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Mercury Winning Artist Talvin Singh Returns To Liverpool This Week For First Show Since 1996
This week, Milap’s Autumn season will conclude at the brand new Tung Auditorium, with a show-stopping performance from Mercury Prize winning percussionist, producer and composer, Talvin Singh OBE.The performance will mark Singh’s first performance in Liverpool since 1996, when the acclaimed musician took to the stage at The Bluecoat. The ‘stripped down’ classical show will evoke the mood and feeling of peace; with Singh performing on a range of analogue devices to create beautiful, rich vibrations. Having won the…
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TOUTS To Play Liverpool Date On UK November Tour
TOUTS will play Jimmy’s Liverpool on Wednesday 16 November. They said they’d grown-up, reaching for the poise of prose over the spit-and-fury rage of their youth and Derry punks, TOUTS’ fulfil their promise once more with new single, Old Man’s Land, a reggae-beat-blast that arrives just as the sun rises on their first, full UK Tour in four years. Setting off from Glasgow on Fri 11 November, the acerbic three-piece’s 10-date haul around intimate, eyeball-to-eyeball,…
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In Conversation – Katie Nicholas
We recently caught up with singer-songwriter Katie Nicholas to talk about her music, her new EP and an exciting up-coming live show. Liverpool Noise: For our readers who don’t know you, tell us a bit about yourself. Katie Nicholas: Hey Liverpool Noise, I’m a singer-songwriter from Liverpool! I’m also a videographer and brand designer (for my job!) and there’s never enough time in the day for it all. While all these creative pursuits are enjoyable,…
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Red Rum Club’s Latest Single ‘The River’ Is A Feel-Good Nostalgia-Filled Hit
With summer behind us, Red Rum Club are still making us feel like we’re out on a sunny road trip with friends. Prior to their largest tour yet, the Liverpudlian six-piece have a brand-new single, The River, out now. This joyful, acoustic guitar-driven track contrasts with the crunchy bassline and groovy tone of the previous single, Vanilla. Following the success of their 2021 album, How To Steal The World, the band flew to the US…
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KingFast Releases Brilliant New Single ‘Feel The Love’
With the recent release of his latest single Feel The Love, Liverpool based artist Kingfast has burst back onto the scene with his signature blend of soul and pop. The Belfast native is a familiar face in the city’s ever expanding live music scene with his powerful vocals and impressive use of loop pedals being a firm favourite with local audiences. Feel The Love opens gently, Kingfast’s emotive vocals taking centre stage whilst the acoustic…
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Amelia Releases New Single ‘Moments Like This’
21-year-old soft pop singer-songwriter Amelia has released her new single Moments Like This, drawing on moments within her own life, creating a catchy and thoughtful track. The Liverpool-based pop star weaves country music influences and bluesy vocals to produce some fantastic music, with the talented lyricist cites the likes of harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini amongst her influences. Amelia’s authentic ability to tell rich stories within her music is what makes her a…
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Jazz Saturdays At Ma Boyle’s: November & December Listings
All of a sudden the festive season is getting closer. Anticipation grows. The clocks have gone back. Christmas decorations start appearing in windows. And for Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery and Parrjazz, this also means unveiling their final run of Jazz Saturdays dates at the historic maritime venue, all the way to their Christmas Eve special to see out the year in the finest of styles. The partnership continues to introduce a vibrantly kaleidoscopic range…
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In Conversation Part 2 – Carlo Variola (Ocean Waves Brasil Project)
The last time we spoke with Carlo Variola of Ocean Waves, he was working on his Ocean Waves Brasil Project. Now, Carlo has released the album Orixas: Forças da Natureza and Mikey Fell caught up with him to find out all about it. Liverpool Noise: Hey Carlo! How have you been since we last caught up? Carlo: I have been good thanks, keeping busy with Music too. Liverpool Noise: Have you been back to Liverpool…
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Northern Film Orchestra presents Frankenstein – Live! At The Tung Auditorium: Review
On Saturday 29 October The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool’s newest state-of-the-art concert hall hosted Northern Film Orchestra’s live score of the 1931 Frankenstein film. We can’t think of a much better way to experience this classic horror film that with an accompanying live orchestra. The whole experience from beginning to end was captivating, with the live score bringing the film to life. Conductor, Melvin Tay, did an incredible job of commanding the orchestra through Michael Shapiro’s composition.…
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Esme Bridie’s New Single Is Here, And We’re Absolutely ‘Mad About It’!
