In Conversation
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Culture in Liverpool
Creative Spotlight: In Conversation with EB Lauren
Liverpool and Merseyside has a rich history of being a vibrant hub of creativity, home to artists whose work reflects the region’s rich culture and diversity. This new monthly column celebrates local talent by featuring a creative artist whose journey and craft has inspired and captivated across the region and internationally. Each article will explore the personal stories that shape their artistic style, uncovering how their background, experiences, and influences contribute to their unique vision.…
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Health and Fitness in Liverpool
In Conversation – Nic Santangeli (ELEV8 Gym)
Nic Santangeli began his fitness journey in the British Army, where he witnessed the transformative power of physical strength and health. During his 13 years of service, he specialised in physical development, helping thousands improve their fitness. Now, as Head Coach at ELEV8 Gym, Nic channels that experience into creating a supportive community and programs like the 6-week challenge, which blends tailored training, personalised nutrition, and a strong sense of accountability. In this interview, he…
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Culture in Liverpool
In Conversation – Ethan Leyland
Up and coming Merseyside Fashion Designer Ethan Leyland takes time out to speak to Steve Kinrade about how he became interested in fashion and design, his influences, and the challenges of a young working-class student navigating the demands of an intensive degree course in the fast moving fashion industry. Liverpool Noise: Can you remember how old you were when you first took an interest in clothes and fashion? Ethan: I would say that my interest…
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Music
In Conversation – Silver Tongued Rascals
Silver Tongued Rascals are back on the road, and this time it’s bigger and bolder than ever. After the triumph of their debut headline tour and an electrifying festival season, the Leeds-based electronic outfit are set to take their sound to new heights with a second headline tour. With sold-out shows at iconic venues like The Victoria in Dalston and a growing fanbase singing along to every word, the band is riding a wave of…
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Film & TV
In Conversation – Daniel Draper & Christie Allanson of Shut Out The Light’s ‘Liverpool Story’ Film
Liverpool Story captures a year in the life of Liverpool, exploring its unique character across every postcode. Filmed in 2023, the documentary by director Daniel Draper and producer Christie Allanson captures familiar and unexpected sides of the city, from drag nights to doggy daycare, revealing Liverpool’s rich culture beyond the backdrops seen in TV and film. In our conversation, Dan and Christie discuss how they aimed to capture the true essence of Liverpool through themes…
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Music
In Conversation – April Moon
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…
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Music
In Conversation – Dorothy Bird
Dorothy Bird is a singer-songwriter based between Liverpool and Berlin. With ringing endorsements from BBC Introducing, Tom Robinson’s Fresh On The Net and BBC6music Mixtape, Mersey Radio and a plethora of tastemaking magazines both in England and her native Germany. We had a chat with her ahead of her upcoming Liverpool show and debut album release. Liverpool Noise: It looks like 2022 is going to be an exciting year for you, what with your upcoming…
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Music
In Conversation II – Christy Bellis
The Klee Music EdenHurst Sessions was a programme to record and film twelve artistes over the course of 2021 at Liverpool’s 3rd Planet Recording Studios, under the watchful eye of up and coming Producer / Engineer Jose Ibanez. Each Artiste performed, under live conditions, a five song set including one cover song from the Klee Music Publishing UK catalogue. The sessions were filmed and edited by Scott Mealey, and the tracked audio mixed and mastered…
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Music
In Conversation – GUISE
GUISE have been dropping immense songs over the last year and have certainly carved a niche for themselves in the local music scene since they write and produce great songs and are extremely charismatic. We caught up with Jassy, Louie and Mike and riffed on such subjects as the merits of cheeky spandex, favourite bands and influences, and the importance of always aiming to be yourself… Liverpool Noise: Congratulations on your sold-out gig for the…
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Music
In Conversation – Alison Benson
The Klee Music EdenHurst Sessions was a programme to record and film twelve artistes over the course of 2021 at Liverpool’s 3rd Planet Recording Studios, under the watchful eye of up and coming Producer / Engineer Jose Ibanez. Each Artiste performed, under live conditions, a five song set including one cover song from the Klee Music Publishing UK catalogue. The sessions were filmed and edited by Scott Mealey, and the tracked audio mixed and mastered…
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Music
In Conversation – Steve Kinrade (Klee Music)
First founded in 1992 by Steve Kinrade via Polydor Records as a release label for Kill Laura (headed by singer-songwriter and Psyche Queen Jane Weaver), the Klee Music label was resurrected in 2016 to issue Thomas Lang’s The German Alphabet. Since then, the label has grown to release, primarily on physical formats, with another sixteen eclectic musical statements. The label has also moved into publishing, owning the long term publishing rights for all original musical…
