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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Paint Me In Colour Release New Track ‘1968’
Paint Me In Colour are on the scene! With a musical project and journey spanning around 3 years in the making, it’s no surprise that their ready-to-go package is a hit. Fresh off the back of their last release ‘Feel It’ back in January, it’s straight back to it for this plucky trio with their newest single ‘1968′. After a couple of years recording, honing their musicality and laying the framework for the future in…
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Live Music Photography Exhibition Coming To British Music Experience
The British Music Experience will present Capturing Live Music Through Photography, a solo exhibition by photographer Realm of Pixels/Charlotte Wellings. The exhibition will run from Friday 6 March – Sunday 3 May 2020. The exhibition features a striking series of photographs captured by Charlotte, featuring some of the world’s most iconic musicians – from high-calibre international artists Cher, KISS, Grace Jones and Lizzo to renowned UK acts Iron Maiden, The Charlatans, James Bay and many…
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The Liverpool Bands You Should Be Listening To in 2020
The team at Liverpool Noise pick their top Liverpool bands and artists you should be listening to this year. Michael Fell – Music, Food and Entertainment writer, puts the case forward for Trudy & The Romance, Dan Croll, Oya Paya and Samurai Kip. Trudy and The Romance This group have been going from strength to strength recently, after appearing at SXSW Festival and tours around Europe, these are certainly ones you need to keep an eye…
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Liverpool Psych Fest 2020 Announces Lineup including Altın Gün , Snapped Ankles & More
Liverpool Psych Fest 2020 has unveiled the full lineup for this year’s event which they’ve described as a 16-hour immersive journey through the sights and sounds of future psychedelia. Altın Gün, the Anatolian rock and Turkish Psychedelic Folk band from Amsterdam will be performing along with London post-punk outfit Snapped Ankles. Lo-fi psychedelic duo The Lovely Eggs and Boston psych rockers Sunburned Hand of the Man are also highlights of this year’s event. After a…
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Circa Waves Release ‘Sad Happy’ and Curate Festival Supporting Local Emerging Liverpool Acts
It’s been a busy few days for Liverpool natives Circa Waves following the announcement of their specially curated music festival, Circa Fest. We know that small independent venues across the country are being forced to close their doors, making it more and more difficult for budding new bands to be discovered, so the support of established bands like Circa Waves can have a big impact on the local scene. The band decided to take action…
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The Flaming Lips Announce Liverpool Show At Invisible Wind Factory
The Flaming Lips will return to Liverpool this summer as part of their UK tour. The American rock band will playing the Invisible Wind Factory on 20 July. The last time The Flaming Lips were in Liverpool they were headlining Sound City in 2015 at the Bramley Moore Dock for what was a hugely memorable performance. Their live shows are famously eccentric, colourful and energetic. At Sound City their massive silver ‘Fuck Yeah Liverpool’ helium…
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The Kairos Release Roaring New Track ‘Teetotal’
The New Year as ever comes with promises of change. Dry January, resolutions and all that jazz. However some old habits never die hard. Liverpool’s genuine no nonsense rock’n’rollers The Kairos return with a second single Teetotal that is filled with all of the elements that their fan base have come to love. This follow up to first single Money Mind is another passionate and aggressive nod to society that leaves your feet pounding the…
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Sound City 2020 Announces Friendly Fires As Headliners And More Artists Revealed
The Sound City 2020 lineup is bolstered by English Indie-rock outfit Friendly Fires alongside Liverpool’s finest Louis Berry, SPQR and many more. Returning to the Baltic Triangle for its third year Sound City 2020 edition will feature an exclusive Friendly Fires headline show. Picture the music festival, which was established in 2008 as a sprawling block party where pop-up bars, clubs and warehouses make way for the hottest new music talent from around the globe.…
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Leonie Jakobi Releases Debut Single ‘Are You Lonely Enough?’
