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Mark Radcliffe – In Conversation
Sipping a cup of tea ahead of his ‘In Conversation With’ event at Liverpool’s British Music Experience, Mark Radcliffe looks better than I’ve ever seen him, which is pretty amazing for somebody in remission from cancer. “It’s almost like it happened to someone else now,” he tells me. “I think about it in a sense of being the best and the worst thing that happened to me because it’s made me appreciate life and I’m…
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Bands in Liverpool
San Pedro’s Vision Return With New EP ‘Subconscious Reflection’
In these current times of Covid uncertainty, where we all live in social bubbles and everyday seems the same, with the Arts under threat, it is now that the transcendence provided by music is in need the most. It is good for one’s soul to be transported into different aural realms, and we need the musicians of calibre that can transport us there. So thank goodness for San Pedro’s Vision. The Subconscious Reflection EP consists…
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Jonny Taylor Releases Debut Single Walk Along the River
The changing of seasons is a fascinating time of year. A time for leaving things behind whilst simultaneously opening our eyes to new horizons. It is only fitting perhaps that local singer/songwriter Jonny Taylor bursts onto the scene with his first single Walk Along the River to water down your summer rue and embrace the next journey ahead. Walk Along the River is a track heard best whilst on the go. It’s a song for…
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In Conversation – Joe Symes & The Loving Kind
Sheltering from a horrible Saturday afternoon wash-out, we caught up with Colin White of Joe Symes & The Loving Kind to talk albums, EPs and everything in between. The band, formulated of Joe Symes on guitar/lead vocals/harmonica, Colin White as drummer/percussion/backing vocals and Alan Welsh on bass, have been on the scene since 2015 (or, in Colin’s words, “Yeh around then, maybe earlier or later, sounds about right!”) and have since recorded an impressive back catalogue of songs for their ever-growing global fanbase. More…
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Blondie To Play Liverpool M&S Bank Arena in 2021
Blondie will play their ‘Against The Odds’ UK Tour at the Liverpool M&S Bank Arena in November 2021 with special guests Garbage. Blondie have announced their first UK tour in over 4 years and will play in Liverpool on 6 November 2021. Formed in 1974, Blondie, led by iconic frontwoman Debbie Harry and guitarist Christ Stein, shaped the New York and American punk and new wave music scene. With 19 UK Top 40 hits and…
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Milap Celebrate Navratri With Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty and Soumen Sarkar Concert
Milap will be celebrating the Hindu festival Navratri with a brand new concert featuring Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty (Sarod) and Soumen Sarkar (Tabla). Milap’s iconic Indian classical music concert series ‘Music for the Mind & Soul’ is now online with exclusive studio recordings and here they present music from the brilliant Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty (Sarod) and Soumen Sarkar (Tabla) performing from ‘On Air Theater’ studios in Kolkata performing ‘Raag Jaunpuri’, a morning Raaga. Rajeeb, one of…
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Music
Salt The Snail Return With Their New Single Maaate
Salt The Snail have released their ear lashing new garage rock single Maaate – A rawly produced track that’s reminiscent of a 90s punk energy. Within the context of today’s music landscape, it seems almost every track that is released has to be polished to perfection. Due to the vast array of artists and producers that inhabit the industry, each member sets a precedent for one another; a precedent of rhythmically clean guitars that pan…
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Bands in Liverpool
Hannah’s Little Sister Release New Single ‘Gum’
With the most playful tone towards anti-establishment sentiments, Hannah’s Little Sister released their latest single Gum ahead of their debut EP EP.mp3 Hannah’s Little Sister are a junk-pop quartet that have been sporadically infusing elements of punk, pop and indie into their bizarre discography of synth-heavy arcade styled tracks. These four unconventional musicians are shamelessly throwing their abrasive energy into the ears of their listeners, whom are quick to requite adoration for their alien aesthetic.…
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Cures and Curses ‘Owe You Nothing’ Is An Anthemic Post-Breakup Track
Cures and Curses is the solo project of 22 year old South London native, Aaron Akpojaro, founded in Liverpool in 2017. This month sees the release of his third single, Owe You Nothing. Having not heard of Cures and Curses before, I visited his previous two singles, No Fun and Fall Apart, Crash Together, and if you haven’t already, I recommend blasting out these two tracks in anticipation of his new release. With each single…
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Liverpool Noise Autumn Spotify Playlist
As expected, the initial lockdown following the UK’s Covid-19 outbreak allowed for musicians to knuckle down and really sharpen their creative abilities. This has given many artists in Liverpool a chance to hone their sound and create a better vision for where they want their music to take them, leading to a storm of new music to overwhelm the city’s profusion of creatively enthused inhabitants. Once again, we at Liverpool Noise have compiled a Spotify…
