From the moment we walked down the steps in to the lively basin of Manchester Arena, it was clear that we were in for something special. The atmosphere was electric even 20 minutes before the start time as ominous music hummed around the hall, accompanied by the smoke and blue lights setting the scene for […]
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Blue Planet II has been one of the truly seminal televisual experiences of the new millennium. It is a towering achievement and a shining example of the BBC at it’s very best. This documentary series has opened up hidden worlds that have captured the imaginations of people across the world. Presented by David Attenborough, the […]
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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are bringing their unique bagpipe covers of famous hits (described as bagrock) to the New Brighton Floral Pavillion on Sunday 12th May 2019. Having sold 100,000 copies of their debut album “Backrock to the Masses” in the UK alone, and had over 4.5 million views on YouTube of their cover […]
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EVERYMAN CINEMA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH NAME CHANGE In celebration of International Women’s Day, Everyman Cinema at Liverpool’s Metquarter has rebranded its Liverpool venue to ‘Everywoman’ for the month of March. The new branding is displayed at the entrance of the cinema, replacing the old Everyman signage and also online to pay tribute to […]
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Seatbelts have released their first track of 2019, Spanish Songs; the second single from their forthcoming EP, Please Slow Down. The new single is a thrillingly upbeat and lively ode to the idea of a country. A gonzo-snapshot of a way of life, which brings the band’s avant-pop influences to the fore. By using a […]
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The Urbanista Writer’s Ledger (TUWL) continues with two new poems from writer, Matthew Thomas Smith. Matthew is a writer and performer known throughout Liverpool’s arts and culture scene and has regularly performed with garage-psyche punk band, Psycho Comedy. Matthew has submitted two poems from his debut poetry collection, Songs which is to be published later […]
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George Roberts interviews Chini from The Mouse Outfit for Urbanista. URBANISTA: Jagged Tooth Crook is a huge departure from your first two studio albums. What inspired this change in direction, especially the extensive use of live keys? CHINI :Previously our music has been a blend of live instruments and samples (mainly from old records […]
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We came across GRLSKOUT’s Soundcloud Mama Lion Mixtape and instantly fell in love! We reached out to the Canadian DJ to do an interview and here’s what she has to say. How long have you been DJing? And why did you start? I have been DJing for 12 years now. When I finished high school […]
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The stripped back combination of Andrew Fearn’s substratal beats and Jason Williamson’s spat-out punk poetry creates a raw and visceral live experience. The intensity of Williamson’s performance is made all the more affecting by its undeniable sincerity. This is not an appropriated fury for commercial gain, but a vivid and guttural expression that has been […]
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‘Cream Classical’ is back at Liverpool Cathedral this weekend for consecutive shows on the Friday and Saturday nights. The event has become one of the highlights of Liverpool’s cultural calendar and is perfectly situated in the beautifully grandiose (and acoustically spectacular) Liverpool Cathedral. The Classical shows have gained something of a reputation thanks to its […]
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