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    Crapfest Returns With Wonk Unit Topping The Bill 1

    Crapfest Returns With Wonk Unit Topping The Bill

    Crapfest is curated by Birkenhead’s finest topical punk duo Crapsons and celebrates the amazing DIY underground punk and alternative rock scene, its bands, its followers, and everything in between. The event will pick up from last year and take place once again across Liverpool city centre, primarily from EBGBs and the Jacaranda club. As always, Crapfest will take place on the bank holiday weekend on Sunday 28 August. Each year they finish Crapfest, shattered, exhausted,…

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    KOF Releases New Track 'Grace' 2

    KOF Releases New Track ‘Grace’

    Standing as one of Liverpool’s most exciting Hip-Hop and R&B artists, KOF is gearing up to release his new single Grace.  Though the artist has been making waves in the Liverpool music scene for well over a decade now, he continues to find new ways to show off his talents on the track, released on Friday 28 January 2022.  The track sees KOF reflecting on the hard work that got him to where he is…

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    In Conversation - Carlo Variola (Ocean Waves Brasil Project) 1

    In Conversation – Carlo Variola (Ocean Waves Brasil Project)

    Carlo Variola is the driving force behind Ocean Waves Productions, which is truly an international project. Carlo has travelled the world, spending time in Liverpool and currently working on the next chapter of the Ocean Waves legacy. Michael Fell caught up with Carlo to find out all about the Ocean Waves Brasil Project. Liverpool Noise: Hey Carlo, you’re currently based in Brazil and keeping up the fantastic Ocean Waves Project. How’s it going over there…

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    Rip It Up Returns - The Vital Bursary Programme Tackling Racial Inequality In The Music Industry

    Rip It Up Returns – The Vital Bursary Programme Tackling Racial Inequality In The Music Industry

    After a breakthrough inaugural year, Rip It Up – the curated and bespoke bursary programme that provides a platform and direction for the next generation of Black, Asian and diverse talent to make their mark on the music industry in the months and years ahead – has announced details of its second iteration: Rip It Up (Remixed). Welcoming in a new generation of creatives and talent to the music industry, Rip It Up launched in…

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    Cal Ruddy Set To Release The EdenHurst Session EP

    Cal Ruddy Set To Release The EdenHurst Session EP

    Hot off the press and starting 2022 off with a bang, is the new EP on Klee Music from rising star Cal Ruddy. Cal has enjoyed some success to date after winning the Best Live Entertainer at The Liverpool Lifestyle Awards in 2019 and releasing his debut album Elliston Place which was well received in music circles.  His rich vein of form has continued into 2022 with the release of new songs from The Edenhurst…

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    Katy Alex Releases Empowering Anthem ‘Glow’ 2

    Katy Alex Releases Empowering Anthem ‘Glow’

    Kicking off the new year in style, Katy Alex has released her latest single Glow, a tale of self empowerment and determination. Written at a time when Alex was feeling lost in her musical journey, Glow explores themes of self expression and authenticity as well as helplessness. It is a real mixture of emotions and goes to show how versatile she is as a writer. In the past her songs have been labelled as ‘Bubblegum…

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    Cal Ruddy - In Conversation

    Cal Ruddy – In Conversation

    During 2021, in between Covid lockdowns, Klee Music managed to wrangle a bunch of musicians into performing a five-song set live at Liverpool’s 3rd Planet Recording Studios. Under the watchful eye of rising Liverpool musician / producer Jose Ibanez, each set was filmed by Scott Mealey, the end product for each artiste being released each month during 2022. These were the Klee Music EdenHurst Sessions. Cal Ruddy kicks off the 2022 programme, and we caught…

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    Sophie Li Releases New Single 'Wish You Knew'

    Sophie Li Releases New Single ‘Wish You Knew’

    Wish You Knew is the new single from Liverpool indie artist, Sophie Li. At just 19 years old, Sophie is already carving out an impressive solo career, having signed to local independent label, Big Condo Records, last year.  Wish You Knew is the follow up to her debut single, Foreign Silhouette, and both tracks feature on Sophie’s upcoming debut album. Foreign Silhouette already boasts over 11,000 Spotify streams and deals with the theme of mental…

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    Jazz Saturdays at Ma Boyle’s in January and February

    Jazz Saturdays at Ma Boyle’s in January and February

    Ma Boyle’s is a true Liverpool institution. The intimate hideaway is just off Water Street and nestled by the beautiful St Nick’s church gardens, an alehouse and eatery which is part of Liverpool’s maritime soul. Food and drink is served all day long, from breakfast brunchers and liquid lunchers to brilliant bistro dishes, and complimented by a wonderful range of beverages and irresistible cocktails at the stunning site infused with a touch of bohemia and history.…

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    The Heavy North

    The Heavy North Release Single ‘Satisfy You’

    Having been on Liverpool’s music scene for around 4 years, five-piece garage/blues rock band The Heavy North have already been busy. Releasing their debut singles Don’t You Wait For Me and The Night Don’t Give No Love in November 2018 it was quickly followed by a host of live shows in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Blackpool. Once this had gained well-deserved traction, the band’s third single Some Good Lovin was released in June 2019 ahead of a festival…

