We talked to Pleasure Island frontman, Sean Ekins about his new project and an eventful career starting out in Australia… Liverpool Noise:Hi Sean, we’ve heard your debut single The Game and it’s a really energetic, lively track with some stand out lyrics. Would you say the single is a good marker for what we can expect from Pleasure Island? Yeah we’re hoping we can write a few more like that one. It’s a lot of…
Gen and The Degenerates are back with a double release that has already caused a stir before it’s arrival on our playlists. Quite some feat you must say. The no-nonsense North West rockers released a thirty second promo video of their new tracks which the law suits at Facebook HQ deemed inappropriate for it’s “sexual content” causing a backlash from their army of adorers. Now we are provided with 12 minutes and 2 seconds in…
The iconic red gates of Strawberry Field will now be permanently open to the public alongside a visitor centre created by The Salvation Army that commemorates John Lennon’s link to Strawberry Field Liverpool. It’s estimated that around 60,000 tourists visit the famous attraction each year and now finally they will be able to do more than just pose next to the red gates! The former children’s home is a place which John Lennon reportedly called…
Former Spring King frontman Tarek Musa talks to Liverpool Noise about his latest music project, Dead Nature, as well as discussing what it’s like working from his Liverpool-based studio as a producer for some promising up-and-coming bands. Liverpool Noise: So Tarek, firstly thanks for your time we understand it’s a pretty busy and exciting time ahead for you at the moment, are you managing the find the balance between promoting, producing and getting some time…
Make Liverpool is one of the city’s leading co-working communities, born out of a desire to bring creatives together and tackle the many issues of remote working that entrepreneurs and small businesses often face, as well as providing so much more. A creative-led organisation with spaces across Liverpool, Make is a place to share skills, make, fix and create; to learn and to teach; to try and tweak. It’s a place to collaborate and create;…
It’s all over to Birkenhead this weekend as we celebrate for the first time the beauty of Future Yard Festival. Tucked away next to the mouth of the Queensway Tunnel is a corner of land that looks out over to Liverpool on one side and North Wales on the other, home to some serious musical talent and of course not forgetting the late John Peel. Jumping off at Hamilton Square it’s a short walk over…
dot-art has announced the launch of their new, public darkroom in Liverpool city centre’s Cotton Exchange. Building on the continued success of their creative courses and art workshops, the darkroom will offer classes for beginners and the option to hire the space for more experienced photographers. This Autumn will also see the launch of a range of new courses to add to their popular regular sessions, including Introduction to Cartooning, Portrait Painting and Sketching in…
Liverpool Noise catches up with local lad Ben Burke following up on his first single Leaving Tomorrow, his Merseyrail Sound Station development programme and his current mission to bring his classic Liverpool sound to the ears of the world. Liverpool Noise: So first of all, Ben, your brand new single ‘Leaving Tomorrow’ was released on 9th August, where did the inspiration come from for this one? Ben Burke: The inspiration is a mix actually, it’s from some of my own life…
Liverpool street art is amongst some of the most talked about in the country, so what’s the most popular in the UK and which one’s feature in Liverpool’s top ten? New research by Transpennine Express has found Liverpool to be amongst the northern cities most documented for street art with over 9,000 Instagram posts relating to date. This Liverpool in fourth place behind Manchester, Sheffield and Glasgow for the most talked about street art. We…
Not just another burger restaurant, Honest Burgers Liverpool is here and you’re going to love it. With over 30 restaurants across the country we were starting to feel a bit left out but now finally Honest Burgers has opened its doors in Liverpool and quite aptly its home is in the heart of the Liverpool foodie scene, on Bold Street. So, another burger restaurant you say? Well Honest Burgers does a decent job of standing…
It’s time to hoist the flags for the New Brighton Pirate Fest – The Battle for Devil’s Nest – is a swashbuckling extravaganza setting sail on the weekend of August 17 and 18. The free, two-day attraction celebrates the history of pirates and much more, including two stunning stars of the sea taking part – a pair of specially created galleons. One will lead the parade and become our entertainment stage. The larger craft will…
Honest Burgers Liverpool has announced the details of its city specials, which will be available exclusively at its Bold Street restaurant when it opens at 11:30 on Monday 29 July. Collaborating with Baltic Market traders Hafla Hafla, the Liverpool special sees a combination of Honest beef (from its own butchery), British halloumi (from award-winning Kupros Dairy), salt & pepper, spring onion, sriracha mayo and lettuce. Using just British chuck steak and rib cap, Honest chops…
The sun’s out (at time of writing anyway!) and we know you’ll be looking to make the most of the unpredictable British Summer Time so here’s our guide to outdoor activities to do in Liverpool. Outdoor Rooftop Yoga with White Wolf Yoga Do you fancy doing yoga in a beautiful setting on the Oh Me Oh My rooftop terrace? Keep an eye out on the White Wolf Yoga Facebook page for future dates to be…
Chris Currie has been the backbone to the Merseyside music scene for ages…infact, he is our very own John Peel. His regular radio show is essential listening for those people interested in the local music scene. We caught up with Chris for a chat, and talked about 16 Tambourines, The Real People, getting your gig ticket early and some sage advice for new musicians dipping their toes into creative waters…. Liverpool Noise: Promoting Merseyside bands…
LIMF 2019 Full line up and set times for Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July. Get ready for Liverpool International Music Festival 2019 as it returns to the stunning Sefton Park for another weekend of unforgettable live music. On 20-21 July, the stage will be set once again to bring global household names alongside the most exciting emerging new talent that LIMF is renowned for. Headlining the Saturday is none other than the multi Grammy-winning…
It has been revealed that a huge retro and futuristic gaming arcade will open in Cain’s Brewery Village. ArCains arcade will house old original games as well as virtual reality gaming with a dedicated floor of Cain’s as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the famous site in the Baltic Triangle. The team behind the development, Mikhail Hotel & Leisure Group (MHALG) has been praised for the work it has already done to the Cain’s…
When we came across The Liverpool Music History Print we knew we had to share it on Liverpool Noise. Not only are we a huge advocate of the Liverpool music scene but we are also hugely proud of the city’s rich musical history. The Liverpool Music History Print exhaustively compiles more than 350 artists / groups across more than 20 genres, 7 decades, several record labels, key venues and more. It is the ideal artwork…
If you aren’t familiar with the band Seafoam Green and their album “Topanga Mansion”, then take this massive hint from Liverpool Noise – get onto them! Their debut album “Topanga Mansion” has garnered some excellent views – which are utterly justified. We caught up with the band before their Liverpool show at 81 Renshaw Street, and talked about life on the road, recording preferences, and the Liverpool music scene…. Liverpool Noise: It seems that you…
Speciality coffee roaster 200 Degrees will open in the heart of Liverpool this July, bringing its handcrafted coffee and signature fresh food menu to the city. Located within Liverpool’s premium shopping centre – Metquarter – the new 72-seater coffee shop will be bringing 20 new jobs to Liverpool and serving freshly roasted coffee from the 200 Degrees roast house in Nottingham. As well as its hand roasted coffee, cold nitro brew coffee, iced tea, smoothies…
Liverpool’s newest tourist attraction, Royal Liver Building (RLB360), has announced it will be opening later into the evenings to meet visitor demand. The Royal Liver Building tour unlocked the iconic waterfront building to the public for the first time and has proved hugely popular, receiving over 14,000 visitors since opening in April. Chris Devaney, Operations Manager for RLB360, said: “Feedback from visitors has been extremely positive, with interest from across the globe and tickets sold…