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Esme Bridie is back with a brand-new single, Mad About It. Released independently on 26 October, the track follows the release of past singles, 2021’s Tower of Regret and 2020’s Shades of Blue, Sensitivity and Say the Words. Having enjoyed support including from BBC Introducing Merseyside as well as airplay from Jazz FM and Amazing Radio, Esme’s latest single continues in the indie-rock direction her previous work has seen her explore,…
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Don’t Miss Leonore Boulanger, Howie Reeve and Raft Of Trash At Kazimier Stockroom This Sunday
There’s a brilliant gig happening at the Kazimier Stockroom this Sunday, 30 October. Avant pop / folk composer Léonore Boulanger plays the Stockroom on Sunday with her trio. Support from Howie Reeve’s punk acoustics and AV trio RAFT OF TRASH. LEONORE BOULANGER studied drama, experimental jazz improvisation and Persian music in Paris, Her music reflects her wide interest in African folk and in composers such as George Crumb, Teiji Ito, Harry Partch and singer Meredith…
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Sound City Festival Announces First Wave of Unmissable Artists For 2023
Sound City Festival has revealed its first huge headline act for 2023, along with a host of other incredible breakthrough artists heading to Liverpool next April. Homegrown pop superstar and songwriting sensation Maisie Peters will headline Sound City – the must-attend celebration of music discovery, and undisputedly the UK’s independent festival for new music. Kicking off festival season with a plethora of the most exciting emerging acts spanning a multitude of genres, Sound City delivers the ultimate festival to discover…
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Keyside ‘Lights Out’ Exclusive Review
Released on 4 November is the hotly anticipated debut single from the very exciting Liverpool band Keyside. Earlier in the year the band headed off to Motor Museum recording studio with producer Ben Harper to lay down some tracks, and this is the first chapter from that recording session. Lights Out takes the listener on a journey. From the opening bars of the muddy bass, our senses are slowly awakened to full consciousness, serotonin flowing through…
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Liverpool Digital Music Festival Announces Full Lineup
Now in its fifth iteration, Liverpool Digital Music Festival returns as an acoustic live-streamed online and attend in-person event. The hybrid digital music festival takes place at Phase One, 40 Seel Street on 28, 29 & 30 October 2022. The festival is in aid of The Florrie Food Support Programme which helps people & families across Liverpool who may be struggling with food poverty. The Florrie Community Shop provides people access to affordable groceries, toiletries,…
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Liverpool Rock Band GUISE Announce Application To Represent Ireland In Eurovision 2023
Liverpool rockers GUISE have announced that they have applied to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The contest will take place in Liverpool and the band have strong Irish roots, making them a fantastic contender to represent Ireland. GUISE’s lead vocalist, Louie James’ family originate from County Armagh and she is incredibly proud of her Irish roots which is why the band have chosen to apply to represent Ireland. Louie’s late father, Nicky…
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Keyside Return With A Fresh Look And A Sold Out Gig
They’re back! Fresh from a very fruitful recording session, Keyside (formerly Keyside Cassidy) return to their home city for a sold out gig at the Kazimier Stockroom on Friday 2 December. After a couple of personnel changes, the band have found their missing link with the addition of Max Gibson on bass guitar. He joins original members Dan Parker, vocals and rhythm guitar, Ben Cassidy, lead guitar and Oisín McAvoy, drums. The band have always…
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Mark Lettieri Group To Play District This November
Grammy award-winning guitarist, composer & producer Mark Lettieri is heading to Liverpool’s District on 3 November. Best known for his work with leading instrumental bands Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers, Mark will be performing with his own band, feat. Wes Stevenson, Jason ‘JT’ Thomas and Daniel Porter. Playing in the vibrant Metroplex gospel and R&B scene led Lettieri to join jazz/world group Snarky Puppy in 2008, where he contributes as guitarist, as well as…
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Andrew Neal ‘That’s Where I’ll Be’: An Uplifting Ode To Finding Escapism Through Nature
Liverpool-born musician Andrew Neal is a singer-songwriter and guitarist, creating music at a crossroads of genres including Merseybeat, Rock and Roll, Folk and Blues. Following the separation of his former band The Stamp, Neal has been focusing his efforts on building his own solo discography of original music. His latest output That’s Where I’ll Be follows the release of past singles, 2021’s I Won’t Be Living Here Anymore and Paint the Dark, as well as…
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KEEF Are Back With New Track ‘Let You Down’
The alt-rock group KEEF have released their brand-new single, Let You Down. Their music itself can be described as 60s psychedelia, with a mix of modern indie alternative, with songs that can instantly light up a room. All their influences are very much shaped by the working-class upbringing, and they help capture the feeling of loneliness and disconnect from the world. KEEF continue to display their swagger in their latest single, Let You Down. Lyrically…
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Phantasmagoria All-Day Music Returns For Second Year
Independent live music promotion team, Happy Daze, have announced that their annual Phantasmagoria event will take place at EBGBS, Liverpool on Saturday 29 October 2022. The all-day event will see the likes of Tess Parks – who has not long since released And Those Who Were Seen Dancing on Fuzz Club Records – headline the event with Deja Vega, Helicon, HARKS, Fruit Tones, The Lotts and The Ivies take to the stage. Following their first…