Hailing from Frankfurt, Liverpool welcomes Leonie Jakobi and her no-nonsense, heavy-hitting rock sound to our city. Growing up with sounds like The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen, her style combines a mixture of folk, pop and rock, evident of those early influences to present a wide variety of movement and emotion in a single track. Leonie states her upcoming single Are You Lonely Enough? as a ‘product of years of sound and soul searching’. Certainly the accumulated work stemming into…
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Award-winning Reggae Festival, Positive Vibration Returns This June
After a year-long hiatus, the UK’s award-winning celebration of reggae music and Jamaican culture, Positive Vibration Festival returns to the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool on 12 and 13 June 2020. Since its inception in 2016, Positive Vibration Festival of Reggae has established itself as one of the country’s most exciting and eclectic reggae festivals, playing host to internationally renowned bands, legendary sound systems + selectors and some of the brightest new talent. This year’s festival is…
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In Conversation – Thom Morecroft
Liverpool Noise caught up with Thom Morecroft to talk about his new album and being part of 81 Renshaw’s brand new record label. Liverpool Noise: Congratulations on your new album “The Feng Shui and the Sushi”! Tell us how long it took to write and where did you record it …. Thom Morecroft: Hello thanks for having me! This album is a collection of songs; some were written when I was 16 and some I…
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The Cheap Thrills Live at O2 Academy Liverpool Review
There was feel in the air on Saturday. A feel of promise and anticipation. Excitement a plenty. The Liverpool music scene is thriving at the moment. Swaggering more than it has for a long time it feels. Across town, another local hit Jamie Webster is performing in The Jacaranda. At the 02 Academy, 550 adoring fans eagerly arrive to see The Cheap Thrills in a headline gig to unveil their new EP Vue Du Monde.…
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In Conversation – Dave McTague (Mellowtone)
Liverpool Noise: We are about to celebrate Mellowtone’s 15th Anniversary. How did it all start? Dave McTague: It started as the idea of a night i’d like to go to … an evening of live music, DJs, intimate and interesting venues, laid back vibes, nice people in attendance … and we built from there. I’d had the idea for a while, but when i walked into the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street, I knew…
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In Conversation – Steve Roberts
Liverpool Noise: You have reconvened 16 Tambourines to celebrate the up-coming 30th anniversary of the release of the “How Green Is Your Valley?” album. How did this come about? Steve Roberts: We have spoken on and off about doing it for years now but hadn’t managed to get it sorted. Organising bands is difficult and as you get older it becomes more so. We have families, jobs, live in different parts of the country, all…
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Ukebox Release Track ‘Sing The Hooky Line’
Sing The Hooky Line is the latest showpiece from Ukebox as they add another upbeat, catchy soundbite to their eclectic smorgasbord. The track is early afternoon listening in it’s brightest form as the local act unveil three minutes and three seconds of happiness personified blended into a cocktail of contagious joy. Drink it in ladies and gentlemen. Ukebox as an act are unconventional in the sense that they don’t arm themselves with multiple instruments and…
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KEEF Release New Track ‘Day In Day Out’
KEEF’s brand new single, Day In Day Out is certainly one that is guaranteed to be on repeat in your head for the rest of the day. The idea of a repeating, blues-like chord progression, coupled with the theme of the song of monotony and the disillusionment of everyday life, hammers home the message both lyrically and rhythmically. With nods in their latest single to their psycadelic and alternative roots and influences spanning across the Northwest, this was…
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Sound City 2020 Reveals First Wave of Acts for Festival
Sound City, the UK’s leading independent festival and industry conference for emerging music, arts and discovery, returns for its 13th year across Friday May 1st – Sunday 3rd 2020 to launch next year’s festival season in fine style. Tickets go on sale from 10am Friday 25th October. The festival has revealed its first headline artists, the goth-pop champions Pale Waves taking centre stage with their female front-woman, Heather Baron-Gracie, and their music emboldened from last…
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In Conversation – This Island
We spoke to Rachael from This Island about the “Into Stars” EP, the Liverpool Music Scene and where This Island fit into it… Liverpool Noise: ‘This Island” seems to have arrived out of nowhere. What is the background to the band, and what are your musical philosophies? Rachael: Philosophy? Song, melody, harmony, song, melody, harmony, song, melody harmony…and repeat…what better way is there to connect with an audience? Any audience, anywhere. LN: The “Into Stars”…
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The Cheap Thrills ‘Vue du Monde’ EP Review
The Cheap Thrills Vue Du Monde EP has got Jamie Hankin extremely excited and here’s why.… Shout it from the steps of St Georges Hall and bellow it from the roof of the Liver Buildings. The Cheap Thrills are back with a six song EP to cement their place and rightful standing alongside all of your local music mainstays. Vue du Monde is 20 minutes & 26 seconds of fist pumping pride and youthful exuberance.…
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Mutant Vinyl – Live at Studio 2
Flush from his success of his debut album, the sublime “Daffodils In Angell Town” the gig-machine that is Edwin Pope aka “Mutant Vinyl” bestrode the stage like a prize fighter, a musical Raging Bull. The Mutant Vinyl live show is very much about the sonic experience, with beats drenching he atmosphere, lyrics sharpened to a political point, and virtuoso sax playing from the man himself. In fact, it’s pretty exhausting for all concerned, as the…
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.