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Liverpool Drive-In Music Events Cancelled
The series of Liverpool Drive-In Music Events at Liverpool Waters, Central Dock have been cancelled. The concerts have been cancelled as co-organiser Utilita pulled out of the events with concerns over localised lockdowns. Liverpool Waters was set to host a series of huge drive-in gigs and concerts this summer featuring The Zutons, Mike Skinner and The Streets, Gary Numan, Cream Classical Ibiza, Lightning Seeds and Dizzee Rascal. Utilita Live From The Drive-In series of live…
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Band National: The Romans Activity Park Are Throwing The Ultimate Summer Party
Band National: Open Air Party at The Romans Activity Park, Aintree – 11 July The Romans Activity Park in Aintree are throwing a huge open air party this summer with a special one-off live music event. Alongside the music there will be a BBQ and garden party. The line up features exciting and much loved Liverpool talent with acoustic sessions, the hottest upcoming bands and DJs. Each ticket includes entry to the festival, a drink…
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Epstein Lounge Sessions Live Stream Returns This Week Following 10k Audience For Their Opening Show
Epstein Lounge Sessions live stream connects local musicians with thousands watching at home. The Epstein Lounge Sessions is a project set up by Rach Hankin and Helen Maw of the Liverpool Noise team, along with their colleague and friend Anthony Cunningham. The concept was formed through a desire to make use of the Epstein Theatre’s stunning bar, Brian’s Bar, as a creative space, as well as a platform for upcoming local creatives to share their…
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Ian Skelly Captain Caveman Is A 3 Minute Psychedelic Trip We Want To Take Again and Again
Ian Skelly Captain Caveman is the first track taken from his upcoming Drifters Skyline album. To the masses, the name Ian Skelly is synonymous with The Coral, a staple on these shores that Ian founded two decades ago and has drummed for ever since. To a hardcore, inner circle you will also be pointed in the direction of Ian’s side projects. Eight years after his first solo album Cut from a Star landed, Skelly is…
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Liverpool Music Artists
Brad Stank Releases Stunning Album Kinky Om
*Breathes out a relaxed sigh and quietly whispers ‘Kinky Om’* That should really be all that needs to be said on the matter of this stunning album Kinky Om from Brad Stank, but we’re probably going to have to give you a little more than that, aren’t we? Back at it again with his signature blend of low-fi funk, rich and soulful harmonisation over that effortless voice that pieces it all together, we have a collection of nine songs…
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KingFast to Release Anticipated New Single Avenge Later This Month
Liverpool based singer-songwriter KingFast is due to release his next soul-infused single, Avenge on June 26. A blend of pop and soul, paired with the innovative use of his looped guitar and stellar vocals, Avenge is a beautifully powerful song and one which resonates deeply when you listen to it. KingFast is definitely one to watch in the local music scene, he is no stranger to performing, having taken part in various musical events in…
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“4 Chords and the Truth” – Jamie Webster Defines An Era With New Single Something’s Gotta Give
Following the announcement of his long-awaited debut album, Jamie Webster has released his unintentionally timely single Something’s Gotta Give on Liverpool label Modern Sky. Jamie Webster delivers here in all senses. On the surface, the track is well produced with lovely, folky guitar melodies and vocals that could be mistaken for Gerry Cinnamon on first listen. However, it’s not long before that unmistakable scouse accent captures your attention and cements Something’s Gotta Give as a…
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Bands in Liverpool
Liverpool Noise Team Lockdown Picks
It’s been a long few months in lockdown but for many of us it’s given us more time on our hands than ever before. Here, the Liverpool Noise team tell us what’s been getting them through the last 80 plus days. We also share the bars, restaurants and music venues we are most looking forward to visiting once the lockdown is lifted. Liverpool Noise team lockdown picks: Food, music and entertainment writer, Michael Fell: Favourite…
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The Letrasets Release Their Forth Single Fruit Juice
Liverpool Noise have another song for your listening pleasure! This time we are delighted to have The Letrasets and their latest in a series of 4 singles, Fruit Juice, for their release on 6 June. Tying in nicely for the weekend to catch up on the rest of their songs (if you haven’t already), their latest output has marked a slightly darker turn in the groups usual genre of jangle-indie-pop and given us a taste of their musical flexibility…
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Pleasure Island Return With Their Powerful Second Single Help Me NHS
Back after their blistering debut single The Game, heavy-hitting duo Pleasure Island are back. As if to wake us all back up, Help Me NHS is a slap in the face. With its simple message it’s a straight-up punk rock track designed to solidify the importance of our public services. Toeing the line between personal and political, frontman Sean Ekins has battled in the past with his own difficulties such as the ongoing search for…
