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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Ocean Waves Band Release Reggae Track ‘Warning’
Around a year ago Ocean Waves Band (a showcase of music composed and produced by Ocean Waves Productions) announced that they would be releasing Reggae, Funk, R’n’B and hip-hop infused tracks in a move which personally had us here at Liverpool Noise very excited. Liverpool is a city known for its rich musical history with a particularly strong focus on guitar driven rock and pop melodies and the current array of talented indie rock-pop bands…
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Liverpool band Ukebox Release ‘Stay In Your Lane.’
Ukebox bring us new feel-good music from the heart of Liverpool with the release of their latest single Stay In Your Lane. The track is now available on all major digital platforms. Stay In Your Lane is the definition of a catchy tune. By combining upbeat pop melodies with a driving bassline, they deliver a truly stand out record. The band of 5 from Liverpool perform all of their songs using a range of different…
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In Conversation With Liverpool’s Music Promoters
Okay. So you have bought your tickets and perhaps booked the baby-sitter. You are really looking forward to the gig. It’s going to be great. But spare a thought for the person hovering around, slightly anxious, never settled. This is the Promoter. The person who has turned a thought into a reality. This is the person who have made it all happen. Without their imagination and drive, you are still at home or somewhere else.…
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Sound City reveals main wave of artists
Sound City has announced its main wave of artists for this year’s 12th festival, following on from 2018’s spectacular sold out weekend. As the UK’s leading independent festival for emerging talent, it is a definitive zeitgeist of sounds, styles and cerebral sessions. There’s a heady mix of amazing music from across the world mixed with a world-class conference, Sound City+, and a vibrant range of wider arts to be edified by and immersed in. Taking…
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Dig Vinyl Relocating To Resurrection Bold Street
Hidden away beneath the hustle and bustle of Liverpool’s iconic Bold Street lies Dig Vinyl, an independent record shop built around a medieval well and a true passion for music. Established in March 2014 and quickly becoming a destination for tourists and locals alike, Dig Vinyl was the inevitable product of decades worth of record dealing, DJing, band managing, record label running, and music making of it’s founders, Anthony Nyland and Carl Emery. Stocking a…
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Thom Morecroft, Limerance, EJATN and Karen Turley: Jacaranda Phase One Gig Review
It was a team effort tonight at The Jacaranda: Phase One as local singer-songwriter, Thom Morecroft performed his last gig of the year with a host of his musical friends. The evening was put together in support of Thom’s ongoing crowdfunding campaign to help produce his most recent full length album, ‘The Feng Shui & The Sushi’ which he is half way through production of. Having had his tracks played on BBC 6 Music by…
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Michael Petyt – In Conversation
Michael Petyt, a singer songwriter from the North East of England, has called Liverpool home for last fifteen years and is bringing his love for Alternative Folk Rock to the Liverpool music scene. After releasing his single “This is Goodbye”, Petyt has been working on an album to accompany the folk track and is set to take his music to the stages of Liverpool in 2019. We caught up with Petyt to find out a…
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Only Child…In Conversation
Alan O’Hare is the driving force behind “Only Child”, a musical project that has drawn many a Merseyside creative into its artistic orbit. He also drives the excellent “Liverpool etc” – a must go-to for all things creative on Merseyside. We met up with him for a coffee to discuss the new album, Emotional Geography, that is scheduled for 2019…. Liverpool Noise: How does this new album differ from your last? Only Child: It’s better!…
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3 Reasons To be Excited For Liverpool Sound City 2019
Liverpool Sound City returns for its 12th year in 2019 (3- 5 May) and it’s been a rollercoaster ride for what is arguably the city’s biggest music festival. We look ahead to next years event and here’s 3 reasons why we’re excited. The line-up so far: The festival has announced some quality acts to kick off the excitement for the 12th year. Loyle Carner and Mabel head up the national talent on display along with…
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Nick Ellis – In Conversation
If you aren’t au-fait with Nick Ellis’ musical output, then you need to do yourself a favour and quickly get acquainted. This auteur is systematically assembling a musical canon of worth, note and integrity that includes “Grace and Danger”, “Daylight Ghosts” and the sublime “Adult Fiction”. Now, on the eve of his latest release, “Speakers Corner”, Liverpool Noise caught up with Mr Ellis to discuss matters all encompassing…. Liverpool Noise: How does your new album,…
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The Jacaranda At 60: A Look At It’s History And It’s Exciting Future
