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 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…
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Jamie Webster Releases New Track ‘This Place’
Jamie Webster has released his newest single This Place today – a personal love letter to our much-loved hometown of Liverpool. Known for his honest and relatable lyrics, Webster doesn’t disappoint in the new track, which serves as a “less cliché way of saying there’s no place like home”. This Place is the latest track to come from Webster’s forthcoming album We Get By, set for release on 21 August 2020. The album is made up…
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Red Rum Club Release The Perfect Love Song ‘Eleanor’
The highly anticipated new single from Red Rum Club, Eleanor, is out now. Another amazing creation straight from Liverpool’s own Parr Street Studios, we are delighted to see the long-awaited return of the boys from Red Rum Club. After making a stir from their debut album Matador in 2019, they’ve been busy at work behind the scenes with their newest single, Eleanor, which takes a short turn into a much brighter and upbeat number. Lead singer, Fran Doran, says: “It’s a perfect…
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Music Sounds Better with Venues: What’s next for Liverpool’s live music industry?
Liverpool’s live music industry faces a huge struggle for survival following the COVID-19 pandemic but it was struggling for some time before the virus. Simon Christopher at Doing Life Records takes an in-depth look at the problems we face and how we could overcome them. Well, it’s Groundhog Day again, and not the surreal comedy starring Bill Murray type either. Another venue in Merseyside has seemingly shut its doors, in what feels like the 1000th…
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Lucy Gaffney Returns with ‘In The Air’ Featuring DMA’s Guitarist
Lucy Gaffney teams up with DMA’s guitarist for a beautiful cover of the Australian rock band’s track. Only mere weeks after our latest review, Liverpool Noise are back on the case of Lucy Gaffney, a fast-rising, honey-voiced Belfast/Liverpool-based singer-songwriter, who is quickly making a name for herself on the music scene even in this short space of time. From her arrival in April, followed by a succession of straight-to-socials acoustic covers that earned wild approval…
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Ian Skelly Captain Caveman Is A 3 Minute Psychedelic Trip We Want To Take Again and Again
Ian Skelly Captain Caveman is the first track taken from his upcoming Drifters Skyline album. To the masses, the name Ian Skelly is synonymous with The Coral, a staple on these shores that Ian founded two decades ago and has drummed for ever since. To a hardcore, inner circle you will also be pointed in the direction of Ian’s side projects. Eight years after his first solo album Cut from a Star landed, Skelly is…
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Brad Stank Releases Stunning Album Kinky Om
*Breathes out a relaxed sigh and quietly whispers ‘Kinky Om’* That should really be all that needs to be said on the matter of this stunning album Kinky Om from Brad Stank, but we’re probably going to have to give you a little more than that, aren’t we? Back at it again with his signature blend of low-fi funk, rich and soulful harmonisation over that effortless voice that pieces it all together, we have a collection of nine songs…
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KingFast to Release Anticipated New Single Avenge Later This Month
Liverpool based singer-songwriter KingFast is due to release his next soul-infused single, Avenge on June 26. A blend of pop and soul, paired with the innovative use of his looped guitar and stellar vocals, Avenge is a beautifully powerful song and one which resonates deeply when you listen to it. KingFast is definitely one to watch in the local music scene, he is no stranger to performing, having taken part in various musical events in…
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.