Interview
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Gigs in Liverpool
In Conversation – Dave McTague (Mellowtone)
Liverpool Noise: We are about to celebrate Mellowtone’s 15th Anniversary. How did it all start? Dave McTague: It started as the idea of a night i’d 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. I’d 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 “How Green Is Your Valley?” album. How did this come about? Steve Roberts: We have spoken on and off about doing it for years now but hadn’t 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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Liverpool Music Scene
In Conversation – Daisy Gill
We recently caught up with Liverpool Singer – Songwriter and actress Daisy Gill, and got an insight into her new single release “Twisted Lies & Lullabies”, her musical inspirations and her joy at playing at the recent Liverpool Pride celebrations… Liverpool Noise: You have just dropped the excellent track “Twisted Lies & Lullabies”. How did it come about? What’s the story behind the composition and recording process? Daisy Gill: Thank you! I wrote “Twisted Lies…
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Music
In Conversation – Billy Kelly
Billy Kelly is the driving force behind WWK Unsigned, his radio show that has an eclectic playlist, a love of a boss tune and a champion of local music. We arranged to meet at a local hostelry to discuss how he started broadcasting, new ventures, the merits and brilliance of Pete Wylie and Deaf School, and his allegiance to The Beatles… Liverpool Noise: What is your background in the local music scene and when did…
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Music
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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Bands in Liverpool
Seafoam Green – In Conversation
If you aren’t familiar with the band Seafoam Green and their album “Topanga Mansion”, then take this massive hint from Liverpool Noise – get onto them! Their debut album “Topanga Mansion” 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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Music
Marc Vormawah – In Conversation
When people talk about Liverpool being a “music city”, it can seem to the uninitiated that we are talking about the usual well known subjects: – “Our Cilla’, The Searchers, FGTH, The La’s, The Farm, The Lightning Seeds, those four lovable mop-tops…. But the present music scene continues this cliche, perhaps because it’s true. Music and Liverpool enjoy a symbiotic relationship; you cannot imagine the one existing without the other. Music in Liverpool runs deep.…
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Bands in Liverpool
Lizzie Nunnery & Vidar Norheim – In Conversation
Liverpool Noise caught up with Lizzie Nunnery and Vidar Norheim ahead of their up- coming show at probably Liverpool’s best small venue, 81 Renshaw Street. We talked about past projects, new projects and artistic influences…. LN: What have you two been working on in the last twelve months, both individually and collectively? Lizzie: We’re always working on new songs together. Over the last year we’ve been piecing together material for a new album and live…
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Music
Neil Campbell – In Conversation
For those of you who don’t 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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Music
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 “This is Goodbye”, 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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Bands in Liverpool
Only Child…In Conversation
Alan O’Hare is the driving force behind “Only Child”, a musical project that has drawn many a Merseyside creative into its artistic orbit. He also drives the excellent “Liverpool etc” – 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 aren’t au-fait with Nick Ellis’ 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 “Grace and Danger”, “Daylight Ghosts” and the sublime “Adult Fiction”. Now, on the eve of his latest release, “Speakers Corner”, Liverpool Noise caught up with Mr Ellis to discuss matters all encompassing…. Liverpool Noise: How does your new album,…
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Music
In Conversation with Siobhan Wilson
Siobhan Wilson played @81 Renshaw Street, in support of the release of her debut album “There Ain’t No Saints” 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 Blue’s YouTube channel. Here is a quick overview of each song, but our recommendation is just to dive in and enjoy! “Back the Way We Came” – the perfect song…
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Music
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…
