New Noise: February Edition As 2021 seems to be just 2020’s bigger, nastier brother, it’s good to know that the local music scene is still defying any creative lockdown constraints and releasing great stuff. So let’s start off with a bang with the latest release from Generation and their Suicidal Champagne mini album. Seven tracks of sonic brutality, that captures the spirit of 77 to a tee. Sometimes a kick in the nether-regions can be…
During the 2020 lockdown many would be forgiven for kicking back and putting any creative urges into neutral. But not so Liverpool’s new psyche unit – SUNZOOM – who were busy putting the finishing touches to their debut album. Then came the first two singles – The Million Dollar Game – followed by the remarkable Lay Down that swept to the top spot of South Africa’s Apple Music Rock Chart. The third single to drop…
Liverpool’s Royal Court is one of the region’s much loved theatres, staging musicals, comedies and more in both its main auditorium and Studio Theatre. Throughout the years, it has played a major role in the lives of people in both Liverpool and beyond. Looking back on my own memories of the theatre, I explore the venue’s history, some of its memorable productions and its work with communities in the city. I was 17 years old…
Liverpool Digital Music Festival Rise will take place on the 27 and 28 February 2021. The online ‘from home’ digital music festival will showcase the best rising talent from the Liverpool City Region aged 18 to 24. In response to the effect of Covid-19 on the Liverpool music scene, the event offers a platform for young artists to unite as part of the online music festival to access new audiences and develop their professional skills…
venus demilo are a group that have never been too far away from the forefront of the music scene in Liverpool, having already been supported to date by Tom Robinson of BBC Radio 6 Music, Dave Monks of BBC Introducing in Merseyside, Amazing Radio and Rock FM as well as several other radio stations, their brand of feel good pop has a way of making itself jump to the Spotify playlists and become part of your everyday listening. Since a small hiatus between…
After a mostly rubbish 2020, this year hasn’t got off to the best start either has it! But there’s still plenty to be happy about. Here’s some ways to make Lockdown 3.0 more fun. 1 Order a takeaway from your favourite independent Liverpool Restaurant We know just how much you’re missing sitting in Liverpool restaurants. We’re all desperate to get back out into the real world but for now get the restaurant experience at home.…
The Milap Music for the Mind and Soul concert series is continuing to thrive in its new digital format, with a further three concerts lined up in as many months. Starting on Saturday 30 January – and taking place thereafter on the last Saturday of each month – it’s a typically diverse programme from the Liverpool arts organistion, and includes two stunning examples of Jugalbandi – a special type of Indian Classical music performance in which artists from two very different musical…
Kicking off 2021 by demonstrating her refined writing abilities, Jessica Luise releases her bewitchingly soulful new single Nice Try. It’s been a slow start to the new year, with the UK entering straight into a national lockdown. We’ve finally been given the opportunity to put 2020 behind us and move on with optimism, but not without a careful approach to how we lay our path to freedom first. Luckily, artists like Jessica Luise are releasing…
Just when we thought we were mastering the world of Instagram, a new social media platform comes along and threatens to change everything. Clubhouse, is taking social media to a new level. What is Clubhouse? While everyone is patiently waiting to be invited to the exclusive audio-only social media platform filled with celebrities, there’s also some very interesting conversations happening on there. In December 2020 Clubhouse had just 3,500 members, now there’s over 600k (seriously,…
Despite trying circumstances, 2020 can be viewed as a positive year for the music produced and released by the region’s artists, soundtracking our twiddling of thumbs in the confines of our own homes. The emphasis we hope will be to continue that momentum into 2021 and give us all a boost as we hope to see light at the end of the tunnel in the coming months. Therefore, the news of the former frontman of…
With the second national lockdown now in effect we look at the best home delivery meal kits so you can get creative at home this Autumn. Belzan at Home With Belzan at Home, you can order starters, mains and desserts for collection (Saturday local delivery available too) to enjoy some amazing restaurant quality food from one of Smithdown Road’s best restaurants. They also stock a range of produce and plenty of wines so make sure…
We caught up with the very much in demand producer / engineer Jon Lawton of Crosstown Studios, and asked him about his recording and producing philosophy…. Liverpool Noise: When did you start the studio, and why? Jon Lawton: I started Crosstown Studios in 2008, initially as a mixed facility with rehearsal space and my own small studio in one of the rooms. I had always recorded my own music, and this felt like a good…
Update August 2022: The Baltic Social in now permanently closed. The Baltic Social Valentine’s Punk Afternoon Tea might be about to save your 14 February plans. If you haven’t heard of the Baltic Social’s Punk Afternoon tea, where have you been? If we were to create a Liverpool foodie tour, this would certainly be on the list. They’re best know for their bottomless roasts, breakfast boxes and of course their Punk Afternoon Tea. What better…
The Lu Ban Kitchen Chinese Banquet sounds like the perfect way to celebrate Chinese New Year on 12 February. The Lu Ban team has created a mouth-watering ‘Heat at Home’ Chinese Banquet to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Ox. One of the major traditions of Chinese New Year is the New Year’s Eve feast, which is a time when all families all gather together – and places are set even for those who can’t…
Six by Nico Masterclasses has launched today so that foodies can create their own restaurant quality dishes at home. Each Masterclass box contains all the ingredients necessary to make two brand new recipes, both of which are perfectly portioned for two people and come complete with half a bottle of wine for each recipe. As well as easy-to-follow preparation, cooking and plating instructions, Chef Nico Simeone will be on hand to help with the Six by…
New Noise: January Edition of our Liverpool Music Round Up…. So although we have seen the back of 2020, the New Year – for now – hasn’t brought us much cheer. Perhaps the local releases will provide a glimmer of musical hope to what 2021 will bring us? Well, if the exquisitely titled Beaten John Lip have anything to do with it, 2021 will turn into a kaleidoscope of psychedelic gorgeousness. Their latest release Love…
Before we get started, let’s make one thing clear: It may not really be another full year of lockdowns in Liverpool and around the UK. We know that vaccinations are being administered and with patience, effective strategy, and time we should be able to put the coronavirus behind us to some degree by the summer or autumn. However, it’s also become clear that the existence of effective vaccines doesn’t mean we can flip a switch and go…
Everton and Everton in the Community are increasing activity around their Blue Family campaign in response to the latest national lockdown. Blue Family launched in March 2020 as a campaign to support some of the most vulnerable, socially isolated and at-risk members of the Liverpool City Region community during the ongoing pandemic and the national lockdowns. In the past 10 months, the campaign has directly supported more than 27,000 vulnerable and at-risk families, made almost…
TEDxLIPA is a single day conference that hosts a series of speakers, each presenting a TEDx talk to an audience of 100 thinkers, creators and doers from within the creative LIPA community. The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts sets the stage for a day where innovators from technology, entertainment and design can have meaningful conversations and gain new insights to make their ideas stronger and more global. TEDxLIPA 2021 Speakers Amy Jackson Actress, advocate, spokesperson…
So many coaches have come and gone in the English Premier League. While some have left traces of them behind, some actually made their mark on the field and some did so off the field. The influence of these coaches on their teams and their impact on the Premier League cannot be underestimated. Since the dawn of Premier League in 1992-1993, no English coach has won the league. While the likes of Scottish, Portuguese, French,…