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Zara Smile Returns With New Ear-Worm Single ‘Human’
Zara Smile’s latest release Human – their fourth – presents an interesting perspective on feelings of disassociation and societal alienation. The track starts slowly, but the production builds very nicely on the chorus, resulting in a satisfying quiet / loud juxtaposition which neatly reflects the inner emotional turmoil of this talented singer – songwriter. Their lyrical delivery oozes honesty, and coupled with a massive hook of chorus, results in an ear-worm that is most pleasing.…
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Bunny Alex Releases Ridiculously Catchy Single ‘Easy Game’
A quick consultation with Professor Google informs me that Liverpool-based Bunny Alex hails from Belgium, and she brings a certain European sensibility to these ears with her second musical offering Easy Game. The track is just shy of three minutes, but packs a lyrical punch to a musical backdrop which is gossamer light and airy. It seems to be the perfect summer lollipop of a song, but with an autumn release we should be glad…
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Liverpool’s Jazz Evolution: Reflecting on Mutant Jazz’s First Event
Mutant Jazz is a collaboration between promoters Parrjazz and You And I Present. Supported by the Jazz North New Northern Bursary, the event took place on Thursday 28 September, 2023, at Metrocola’s Metro Loft, on Leece Street, Liverpool. The idea was to bring some of the new artists from the city who are part of the jazz spectrum and present them as key players in our rapidly mutating jazz scene, hosted and herded by the…
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Spartacus: A Fusion of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul, To Set Liverpool Alight This Winter
Sensational music act Spartacus, led by the renowned Robert ‘Sput’ Searight, prepares to grace Liverpool this winter. On 5 November at 7:30 pm, District, Liverpool, will come alive with the soulful and groundbreaking sounds of Spartacus, promising an unforgettable night of musical innovation. Spartacus is not your typical music act. It is a collaborative project that brings together pioneers of the US and European jazz, hip-hop, and soul scenes, offering a unique and electrifying musical…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
El Kiddo Family Halloween Party Comes To Liverpool Via Ibiza & Dubai
Aged just 17, DJ and music innovator Harrison McDonald, known as Harry MC, has already enjoyed the type of career that his peers could only dream of. After a sell out summer in Ibiza, running his own hugely successful family event called ‘El Kiddo’ based at the island’s infamous Bam Bu Ku, following a popular run in Dubai, Harry is now bringing this music-based extravaganza to Liverpool’s noted live events venue, The Dome at Grand…
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Happy Mondays Announce Liverpool Show As Part Of 2024 UK Tour
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by very special guests and fellow ‘90s British music icons, Inspiral Carpets and Stereo MC’s. The Manchester legends’ first headline tour in five years will begin in Glasgow on 14 March and end in Brighton on 14 April, and includes a hometown date at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse on…
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Euan Blackman Releases Haunting New Single ‘The Ballad of a Broken Machine’
Following the release of his debut EP You Are the Rain back in April, rising Liverpool folk-pop artist Euan Blackman has returned with “one of the dreamiest songs [he’s] ever created”, The Ballad of a Broken Machine. Released on September 29, TBOABM is the second single from another upcoming EP, following the BBC Introducing-backed Burn back in July. An impressive feat of Euan’s is that he self-produces his own music, his production on this new…
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Chilean Musical Heroes, Illapu, To Play Only UK Date At Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
On Sunday 15 October, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall will play host to one of Latin America’s most important musical exports – Illapu. True Chilean emmisaries, Illapu has had a storied career, stretching back nearly 50 years. Formed in 1971, in Antofagasta (Northern Chile) – by brothers Andrés, José Miguel, Jaime, and Roberto Márquez Bugueño – Illapu pioneered a style of music known as “folklore andino”, and have been hailed as one of the most important Latin…
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Red Rum Club Announce New Single And Liverpool M&S Bank Arena Show
Comfortably nestled in a wild world of their own perfect design, incomparable, high-energy indie six-piece Red Rum Club come back to earth after reaching the highs of summer’s open-air and under-canvas live season to announce a new album and UK Tour for 2024 with their latest single, Undertaker. Forming fashion rather than following it, the band renowned for firing festival crowds with rocket-propelled cult hits such as Eleanor and Would You Rather Be Lonely are…
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‘Eternity’ Is A Glimpse Into A Blissful Simulated Utopia with Def.fo
“Prepare to get lost in the mesmerizing world of def.fo’s music—you won’t want to leave“. It’s a bold opening statement from Def.fo. A quick glance at the socials paints a picture of a new artist, fresh on the scene. However, the second single is a snapshot into an ethereal soundscape, a dreamy realm where psychedelic guitars, hazy melodies, and otherworldly lyrics converge. Within this musical world, rich harmonies stretch out across the track. The catchy hook pulls us in,…
