, where The Beatles made their name, to iconic spaces like the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Invisible Wind Factory, and the O2 Academy, Liverpool’s venues provide platforms for every type of performance. Smaller, grassroots spaces such as Jacaranda, EBGBs, and Kazimier Stockroom keep the underground music scene thriving, supporting emerging talent and nurturing the next generation of artists.
Festivals are a huge part of Liverpool’s music calendar. Events like Sound City, Africa Oye, Liverpool International Music Festival, and Creamfields North bring together artists and audiences from across the world, while smaller independent festivals showcase niche sounds and underground scenes. These events highlight the creativity, diversity, and energy that define the Liverpool music scene.
Liverpool is also home to a growing number of independent record labels, recording studios, and creative collectives. These organisations provide opportunities for artists to develop their sound and reach new audiences, ensuring that the city remains at the cutting edge of the UK music industry.
Beyond live performances, Liverpool’s music news covers everything from album launches and single releases to behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, and collaborations. Fans can discover new artists, learn about upcoming gigs, and celebrate the achievements of established Liverpool musicians making waves nationally and internationally.
The city’s music culture is more than entertainment—it’s a way of life. From buskers on Bold Street to orchestras at the Philharmonic, music is woven into the fabric of Liverpool’s identity. The passion of its audiences and the creativity of its artists continue to build on a legacy that has influenced the world.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a newcomer exploring the city’s soundscape, or a visitor eager to experience Liverpool’s world-famous musical heritage, the Liverpool music scene has something for everyone.