Music
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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.…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Liverpool Nightlife
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
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…
-
Music
Dr Orange Releases New Single ‘W.C.B.T’
Dr Orange has returned. If you’re unfamiliar, we’ve been following his music for a while with his last track Chinatown gaining huge reviews from Clash, Bido Lito & Louder Than War to name a few. His unique mix of ‘hi-frequency rock & roll’ hasn’t waned with his latest release W.C.B.T, which proves to be another fantastic project with producer Jon Withnall (Coldplay, Rihanna) who helped create his debut material ahead of his eagerly awaited debut shows. After his previous four singles ‘W.C.B.T.’ aims to…
-
Music
The One In The Woods Announces 2022 Line Up
While people continue to talk about the legendary The One In The Woods debut back in September, all eyes now turn to next year as the Liverpool juggernauts return with an even bigger line-up. From June 3 to 4, the all-encompassing festival will set up in Orrell Hill Woods, Liverpool with the first wave of names including DJ Hazard, Dillinja, Dax J, Calyx & Teebee, Drumsound & Bassline Smith b2b DJ SS b2b Kenny Ken,…
-
Music
Italian Electronica Star AGA Teams With Liverpool Synthwave Artist For New Single
Italian electronica star AGA has teamed up with Liverpool-based Sardinian synthwave artist Gangalistics for a brand new single. Are You Ready? – released on Drummer Caffè recordings – is available to stream and download across all platforms now. As with AGA’s previous release Dream on, the singer-songwriter has created a psychedelic atmosphere for this new record which – in the artist’s own words – ‘travels through infinite space’. Listeners will recognise various influences from artists…
