Music

  • Music
    God's Choir - Musician from Liverpool

    In Conversation – God’s Choir

    After making waves on the Liverpool music scene two years ago as part of the DIY synth duo Lady and the Dies, Alex, one half of the group, has embarked on a new musical journey with her solo project, God’s Choir. While Lady and the Dies captured audiences with their dark synth-pop sound and unique DIY ethos, the band has since come to an end, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. In this…

  • Music
    Interail Band

    Interail Strike Gold With Debut Single ‘Red’

    The members of Interail are currently in their second year of studies at LIPA which is also where their paths crossed. They hail from Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool and Trondheim (Norway) and are inspired by the dynamic shifts of grunge and the soundscape of shoegaze. Red is the debut single from the Lancashire band and explores the trials and tribulations and volatility that comes from connections we make with people. The song begins with a lively…

  • Music
    Monty Havers

    ‘Do You Get The Shivers?’: Monty Havers Releases Stirring Solo Debut Single

    There’s nothing quite like seeing an old flame in a new city and feeling your body go into meltdown while your brain tries to catch up. It’s a sensation Monty Havers nails perfectly in his new single Do You Get The Shivers? “The ‘shivers’ is that feeling when you see someone like an ex and your heart drops and it almost tickles your spine,” he explains.  Having first tested the waters as lead guitarist of…

  • Music
    The Double Nines Turn Heads With Their Debut Anthemic Single, 'Big Shot'

    The Double Nines Turn Heads With Their Debut Anthemic Single, ‘Big Shot’

    Liverpool’s The Double Nines are attempting to establish themselves within the city’s indie/rock scene as they set to release their debut single Big Shot on 25 September. With members hailing from the United States, South America, the Middle East, and the UK, their music is a rich tapestry of global influences, and such influences are reflected in Big Shot. The track is a unique blend of 1930s swing and modern indie/alternative pop rock, creating a…

  • Festivals
    Craig Charles To Play At Soulside Music Festival 2024

    Soulside Music Festival: The Real Thing, Odyssey, Craig Charles and The Drifters To Play

    Time to dig out the flares, jumpsuits and sequins as Soulside Music Festival is set to take over BOXPARK Liverpool at the Brewery Village in the Baltic Triangle on Saturday 23 November for an epic 12 hours of live entertainment with music from some of the biggest Soul and Motown artists from the 70’s, 80’s and the 90’s.   Local legends The Real Thing will perform some of their greatest hits including You To Me Are Everything,…

  • Music
    Helen Maw

    Helen Maw Pays Homage To Crosby Beach Iron Men In Enchanting New Track

    Having recently signed with local independent record label Meadows Records and releasing her debut album Growing Pains back in April, singer-songwriter Helen Maw has released a brand-new track, the enchanting Keepers of the Sea. This new track marks a stylistic shift away from Helen’s previous work, taking on a darker, folk-inspired tone. Released on September 13, the song was produced by Jon Lawton and recorded at Liverpool’s Crosstown Studios. Maw cites Antony Gormley’s widely-recognised art…

  • Music
    The Cubical Band

    Grunge Maestros The Cubical Hope To Reach New Heights With ‘That Ain’t No Way To Get High’.

    After a long hiatus, the maestros of rock n roll garage blues band, The Cubical, are back with a vengeance as they’re set to drop their highly anticipated single That Ain’t No Way To Get High. The single is due to be released on 4 October and will feature on their forthcoming fifth studio album, Cut Me Like a Hog, which will be available on all platforms November at the earliest. The single and album…

  • Music
    The Tung Auditorium - Manchester Collective at The Tung Auditorium © Tom Lovatt

    The Tung Auditorium Announce Eclectic Live Music Programme For Autumn & Winter 2024

    Following the acclaim and success of its previous seasons’ since opening in March 2022, Liverpool’s state-of-the-art concert hall, The Tung Auditorium, embarks on its third year as a world-class venue, announcing another eclectic season of live music taking place throughout Autumn and Winter.  The upcoming programme is packed with a spectacular array of genres and exceptional live performers, ranging through classical, jazz, electric-folk, pop, acoustic and experimental music. From September – December 2024, the venue will showcase a fantastic mix of both new…

  • Music
    No Play Festival 2024 - Cauldron

    Live Review: No Play Festival 2024

    In its second year, No Play Festival presented a diverse musical landscape, featuring a heavier lineup of local talent and international bands spanning from punk to deathcore. This year’s festival was a whirlwind of raw emotion and aggression, with every band pushing the limits of live performance. The crowd was electrified by brutal breakdowns and relentless circle pits, making the festival feel like an unstoppable force of nature.  At the heart of this musical earthquake…

  • Festivals
    The Howlers

    New Liverpool Festival ‘Favourite Days’ Adds The Howlers, ARXX, Balancing Act + More To Line Up

    As Favourite Days prepares for its grand debut this Autumn – the Liverpool festival has revealed a slew of new names who will be performing at its stages across the city. On 7 November, The Howlers, will headline the Kaz Stockroom. Receiving a raft of rave reviews for their recent Top 30 charting debut ‘What You’ve Got to Lose to Win It All’, the London desert-rockers have solidified their place as one of the UK’s most…