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    The One In The Woods Announce Huge Free Party

    The One In The Woods Announce Huge Free Party

    The Liverpool Techno & DnB giants are set to announce their full line-up for next year’s festival as they take over Invisible Wind Factory  As the countdown continues to The One In The Woods on June 3 and 4 2022, today the team behind it announces an unmissable free party on Saturday 15 January at Invisible Wind Factory in Liverpool.  Featuring a huge line up of techno and drum & bass talents such as Matrix…

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    Andrew Neal Releases New Track 'I Won't Be Living Here Anymore'

    Andrew Neal Releases New Track ‘I Won’t Be Living Here Anymore’

    There’s some fantastic music on the periphery and most importantly is there’s diversity and genre-bending artists at every turn. The number of festivals alone that cover everything from reggae to disco shows that our city truly is one that celebrates music in all forms. Often there’s bands and artists that span across a range of decades and genres, with a perfect example in the form of Liverpool born Andrew Neal, who blends genres such as…

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    Jacaranda Records Launches Prize Draw To Win Rare John Lennon Vinyl 2

    Jacaranda Records Launches Prize Draw To Win Rare John Lennon Vinyl

    Jacaranda Records has launched an amazing prize draw where you can win their rare and collectible John Lennon Happy Xmas vinyl, hand pressed at Abbey Rd and gifted to us by Sean Ono Lennon and Yoko, 1 of only 50 in the world. They have limited the number of entrants to 5000, to make this an opportunity for anyone entering to have a real chance of winning this coveted item. Click on the link or…

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    In Conversation - Neil Campbell

    In Conversation – Neil Campbell

    Steve Kinrade had a brilliant, in-depth chat with Neil Campbell about his inspirations, his unqiue production techniques and much more. Liverpool Noise: Congratulations on your latest release! What was the inspiration that led you to The Great Escape? Neil Campbell: Thanks!  The way I work is that I have sets of compositions that are about 60% complete before I go in to record them. At that stage they are often mainly elaborate chord progressions with…

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    Jazz Saturdays All The Way To Xmas Eve At Ma Boyle’s

    Jazz Saturdays All The Way To Xmas Eve At Ma Boyle’s

    Saturdays of late have seen the intimate Ma Boyle’s partying loud to the strains of all things jazz, tucked away down the narrow Tower Gardens street. The historic hideaway has so far hosted a series of weekend shows from eclectic music masters Parrjazz, bringing in local and far-flung sounds to Liverpool on Saturday evenings. Having live music back at the venue has been particularly special for Iain Hoskins, Ma Boyle’s owner, and having people back…

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    New Noise December & 2021 Roundup

    New Noise December & 2021 Roundup

    New Noise: December Roundup For those of us who hoped that 2021 would provide something of a new start from the horror that was 2020, the new year didn’t quite press the re-set button to a state of what could be glibly called “normality”. However, where 2021 did not let us down was the quality of music released by our local musicians. And as we reach the end of the year, the high standards established…

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    Live Review: Paul Weller At Liverpool Olympia

    Live Review: Paul Weller At Liverpool Olympia

    Few artists can boast the universal adoration that Paul Weller does. That was visible on Friday night, when Weller arrived at the Liverpool Olympia on the third night of his UK tour. As West Derby Road was thronging with long-time Weller fans, long before he was due to arrive on stage, it was easy to see that this is a man who is loved steadfastly – this was Liverpool’s opportunity to adore him. Opening up duties were given to The…

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    Phase One Set To Re-Open After Refurbishment 1

    Phase One Set To Re-Open After Refurbishment

    On the 9 December, Phase One officially re-opens its doors after an almost 8 week refurbishment. The complex at 40 Seel St will house its now familiar Record Store, the evolution of The Jacaranda’s record store on Slater St, birthplace of The Beatles, with a drinking space behind that focuses on a more mature drinking environment than you might find elsewhere on Seel St. However, this is not a venue to rest on those kinds…

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    Country Club Releases Debut LP 'CC001'

    Country Club Releases Debut LP ‘CC001’

    Eclectic Merseyside-based label Klee Music presents the debut LP, CC001, by Country Club. Two editions will be released, the first a limited edition 8-track CD out on 19 November, and the second a 5-track streaming edition, which will hit major platforms on 26 November.  Country Club, also known as Leon Holmes, describes his debut as the ‘first entry in a musical diary’ that he hopes to improve on with each new project. CC001 was completely…

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    CONTENTlive Announce First Live Show With Space And Tea Street Band

    CONTENTlive Announce First Live Show With Space And Tea Street Band

    Liverpool’s CONTENT has announced its first ever live show with two iconic Liverpool bands performing at a brand-new night: CONTENTlive. The legendary Space and anthemic Tea Street Band take to the stage on Thursday December 9 for the first live music show the venue has hosted, nestled in the Cains Brewery Village site. With its impeccable sound system, a trio of screens and large main bar, CONTENT is a purpose-built music venue in the heart of…