Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Henry Jones will be releasing Something About Rain, the second single of his solo project on 30 April. The solo project began in 2020, and his debut single, As Soon As I, was extremely well received. The two tracks demonstrate completely different styles and Jones’ desire and ability to blend the boundaries of genre. Having listened to As Soon As I and now Something About Rain you can certainly spot a versatility to…
With the growing number of musicians out there who have chosen to release independently, it’s now even more exciting to be on the lookout for standout artists in that category. Fear not, Liverpool Noise have done some digging for you. Helen Maw has only been on the scene for a relatively short amount of time, but has managed to make an impact straight away shooting to ‘Artist of the Week’ with Mersey Radio in May 2020, following a release…
LightNight Liverpool will unveil seven new commissions when it returns on Friday 21 May 2021, in a combination of online and offline arts activity for the one night only arts festival. With a live drag cabaret event on Church Street, a synth-pop trio becoming a human instrument, a 3D cut out opera and a piece exploring sound waves and social gatherings, the theme of this year’s festival is ‘Play’. The theme ‘Play’ allows a reflection…
Klee Music are very much taking Liverpool’s Folk scene and bringing it back into the spotlight for new releases. Their latest from Visions of Albion is the much anticipated debut 5-track EP, featuring the duo of Daniel Ryan on guitar and Samantha Shields’s vocals which blend together wonderfully having had the chance to evolve together since they met in 2018. The opening track, ‘You’re Not Alone’ is a brilliantly worked piece, linking up with Ryan’s vocals the song’s train-like continuation…
Escape Hunt Liverpool launch outdoor games with the Royal Albert Dock as their backdrop. As everyone in Liverpool flocked to the newly opened bars and pubs under the beautiful April sun, Liverpool Noise instead went undercover with an aim to infiltrate a worldwide organisation, hell bent on taking over the world’s water systems to control the population! The things we do for you, hey! Tucked next to MADRÉ in The Royal Albert Dock, Escape Hunt…
When people think of Liverpool, England, images of enthusiastic football fans, gorgeous architecture, and of course, The Beatles normally come to mind. Although this famous port city is commonly linked to all of these things, nowadays it’s becoming an attractive destination for another reason as well: gaming. As the industry continues to be one of the 21st century’s most explosive and fast-growing businesses, especially in the U.K., Liverpool is responding with various activities, establishments, and…
Liverpool Noise: Visions of Albion is a duo comprising of Samantha Shields and Daniel Ryan. How did you meet, and decide to start writing and performing together? Visions of Albion: We originally met in College. We’d been playing with a few different people over the years until we decided to try out on our own. It wasn’t really until a friend invited us to an open-mic that we got into the swing of things –…
Distributor cancels mental illness themed track from Liverpool duo Pleasure Island. Just 24-hours after announcing new single ‘IRA’ Liverpool indie-duo Pleasure Island has been informed that it won’t be distributed to streaming platforms by their digital distributor. Cancel culture? Censorship? Well not according to the distributor. “We cannot say with 100% certainty that DSPs would accept the release,” explained the distributor passing the decision (that has not been made) on to providers who have not…
The “Offensive” new single from Pleasure Island is released this Friday. Offence is subjective, polarising even! In the middle of a period of mourning for a Royal known for “speaking his mind” and being “playful” in a way that was definitely not racist or sexist (ever!) Liverpool rock n roll duo Pleasure Island release ‘IRA’ in homage to the Queen’s consort’s forthright “comedy”. What better tribute than a song about the blokes that blew up…
Mellowtone Records have re-issued Ragz Nordset’s Little Stings EP. Originally released in early 2008, the EP is now available for streaming. Nordset’s chilling, emotive and dark sound is steeped in the mystery and folklore of her native Norway. Weaving intricate piano and guitar, poetic lyricism, and her unique, emotive vocal – the result was this beautiful collection of songs: ‘Little Stings’. The EP was recorded in 2006 at Liverpool’s iconic Parr Street Studios, and was released to…
