The last time we spoke with Carlo Variola of Ocean Waves, he was working on his Ocean Waves Brasil Project. Now, Carlo has released the album Orixas: Forças da Natureza and Mikey Fell caught up with him to find out all about it. Liverpool Noise: Hey Carlo! How have you been since we last caught up? Carlo: I have been good thanks, keeping busy with Music too. Liverpool Noise: Have you been back to Liverpool…
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Esme Bridie is back with a brand-new single, Mad About It. Released independently on 26 October, the track follows the release of past singles, 2021’s Tower of Regret and 2020’s Shades of Blue, Sensitivity and Say the Words. Having enjoyed support including from BBC Introducing Merseyside as well as airplay from Jazz FM and Amazing Radio, Esme’s latest single continues in the indie-rock direction her previous work has seen her explore,…
The Luna Cinema, is returning to St George’s Hall in Liverpool with its iconic winter cinema experience, in partnership with heycar, this December for two weeks of feel-good festive film. St George’s Hall will once again be transformed into a magical festive cinema in which to enjoy a classic film on a giant screen. They’re screening just about every heart-warming, chestnut-roasting, cheesy Christmas classic there is from Elf, to Home Alone, It’s A Wonderful Life to…
Sound City Festival has revealed its first huge headline act for 2023, along with a host of other incredible breakthrough artists heading to Liverpool next April. Homegrown pop superstar and songwriting sensation Maisie Peters will headline Sound City – the must-attend celebration of music discovery, and undisputedly the UK’s independent festival for new music. Kicking off festival season with a plethora of the most exciting emerging acts spanning a multitude of genres, Sound City delivers the ultimate festival to discover…
Jurgen Klopp’s men had been desperately searching for a spark that would finally help their league campaign catch alight and then hopefully stay lit. Up until Manchester City arrived in town, however, it had been a disastrous start to the season that seemed to get progressively worse every week. In fact, it ended up being such a calamitous beginning to the 2022/2023 campaign that the Reds were ruled out of the title race before the…
Released on 4 November is the hotly anticipated debut single from the very exciting Liverpool band Keyside. Earlier in the year the band headed off to Motor Museum recording studio with producer Ben Harper to lay down some tracks, and this is the first chapter from that recording session. Lights Out takes the listener on a journey. From the opening bars of the muddy bass, our senses are slowly awakened to full consciousness, serotonin flowing through…
Anxiety during the trip can strike even those who are always confident in themselves and their actions. It is very useful from time to time to get out of your routine and find yourself in a new place, at least in order to lie down on a sun lounger by the pool for a whole week. But few people manage to avoid the troubles associated with the trip: delayed flights, searches at customs, lack of…
Liverpool rockers GUISE have announced that they have applied to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The contest will take place in Liverpool and the band have strong Irish roots, making them a fantastic contender to represent Ireland. GUISE’s lead vocalist, Louie James’ family originate from County Armagh and she is incredibly proud of her Irish roots which is why the band have chosen to apply to represent Ireland. Louie’s late father, Nicky…
If you love to travel and explore new places, you must have probably already started planning your next holiday. But, if you are also like most people and have a tight budget, then it can be quite challenging to plan a perfect getaway on a limited budget. This is because travelling requires money and time even if the primary aim of travelling is to relax, refresh and restore our energy. Planning a holiday on a…
They’re back! Fresh from a very fruitful recording session, Keyside (formerly Keyside Cassidy) return to their home city for a sold out gig at the Kazimier Stockroom on Friday 2 December. After a couple of personnel changes, the band have found their missing link with the addition of Max Gibson on bass guitar. He joins original members Dan Parker, vocals and rhythm guitar, Ben Cassidy, lead guitar and Oisín McAvoy, drums. The band have always…
Liverpool-born musician Andrew Neal is a singer-songwriter and guitarist, creating music at a crossroads of genres including Merseybeat, Rock and Roll, Folk and Blues. Following the separation of his former band The Stamp, Neal has been focusing his efforts on building his own solo discography of original music. His latest output That’s Where I’ll Be follows the release of past singles, 2021’s I Won’t Be Living Here Anymore and Paint the Dark, as well as…
As one of the UK’s most historic cities, Liverpool offers a huge variety of interesting older buildings visitors can enjoy. Many of these buildings have fascinating stories that we can discover by taking a look around them and seeing how they’ve changed over the years. Speke Hall Dating from the 16th century, this stunning Tudor mansion is one of the finest historic buildings in the country. It was owned by the Norris family for more than…
Students are usually short of money. Even when they are able to raise funds, obtain a scholarship, or benefit from financial aid, they still need to pick effective cost-saving strategies and habits to avoid unnecessary delays and mental stress caused by growing student debt. Savings made on meals can amount to sizeable sums of money over time. Many students struggle as they look for practical and easy-to-follow recommendations on affordable meals. It is important to…
There are many benefits to speaking more than one language. It can increase your job opportunities, improve your social life, and even help your brain. If you want to learn a new language, you can find many resources online and in your local libraries. While most people will use language-learning apps or hire a tutor in order to learn a language, music can be of great help too. This article explores how music can improve…
The alt-rock group KEEF have released their brand-new single, Let You Down. Their music itself can be described as 60s psychedelia, with a mix of modern indie alternative, with songs that can instantly light up a room. All their influences are very much shaped by the working-class upbringing, and they help capture the feeling of loneliness and disconnect from the world. KEEF continue to display their swagger in their latest single, Let You Down. Lyrically…
Hope Street Jazz which takes place at Hope Street venue Frederiks has now added Sunday to its weekly event roster sitting alongside Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights – making it the biggest Jazz night in the city. Frederiks has always enjoyed a reputation as a destination for performance, with music lovers drawn to the venue not only for the artists on the bill, but its intimate, ambient surroundings – making it the natural home for…
Scribble, a brand new eatery serving indulgent breakfasts, laid-back lunches and tasty treats, has opened at MerseyMade. Spanning both floors of the creative hub on Paradise Street, Scribble is set to become a firm favourite among the city’s food lovers with a tempting menu, which features popular classics with a twist, alongside signature dishes and daily specials from much-loved local bakery, Artisane. The 50-cover venue, which is adorned with stunning artworks and creations from over…
Liverpool Cathedral is set to bring some extra sparkle to the city’s Christmas celebrations with an immersive experience, which will take visitors on an incredible journey through the Nativity story. ‘The Light Before Christmas: The Angels Are Coming!’ invites families to enjoy the most wonderful time of year through son et lumière as the magnificent Gothic interior of the iconic building becomes a canvas for a sequence of dazzling light and sound artworks. A contemporary twist…
A show at the Royal Court Theatre rarely disappoints. In advance of taking your seat you know you are in for a belly full of laughs, mickey taking, wonderful scenery, bawdy language, over-acting and fourth wall breaking and you will exit into the night happier for the experience. The Royal Court’s latest production, The Scousetrap, is another loony Liverpool take on a classic, this time the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap by the Queen…
Liverpool’s latest up and coming rock band The Karios have released a new single called Time Keeper. After emerging from a hiatus in February 2022, selling out Hebbie Jebbies with their comeback headline. Since then, they have gone from strength to strength, recently going on tour of the UK and releasing their new single in the meantime. Time Keeper starts with a captivating guitar riff, then met by pounding drums and bass which kicks the…