Dr Orange is the solo venture of Liverpool songwriter Chas Moody, formerly of the 60’s inspired band Ladies. His debut single Comes In Threes is a slice of psych rock perfection which blends heavy riffs with spacey synth overtones. Originally planned for a July release accompanied by a string of UK shows the uncertain nature of 2020 has led to a cancellation of planned shows and a fast-tracked release. Dr Orange is Chas’s first solo…
The Escape Hunt Free Easter activity packs will give the whole family something fun to do this Easter. Escape Hunt, he live escape the room and exit game franchise, with a location at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock has launched free downloadable interactive games for the whole family to help pass the time spent at home this Easter. The packs will keep the whole family entertained, filled to the brim with brain-teasing puzzles, mindfulness colouring pages,…
Live stream entertainment in Liverpool is argueably one of the best things happening in our lives right now. There’s live streams of Bongo’s Bingo, film quizzes, yoga classes and more, all detailed below. Bongo’s Bingo Live Stream The alternative-rave-bingo sensation that is Bongo’s Bingo has been using streaming platform Twitch to live stream their show every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the lockdown. Better yet, they’ve made it free for people to play at home…
A new month would bring about more challenges for the Purps and the start of two new campaigns in the league and FA Cup. Find out below if Liverpool Noise music writer Jamie Hankin could make City of Liverpool sing in the second instalment of his Football Manager adventure! August Butterflies in the stomach and anticipation in the air, the day underlined in the diary back in early July had arrived. The start of the…
With Coronavirus looking to upset most of our summer plans, we’ve compiled a list of Liverpool festivals rescheduled dates and cancellations. Melon Yellow: Saturday 19 September 2020 Threshold Festival: Postponed until further notice Sound City: 25 – 27 September 2020 Smithdown Road Festival: Postponed until further notice. Smithdown Virtual Festival news TBA LightNight: Postponed until further notice Liverpool Psych Fest (PZYK): Postponed until 15 – 16 May 2021 Baltic Weekender: Postponed until 4 – 5…
VideOdyssey nostalgic care packages are available now… VideOdyssey are helping the fight back against Covid19 by offering to deliver nostalgic care packages to anyone who is self isolated on Merseyside. VideOdyssey is dubbed the ‘UK’s last video shop’ with retro video tapes available to buy and rent, you can even rent a VHS player. So what better way to give the older generation a taste of nostalgia than by providing them with classic films and…
We’re all being encouraged to stay at home and stay safe during the Coronavirus lockdown and so a new Liverpool home delivery service launched by several local independent businesses is designed to help. Dave Critchley, the Executive Head Chef at Luban restaurant, has brought together a group of amazing local independent suppliers who are ready to deliver their goods and products direct to your door. They are already delivering all across Liverpool to anyone struggling…
In this period of uncertainty, there is one artist that is pushing ahead and making sure nothing is stopping her momentum. Natalie McCool is back again with her newest single ‘Closure’. Following on from the recent national success of her latest single it’s time to keep the accelerator going, especially with this, a small taste of her forthcoming album. As we see from her career, creating her debut album ‘The Great Unknown’ in 2016, she has built upon her…
Liverpool Noise music writer, Jamie Hankin, is using the Coronavirus Lockdown to bring you all the action from his Football Manager exploits. Up The Purps! Recent circumstances have led to the majority of us having a lot more time on our hands than we could imagine. The current lockdown feels akin to the six-week summer holiday we used to have as kids yet laced with uncertainty and worry. To fill this time and keep our…
George at Geeks That Don’t Want To Grow Up gives us his Top 5 John Carpenter Films To Watch During Lockdown. It’s a weird time we’re living in at the moment. A time of social unrest, and apocalyptic foreboding. However, it’ a good time to make the effort to see some movies, TV shows and read some books that you’ve been putting off for a while. In this vain it feels like we’re living in…
After a string of successful Bongo’s Bingo live stream shows the team has announced that they will be continuing to live stream as often as they can during the Coronavirus lockdown. During last night’s (Tuesday 24 March) show Jonny ‘Bongo’ Lacey said that they would aim to live stream twice a week while the country is on lockdown. Jonny Bongo will be lifting people’s spirits again on Thursday Tuesday 26 March, 8pm with the fourth…
Mental Health service, The Mind Map has announced the launch of regular Instagram Live sessions through their The Mind Map TV concept known as the Isolation Station For The Nation. The sessions will feature wellbeing demos, music, comedy, cooking and much more. The Mind Map’s founder Phil Bridges said: “We’re launching TMMTV to help minimise the deep effects social isolation can have on people’s physical and mental health. As we enter this period of social…
The SKAUS Liverpool Home Delivery service is one more reason to keep smiling during lockdown… Scouse is a staple dish in many Merseyside homes and Scandinavian inspired foodies SKAUS are delivering it to your door during the Coronavirus lockdown. You can order a freshly baked soda bread loaf, 24 hour cooked beef Scouse, Vegan blind Scouse, Pickled beets and there’s even Treacle tart for dessert. And now, due to popular demand, the SKAUS Team has…
Here’s how you can watch and play Bongo’s Bingo on Twitch for free… Jonny Bongo will be lifting people’s spirits again tomorrow night (Tuesday 24 March, 8pm) with a second edition of Bongo’s Bingo to be broadcast on live streaming platform Twitch. The Bongo’s Bingo team decided to do a live show on Saturday night to cheer people up following the governement’s guidance to close all pubs, bars and restaurants until further notice due to…
Sound City 2020 rearranged dates have been announced due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The festival is now scheduled to take place 25 – 27 September 2020. 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…
Well, who would have though that this is how 2020 was going to pan out hey. People might be feeling pretty scared right now and it’s important that we all support each other as best we can. Liverpool Coronavirus confirmed cases are still pretty low but we also need to take the outbreak seriously and follow government guidelines. With more Liverpool bars, restuarants and shops having to make the difficult decision to close their doors…
August 2022 Update – Root 22 is now closed Last Friday we received a fantastic box of organic fruit and veg delivered right to our doorstep from the lovely guys at Root 22 – an aptly named, new organic veg delivery service based in the quirky Red Brick Hangar and also making an appearance in our fabulous Baltic Market. The box was packed full of a super wide range of completely fresh produce of both…
‘Dreams’ is the fourth single from the city’s passionate indie rockers, RATS. Before we press play and get into the music, the artwork for the band’s latest release is poignant and sets the mood, depicting a man with his head in the clouds. RATS first three singles have placed the emphasis on powerful anthems, energetic melodies and lively vocals. ‘Dreams’ however appears to be somewhat of a left turn as the Liverpool four-piece explore and…
Record Store Day 2020 officially announced that there will be releases from Gorillaz, Eminem, The Cure, Biffy Clyro and Robyn. Plus, U2, Manic Sreet Preachers and David Bowie will release exclusive vinyls in aid of War Child. We’ll be looking at what releases you can expect for Record Store Day 2020 in Liverpool. RSD 2020 will return on Saturday 20 June, rather than 18 April, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, with hundreds of cassette and…
Film fans it’s time to assemble once more – we’ve hand picked our highlights of what’s on the big screens to bring you the best film and cinema events in Liverpool in March. Persepolis: Blackburne House, 18 March Based on Satrapi’s graphic novel about her life in pre and post-revolutionary Iran and then in Europe. A must watch for avid film fans. Tickets are free, but you can donate any amount you wish – and…