The Jacaranda first opened in Liverpool in the late 1950s as a music bar designed to showcase local musicians looking for opportunities on the live music scene and the philosophy of the venue is the same to this day, although much has changed since the ’50s. The Jacaranda is such a well known name around Liverpool and the world largely due to the The Beatles, who were regular customers in the Jac and played some of their…
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Line Up Announced For Jacaranda’s 60th Birthday Celebrations
There’s huge plans for the Jacaranda’s 60th Birthday…. This August Bank Holiday weekend will be full of celebration as the legendary Slater Street club,The Jacaranda, turns 60 years old! Coinciding with International BeatleWeek and with The Jacaranda being the birth place of the Fab Four, celebrations across the city are set to be massive. Both the original venue, and its ground-breaking new Seel Street offshoot, Phase One, will collaborate to celebrate this impressive milestone with…
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Signature Live Sessions – The Farm and Sub Blue
Signature Live Sessions returned to the Shankly Hotel on Wednesday 15th August for its second outing showcasing some of Liverpool’s finest musical talent. Usually set on the Eden roof terrace overlooking the incredible Liverpool skyline, this evening’s gig had to be moved indoors due to the rain – classic British summer time weather at its finest. The rain didn’t dampen the mood however, as Liverpool favourite, The Farm and rising local star Sub Blue took…
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The Farm And Sub Blue To Headline Signature Living’s Free Rooftop Concert
Signature Live Sessions – the monthly free concert hosted by Signature Living – will welcome the bands to perform on the rooftop of the Shankly Hotel this Wednesday. Signature Living launched Signature Live Sessions last month – Liverpool’s free rooftop concert. The first session, on 18th July, was met by rave reviews as crowds turned out to see the fantastic Red Rum Club and The Sums take centre stage on the Eden rooftop of The…
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The Ultimate Guide To Liverpool Music Venues
Your A-Z of Liverpool music venues. 24 Kitchen Street: The highlight of this venue is the simplicity of it, the undressed aesthetics and exposed wooden rafters and bare brickwork just makes the whole place so idyllic. The outside garden area has been perfect in the summer nights. The intimate 400 capacity venue is usually home to house/garage/grunge parties and is also a lovely little venue for plays, workshops and art galleries. Arts Club: You’ll never…
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Merseyrail Sound Station Announce Artists For New Music Development Programme
An all new music development programme has unveiled the artists who will take part in the first semester of the innovative project. Merseyrail Sound Station will provide a wide range of artists from different genres and backgrounds the opportunity to develop their creative skills, links to the music industry and learn from successful Liverpool musicians. The cohort of Merseyside artists, who responded to a call-out earlier this month, includes the African-Irish rapper Breezy Ideygoke, electro…
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Liverpool Calling 2018 Guide – 11 Acts You Can’t Miss and Set Times
Liverpool Calling music festival returns this weekend (Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June) after a two year hiatus and it turns out that it was more definitely worth the wait. First of all we should probably say, compiling a list of just 11 bands you must see this weekend was a near impossible task. The long and short of it is that you should come along to this incredibly good value for money music festival…
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Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia; Review Part Two
It’s not every Friday afternoon I get to sip beer, in the sunshine, in the presence of some of the most awe-inspiring psych bands I’ve ever heard; the beginning of Liverpool Psych fest 2014 was happily one of those times. Purple Heart Parade kicked off the weekend in Blade with a ragingly energetic set after recently releasing a cassette on local North West label Blak Hand Records. Their roaring vocals and feedback reverberated off the…
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Liverpool Music Week Opening Show – 23rd October
Liverpool Music Week is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The recent announcements have ensured the long running festival will continue with its legendary reputation. Liverpool Music Week is the largest festival of its kind, as it’s indoors and takes place during the nasty British winter; it is really a one-of-a-kind. The 10 day event will be beginning with the opening show Thursday 23 October. Headliner for the night is Caribou, a Canadian artist…
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VYNCE Debut EP ‘Waves’; Review
After much anticipation, VYNCE release their debut EP ‘Waves’ and it’s a treat of indie-pop rock melodies. Four-piece, consisting of Peter Pegasiou on vocals and guitar, Ollie Foster on guitar, Alex Whittaker on bass, and drummer Tom Davis, VYNCE ooze youth. After their initial enthusiasm from fans their EP has already received good press. The band can rest assured they’ll be able to continue pushing their name across the UK. Opening single ‘April Showers’ sees…
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.