Liverpool artist KOF has been showing off his soulful hip-hop skills for over a decade, but his most recent venture sees him releasing a new mobile game. Following a similar structure to games like Temple Run, the app was released to promote his latest single ‘Grace’. As it stands, players can collect coins in different vehicles while listening to the track, but KOF has plans to expand the game going forward. Liverpool Noise sat down…
In 2021, the Federation of Small Businesses reported that there were around 5.5 million small businesses in the UK, accounting for the majority of the UK business population. You don’t need any special qualifications to start your own business, but it does help to have clear goals, dedication to your idea and enthusiasm to get it off the ground. If you’ve got an idea for a business, this helpful guide on how to create a…
With hints of summer sun appearing across the UK, holiday season cannot be far off at all. Domestic holidays have become an increasingly popular way for people to relax in recent years, with the humble road trip getting more and more of a look-in from younger holidaymakers. Road trips can be endless fun, if planned right – so here’s how to get the logistics sorted for your upcoming summer road trip. Check Your Car The…
Psychedelic indie rock band KEEF are staying true to their roots with their new single. Their music focusses on topics like materialism and the pursuit of happiness. The new single forces the listener to ask the question of what is life really about? With recent global events and the unpredictable future KEEF’s music is relatable, especially for those effected by the events. For fans of psychedelic music KEEF are a band that should definitely be…
Liverpool is one of the UK’s most important cultural destinations and a key tourist spot as a result. It has a supremely rich history and a unique identity that can be felt the moment you step off the plane. It is seeing national and international tourism steadily increase, and for good reasons – three of which are listed below. A common mistake made by many enthusiastic tourists to the Waterfront City is to land at…
With climate change increasingly threatening the natural world and endangering lives and livelihoods, it has never been more important to try to live in an environmentally friendly way. Fortunately, many of us are becoming more environmentally conscious in our everyday lives and there are changes we can all make which will amount to a big difference in the fight against climate change. In this blog, we will take a look at just a few of…
At last! The Heavy North deliver their long awaited and eagerly anticipated debut album Electric Soul Machine – and proves the adage that good things come for those who keep hanging on. The ten tracks sum up the album’s title, and at the same time the musical manifesto of the band. For this is a tight, tight combo that grooves effortlessly at a whim, and incorporates top riffage in the vein of the much missed…
We recently caught up with the prolific giggers April Moon, and chatted about musical influences, the process of how they write together, and their thoughts on the local music scene. They recently took part in Klee Music’s EdenHurst Sessions, and their five song set – including a fantastic cover of Emilio Pinchi’s Holiday – can be purchased in limited CD and download formats from www.kleemusic.co.uk. Liverpool Noise: You guys are from Canada. How come you…
Sound City returns for its 15th anniversary on 30 April – 1 May, with the music festival taking over Liverpool’s independent music venues once again. A multitude of acts will be heading to hotspot venues such as LEAF, Phase One and The Jacaranda Club. As excitement grows for music lovers, Sound City get to welcome back some familiar faces and introduce some up and coming acts. Here are some artists that should definitely be on…
Frank Turner is one of the good guys. His foray into folk, now over a decade ago, brought with it a tribe of fans gained from hazy summer sets as he became one of the UK’s premier festival artists. It’s a role he’s enjoyed, with he and his band The Sleeping Souls showing no signs of slowing down. Here in 2022, he still sports the same warm smile as he makes his way around the…
From handing out drinks to the homeless to serving them in their very own coffee shop. The Paper Cup Project has blossomed from a non-profit organisation into an independent business, Paper Cup Coffee, located in the heart of Liverpool. What is the Paper Cup project? The Paper Cup Project is a registered local charity founded by CEO Michelle Langan in 2016. Their aim is to tackle the ever-growing issue of homelessness in Liverpool, providing acts…
Fans of the hit BBC drama Killing Eve can now enjoy Villanelle’s most striking styles from the show in Jodie Comer’s home-city of Liverpool. The stunning display features original costumes from the award-winning show, which came to an explosive end this week. Produced by BBC Creative, the broadcaster’s in-house creative agency, the display is a bold tribute to the central role that costumes and fashion played in the show, the evolution of the style across the…
Bill Ryder-Jones played a special set at the brand new Tung Auditorium on Saturday night (9 April) as part of the first run of concerts to open the University of Liverpool’s Yoko Ono Centre. Bill was joined by the Liverpool String Quartet to perform a reimagined version of his 2019 album Yawny Yawn, itself a reworking of his album Yawn from the previous year. Those familiar with Bill will be aware of the way in…
Twelve new shows will entertain festival audiences over six days at Liverpool Theatre Festival’s Little LTF at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church. Liverpool Theatre Festival has today revealed the exciting line-up of shows set to be premiered at Little LTF, its festival of new works when it returns to Liverpool City Centre next month. The second annual Little LTF will be staged at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church from Tuesday 3 May to Sunday 8…
Liverpool is a city that is constantly changing and evolving. With new places popping up all the time, it can be hard to keep track of what’s worth visiting. That’s why we’ve put together this list of modern places in Liverpool that students should check out! Whether you’re into art, food, or nightlife, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for our top picks! Why Should Students Visit Liverpool? Liverpool is a city with a rich…
Paul Iwan’s latest album, PRESENT, will be released tomorrow (Friday 8 April) and the excitement and noise around the latest release is certainly justified. His previous music has followed a futuristic style of driving guitar loops and booming vocals which really capture his unique style. Since winning the 2019 Liverpool Acoustic 24 hour Song-writing challenge at Threshold, Paul has come out with a few singles, but this April is set to be his biggest and…
Lady and the Dies are a young female DIY synth duo from Liverpool. Having released two singles already since February, these girls are determined to pave their way onto the Liverpool music scene and beyond. Whatever That Means and Villain show a clear direction in which the duo’s music is heading, and despite being produced solely in a bedroom, the tracks are high quality and show a high level of skill that both band members…
Liverpool Based Singer-Songwriter, Natalie McCool, has released her latest single Memory Girl. The song was written as a follow up to her latest album, of the same name which was released in 2021. The album explores themes such as childhood and love which led to Natalie reaching out to fans for their stories for the single so it ‘felt exciting and inclusive’. With songs like Devils and Take Me To Your Leader, both on the Memory…
Manchester-based iamkyami has released her new single When I Call, featuring fellow bedroom-popper Lazygirl. The track, released ahead of her upcoming EP The Kenny Klubhouse, describes the trials of modern dating. iamkyami explained: “Beth (Lazygirl) and I didn’t really have an understanding of the lyrical meaning behind the song until we wrote the bridge over FaceTime. We had all these lyrics which basically sounded like a lesbian love song (which I wasn’t mad about) but…
At the start of March 2022, the latest Batman film was released in cinemas around the world. While the return of Gotham City was greatly anticipated, it seems it wasn’t the only place proving popular. In fact, many of the scenes in Batman were filmed in none other than Liverpool. Here, we look at some locations to hit the big screen. Iconic set-ups The seventh Batman film was released at the beginning of March and features…