Liverpool Noise: You guys are from Canada. How did you get to be here in Liverpool making this great music of yours? April Moon: Jason’s mother is originally from Stockport and went to teachers college in Liverpool before emigrating to Canada. He visited as a child, again as a fresh-faced 18 year old and brought me to visit while we were in the UK gigging with another band. We just fell in love with the…
Lee Ford is released his anticipated new single My Best Friend today. Born and raised in Liverpool, Ford’s new single tells the story of a childhood friendship which is still going strong. The track has a distinct nostalgic feel to it as soon as you hear it, it transports you to the times as a child when you would be playing with your best friend and didn’t have a care in the world. It brings…
From May 2021, Liverpool’s Invisible Wind Factory are debuting their brand-new concept – the Rollerdrome. The iconic venue is being transformed into an immersive production and a unique roller-skating experience which debuts on Saturday May 22, with skaters of all abilities welcome, from beginners to advanced across a range of classes. Tickets and info are available from www.iwf-rollerdrome.com. The first season’s theme is an interplanetary disco with mirrored geometry, laser grids and a giant floating…
Liverpool’s Writing on the Wall Festival Secures Line-Up of High Profile Guests To Mark 21st Anniversary. WoWFEST: 21 Years of Radical Writing, which will run online throughout May, will see headliners including, film-maker Ken Loach, Children’s author and poet, Michael Rosen and television presenter, Jon Snow, all making appearances. They will be joined by Maxine Hong-Kingston, the Chinese American author and Professor at the University of California; Singer, song-writer, Tracey Thorn and crime fiction American…
Open Culture launches Crowdfunder to support arts festival return. Liverpool’s LightNight, a one-night arts festival will return on Friday 21 May 2021 with the theme of ‘Play’. The popular annual culture crawl is being planned as a hybrid festival with a free trail of physical and online events, as the city continues on its timeline of relaxing restrictions. Organisers, Open Culture, have launched a #LoveLightNight Crowdfunder to help support the cultural programme, allowing the team…
Open Culture’s Summer Arts Market will once again take over Liverpool Cathedral this June. Following the success of their first socially-distanced Winter Arts Markets last year, on Sat 5 & 19 June more than 50 independent artists, designers, crafters, makers and more will transform the iconic interiors of Liverpool Cathedral into a thriving hive of shopping activity with hundreds of unique creations on offer. Shoppers can enjoy Liverpool Cathedral, a Grade I architectural wonder and the largest cathedral…
New Noise: April Edition As we prepare to stagger – or swagger – into the post lockdown light, we are fabulously greeted with a true smorgasbord of digital drops that are just hammering on the front door of your latest playlist, demanding with menace to be added. So let’s get on with it then. Straight out of the blocks is Ostrich’s (feature image) 48 Hours, with William McTaggart’s deep rich voice, dripping with a sense…
Cream Classical Ibiza on The Waterfront follows the immediate sell out of Cream Classical on The Waterfront. Cream Classical are excited to announce they’ve added an extra date on Sunday 19 September 2021. Sunday’s instalment will feature an all new set list featuring some of the biggest tracks from Cream’s longstanding residency on the white isle plus DJ sets from the likes of Armand van Helden, Groove Armada, Roger Sanchez, Seb Fontaine, Tall Paul and…
Cream Classical on the Waterfront will be one of the biggest events in Liverpool this year. Cream Classical will return to Liverpool this summer with a brand new festival at the Waterfront. The legendary dance institution will be taking over Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head on Saturday 18 September. Cream Classical on the Waterfront will be bringing the amazing 50-piece Kaleidoscope Orchestra, performers and vocalists together to perform a brand-new live show featuring a spine-tingling set list curated…
Africa Oyé have announced the line-up for the March edition of their online magazine show, Nyumbani. This edition of their monthly digital showcase – which takes its name from the Swahili word for ‘at home’ – will premiere on the Liverpool institution’s Facebook and Youtube pages at 7pm on Friday 26th March. The series, which debuted last December, features original concerts, interviews, DJ sets, and even cooking segments, from artists across Africa and the Diaspora. The show will lead with a concert and…