Music
Liverpool’s music scene featuring local bands and musicians as well as news on upcoming gigs from international and national touring acts
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Esme Bridie Releases The Infectious New Single ‘Too Good For You’
The EPK states that following on from her debut EP in March 2023, Too Good For You is an “unhinged feminist track with intense spoken world vocal, dirty guitar and indie rock drums” which to these ears falls short of a full appraisal. The real hook is the filthy bass line presumably provided by George Higgins, which is a fantastical musical peg for La Bridie to hang her ranting libretto. You could put the track…
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Sound City Announces First Wave of Acts & Headliners For 2024 Including The Snuts & Caity Baser
Renowned as a leader in new music discovery, Sound City continues its incredible history with the first details of its hotly anticipated 2024 return. Nestled in the heart of Liverpool – one of the world’s most influential music capitals – Sound City returns to its core multi-venue roots between the 4th-5th May 2024. Sound City: the dynamic music festival that first graced Liverpool’s streets in 2008 swiftly became a pivotal event for music enthusiasts worldwide.…
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The Genre-Defying Grooves of Dorsal: An Upcoming Music Maestro
Amalgamating the hypnotic, chaotic groove of jazz with a modern and progressive electronic sound is not a feat to be sniffed at. Try adding some distorted vocals and, if it all goes well, you may replicate the sound of Dorsal. Expertly walking the line between the world of the singer songwriter and electronic music producers, the Yorkshire and Liverpool-based project has developed a unique sound that feels destined for great things. The relatively unknown artist has already attracted interest…
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LIPA Live At The Cavern: November Preview
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is collaborating with the historic and iconic Cavern Club to continue to bring new music to the venue. LIPA was famously founded by Sir Paul McCartney, using the old building of the Liverpool Institute for Boys, where he and George Harrison attended school. In 2012 LIPA bought the Art College next door, which John Lennon attended at the time these three future Beatles began their music careers. LIPA…
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I’m Spartacus! Collaborative International Jazz At Its Best
“Can anyone lend us two drum kits, a Fender Rhodes, and a Nord please?” went the social media message whistling around the Liverpool music community. One hour later, the equipment was sourced, begged and borrowed from local musicians and a cheeky bunch of Liverpool University Students. When Grammy winners jump off the plane with a suitcase and their shiny bits, the rest magically appears here! Thanks Liverpool. Yet again Parrjazz provided an audience with the…
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Enjoy Jazz Saturdays At Ma Boyle’s This Winter
Now the clocks have gone back and the nights are getting longer, there’s no better place to get cosy and snug than Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery and Jazz Saturdays. Each weekend, a vibrantly kaleidoscopic range of jazz sounds grace the iconic Liverpool venue, infused with and inspired by the magic of New Orleans and Brazilian beats to the simmering back streets of Paris. The Parrjazz team continue to book a spectrum of innovators, stars…
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Clean Cut Kid ‘A Crisis Of Faith At The Death Of A Loved One’ Album Review
Alt-rock quartet Clean Cut Kid have released their new self-produced album A Crisis Of Faith At The Death Of A Loved One today, breaking down the personal stages of grief against a backdrop of intricately layered production in 30 minutes of indie-folk bliss. Every track on the album is awash with the warm retro sound of analaog tape, which when paired with the underlying themes of melancholy within the lyrics, string arrangements and chord progressions…
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Roscoe Fox Releases The Eclectic EP ‘A Series Of Extensive Eye Operations
It would take the hardest of creative hearts not to be intrigued by a musical artist named Roscoe Fox, who also has the collective cahoonas to deliver a sonic smorgasbord that is A Series Of Extensive Eye Operations. This Fantastic Mr Fox gives us six tracks which are eclectic and electronic; ethereal soundscapes that hold the interest, and, when it appears, a beautifully melodyned voice that adds to the aural delight. This EP will, given…
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Get Lost In Motel Sundown’s Dreamy New Single ‘Midnight Blue’
Straight off the back of performing at Black Deer Festival and one of their biggest achievements to date, Motel Sundown have timed the release of their latest single Midnight Blue perfectly. It is absolutely a folk dream. Coupled with a morning of listening to their previous releases, it feels like a great accumulation of what their style and sound is all about. WIth melody lines and vocals reminiscent of Karen Carpenter, beautiful structure of songs straight out of a Crosby, Still & Nash record and…
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Noughty But Nice: The Ultimate Noughties Tribute Event Coming To Invisible Wind Factory
Get ready to relive the iconic era of the ‘noughties’ and the early 2000s at the most anticipated event of the year, Noughty But Nice. On the 9 December 2023, Invisible Wind Factory will be transformed into a time machine, transporting you back to the days of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and the unforgettable Y2K culture. Noughty But Nice will be a celebration dedicated to reviving the spirit of the ‘noughties’ in all its glory.…
