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Things to do in Liverpool
Baltic Market 12 Hour Twitch Party Happening This May Bank Holiday
The Baltic Market 12 hour Twitch party to raise money for charity The Baltic Market has announced a special Twitch stream which will bring a much needed celebration to the May Bank Holiday weekend. On 23 May the Baltic Market will be streaming live from their stage with all their resident DJs and bands. Plus they will using the ocassion to raise money for local charities. You can expect incredible DJ sets from No-Wave, JDisco,…
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Music
SKIA Releases Scandipop EP Apricot And It’s The Perfect Soundtrack To Summer
Liverpool-based Norwegian Scandipopper, SKIA, released her debut EP Apricot on 1 May, flawlessly timed for the sunny days ahead. Released via indie label Heist or Hit, the seven-track EP is sure to give you summer festival blues (for all the right reasons!). SKIA has managed to tick off all essential ingredients for the perfect playlist: bookended by two strong a cappella tracks with gorgeous harmonies, you’ll find a cheeky breakup song, a self-love anthem, and…
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Music
Oya Paya Return With 2 Awesome Genre-Bending Tracks
Oya Paya are back after a brief hiatus with two brand new back to back singles, Kobi and Phillip. Multi-national, Liverpool-based band Oya Paya are, in their own words, a “genre-bending trans-pacific art-pop trio”. Now, they’ve exploded back onto the scene in April with two new singles, Kobi and Phillip. Kobi immediately draws your attention with the lightning speed vocals, with every syllable coming at you like bullets. It would certainly take you a serious amount…
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Music
In Conversation – Venus Demilo
Venus Demilo frontman Tom Anderson chats to us about lockdown (of course!) and their new EP Northern Lights. Liverpool Noise: How have you been coping with the lockdown? Tom: All good thanks! Started having some pretty intense conversations with my dog but apart from that keeping relatively sane. LN: What have you all been doing to keep busy whilst being stuck indoors? Have you developed any new hobbies? Tom: I thought I’d make the most…
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Music
STONE Return With Their Floor Pounding Second Single ‘Keep Running’
After bouncing onto the scene and ruffling feathers with their first single Leave it Out in February, STONE return with a second single Keep Running and certainly pick up where they left off. Keep Running is another cuttingly honest and passionate anecdote considering the challenges and standing the ground of twenty somethings in modern day society. The message from lead singer Finley Power is simple and emphatic, “can you just leave me alone?”. Power’s lyrical…
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Music
KEEF Release Their New Eagerly Anticipated Single ‘Satellite’
KEEF are a self-proclaimed indie rock/alternative/psychedelic band based in the North West of England and released their new single Satellite on 24 April . Keef was formed by members Mike Juvenile and Marc Allan Gibbs and through their music they mix and match various genres to create a unique blend of sounds. When hearing this song for the first time, I was immediately drawn in. The opening seconds transport you into another dimension and then…
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Music
Liverpool Trio Husband Material Set To Release Nostalgic Debut EP
This month sees the release of Husband Material’s self-titled EP with single, Spring. Born from the disbandment of a former indie-pop group, the Liverpool three-piece have had a busy and successful year honing their desired musical sound, to which they have done to great effect on their debut EP. A band with many influences such as The Smashing Pumpkins and My Bloody Valentine, indie-emo Husband Material’s eponymous work offers a small taste of a confident…
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Music
The Heavy North Release Blitering New Single ‘Lying To Yourself’
Following a headline hometown show last September and supporting slots alongside esteemed acts such as Temples & Cut Glass Kings, local five piece The Heavy North look to accelerate their momentum in 2020. Their latest single Lying to Yourself would appear to be a perfect way of doing just that. A gentle drum beat and nonchalant bass line kick start the track as we enter a soulful, bluesy opening salvo. The front man begins his…
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Festivals
Sound City Online Festival: Saturday 2 May
Sound City online festival will feature Friendly Fires (DJ Set), The Wombats, Red Rum Club, over 30 artists and conference speakers. With this year’s festival postponed until September, Sound City are partnering with the Music Venues Trust #saveourvenues and taking the event online this Saturday with a stellar line-up of artists on streaming platform Guest House. Headliners Friendly Fires will join the party with a DJ set, while The Wombats, Red Rum Club, The Night…
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Music
Music Venue Trust Launch #SAVEOURVENUES Campaign
The Music Venue Trust has announced #saveourvenues, a new national campaign to save hundreds of grassroots music venues at imminent risk of being closed down – permanently. Without these independent venues the live music scene in the UK will die. Venues that are at risk in Liverpool include Heebie Jeebies, Phase One, The Caledonia and The Jacaranda. These grassroots venues play a crucial role in the development of British music, nurturing local talent, providing a…
