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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In Conversation – Sam Millne
In this interview, musician and journalist Sam Millne shares insights into his songwriting process, his mission to connect with listeners through diverse sounds, and his role in supporting local talent through MerseyMusic.co.uk. Liverpool Noise: Sam, for our readers who don’t know you, can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into music from your early beginnings to where you are now with your live backing band, the Virants? Sam Millne: As…
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Motel Sundown Release The Captivating Single ‘Waterfall’
The wonderful sound of Motel Sundown returns with their latest musical endeavour, the newest in a series of releases titled Waterfall, following their triumphant performance at the Black Deer Festival and the release of their single Midnight Blue. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for this collection of songs, which sees the band exploring new musical territories while still staying true to their signature style. Diving into Waterfall, listeners are treated to a refreshing shift in Motel Sundown’s sound.…
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Rough Trade Announces Liverpool Store Opening Date
Leading independent music retailer Rough Trade has today announced that its new Liverpool store will open its doors to the public at 10am on Thursday 18 April. Rough Trade Liverpool, located on Hanover Street, will welcome customers just days before its Record Store Day debut on Saturday 20 April. The new store location comprises two floors, with the ground floor housing the record store and café, which will serve Dark Arts Coffee. Meanwhile, the first floor features a dedicated venue space…
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Ibiza Club Classics With Live Orchestra Comes To Liverpool This Summer
Live music is at the beating heart of Liverpool’s cultural centre, and this summer is due to start with a banging launch, as Revival Nation presents Ibiza Club Classics at the Invisible Wind Factory on Saturday 1 June 2024. Featuring the Symphonica Orchestra and Mr Switch DJ as part of its headline appeal, this is an evening taking guests right back to 80’s anthems, iconic 90’s beats and the unforgettable tunes of the noughties. With…
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BOOT MUSIC Magazine Announce First Ever ‘BOOT FEST’
Merseyside’s independent music magazine BOOT MUSIC has announced the first ever ‘BOOT FEST’ event which will see a selection of the region’s most exciting new Indie and Alternative acts take to the stage at Future Yard, Birkenhead, on 29 June to celebrate the release of their 7th print issue. The line up will feature fast rising Alternative outfit Shefu, lively Indie acts The Sukis, Juno and Toy Car plus captivating singer-songwriter Georgia Johnson. BOOT MUSIC…
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Scouse Flow And Lyrical Brilliance On Display From KOJ With New Track ‘A Reminder’
Liverpool finally feels like it’s getting its foot back in the door of exciting and emerging artists that are pushing genres and creating platforms and a demand for their music. New scouse talent and rap artist KOJ is doing just that. His new single A Reminder has been bubbling away for the last week creating a lot of excitement. This release marks the beginning of a series of singles, culminating in an EP Villain With…
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Live Review: Feeder At O2 Academy Liverpool
Tonight (17 March) the city is unusually busy for a Sunday. St Patrick’s day has brought everyone out and the bars are full! But outside the O2 Academy is a long line of people, varying in age, all waiting patiently for the doors to open. Whilst the rest of the city may be showing green, here at the O2 Academy it’s black and red as mighty Welsh rock band Feeder bring their U.K. tour to…
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BOXPARK Liverpool Announces Launch Weekend Music Line Up
BOXPARK Liverpool will open its doors to the public on Friday 19 April with an epic launch party and a serious line-up of festival-style events across the weekend (19 – 21 April). Local club night and indie dance floor party starters, Sh*t Indie Disco present the Friday with talent from both near and far including Ant Chandler & Tom Rogan as well as some very special guests. Taking the top spot on Saturday night is the incredible female DJ quartet Girls…
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Midnight Curfew’s Latest Single ‘Stay Late’ Is An After Hours Anthem
Hot on the Liverpool music scene, local four-piece Midnight Curfew are here to cement themselves into the industry with brand new single Stay Late. After bringing us two previously released tracks in 2023 entitled I’m Falling Back In Love (with You) and Hung Up we saw two different sides to the band musically. Varying from pop rock to a more chilled low-fi indie feel you can really start to see them experimenting and exploring with…
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Cheery’s Debut Album BLISS Is Full of Melancholic Magnetism
Cheery has released their debut album BLISS with Spirit House Records. Described as ‘Gloomy Art Pop’, BLISS explores cinematic production with flawless vocals and sincere lyrics in a fresh burst of retrospective pop nostalgia. After performing live across America over the last 20 years, Cheery creator, Katlyn Conroy uprooted across the Atlantic to Liverpool, undoubtedly having prepared herself for the all-consuming task of debuting a new project to fresh ears with a consistent run of…
