Liverpool-based Norwegian Scandipopper, SKIA, released her debut EP Apricot on 1 May, flawlessly timed for the sunny days ahead. Released via indie label Heist or Hit, the seven-track EP is sure to give you summer festival blues (for all the right reasons!). SKIA has managed to tick off all essential ingredients for the perfect playlist: bookended by two strong a cappella tracks with gorgeous harmonies, you’ll find a cheeky breakup song, a self-love anthem, and…
Oya Paya are back after a brief hiatus with two brand new back to back singles, Kobi and Phillip. Multi-national, Liverpool-based band Oya Paya are, in their own words, a “genre-bending trans-pacific art-pop trio”. Now, they’ve exploded back onto the scene in April with two new singles, Kobi and Phillip. Kobi immediately draws your attention with the lightning speed vocals, with every syllable coming at you like bullets. It would certainly take you a serious amount…
LightNight At Home 15 May 2020 LightNight At Home will take place next week in place of the usual annual cultural event which happens around the city. From 5pm on Friday 15 May LightNight invite you to follow #LightNightatHome and join in an online exploration of work by many of the artists and organisations who had so much planned for the festival this year. Fittingly the theme for the festival this year is Home, and it…
Venus Demilo frontman Tom Anderson chats to us about lockdown (of course!) and their new EP Northern Lights. Liverpool Noise: How have you been coping with the lockdown? Tom: All good thanks! Started having some pretty intense conversations with my dog but apart from that keeping relatively sane. LN: What have you all been doing to keep busy whilst being stuck indoors? Have you developed any new hobbies? Tom: I thought I’d make the most…
After bouncing onto the scene and ruffling feathers with their first single Leave it Out in February, STONE return with a second single Keep Running and certainly pick up where they left off. Keep Running is another cuttingly honest and passionate anecdote considering the challenges and standing the ground of twenty somethings in modern day society. The message from lead singer Finley Power is simple and emphatic, “can you just leave me alone?”. Power’s lyrical…
KEEF are a self-proclaimed indie rock/alternative/psychedelic band based in the North West of England and released their new single Satellite on 24 April . Keef was formed by members Mike Juvenile and Marc Allan Gibbs and through their music they mix and match various genres to create a unique blend of sounds. When hearing this song for the first time, I was immediately drawn in. The opening seconds transport you into another dimension and then…
This month sees the release of Husband Material’s self-titled EP with single, Spring. Born from the disbandment of a former indie-pop group, the Liverpool three-piece have had a busy and successful year honing their desired musical sound, to which they have done to great effect on their debut EP. A band with many influences such as The Smashing Pumpkins and My Bloody Valentine, indie-emo Husband Material’s eponymous work offers a small taste of a confident…
Following a headline hometown show last September and supporting slots alongside esteemed acts such as Temples & Cut Glass Kings, local five piece The Heavy North look to accelerate their momentum in 2020. Their latest single Lying to Yourself would appear to be a perfect way of doing just that. A gentle drum beat and nonchalant bass line kick start the track as we enter a soulful, bluesy opening salvo. The front man begins his…
Looking for something a bit different? Here’s 7 unique places in Liverpool that you can visit. Metal Liverpool You can find Metal in a very unique location, between the platforms at Edge Hill train station. Metal is an artists hub with studios and event space which hosts workshops, talks, exhibitions and even film screenings. To find out more about Metal Liverpool visit http://www.metalculture.com/about-us/liverpool/ Farm Urban’s Underground Vertical Farm Visit Liverpool’s first vertical farm, in the…
Since so many of us are spending more time in the kitchen than ever before we decided to collaborate with Italian Street Food vendor Fritto to bring you their amazing homemade donut recipe. The award-winning Fritto was founded by Luca Sanvittore in 2015 and they have enjoyed pop-up’s at Granby Market, The Baltic Market and Phase One. They’re famous for their Panzerotti (similar to a fried Calzone) as well as their mouth-watering pizza’s and pasta…