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The Racket Return With Pounding Protest Track No Shine From The Sun
Local indie/punk rockers The Racket return with their latest single No Shine from The Sun and a protest song that you can dance to. In each of The Racket’s last three singles, the four-piece have gone into combat with differing aspects of society that ruffle their feathers. 2018 single Know It For a Fact, a tussle with life’s pretenders before a December defence of the Labour Party in track For The Many Not The Few.…
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In Conversation – Pleasure Island
We caught up with Pleasure Island frontman Sean Ekins to talk lockdown, new hobbies, taking the piss out of politicians and football. Liverpool Noise: Hi Sean, how have you been finding life in lockdown? Pleasure Island: Hi there! Yes I’ve been having a pretty nice time all up, although I missed out on all the good furlough cash so I’ve been spending my days selling bits and pieces on reverb.com. The actual day to day…
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Green Tangerines To Release Highly Anticipated Debut EP Tangerines
Liverpool based five-piece band Green Tangerines are due to release their debut EP Tangerines on June 1 and it’s the perfect listening companion to the summer months ahead! Green Tangerines are fast making their name in Liverpool, which they see as their adopted home. They describe their sound as a nod to ‘70s Jazz Fusion’ and this is clear to see from their latest musical offering. Their new EP is a real treat from start to…
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Dr Orange’s Second single Is A Psychedelic Earworm
Following a successful debut single, Comes in Threes, Liverpool artist Dr Orange (the solo project of Chas Moody) is set to release his second single, These Things (Baby I Know) at the end of the month. Making full use of this time in lockdown and arriving just a few weeks after his debut, These Things (Baby I Know) should well and truly cement Dr Orange’s place on the scene. This track is Dr Orange’s second…
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Police Car Collective Release Their 80’s Inspired Debut Single
Indie pop duo Police Car Collective have stormed onto the scene with their 80’s inspired debut track Mine. Taking heavy inspiration from 80’s bands such as New Order and The Smiths, they take that classic sound and give it a facelift, taking production cues from The 1975. The track has a cathcy hook and with just one listen you can remember the guitar lines; it’s perfectly produced indie pop. The band have a strong identity…
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Courting Release Relentless New Track David Byrne’s Badside
As we all continue our endeavours to avoid monotony and keep spirits high, local four piece Courting put smiles on faces with their third single David Byrne’s Badside as we sit back and enjoy their mockery of modern day Britain. A lively string arrangement opens the track as lead singer Sean takes to the stage delivering witty, cutting remarks and assessments on British culture from the outset. Courting strike the balance perfectly of blending both…
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In Conversation – Chris and Kaya Herstad Carney
Chris and Kaya Herstad Carney, the wearers of many hats, are no strangers to the local music scene. Having co-organised the wonderful grassroots festival Threshold which showcases local and international talent and now in its 10th year of running, to Chris’s own radio spot on Liverpool’s Melodic Distraction, and everything in between. Liverpool Noise got a moment to talk to the musical power-couple and pose them some of life’s most difficult questions as we talk festivals, life in lockdown and…
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Rock’n’Roll Heavyweights Filthy Tricks Release Anthemic New Single ‘Leah’
Warrington five-piece indie rock’n’roll band Filthy Tricks are already establishing themselves on the scene as a talented group with lots of potential. After releasing their debut EP Run The River in Summer 2019 and single, Walk In Line at the start of the year , they’re back their latest single Leah. I absolutely love the opening to this song. Straight away the drums come to life and paired with the opening guitar chords, it will make…
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Bands in Liverpool
Liverpool Digital Music Festival Huge Lineup Revealed
Liverpool Digital Music Festival 22 – 25 May 2020 Liverpool Digital Music Festival has announced 100 local artists who will be playing the online event between 22 – 25 May. Jamie Webster, Natalie McCool, Spinn, All We Are, Mutant Vinyl and Charity Shop Pop are amongst those who will play as part of the event in support Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust and Save Our Venues from the Music Venue Trust. The all-digital online festival…
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Ali Ingle Stuns With New Track ‘FEELINGZ’
One of the main things keeping me going during these uncertain times we are facing is listening to good music! FEELINGZ by Liverpool artist Ali Ingle is fast becoming one of my favourite Summer tunes of 2020 so far. Ali Ingle is a Musician, Film Maker and Songwriter, even lending his song writing abilities to some great up and coming artists. His latest track FEELINGZ opens with a strong drum beat and bass line and…