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Music
Bobby West Set To Release His Alluring Debut Single
Liverpool’s own Bobby West releases his debut single As The Morning Crept In. A native of North Liverpool and having been on the road with Liverpool favourites Echo and the Bunnymen from the UK all the way to Russia with his former band Broken Men, which he formed when he was just 21. Bobby West has now exploded onto the scene as a solo artist with his beautiful new track As The Morning Crept In,…
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Music
Newcomer Henry Jones Releases Dreamy Debut Single
As many musicians find themselves isolated, it’s important to note that while for some this is taken in its quarantine context, for many it can be quite a lonely time to be mentally isolated. Henry Jones has burst onto the scene with his assessment and ode to the ‘temporarily alone‘ in this hazy and thought-evoking song As Soon As I. It’s certainly worth noting Jones recorded this song in its entirety in his own bedroom, harking back to the indie/DIY…
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Music
Mal Hijo Release Self-Titled Prog Rock Anthem
Liverpool Noise favourites Mal Hijo are back! Back in January 2019 we reviewed their amazing single Cocainer, but this time we’re swinging towards their newest addition to the arsenal; Mal Hijo. The single, named after the 4-piece group, is arguably their most ambitious track yet, opting for a prog-rock song, complete with little hints at their potential inspirations such as a Pink Floyd Money riff thrown in. As with prog-rock songs, they often take more of a journey than a typical song…
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Music
Jamie Webster Releases New Single Grinding The Gears
With a new album and tour dates pencilled in for the coming months, these are exciting times for fans of local sensation Jamie Webster. Grinding the Gears, Webster’s latest release shows a side to the singer-songwriter we have not seen thus far. Jamie Webster is a name synonymous with fans of Liverpool FC for his efforts along with Boss Night in bringing terrace anthems to the masses and re-invigorating the club’s supporter culture. Webster along…
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Festivals
Bluedot Festival Postponed Until July 2021
The organisers of Bluedot Festival have confirmed that this year’s event will be put back to 22-25 July 2021 due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus outbreak. All three headliners – Bjork, Metronomy and Groove Armada – have confirmed their appearance on the bill next year with many other artists and speakers from this year’s line-up set to join them. Tickets already purchased will be valid for next year’s festival or alternatively full refunds will be…
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Music
Lucy Gaffney Releases Storming Debut Single ‘Can’t Escape’
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Lucy Gaffney releases her eagerly awaited debut single Can’t Escape. Backed by some of Liverpool’s finest, she’s already been on the road with the likes of Bill Ryder-Jones and She Drew The Gun. Fairly fresh to the solo artist gig, her debut single which was co-produced by The Coral’s James Skelly and Thom Southern, opens up a beautifully written pop track powered by unrequited love and the bitter sting of heartbreak. Lucy has said…
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Festivals
Sound City 2020 Festival Extra Day And More Artists Announced
***Sound City 2020 Cancelled Due To Ongoing Coronavirus Concerns*** Sound City 2020 festival has announcd that it has expanded its re-scheduled event to 25, 26, 27 September. With Friendly Fires headlining on Friday 25 September, Pale Waves on Saturday 26 and Red Rum Club on Sunday 27, the festival will launch on Thursday 24 September with a party at District headlined by Fickle Friends. The Sound City + conference will now include a revised programme…
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Music
KingFast Returns With Laid-Back Soul Track ‘Never Felt This Way Before’
With the imminent release of his 2nd single, the undeniable talent that is KingFast returns with another soul-pop masterclass. Having been in Liverpool for as long as we can remember, coming to us from his Belfast beginnings, his newest release entitled Never Felt This Way Before brings us that same Pop/Soul infusion that he’s managed to grasp so wonderfully. His live shows have been part of the reason of his success, alongside his time working…
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Music
Charity Shop Pop Releases Timely New Track ‘Lonely On Sunday’
Whilst most shops stay closed at this time, there’s one in particular we’re glad to see that are cracking on with business as usual as Charity Shop Pop releases his latest single Lonely (On Sunday), with the music video featuring this rather cute dog, Duke. This alone is a good reason to tune in, however, if you’re more audio based or just don’t like really cute dogs you’ll be pleased to know the song itself…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Liverpool Music Industry Support Fund Launched
A Liverpool Music Industry Support Fund has been created to offer financial support to businesses within the Liverpool City Region Music sector who are at risk due to the challenges brought about by Covid-19. Funded by the LCR Combined Authority’s Strategic Investment Fund, £150,000 is currently available and will be managed by the UNESCO City of Music Officer based in Liverpool City Council. The Fund will be overseen by the Liverpool City Region Music Board. Liverpool City…