Sound City online festival will feature Friendly Fires (DJ Set), The Wombats, Red Rum Club, over 30 artists and conference speakers. With this year’s festival postponed until September, Sound City are partnering with the Music Venues Trust #saveourvenues and taking the event online this Saturday with a stellar line-up of artists on streaming platform Guest House. Headliners Friendly Fires will join the party with a DJ set, while The Wombats, Red Rum Club, The Night…
The Music Venue Trust has announced #saveourvenues, a new national campaign to save hundreds of grassroots music venues at imminent risk of being closed down – permanently. Without these independent venues the live music scene in the UK will die. Venues that are at risk in Liverpool include Heebie Jeebies, Phase One, The Caledonia and The Jacaranda. These grassroots venues play a crucial role in the development of British music, nurturing local talent, providing a…
Liverpool’s own Bobby West releases his debut single As The Morning Crept In. A native of North Liverpool and having been on the road with Liverpool favourites Echo and the Bunnymen from the UK all the way to Russia with his former band Broken Men, which he formed when he was just 21. Bobby West has now exploded onto the scene as a solo artist with his beautiful new track As The Morning Crept In,…
Brilliant things can happen in times of uncertainty and as we all face the challenging times ahead, dot-art will be delivering their first ever series of online art classes to help lift your energy, inspire your creativity and perhaps allow you to get a little distracted whilst learning a new skill. Their first release of online classes covers a range of exciting art forms, and they have plenty more for you to get involved with…
As many musicians find themselves isolated, it’s important to note that while for some this is taken in its quarantine context, for many it can be quite a lonely time to be mentally isolated. Henry Jones has burst onto the scene with his assessment and ode to the ‘temporarily alone‘ in this hazy and thought-evoking song As Soon As I. It’s certainly worth noting Jones recorded this song in its entirety in his own bedroom, harking back to the indie/DIY…
Liverpool Noise favourites Mal Hijo are back! Back in January 2019 we reviewed their amazing single Cocainer, but this time we’re swinging towards their newest addition to the arsenal; Mal Hijo. The single, named after the 4-piece group, is arguably their most ambitious track yet, opting for a prog-rock song, complete with little hints at their potential inspirations such as a Pink Floyd Money riff thrown in. As with prog-rock songs, they often take more of a journey than a typical song…
Ok, so you’ve got your grocery shop sorted, Deliveroo and Just Eat are keeping you well fed but what about the booze? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here’s where you can order alcohol deliveries in Liverpool straight to your door during lockdown. The Botanical Garden The Botanical Garden is our favourite gin haven in the Baltic Triangle and they are now delivering frozen gin slushie pouches to enjoy on a sunny day! They’ve also…
With a new album and tour dates pencilled in for the coming months, these are exciting times for fans of local sensation Jamie Webster. Grinding the Gears, Webster’s latest release shows a side to the singer-songwriter we have not seen thus far. Jamie Webster is a name synonymous with fans of Liverpool FC for his efforts along with Boss Night in bringing terrace anthems to the masses and re-invigorating the club’s supporter culture. Webster along…
The organisers of Bluedot Festival have confirmed that this year’s event will be put back to 22-25 July 2021 due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus outbreak. All three headliners – Bjork, Metronomy and Groove Armada – have confirmed their appearance on the bill next year with many other artists and speakers from this year’s line-up set to join them. Tickets already purchased will be valid for next year’s festival or alternatively full refunds will be…
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Lucy Gaffney releases her eagerly awaited debut single Can’t Escape. Backed by some of Liverpool’s finest, she’s already been on the road with the likes of Bill Ryder-Jones and She Drew The Gun. Fairly fresh to the solo artist gig, her debut single which was co-produced by The Coral’s James Skelly and Thom Southern, opens up a beautifully written pop track powered by unrequited love and the bitter sting of heartbreak. Lucy has said…