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Iconic Liverpool Arts Club To Re-open This Week With Merseyside Favourites The Wombats
Liverpool’s historic live music venue the Arts Club in Liverpool’s city centre will once again open its doors kickstarting this weekend with two intimate homecoming shows from local favourites The Wombats, who have been confirmed as part of the celebrations. Arts Club at 90 Seel Street in the city centre, will welcome The Wombats for two dates on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 September 2023, with a full new programme of live music now poised…
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The Old Library Unveils Details of Upcoming Live Music Events
The Old Library has revealed the exciting details of its latest music events. This historic venue, which also serves as a vibrant community hub, seamlessly transforms into an enchanting musical space, setting the stage for some special live performances. The Archives (Friday 22 September) The Old Library popular regulars The Archives will be back on Friday 22 September to perform a selection of songs in front of a live audience. Doors: 6:45 pm. Starts: 7:45…
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Martha Goddard Expands Pop’s Limits With New Track ‘Voices’
Ethereal alternative pop artist, Martha Goddard is back with another fresh single called Voices. The single (released on 30 August) impressively debuted on BBC Radio 1. Martha’s musical catalogue so far shows her distinctive take on the genre, with Voices following in its footsteps. Voices has drawn inspiration from artists such as Caroline Polachek, Kate Bush and Saron Van Etten. These influences can be heard within different parts of the track, from the effective use…
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The Ultimate Liverpool Gig Guide: September 2023
Orla Foster gives us the rundown on some of the best gigs happening in Liverpool this month. Tepid Days (1 Sept)Jimmy’sTickets Tepid Days is a vessel for Jamie Roberts (Wild Fruit Art Collective) to lean into his most insular and bittersweet lyricism. Expect “a heroic self pity party for the ages”. There’ll also be a set from psych stalwarts RongoRongo, as well as newer sounds from art-pop trio Oya Paya. Go have a little cry…
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In Conversation: Genevieve Lamb of Parrjazz
Parrjazz is a not-for-profit organisation that supports live jazz music in the Liverpool City Region. Parrjazz presents a variety of jazz events throughout the year, including concerts, workshops, and masterclasses. We caught up with Parrjazz’s Artistic Director, Genevieve Lamb, to find out all about what they do and the exciting events they have coming up soon. Liverpool Noise: Can you tell us a bit about Parrjazz, how did you start out and what were your…
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Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2023 Launches On 1 September
The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write a brand new song inspired by a local work of art. Now in its thirteenth year the Songwriting Challenge welcomes back judges Jon Lawton (Owner/producer, Crosstown Studios), Kaya Herstad Carney (musician/vocal coach), Luke Moore (composer/Operation Lightfoot), Robert Vincent (award-winning musician and songwriter), and Alison Benson (musician, music teacher, and multiple Challenge winner). To enter the Challenge a songwriter must…
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Montao Delivers A Dose Of Sundrenched Trip-Hop With New Single ‘Costa Del Mersey’
We may have had a lot of rain this summer but the latest Montao track, Costa Del Mersey, is still giving us sunny vibes. This colourful yet chilled-out homage to the artist’s beautiful hometown kicks off a series of single releases throughout the remainder of the year, ending with a mini-album launch in 2024 under the deft guidance of Def Pressé Records. Costa Del Mersey would not sound out of place blaring from a boombox on the Costa…
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How to Mentally Prepare For Your First Gig Performance
Performing a song in front of one person can be scary, but imagine more than one; imagine twenty people; better yet, can you imagine one hundred people in a room listening to you? You being front and centre, everyone stops what they’re doing, so you’re given their undivided attention; it’s incredible, right? But at the same time, it’s scary; it’s so scary, it’s any wonder how someone can do that. There’s the fear of public…
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Liverpool Nightlife
Liverpool’s Newest Small Club, Spray Shop, Celebrates The Power Of Intimacy In The Music Community With Mini-Documentary
In the midst of club closures and the dominance of large-scale events and festivals, one visionary club owner and DJ wants to pay homage and celebrate the resilience of small clubs and the indelible mark they leave on the music industry. Meet Kyle Muldoon, the trailblazing founder of Liverpool’s newest gem – the Spray Shop which since its opening has welcomed artists such as Archie Hamilton, Richy Ahmed and Mason Collective through its doors. While…
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The Ultimate Liverpool Gig Guide: August 2023
Orla Foster picks out 11 unmissable gigs happening in and around Liverpool this month. The eclectic list includes rock, punk, alt-pop, jazz and more, so dive in. The Hives (15 Aug)The Jacaranda ClubTickets Don’t sleep on your chance to witness the Hives’ madcap energy in the flesh. Riding high off their recent European tour, the tuxedo-clad hellraisers will even be signing copies of their latest album The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons after this intimate set…
