Interview
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Gigs in Liverpool
In Conversation – Dave McTague (Mellowtone)
Liverpool Noise: We are about to celebrate Mellowtoneâs 15th Anniversary. How did it all start? Dave McTague: It started as the idea of a night iâd like to go to ⊠an evening of live music, DJs, intimate and interesting venues, laid back vibes, nice people in attendance ⊠and we built from there. Iâd had the idea for a while, but when i walked into the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street, I knew…
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Liverpool Music Scene
In Conversation – Steve Roberts
Liverpool Noise: You have reconvened 16 Tambourines to celebrate the up-coming 30th anniversary of the release of the âHow Green Is Your Valley?â album. How did this come about? Steve Roberts: We have spoken on and off about doing it for years now but hadnât managed to get it sorted. Organising bands is difficult and as you get older it becomes more so. We have families, jobs, live in different parts of the country, all…
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Tarek Musa – In Conversation
Former Spring King frontman Tarek Musa talks to Liverpool Noise about his latest music project, Dead Nature, as well as discussing what it’s like working from his Liverpool-based studio as a producer for some promising up-and-coming bands. Liverpool Noise: So Tarek, firstly thanks for your time we understand it’s a pretty busy and exciting time ahead for you at the moment, are you managing the find the balance between promoting, producing and getting some time…
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Liverpool Events
Seafoam Green – In Conversation
If you arenât familiar with the band Seafoam Green and their album âTopanga Mansionâ, then take this massive hint from Liverpool Noise – get onto them! Their debut album âTopanga Mansionâ has garnered some excellent views – which are utterly justified. We caught up with the band before their Liverpool show at 81 Renshaw Street, and talked about life on the road, recording preferences, and the Liverpool music scene…. Liverpool Noise: It seems that you…
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Neil Campbell – In Conversation
For those of you who donât know him, its really about time you did. Neil Campbell is one serious guitarist and composer, whose many, many collaborations have included Vini Reilly, Jan Ackerman and the legendary Jon Anderson. He found time to chat to us, ahead of his forthcoming gig at 81 Renshaw Street on the 4th April 2019⊠Liverpool Noise: Hi Neil! Tell us about the creative projects that you have on at the moment⊠Neil…
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Pete Wilkinson – In Conversation
If you are talking about Liverpool bands in the last 30 years who have gained international recognition, that lengthy list is going to include the likes of Cast, Shack, Michael Head and Echo & The Bunnymen. Well, Pete Wilkinson has played with them all. Now based in London, where he is concentrating on his own Aviator project, he has however recently completed a musical project with Michael Blyth – to critical acclaim. Liverpool Noise caught…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Michael Petyt – In Conversation
Michael Petyt, a singer songwriter from the North East of England, has called Liverpool home for last fifteen years and is bringing his love for Alternative Folk Rock to the Liverpool music scene. After releasing his single âThis is Goodbyeâ, Petyt has been working on an album to accompany the folk track and is set to take his music to the stages of Liverpool in 2019. We caught up with Petyt to find out a…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Only Child…In Conversation
Alan OâHare is the driving force behind âOnly Childâ, a musical project that has drawn many a Merseyside creative into its artistic orbit. He also drives the excellent âLiverpool etcâ – a must go-to for all things creative on Merseyside. We met up with him for a coffee to discuss the new album, Emotional Geography, that is scheduled for 2019…. Liverpool Noise: How does this new album differ from your last? Only Child: It’s better!…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Nick Ellis – In Conversation
If you arenât au-fait with Nick Ellisâ musical output, then you need to do yourself a favour and quickly get acquainted. This auteur is systematically assembling a musical canon of worth, note and integrity that includes âGrace and Dangerâ, âDaylight Ghostsâ and the sublime âAdult Fictionâ. Now, on the eve of his latest release, âSpeakers Cornerâ, Liverpool Noise caught up with Mr Ellis to discuss matters all encompassing…. Liverpool Noise: How does your new album,…
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In Conversation with Siobhan Wilson
Siobhan Wilson played @81 Renshaw Street, in support of the release of her debut album âThere Ainât No Saintsâ in 2017, and for those who attended, it was a very special gig. And the album is something special too! It seems that 2018 is going to be another busy year, as she is not only recording a new album, but playing an abundance of dates, with the likes of Aidan Moffat, RM Hubbert, Fleet Foxes,…
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Music
Mike Blue – In Conversation
In Conversation with Mike Blue….. Well, is this the summer we were all hoping for come early, or just a teasing glimpse of what is to come? Talking of glimpses of talent, you would be best to check out the four exquisite tracks on Mike Blueâs YouTube channel. Here is a quick overview of each song, but our recommendation is just to dive in and enjoy! âBack the Way We Cameâ – the perfect song…
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Esme Bridie – In Conversation
Esme Bridie is currently in the eye of a very creative storm. We caught up with her amongst all the hectic activity…. Esme Bridie: Precious Life video: precious life from Klee Music on Vimeo. LN: From the outside things are looking pretty busy…..gigs, tour, debut album, radio sessions, air play, great press…..and exams….How are you coping? EB: Honestly, I am just about coping haha! There is a lot of going on at the moment, but it…
