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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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.…
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Bunny Alex Releases Ridiculously Catchy Single ‘Easy Game’
A quick consultation with Professor Google informs me that Liverpool-based Bunny Alex hails from Belgium, and she brings a certain European sensibility to these ears with her second musical offering Easy Game. The track is just shy of three minutes, but packs a lyrical punch to a musical backdrop which is gossamer light and airy. It seems to be the perfect summer lollipop of a song, but with an autumn release we should be glad…
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Liverpool’s Jazz Evolution: Reflecting on Mutant Jazz’s First Event
Mutant Jazz is a collaboration between promoters Parrjazz and You And I Present. Supported by the Jazz North New Northern Bursary, the event took place on Thursday 28 September, 2023, at Metrocola’s Metro Loft, on Leece Street, Liverpool. The idea was to bring some of the new artists from the city who are part of the jazz spectrum and present them as key players in our rapidly mutating jazz scene, hosted and herded by the…
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Spartacus: A Fusion of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul, To Set Liverpool Alight This Winter
Sensational music act Spartacus, led by the renowned Robert ‘Sput’ Searight, prepares to grace Liverpool this winter. On 5 November at 7:30 pm, District, Liverpool, will come alive with the soulful and groundbreaking sounds of Spartacus, promising an unforgettable night of musical innovation. Spartacus is not your typical music act. It is a collaborative project that brings together pioneers of the US and European jazz, hip-hop, and soul scenes, offering a unique and electrifying musical…
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El Kiddo Family Halloween Party Comes To Liverpool Via Ibiza & Dubai
Aged just 17, DJ and music innovator Harrison McDonald, known as Harry MC, has already enjoyed the type of career that his peers could only dream of. After a sell out summer in Ibiza, running his own hugely successful family event called ‘El Kiddo’ based at the island’s infamous Bam Bu Ku, following a popular run in Dubai, Harry is now bringing this music-based extravaganza to Liverpool’s noted live events venue, The Dome at Grand…
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Happy Mondays Announce Liverpool Show As Part Of 2024 UK Tour
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by very special guests and fellow ‘90s British music icons, Inspiral Carpets and Stereo MC’s. The Manchester legends’ first headline tour in five years will begin in Glasgow on 14 March and end in Brighton on 14 April, and includes a hometown date at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse on…
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Euan Blackman Releases Haunting New Single ‘The Ballad of a Broken Machine’
Following the release of his debut EP You Are the Rain back in April, rising Liverpool folk-pop artist Euan Blackman has returned with “one of the dreamiest songs [he’s] ever created”, The Ballad of a Broken Machine. Released on September 29, TBOABM is the second single from another upcoming EP, following the BBC Introducing-backed Burn back in July. An impressive feat of Euan’s is that he self-produces his own music, his production on this new…
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Chilean Musical Heroes, Illapu, To Play Only UK Date At Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
On Sunday 15 October, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall will play host to one of Latin America’s most important musical exports – Illapu. True Chilean emmisaries, Illapu has had a storied career, stretching back nearly 50 years. Formed in 1971, in Antofagasta (Northern Chile) – by brothers Andrés, José Miguel, Jaime, and Roberto Márquez Bugueño – Illapu pioneered a style of music known as “folklore andino”, and have been hailed as one of the most important Latin…
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Red Rum Club Announce New Single And Liverpool M&S Bank Arena Show
Comfortably nestled in a wild world of their own perfect design, incomparable, high-energy indie six-piece Red Rum Club come back to earth after reaching the highs of summer’s open-air and under-canvas live season to announce a new album and UK Tour for 2024 with their latest single, Undertaker. Forming fashion rather than following it, the band renowned for firing festival crowds with rocket-propelled cult hits such as Eleanor and Would You Rather Be Lonely are…
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‘Eternity’ Is A Glimpse Into A Blissful Simulated Utopia with Def.fo
“Prepare to get lost in the mesmerizing world of def.fo’s music—you won’t want to leave“. It’s a bold opening statement from Def.fo. A quick glance at the socials paints a picture of a new artist, fresh on the scene. However, the second single is a snapshot into an ethereal soundscape, a dreamy realm where psychedelic guitars, hazy melodies, and otherworldly lyrics converge. Within this musical world, rich harmonies stretch out across the track. The catchy hook pulls us in,…
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Iconic Liverpool Arts Club To Re-open This Week With Merseyside Favourites The Wombats
Liverpool’s historic live music venue the Arts Club in Liverpool’s city centre will once again open its doors kickstarting this weekend with two intimate homecoming shows from local favourites The Wombats, who have been confirmed as part of the celebrations. Arts Club at 90 Seel Street in the city centre, will welcome The Wombats for two dates on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 September 2023, with a full new programme of live music now poised…
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The Old Library Unveils Details of Upcoming Live Music Events
The Old Library has revealed the exciting details of its latest music events. This historic venue, which also serves as a vibrant community hub, seamlessly transforms into an enchanting musical space, setting the stage for some special live performances. The Archives (Friday 22 September) The Old Library popular regulars The Archives will be back on Friday 22 September to perform a selection of songs in front of a live audience. Doors: 6:45 pm. Starts: 7:45…
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Martha Goddard Expands Pop’s Limits With New Track ‘Voices’
Ethereal alternative pop artist, Martha Goddard is back with another fresh single called Voices. The single (released on 30 August) impressively debuted on BBC Radio 1. Martha’s musical catalogue so far shows her distinctive take on the genre, with Voices following in its footsteps. Voices has drawn inspiration from artists such as Caroline Polachek, Kate Bush and Saron Van Etten. These influences can be heard within different parts of the track, from the effective use…
