Following the successful launch of Vetch earlier this spring, recognition has already begun to materialise for the central Liverpool eatery, with the restaurant being awarded two AA rosettes for culinary excellence. The brainchild of Liverpool-born chef-over Dan McGeorge, Vetch is a 26-cover fine-dining restaurant located on Hope Street, serving up a range of seasonally inspired menus, showcasing modern British cooking interspersed with Nordic and Asian flavour influences. Each dish the team of chefs create is…
There’s nothing quite like seeing an old flame in a new city and feeling your body go into meltdown while your brain tries to catch up. It’s a sensation Monty Havers nails perfectly in his new single Do You Get The Shivers? “The ‘shivers’ is that feeling when you see someone like an ex and your heart drops and it almost tickles your spine,” he explains. Having first tested the waters as lead guitarist of…
Montirex, one of the UK’S fastest-growing performance brands, is opening a brand-new store in Liverpool ONE on Saturday 28 September at 10am. To celebrate the official opening, founders Danny Yuen and Kieran Riddell-Austin, will be joined by brand ambassador, UFC Welterweight #1 Contender, Leon “Rocky” Edwards for the opening ceremony and a give-away for the first 50 customers. The giveaway will include a goody bag full of Montirex gear so be sure to get there early.…
Liverpool’s The Double Nines are attempting to establish themselves within the city’s indie/rock scene as they set to release their debut single Big Shot on 25 September. With members hailing from the United States, South America, the Middle East, and the UK, their music is a rich tapestry of global influences, and such influences are reflected in Big Shot. The track is a unique blend of 1930s swing and modern indie/alternative pop rock, creating a…
Dave Barlow, founder of DB Tours, has spent nearly 15 years guiding visitors through Liverpool’s cultural and sporting history. After working for major attractions like LFC Stadium Tours and City Explorer, Dave launched DB Tours to offer bespoke, personalised tours tailored to his tourist’s interests. In this interview, Dave shares how his passion for Liverpool and its hidden gems has shaped his business, and why the city continues to inspire him as both a guide…
Having recently signed with local independent record label Meadows Records and releasing her debut album Growing Pains back in April, singer-songwriter Helen Maw has released a brand-new track, the enchanting Keepers of the Sea. This new track marks a stylistic shift away from Helen’s previous work, taking on a darker, folk-inspired tone. Released on September 13, the song was produced by Jon Lawton and recorded at Liverpool’s Crosstown Studios. Maw cites Antony Gormley’s widely-recognised art…
Adventure Code, led by founder Tom Code, has become a thriving community dedicated to exploring the great outdoors and embracing the mental, physical, and social benefits of hiking. In this interview, Tom discusses the inspiration behind Adventure Code, how nature positively impacts mental health, and the rewarding moments that have come from building a supportive community. He also shares insights into the exciting hikes the group undertakes, including the upcoming Everest Base Camp trip, and…
After a long hiatus, the maestros of rock n roll garage blues band, The Cubical, are back with a vengeance as they’re set to drop their highly anticipated single That Ain’t No Way To Get High. The single is due to be released on 4 October and will feature on their forthcoming fifth studio album, Cut Me Like a Hog, which will be available on all platforms November at the earliest. The single and album…
StudioCanal has officially announced production for Paddington Visits, a trail of Paddington Bear statues across the UK and Ireland to celebrate the forthcoming release of Paddington In Peru, arriving in UK cinemas on 8 November 2024. From Liverpool to Land’s End to Birmingham to Bury St Edmunds, and of course, London Paddington, bear-y special statues are coming to cities, towns, and beauty spots across the UK and Ireland in early October. Each meticulously crafted and…
In its second year, No Play Festival presented a diverse musical landscape, featuring a heavier lineup of local talent and international bands spanning from punk to deathcore. This year’s festival was a whirlwind of raw emotion and aggression, with every band pushing the limits of live performance. The crowd was electrified by brutal breakdowns and relentless circle pits, making the festival feel like an unstoppable force of nature. At the heart of this musical earthquake…
Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre has announced two new shows for 2025 with bookings now open. They are both football themed, but you definitely don’t need to be a football fan to enjoy them. One is the true story about a legendary figure in the history of Liverpool FC; the other is a very much not true story about an iconic Evertonian.The first is a world premiere of a drama that the whole theatre world has been…
In recent years, a growing number of people have been moving from London to Liverpool in search of a better lifestyle. While London remains the centre of the UK’s business and cultural landscape, many are finding that the high costs, long hours and fast pace of the capital no longer suit their needs. Liverpool has emerged as an attractive alternative, offering affordability, a thriving cultural scene and new career opportunities. Here’s why more and more…
Casa Batlló, which is famously Antoni Gaudí’s modernist masterpiece in Barcelona, is the perfect way to express what’s unique about Barcelona. It stands as a testament to architectural innovation. Being a UNESCO World Heritage site completed in 1906, it’s since evolved a lot over time. It was once just a passing-by tourist attraction, but is now a cultural experience that borders on transcendental. And, just like the city itself, it blends this old and newseamlessly. Gaudí’s artistic genius…
With whispers of Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young and The Doors to name a few, Liverpool’s very own Visions of Albion are back with a brand new single The Heat. The songwriting duo consisting of Samantha Shields and Dan Ryan are a steadfast fixture on the local music scene, lorded for their sensational harmonies and enticing melodies. Currently in the process of recording their debut album, they have gifted us a teaser of what is to…
Liverpool based four-piece Midnight Curfew released their brand new single Ballad in August. Despite the semi-sarcastic song title, the meaning of the song runs much deeper than that, lamenting the rollercoaster of emotions that is falling out of love with someone. The song starts out calm and gentle with an underlying tint of regret, until it soon builds into an ominous roar of guitars, drums, strings and lush vocals as the song builds to it’s…
The weather in Liverpool this summer has been dreadful, with our skies constantly under attack by the monotonous grey clouds. However, on any gloomy day, Liverpool’s Kensington Library never fails to brighten things up, even though the library deals with constant adversity. A Historical Gem: Kensington Library’s Architectural Legacy Kensington Library, designed by architect Thomas Shelmerdine in the late 19th century and constructed in 1890, expanded by 1897 and eventually earned its status as a…
Liverpool ONE is set to become the UK’s first retail destination to unveil two brand new schemes to improve accessibility for all visitors. With roughly 58,000 households in Liverpool City Region having at least one disabled member, which represents almost 40% of all households across the region, the new tools – Sociability and Waymap – piloted from today (28 August) are aiming to support visitors both ahead of their visit and once they are at…
Following their packed-out headline show at QUARRY, and recent shows alongside TV Priest and Alien Chicks, Liverpool-based alt rock band alright (okay) have returned with their second single of 2024 with the stomping “anti-9 to 5 rager” Elevator Etiquette, released on 23 August. Recorded at 3rd Planet Studios with Andy Ferinhough, the track is a roaring tune driven by blaring guitar riffs, heavy drums, and a tempo moving at an urgent pace, akin to the ‘8:15 stampede’. Stylistically…
An explosion of rainbow-coloured foam is set to take over Liverpool ONE this August. ‘Island of Foam’, a dynamic and temporary art installation by German artist Stephanie Lüning, will transform the Sugar House Steps near Liverpool ONE’s John Lewis on Saturday 31 August, from 2pm onwards. Commissioned by Culture Liverpool in partnership with Global Streets, this immersive spectacle will see vibrantly coloured foam grow, flow, and ultimately engulf the steps, completely altering the familiar space.…
When the river lights up, it’s time to play. River of Light is turning playful for its latest instalment, with 12 large scale installations presented by some of the best light artists in the world, all inspired by the theme of ‘Play’. Some of the works will help turn Liverpool’s waterfront into a playground, while others offer a deeper question around play and what it can mean for individuals, communities and a city as a whole. …