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Sound Advice: New Music Industry Podcast Launching 6 November
Sound Advice is a new music industry podcast designed to democratise access to insights from music industry professionals and rising artists on the music business and growing your fanbase as an independent artist. Each week, Sound Advice will delve deep into a specific aspect of the music industry. Episodes are released every Tuesday, and the audience is treated to in-depth conversations with renowned experts who navigate the complexities of music marketing, merchandise, live events, social…
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The Ultimate Liverpool Gig Guide: November 2023
Orla Foster is back with the rundown on some of the best gigs happening in Liverpool this November. Egyptian Blue (3 Nov)EBGSTicketsChampioned by IDLES and Birkenhead Library alike, Egyptian Blue have built up a lyrical odyssey out of political despair and bon mots overheard in the pub. After swapping Colchester for Brighton, they’re at the forefront of a buzzy, East Sussex scene, and have just welcomed their debut album A Living Commodity into the world.…
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Def.fo Releases Slow Burning Groove ‘Godly’
Def.fo is quickly earning a name as Liverpool’s freshest psychedelic, trip-hop artist as he prepares to release new single Godly. “Inspired by the rich mysteries of life and the boundless expanse of the universe”, Godly presents itself as a slow burning groove before drawing in its listeners early on with an elevating chorus that’s eagerly welcomed back the second time around. A steady incline into an ethereal realm of bass synths and layered vocals over…
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Stormzy Stuns Liverpool Crowd With an Exclusive Intimate Gig At Camp And Furnace
Rockstar Energy Drink®, alongside British rapper and singer-songwriter Stormzy, ignited Liverpool last night with a private concert held in the heart of the city for an exclusive audience of just 500 fans. The gig, hosted at Camp and Furnace, was part of Rockstar Energy Drink’s new ‘Press Play’ brand platform, which celebrates the pivotal moment between work and play, encouraging people to embrace their passions. Following the premiere of the Press Play virtual gig on Spotify® with Stormzy in July, the live gig…
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Live Review: Chrissie Hynde And The Pretenders At CONTENT
Striding on stage in knee high white boots to a tentative audience, Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders gave Liverpool a sweaty, punk-fuelled reminder on Sunday night that they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. The band emerged as the French opera classic L’amour Est un oiseau rebelle echoed through the 1,200-capacity room before blazing through 27 Pretenders tracks. Unmistakably Chrissie Hynde, (the 80s punk queen who topped the charts with rocky numbers including Precious, Brass in…
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Busted To Play Haydock Park Racecourse In July 2024
After nothing short of a landmark year for the trio, Haydock Park Racecourse are proud to reveal that Busted will be making their debut at the Merseyside course on Saturday 20 July 2024. Impossible though it may seem, it’s been twenty years since Busted bounced into the charts with the irrepressible pop-punk energy of their debut single What I Go To School For. It kickstarted a succession of hits for the band, including the #1…
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Thom Morecroft Releases Beautiful Album ‘Waiting For Leo’
Waiting For Leo is the new self-produced album from Shropshire folk artist Thom Morecroft. In a dynamic change of direction from his 2019 release, The Feng Shui and The Sushi, Waiting for Leo appeals sonically through the lo-fi presence of Morecroft’s delicate acoustic guitar melodies and his distinctive vocals. What unfolds are 14 short but sweet tales reflecting his personal journey through grief and fatherhood. Described by Thom as a series of recordings created in…
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New Cultural Project ‘Discover A New Beat’ Highlights Liverpool’s Music Scene
Home to the Beatles, host to Eurovision and a haven of underground electronic music, Liverpool is the meeting point of music lovers from all over the globe. Discover A New Beat, VisitLiverpool‘s new cultural project, shines a spotlight on this city of delights, where past, present and future collide. An UNESCO City of Music, Liverpool has long been known for its storied history, but the city is undergoing a cultural renaissance these days. Case in…
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CONTENT Reveals Its First Full Season Of Shows Into Spring 2024
A sold-out show from The Pretenders is followed by heavyweight shows from The Vaccines, Stereolab, Maisie Peters, Homotopia Festival, Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party, The Cheap Thrills and Bill-Ryder Jones with many more to come. Over at CONTENT in Liverpool, the venue is now gearing up for a sensational first full season of live music running all the way into spring 2024. As one of the UK’s newest destinations for live music and…
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Zara Smile Returns With New Ear-Worm Single ‘Human’
Zara Smile’s latest release Human – their fourth – presents an interesting perspective on feelings of disassociation and societal alienation. The track starts slowly, but the production builds very nicely on the chorus, resulting in a satisfying quiet / loud juxtaposition which neatly reflects the inner emotional turmoil of this talented singer – songwriter. Their lyrical delivery oozes honesty, and coupled with a massive hook of chorus, results in an ear-worm that is most pleasing.…
