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Camelphat Presents ‘Experience’ At Blackstone Warehouse, Easter 2025
An immersive trip for the senses, a fusion of colour, cutting-edge sound & visual creation. Launching Easter Weekend 2025 in their beloved hometown, Liverpool – Camelphat will deliver a fully cinematic encounter of the mind, the body & your soul. Experience the ‘Experience’ on Sunday 20 April at Blackstone Warehouse. As dance music lifers, Camelphat have never swayed from the dancefloor and this firmly rooted passion has propelled them to global success. Their ability to…
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Papa Roach Coming To M&S Bank Arena This February
Thanks to incredible demand Papa Roach have added an extra date to their UK tour, at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on 9 February. It will see the band bring their biggest ever production and journey deep through their vast catalogue of music including a celebration of the 25th anniversary of their iconic breakthrough album Infest. Special guests for the dates are Wage War. The band will again be partnering with the suicide prevention charity Campaign…
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Mike Ryan Releases Brilliant New Single ‘Breathe Again’
Mike Ryan’s latest single, Breathe Again, is an emotive gem that showcases his signature blend of indie-pop sensibilities and introspective lyricism. Following the momentum of his burgeoning career, which has seen him garner critical praise and multiple accolades, Ryan once again delivers a track that resonates on both a personal and universal level. The song’s sound is anchored by the delicate interplay of Ryan’s voice and the warm opening piano and acoustic guitar, crafting an…
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Jazz Saturdays At Ma Boyle’s Alehouse And Eatery Are Back For 2025
Jazz Saturdays at Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery is back for 2025 with some of the hottest jazz talent lined up in the city, launching on Saturday 18 January. A scintillating spectrum of jazz sounds reverberate in Ma Boyle’s at Liverpool’s longest running jazz weekly, inspired by the magic of New Orleans and Brazilian beats to the simmering back streets of Paris. Jazz Saturdays is always free and shows are always packed out for each…
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Live Review: The NONE / METZ At Future Yard
The None. Perfectly precise powerful punching rhythm section. Grey shards of artful sonic violence. The dawning of Dystopia has a soundtrack. Soul shattering, at times. Between the grey scale variance of volume and sonic malady . Pinpoint accurate yelps and utterances of disdain and dissent. I can feel it. Words seem to demand anger, yet asking for intelligence. Tribal beats melded together chords that resonate rather than seek melody. Chunks of bass,fistbump the fretboard. Fugazi. …
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Popular Day Rave, Day Fever Returns To Liverpool’s Camp & Furnace In February 2025
Forget feeling like your clubbing days are behind you. Day Fever is a revolution, a joyous celebration where people from all walks of life come together to dance, laugh, and relive the magic of those late nights out. There’s no dress code, no egos—just pure positivity. Early in 2024, a bold idea was born between friends actress Vicky McClure, filmmaker and broadcaster Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, frontman of Reverend & The Makers: a daytime clubbing experience…
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Who Are U.Dot? Inside The Enigmatic Duo Redefining Retro Sound
When a band emerges cloaked in mystery, it’s natural to lean in closer, curious to decode the riddles they leave behind. Enter U.Dot, New Retro Records’ latest and most intriguing signing who seem to thrive in the shadows of obscurity while shining a light on some of music’s hidden gems. With their debut releases, Quitters Never Win and Stall Out, this enigmatic duo are rapidly reshaping how we think about reinterpretations, with their seamless blending of nostalgia and bold…
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Country with Conviction: ‘The Final Part’ is Fiona Lennon’s Fearless New Single
The Final Part is the latest release by Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Fiona Lennon. Going from strength-to-strength in the post-Covid music scene, this is her first foray into the world of Country. You would be forgiven, dear reader, for thinking otherwise as The Final Part hits that Country sweet spot where melody and music combine to tell a story we can all relate to. The rich tapestry of Country music has seen contributions from artists of all…
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Blood of Achilles Release Sensational Debut Album ‘Only Will Be Black Mountains’
Blood of Achilles’ debut album, Only Will Be Black Mountains, offers a sprawling, genre-defying journey. Formed from the ashes of their previous project, the band has crafted something uniquely their own, blending chaotic energy with meticulously constructed musicality. With the combined forces of Ryan Mallows (drums), Phil Collier (vocals, guitar), Jon Lawton (lead guitar), and Jon Couch (bass), the album emerges as an ambitious and complex statement. The album has been a true labour of…
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Staring Into The Abyss: def.fo’s ‘Music for Dinosaurs’ Is a Cosmic Concept Masterpiece
