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Singer-Songwriter Lee Ford Releases Anthemic ‘Where It Begins’
With the latest release from Lee Ford, we’ve got a brilliant insight into the newest singer/songwriter’s special knack for reeling his audiences in with catchy choruses. Following on quickly from his debut My Best Friend only back in April, he’s rebounded straight back into the thick of it, bringing us Where It Begins, which cuts a path into the anthemic sing-along festival vibes straight away. Its focus is positivity and life-affirming lyrics that fire up that dopamine…
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MAZED Releases Intoxicating Pop Hit ‘Echo’
Last week, MAZED released her latest single, Echo, ahead of her debut EP, Fearless Emotions, which is out at the end of July. Her previous releases have gained coverage from many other publications and radio stations both locally, nationally and internationally, and judging by these previous releases, Fearless Emotions, is going to be one hell of a record. Originally from an island on the West coast of Norway, MAZED is now based in Liverpool, firmly…
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac returns to Liverpool
Following the recent government announcement Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is set to go ahead in the arena this on 30 July. Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time. The show will also include a special blues…
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Scott Beckett Releases ‘Time To Run’ EP
With local musicians on the cusp of having regular gigging back, it’s a brilliant time to share with you the latest EP from Liverpudlian Scott Beckett before he inevitably picks up where he left off performing across England and hopefully beyond. Time to Run is the most recent output, focussing on his acoustically driven sound where his emotional links really create an imagery reference point of a time in his life from where the songs come from.…
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Josh Okeefe To Play The Irish Centre On August UK Tour
After a turbulent couple of years, young and rising folk troubadour Josh Okeefe will return to the stage with a busy August 2021 schedule of live shows and festival appearances in the UK. Finally getting the chance to showcase his critically acclaimed debut full length album Bloomin’ Josh Okeefe. Josh will kick off his string of UK dates at the Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes and will end at the Liverpool Irish Centre. The 4,115 miles…
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New Noise: July Liverpool Music Roundup
New Noise: July Roundup. Ok, so June’s “Freedom Day” has been put back to July 19, but we still have a group of tracks that will herald our new found freedom in style. So first up is ex The Stamp’s Andrew Neal, with his country infused jig Paint The Dark which oozes fun and vitality. More please, Mr Neil! Meanwhile, The Heavy North drop No Good, a precursor to their eagerly anticipated debut album Electric…
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In Conversation – Tom Roach
Tom Roach is one of the leading up and coming music producer’s/engineers working out of Liverpool. His mixing abilities have recently been acknowledged by his nomination for a Grammy award, and he has worked with some of the very best British Producers, and with links to this city, Ken Nelson (Coldplay, Gomez) and Ian Broudie (Echo & The Bunnymen, The Zutons). We caught up with recently, and he gave us an insight into the development…
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Liverpool bands to play benefit show for homeless charity ‘The Whitechapel Centre’
This September, the Kazimier Garden will be hosting a night of live music in the Stockroom to raise money for the Whitechapel Centre, Liverpool’s leading homeless and housing charity for the Liverpool Region. Hosted by formerly homeless eccentric and People’s Poet of Liverpool Tony Chestnut, the night will showcase a selection of Liverpool’s very best musicians, both established and up and coming, with all money raised through ticket sales going to the Whitechapel Centre. Headlining…
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New Noise: June Liverpool Music Roundup
New Noise: June Roundup. As we are poised like sprinters in their blocks, ready to explode – Usain Bolt like – out of the blocks when the gun of June 21 is discharged, the June releases round up shows us there is much on offer. First out of the blocks are the wonderful, essential Mondo Trasho. This garage surfer mob are producing really exciting, visceral music at the moment, and their latest EP Pure Trash…
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Through the Lens of Music Photographers Exhibition
Through The Lens of Music: Merseyside Music Photographers Exhibition and Social Panels. 3 – 9 July @ Bloom Building and Coffee, Birkenhead (@bloom_building) 10 – 17 July @ The Jacaranda, Liverpool (@thejacclub) Through The Lens of Music is an exhibition and social event which celebrates the work and livelihood of Merseyside music photographers. It aims to create a platform to come together to remember captured moments and invite us to appreciate and support their artwork.…
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Pleasure Island release reworking of banned single as ‘Priory’