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Naomi Campbell Delivers Beautiful Folk-Acoustic Debut Single ‘Tuesday News’
If you’re going to kick off a solo musical career, you may as well do it in the birthplace of rock and roll. That’s how things worked out for Naomi Campbell anyway, when she wrapped up 2023 recording her songs at the famous Sun Studio in Memphis. It’s a spot that has played host to a fair few musicians in its time – only the likes of Elvis and Johnny Cash, mind. This was a…
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Helen Maw’s Latest Track ‘Second Thought’ Builds Anticipation For The Release Of Her Debut Album
It’s a lovely moment when we review some brilliant tracks and artists from around Liverpool, but it’s even more special when it’s one of our own team members; Helen Maw! Her music stems from her lyrics, expanding outwards and enveloping the instrumentation and guiding the track into its logical flow. Helen’s latest single, Second Thought makes it her 6th release following on from her debut single back in 2019 which will be the 3rd single teaser before the…
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Live Review: X Ambassadors At Hanger 34
Deep in the heart of the Baltic Triangle lies Hangar 34; a multi-purpose event warehouse space which specialises in live music. On Sunday 8 March the venue hosted American pop rock band, X Ambassadors. Hailing from Ithaca, New York, the band gave Liverpool a night to remember and one that certainly won’t be forgotten any time soon. X Ambassadors are a multi-platinum trio, best known for hit singles ‘Renegades’ and ‘Unsteady.’ Formed back in high…
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Live Review: Yard Act At Jacaranda Baltic
Back in January, the Jacaranda announced it would be opening a record store and live space in Cain’s Brewery in the Baltic Triangle. Since opening, the Jacaranda Baltic, a 400-cap venue, has been host to a series of high profile acts ranging from Dizzee Rascal and Declan McKenna to Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and The Libertines. On Thursday 7 March Leeds based four-piece, Yard Act brought their unique sound to the Liverpool venue. On…
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Paul Weller Stopping In Liverpool For 2024 Autumn Tour
Expect to hear the classics and new tunes when Paul Weller comes to play Liverpool Olympia on the 4 November. In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music, few artists possess the enduring influence and innovative spirit of Paul Weller. A recording career that began in 1977 now takes in the release of his 17th solo album and his 28th in total. Weller has always demonstrated an unwavering commitment to pushing artistic boundaries while staying true to…
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New Noise March 2024 Music Roundup
Check out the latest releases from the Liverpool music scene. Spring is now officially just round the corner and what better way to usher in the seasonal positivity than a track from that Scouser in exile, Lewis Evans. Only The Strong is a nicely laid back track which Lewis channels his inner Clint Mansell of Nineties funsters PWEI with the help of French rappers LBLK. Evans should be applauded from the house tops for ploughing…
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The Ultimate Liverpool Gig Guide: March 2024
Orla Foster is back with a selection of some of the best gigs taking place in Liverpool this March. Low Girl (Saturday 2 March)The Shipping Forecast Tickets Hemel Hempstead might not be known for its musical exports, but Low Girl are about to change that. Describing their latest EP as an exercise in “desperate optimism”, their pensive yet uplifting dream-pop comes laced with 80s synth influences, masking their darker side with their appetite for a bop.…
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Africa Oyé Announces Julian Marley & Les Amazones d’Afrique As 2024 Festival Headliners
The son of music legend Bob Marley and a female supergroup will headline the acclaimed Africa Oyé Festival this summer. The powerful and creative force of Les Amazones d’Afrique will close proceedings on Saturday 22nd June, whilst Julian Marley, fresh off his Grammy win for Best Reggae Album earlier this month, tops the bill on Sunday with his band, The Uprising. The country’s biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture is returning to Liverpool’s Sefton Park in 2024 following…
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In Conversation – Paul Iwan
Paul Iwan is one of the local musicians who operates the contemporary radar, but to those who know of him and his work, he is very much appreciated and respected. Lyrically challenging and sonically ambitious, we caught up with the man that Ray Davies of The Kinks called “…a songwriter of considerable skill…” Liverpool Noise: What have you been up to recently? Paul Iwan: Since releasing Present in 2022, I’ve been busy gigging, mainly in…
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Yard Act Support Release of Second Album With In-store Gig At Jacaranda Baltic
Where’s My Utopia? the follow up to the Yard Act’s critically-acclaimed debut record The Overload will be released on 1 March 2024. The new album is a co-production between Yard Act and Gorillaz member Remi Kabaka Jr. ‘Dream Job’s video was directed by James Slater, the band and director’s 7th collaboration (“with many more to come”). Speaking about ‘Dream Job’, Yard Act’s James Smith said: “‘Dream Job’ feels like an apt introduction to the themes…
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.