Tom Powell, aka def.fo, is the kind of artist who can stare into a black hole and still see its potential. In fact, that’s pretty much the point of his new release Music for Dinosaurs, a concept album set on the inhospitable plains of Mars. As its population hovers on the brink of collapse, they set their sights on Earth for a fresh start, with these eleven tracks charting their precarious voyage through space. …
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Live Review: Sundara Karma At O2 Academy Liverpool
The O2 Academy 1 in Liverpool was the vibrant setting for Sundara Karma’s farewell tour, supported by rising indie bands Florentenes and Overpass. This night encapsulated the evolution of indie music, showcasing three unique acts that left an indelible mark on an enthusiastic audience. Florentenes. Credit: @eyes_widephotography The Manchester-based quartet Florentenes opened the evening with a set that radiated fresh, youthful energy. Vocalist Will Smith and guitarist Luke Holding, who began creating music in their…
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Davy T Launches Old Skool Jamz Radio Station In Liverpool
A new DAB radio station has now launched in Liverpool called Old Skool Jamz. Broadcasting from the popular Soul Train Bar on Seel Street – St Peters Square, in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. The radio station was launched by Davy T who is behind the Soul Train bar, the over 25’s bar which has been a huge success since opening in 2022. The new station will play music exclusively from the Old Skool…
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Rising Star, Lydia Reece Premieres Her Debut Album ‘Looking Glass (Live)’ At District This December
After releasing her highly anticipated debut album ‘Looking Glass (Live)’, rising star in Liverpool’s Soul, Jazz and R&B scene, Lydia Reece will premiere her album at District on 12 December, alongside her live band, strings, backing-singers and horn section. In celebration of the release, Lydia Reece is partnering with Parrjazz this December to captivate audiences, taking them through her journey with an album play-through. Cultivating a passionate, free-flowing and evocative tone alongside a powerful stage presence, Reece’s…
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Dylan Robert Releases Film Credits-Ready Indie Pop Anthem ‘Harper’s Tune’
With a name chosen as a tribute to Bob Dylan, Liverpool singer-songwriter and rising talent Dylan Robert makes upbeat and high energy indie pop-rock, alongside his band (Ethen Gaylard on bass, Issac Grover on lead guitar and Jamie Alsamarraie on drums). Dylan has previously released a couple of singles dating back to 2021; however it was with the release of Broken by Design that saw Dylan break out to a wider audience, with the track…
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Live Review: Enter Shikari At Mountford Hall
The atmosphere at Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students, was electric as Teenage Wrist and Enter Shikari brought their distinctive sounds to the stage for a memorable night of music. Kicking off the evening was Teenage Wrist, a Los Angeles-based rock duo whose sound blends grunge, pop-punk, shoegaze, and Midwest emo influences. Their performance was marked by dramatic red and blue lighting with soft pink and white hues, setting a nostalgic yet intense tone. The…
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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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Live Review: Wargasm At O2 Academy Liverpool
On the final night of their tour, Cut Short, Harpy, Karen Dió, and Wargasm turned Liverpool’s Academy 2 into a haven for raw energy and electrifying performances. The intimate, basement-like venue amplified the night’s intensity, perfectly suiting the eclectic mix of music genres, from blistering metalcore to sultry goth-pop and hard rock. Opening the show with a bang, Cut Short, Liverpool’s rising metalcore band, immediately grabbed the audience’s attention. Their Architects-inspired sound was unmistakable, with…
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Naomi Campbell Releases Stunning New Single ‘Don’t You Mind’
Naomi Campbell’s latest single, Don’t You Mind, marks a bold and captivating departure from her usual sound, showcasing a dynamic fusion of soul, country, R&B, and folk. This track is her third solo release of 2024, and it underscores her versatility as an artist, stepping away from the country/Americana influences of her previous work and embracing a new musical blend. Following the success of her two previous solo releases of 2024, Tuesday’s News and This…
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Scene Here Liverpool – A Visual Representation of the City’s Music and Venues
Scene Here Liverpool is an ambitious new mapping project that Baltic Triangle based design studio Dorothy have been compiling with the help of customers from the new Rough Trade store on Liverpool’s Hanover Street. The project, which has culminated in a special edition print designed by Dorothy maps the connections between the venues, bands and individuals at the heart of music scenes in the city of Liverpool and its surrounds from the 1950s to the present day. The…
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Bette Schindler Releases Soulful New Single ‘I Love You’ on New Retro Records
Amsterdam-based soul singer and rising star Bette Schindler is back with her latest single, I Love You, on Merseyside label New Retro Records. From being discovered in an Amsterdam hair salon to regular airtime on Jazz FM, Bette has rapidly gained attention for her distinctive voice and rich, heartfelt songwriting with Radio host Nigel Williams of Jazz FM already giving her high praise, stating, “I love your songs”. With Christmas quickly approaching, I Love You is…