  • Music
    Visions of Albion Bring The Heat With Their New Single

    Visions of Albion Bring ‘The Heat’ With Their New Single

    With whispers of Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young and The Doors to name a few, Liverpool’s very own Visions of Albion are back with a brand new single The Heat. The songwriting duo consisting of Samantha Shields and Dan Ryan are a steadfast fixture on the local music scene, lorded for their sensational harmonies and enticing melodies. Currently in the process of recording their debut album, they have gifted us a teaser of what is to…

  • Music
    Midnight Curfew Band

    Midnight Curfew’s Latest Single ‘Ballad’ Will Have You Listening On Repeat At All Hours

    Liverpool based four-piece Midnight Curfew released their brand new single Ballad in August. Despite the semi-sarcastic song title, the meaning of the song runs much deeper than that, lamenting the rollercoaster of emotions that is falling out of love with someone. The song starts out calm and gentle with an underlying tint of regret, until it soon builds into an ominous roar of guitars, drums, strings and lush vocals as the song builds to it’s…

  • Festivals
    People sat in a large deck chair at the Royal Albert Dock

    Royal Albert Dock Announces Lineup For Free Bank Holiday Festival, Soundbites

    As part of its packed programme for Festival of Summer, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has announced the full lineup for its new free music, food and drink festival, Soundbites. From 2pm, three micro stages will pop up across the estate this bank holiday Saturday and Sunday with visitors able to hear feel-good tunes in Mermaid Courtyard, Britannia Courtyard and in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. Building.  Enjoy performances from headliners, Casino (@casino_band_) at…

  • Festivals
    A woman in a pink lit room hugging a skeleton

    La Feria Festival Returns To Celebrate Latin American Culture In Liverpool

    Luma Creations is delighted to announce the 6th annual La Feria Festival in Liverpool, a vibrant celebration of the beauty and diversity of Latin American culture. Running from 10 – 15 September, the city will come alive with music, dance, theatre, art, and food, offering an immersive experience embodying the essence of Latin America, across a series of iconic venues. This year’s festival promises a thrilling array of events and activities that highlight the rich cultural…

  • Festivals
    Milap Autumn 2024 Season - Shez Raja

    Milap Announce Autumn Season of Indian Music And Culture, Including Diwali Celebration

    Following the successful return of their bi-annual INDIKA Festival last November, Milap have announced an Autumn 2024 season of Indian Arts & Culture, taking place across Merseyside from September. Showcasing some of India’s most acclaimed musicians, alongside both established and emerging talent from the UK, the city region will also enjoy an expanded programme of Diwali celebrations, featuring Visual Art, Food, and more. The opening show sees Milap take a short trip across the Mersey,…

  • Music
    Katie Nicholas The Wheel

    Katie Nicholas Teases A New Era With Single ‘The Wheel’

    Ormskirk born folk singer Katie Nicholas is set for her first release of the year, The Wheel (out on 8 August). The single is a soft and cathartic ballad featuring enchanting guitar-playing and poetic lyricism, subtly encompassed by the gentle sounds of strings and piano. The single was recorded as part of the Arts Council England x Actual Music’s artist programme which celebrates ascending talent based in the North of England. The Wheel was inspired…

  • Music
    The Warning Live At Camp and Furnace Liverpool

    Live Review: Dead Pony And The Warning At Camp And Furnace

    Camp and Furnace hosted an electrifying night of rock on Thursday, 24 July, with dynamic performances from Dead Pony and The Warning. The venue proved to be the perfect backdrop for these spirited and intense bands. Kicking off the night was Scottish rock band Dead Pony. Originally blending rock, punk, and indie, they have evolved into an alternative rock powerhouse with grungy and electronic undertones, drawing inspiration from Queens Of The Stone Age and Linkin…

  • Music
    The Kowloons

    The Kowloons Set The Pace In Merseyside’s Indie Scene With New Single ‘Can We Go Faster?’

    The Kowloons are quickly establishing themselves as the ones to watch in the emerging wave of indie artists, boasting a powerful songwriting prowess beyond their years. As the lead single from their upcoming debut EP, Can We Go Faster? now joins a collection of other vibrant and catchy anthems released by the group, such as Don’t Get Sad and Ignite. As lead singles go, Can We Go Faster? Certainly sets the standard of the upcoming…

  • Music
    Griff In Store Tour Rough Trade Liverpool

    Live Review: Griff At Rough Trade, Liverpool

    Griff graced the stage of Liverpool’s Rough Trade last night (24 July) as part of her UK tour, promoting her debut album Vertigo, released earlier this month. Over the course of her short-spanning career, first sharing material in 2019, the Hertfordshire-born singer songwriter has played to her fair share of colossal crowds. Since playing Glastonbury Festival in 2022 to a packed out John Peel tent,  she has opened for globally esteemed artists such as Coldplay, Dua…

  • Music
    Newen Afrobeat

    Pioneering Newen Afrobeat Head To Future Yard For Powerful Live Show This August

    In collaboration with LUMA Creations, Newen Afrobeat will head to Future Yard on 7 August for what’s set to be an energetic and vibrant performance at the trailblazing Wirral venue. The music of Newen Afrobeat channels the afrobeat style born in Nigeria in the late 60s, crafted by musical legends Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. Bringing a unique sound that blends the rich cultural tapestries of Latin America and Africa, delivered through vibrant and energetic performances, Newen Afrobeat’s powerful…