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Luke Royalty – I Could Get Used To This
Continuing his contemporary RnB sound, Luke Royalty’s new track I Could Get Used To This features Manchester rapper Sweets in order to provide a layer of loose attitude. Luke Royalty certainly demonstrated his creative value with his last single October Seven. Clearly demonstrating his inspirations as being that of Frank Ocean and Daniel Caesar, Royalty still managed to add his own personal touch to the genre with soulful guitar licks that tickled the track perfectly. …
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Liverpool News
Melodic Distraction Radio Searching For New Studio After Being Forced Out of Current Space
Melodic Distraction radio need to find a new home before the end of October after irreconcilable differences with their landlord. Having broadcast from the heart of Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle since 2017, the Melodic Distraction studio has played a key role in the transformation of the area into a vibrant cultural spot, with a wide range of show hosts from across the region whilst building a community of digital listeners. The independent station, run by Josh…
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Music
IAMKYAMI Releases Low-Fi Bop ‘Slow Down’
Native upstate New Yorker IAMKYAMI releases her new single Slow Down (feat. Sonny Miles), a lo-fi inspired bop that relaxes and unwinds. This week Liverpool-based singer songwriter, producer, presenter and DJ, IAMKYAMI, releases her new single Slow Down (feat. Sonny Miles). With soulful lyricism and a funky mix of flowing melodies, along with her honeyed tones and harmonies, IAMKYAMI’s new track is a treat for the ears. Originally from upstate New York, she arrived in…
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Paint Me In Colour Release EP ‘Labels Opinions & Preconceptions’
Paint Me In Colour have bowled us away with their debut EP Labels Opinions & Preconceptions. If there’s anything this 7-track EP shouldn’t have, it’s labels and preconceptions. Whilst they’ve officially been around since 2017, mostly writing and recording in their own studio, you’d be forgiven for not having already heard of this Liverpool 3-piece group. Since the release of their first two singles Feel It & 1968, which both eventually featured in the EP, they’ve been tucked away ensuring they…
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Liverpool Festivals
Sound City Announces 2021 Festival Dates and First Acts
Sound City Festival have set their 2021 dates for April 30th – May 2nd, with the first phase of artists set to inspire a promising comeback event. After the devastating cancellation of Sound City Festival 2020, alongside the abundance of tormenting cancellations that have ensued from this global pandemic, the festivals management team have decided to make next year’s jamboree a celebration of the inspiring music that has been released within this chaotic year. This…
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Music
STONE Release The Adrenaline Pumping ‘Stay Silent’
Its always quite amusing to read the press release accompanying a bands new musical offering, as it more often than not gives an insight into how the PR company is attempting to place their new charges into an already suffocating music market. So with STONE’s Stay Silent we get the usual press-prose about how this crew are the next musical meteorites, blazing a comet trail of uniqueness across the artistic firmament. Refreshingly, Stay Silent exceeds…
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MULTIBEAM release their addictive debut single Dimitri
Liverpool’s new glam-rock trio MULTIBEAM underpin their contemporary rock sound with colourful energy alongside a penetrating bass-line. MULTIBEAM are a fresh new addition to the roster of Liverpool artists and have spent their quarantine sharpening their songwriting ability whilst cultivating an image of modern glamour. Founded by front man Johnny Cosmonaut and brothers George and Jimmy Craig, MULTIBEAM have sprung into existence without warning and have set themselves a precedent for a future of addictively…
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The New Icons ‘Loner’ Is A Nostalgic Slice of Psych Rock
Back with a new single taken from their debut album, Electric Ghost Graffiti, scouse band The New Icons bring a nostalgic and retro feel to the local music scene. This month, we’re channelling The New Icons’ latest single Loner into your earholes! After a successful release of their melancholy first single Everyone Knows and their new album Electric Ghost Graffiti, this second single ‘Loner’ promises great things from the local ensemble. The band are lead…
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In Conversation – BANNERS
There’s no prouder feeling for us at Liverpool Noise than seeing local musicians and artists succeeding in doing what they love. We managed to grab a bit of time with the wonderful Michael Nelson of BANNERS, currently located in Toronto, to talk over his current situation and experiences of being a scouser in Canada and how it’s shaped his music career after forging his way in Liverpool. Liverpool Noise: Hello, Michael! So, making huge waves currently it’s brilliant to see, we…
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In Conversation – Fran Doran (Red Rum Club)
Since their last album Matador was so well received, the pressure is on for Red Rum Club ahead of the release of their highly-anticipated sophomore album. We caught up with lead singer Fran Doran to find out how the Liverpool based six-piece band have been getting on. Liverpool Noise: Just to give our readers a better idea of who you guys are, I wanted to ask how you lads got together initially because there’s quite…
