If you’ve abandoned the promises you made to yourself at the start of the year, you’re not alone. Research indicates that most people giving up new habits after just seven weeks! There are so many reasons why sticking to resolutions might be so challenging. From work pressures to busy family lives, diversions appear from all angles. Perfectionism also gets in the way, with some of us quick to abandon goals after one slip-up. Don’t panic…
It’s hard to believe that Red Rum Club are on their fourth studio album. This particular record has felt like we’ve been waiting a little longer than usual from their album-a-year releases between 2019-2022 but it’s definitely been worth the wait. Having been holed up in the industrial outskirts of the city in their rehearsal space, the title of the album Western Approaches is also the name of the area in Liverpool where cargo was sent from…
The Kazimier Stockroom is a small venue. It’s tucked away on Seel Street as part of the Kazimier Garden. Tonight this tiny venue was packed out with fans eager to hear some live music. This evening’s showcase, held by No Play, has something for everyone. From shoegaze to metal; the bases are covered. The main attraction tonight is Blanket, with support from Rozemary, The Throwaway Scene and Split Chain. Rozemary. Credit: Will Robinson – @eyes_widephotography…
An exhibition by an artist once deemed “the wrong sex” is on display at Liverpool University’s Victoria Gallery & Museum ahead of International Women’s Day. Abstract Thinking: Fanchon Fröhlich & Her Contemporaries explores the work of Liverpool-based artist and intellectual, Fanchon Fröhlich (1927 – 2016) alongside British abstract artists of the 20th century. The free exhibition features 11 of her paintings and prints from The British Art and Design Association (BADA) archives, showing her strongly gestural and spontaneous…
Bursting her way into 2024, Liverpool-based singer-songwriter, Bunny Alex provides a track for all of us hopeless romantics just in time for Valentine’s Day. With angelic vocals and an engagingly hopeful melody there’s something rather ethereal about this whole track. Taking us on a three-minute journey of finding and embracing those forming feelings of love, its beauty shines through so effortlessly. Sharing a similar bedroom pop style to that of Beabadoobee and MUNA it’s hard…
Following a sellout UK tour and an EU tour at the end of 2023, Sheffield hardcore band, Malevolence return to the stage for a run of intimate UK shows playing smaller venues than on their previous tour. With support from fellow Sheffield band Rough Justice, and New York hardcore band Pain of Truth, this was a tour not to be missed! So, let us set the scene: It’s a Monday night; The evening of the…
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. Things are finally looking up for Chelsea,Will it last? Let’s just wait and see.Sue Gray is currently being exposed,All because her remarks were…
With digital payment technologies becoming increasingly sophisticated since the turn of the century, many people believe that cash will eventually become completely redundant. Numerous industries are already well on their way to becoming cashless, despite some critics claiming the move is not universally welcomed by the general public. The gambling sector has been at the forefront of the push towards a cashless society, particularly in leading jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom and Ireland. In…
The distinctive, lively and iconic city of Liverpool is not only home to a myriad of famous filming locations, from some of the highest-grossing box office movies and TV programmes, it is also home to brilliant former and current directors, who have filmed some excellent productions. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) – Ken Hughes First on the list, is classic comedy musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which was adapted into a film and directed by…
In the culinary world few names shine as brightly as Claire Lara’s. From winning MasterChef: The Professionals to crafting a menu and cooking for the Queen, her journey has been incredible. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Claire about her remarkable career, gaining insights into her experiences, challenges, and the delicious moments that have defined her path. Head of Development (and Pastry) for the LEAF Group, the award-winning independent family-run group of venues, we…
Growing Sudley is gathering stories and memories from the local community in Liverpool to bring the past to life as part of a major heritage project to discover the hidden history of the walled garden. As well as the stories, they are looking for 12 history detectives to help delve into the history of the walled garden, changing rooms and greenspace at Sudley Estate. Growing Sudley CIC is a not-for-profit community business using nature to support…
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. The King has been diagnosed with cancer,Let’s pray that his treatment is the answer.Everyone is opting for a safer internet,Is society even ready…
In the competitive restaurant industry, it can be tough to retain loyal customers who keep coming back to your Liverpool establishment. However, with some strategic efforts, you can foster an environment and culture that encourages repeat business. This article outlines several tips for keeping diners returning again and again to sample your scrumptious food. Offer a Consistently Excellent Dining Experience One of the most fundamental ways to maintain returning patrons is to offer a stellar…
Social business Make CIC is starting the new year with an exciting new vision, having bought the former Riverside Housing HQ on Argyle Street to create a permanent home for its creative community in Birkenhead. Make helps people “turn their passions into prosperity” by providing studio space for people who might otherwise be working from home, alongside a programme of workshops, exhibitions and support. The vision for the new site includes creative, cultural and community…
Fresh from their triumphant appearance at the Black Deer Festival and the latest single Midnight Blue, Motel Sundown unveils their latest musical offerings Lost Time, and the timing couldn’t be more impeccable. This upbeat and driven anthem marks a change from their slower folkier style, showcasing the band’s versatility and songwriting talents. As you dive into Lost Time, it’s evident that Motel Sundown have found a new gear in their sound. The chorus, with its echoes of rich harmonies and…
Paul Curtis has unveiled his latest mural ahead of his exhibition at The Royal Liver building. The mural, featuring Liverpool band Red Rum Club, is located at Salt and Tar, the new 3000 seater venue in Bootle. Paul is delighted to be a part of the Salt and Tar venture, which hopes to expand the city’s thriving and vibrant music scene. The artist commented, “Music has always been a part of my life and I’m…
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. An Arctic blast is said to bring us snow,This weather is more daring than we know.The Royals are on the road to recovery,Whilst…
January doesn’t seem to be the longest month anymore, and as life seems to get quicker, the first month of the year seems to disappear in a flash. But the second month of 2024 gifts some great local musical releases to our ears… First up we have The Guize, who never ever disappoint. Bardo House, their new single, is full of great tune-age and riff-age, delivered with a huge dollop of Guize campness. This would…
Sound City is set to land in force this May with another essential weekend pointing towards the future of new music into 2024 and beyond. With even more unmissable artists confirmed across the weekend and news of a new-look and industry-leading conference programme there’s plenty to get excited about. Sound City Forum Sound City Forum is a fresh new voice in the music industry landscape bringing together those working across the music industry, artists, entrepreneurs…
Whilst Autumn saw the return of the renowned Indika Festival, a New Year offers an opportunity to embrace fresh starts with Milap’s thoughtfully crafted Spring season. Immerse yourself in a harmonious blend of Milap favourites, innovative East-meets-West compositions, and a headline performance by “India’s leading sitar player” – appearing for the first time ever in Liverpool. The Spring Season will begin with Milap’s annual return to the Liverpool International Jazz Festival, on Saturday 24 February, with The Attuned Quartet. The…