Not deterred by the immediate banning of the single ‘IRA’ by distributors, Liverpool-based duo Pleasure Island set about reworking the lyrics to the track challenging mental-health stigma, because the message is that important. Priory is out on 18 June is the result. Although the band would prefer to have the track released with the original satirical, hard-hitting lyrics, they are not concerned with reworking songs to have better impact, in this case being allowed on…
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Festivals
Positive Vibration Festival of Reggae Announce 2021 Lineup
Dawn Penn to play at this year’s Positive Vibration – Festival of Reggae. Legendary reggae artist, Dawn Penn, will grace the stage at this year’s Positive Vibration – Festival of Reggae, joining an already stellar line-up, which includes Asian Dub Foundation, Mad Professor, Hollie Cook, Twinkle Brothers, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Zion Train, General Levy, Congo Natty, Mungo’s Hi Fi, Neville Staple, Jah Wobble, Tippa Irie and Benjamin Zephaniah. One of the original queens of reggae…
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Female maestros take the stage for Milap’s latest ‘Music for the Mind & Soul’ concert
Milap’s Music for the Mind & Soul concert series is continuing to thrive in its new digital format, with another show lined up this May, featuring two female maestros. In what will be this year’s fourth showcase under the ‘Music for the Mind & Soul’ banner, Milap will present internationally renowned sitarist Mita Nag, accompanied by the Tabla prodigy Rimpa Siva, performing ‘Raag Bhimpalasi’, which is traditionally performed during the late afternoon hours, up to sunset. Mita Nag, daughter…
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West African Griot, Batch Gueye to headline Africa Oyé’s latest online show
Africa Oyé have revealed the line-up for the sixth episode of their online series of original concerts, interviews, documentaries and DJ sets, Africa Oyé: Nyumbani. This edition of series – which takes its name from the Swahili word for ‘at home’ – will premiere on the Liverpool institution’s Facebook and Youtube pages at 7pm on Friday 28th May, with future episodes airing monthly. Featuring on the show will be an original concert, dance workshop and exclusive interview with West African singer-songwriter, Batch Gueye. Gueye…
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Ben Burke Returns With His Americana Folk Track Come Around
When we last properly caught up and had a chat with Ben Burke in August 2019, there were plenty on the cards for him to say the least and, if you weren’t aware, lots of plans grinded to a halt not too long afterwards. As with many, the drive to continue on didn’t stop with him. In September the following year he released his wonderful single The Life I Left Behind which had brilliant reviews. Back in the driving seat,…
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FestEvol 2021 All Dayer’s Announced At Invisible Wind Factory This August
FestEvol 2021 Liverpool All Dayers Announced after Birkenhead Future Yard event sells out in 2 hours. Headline artists announced for the Liverpool editions at Invisible Wind Factory. Saturday 7 August 2021 – Part 1 KELLY LEE OWENS – WORKING MEN’S CLUB – STEALING SHEEP – TEA STREET BAND Saturday 14 August 2021 – Part 2 THE BIG MOON – THE ORIELLES – BLACK HONEY – SELF ESTEEM Following selling out their July…
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FestEvol 2021 Music Festival All Dayer Heading To Future Yard This Summer
Liverpool live music promoters EVOL present the FestEvol2021 All Dayer on Saturday 3 July 2021 at the superb brand new Future Yard venue in Birkenhead in what will be the first full venue audience attended event since the beginning of the pandemic. Merseyside artists The Mysterines, ZUZU and All We Are will headline the day long festival supported by a diverse line up of new and emerging artists from the region including Natalie McCool, Pixey, Peaness,…
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In Conversation – Scrubs Studio
We caught up with Scrubs Studio CIC, a non-profit organisation that will offer subsidised recording sessions as well as unique artist development programmes. Liverpool Noise: The Scrubs Studio Initiative is an exciting concept. How did it come about? Scrubs Studio: We’ve been making and recording music for a long time now and it was similar artist development projects that allowed us to get started, giving us the resources and encouragement to do so. The concept…
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New Noise: May Liverpool Music Roundup
New Noise: May Roundup Well, we haven’t exactly been donning our Davie Crocket hats in an Alamo – style way of fighting against the deluge of submissions for the May 2021 roundup, but if we have lacked quantity, the quality has been exceptional. The two tracks that book-end this months releases are Fiona Lennon’s You Really Got a Hold On Me and Birthday Girl’s Dizzy. At first pass La Lennon’s composition may appear to be…
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‘The Queen of Lovers Rock’, Carroll Thompson headlines latest episode of Africa Oyé Nyumbani
Africa Oyé have announced the line-up for the April edition of their online magazine show, Nyumbani. This edition of their monthly digital showcase – which takes its name from the Swahili word for ‘at home’ – will premiere on the Liverpool institution’s Facebook and Youtube pages at 7pm on Friday 30th April. The series, which debuted in late-2020, features original concerts, interviews, DJ sets, and even cooking segments, from artists across Africa and the Diaspora. Ths month’s show will lead with a concert…
