‘I Only Dream In Black and White’ is the debut single from Liverpool five piece Hegarty. A breath of fresh air just in time for summer, the release excels in all qualities easy-listening. With raspy vocals, moving lyrics and acoustic guitar from lead singer David Hegarty comes a perfect blend of nostalgia and a taste […]
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The night we had all been waiting for had arrived. The electronic kraut-rock innovators were to play in Liverpool for the first time since their Royal Court Theatre show back in 1981. Tickets for this 17-date UK tour were like gold dust, so I couldn’t believe my luck when a friend was selling one. This […]
Read MoreIf you haven’t attended a Shakespeare production of epic proportion set in an idyllic location, thou must attend Hamlet in Royden Park! From Monday 19th June through until Saturday 24th June, Hillbark Players will be producing a dazzling showcase of the legendary Shakespeare play that only mad dogs and Englishmen would be foolish enough to […]
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It’s Friday night and Clarence dock is basking under the evening sun where thousands have descended to kick-off their Sound City weekend and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of the prophetic album The Velvet Underground and Nico with John Cale and a collective of hand-picked artists. Hailing from Wales, Cale moved to […]
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FestEVOL Gardens will be taking place at the Invisible Wind Factory this year, home of the Kazimier team. We sat down with organiser Revo Ziganda to talk the history of the festival, the Kazimier and what’s in store for this years edition. We also have the stage splits and set times for this years bash […]
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After winning the Merseyrail Sound Station prize and stealing the show at LIMF, Astles keeps the hype-train rolling with new EP Live At The Nordic. Recorded in just one afternoon, the debut offers twenty-three minutes of searching vocals, cute guitar riffs and a hell of a lot of potential. At just eighteen, the Southport singer-songwriter […]
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(Circa Waves at Soundcity 2016) SOUNDCITY is back for its 10th Anniversary and this time it’s bringing four insane days packed full of artists big and small that can’t be missed. Last year the unrivalled festival brought huge names such as The Dandy Warhols, Catfish & the Bottlemen, Band of Skulls and Pete Doherty to […]
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There’s nothing better than fresh, raw talent by artists who are hungry to be heard. Liverpool’s Sound City Emerging Talent event was the kick-start to one hell of a year for the music industry. Held in the depths of the Baltic Triangle, at District (also known as the Picket), keen teens and adults spent their […]
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Most people associate Barry Sutton with the famed Liverpool bands Cast and The La’s, to whom he lent his incredible musical talent. Over two decades have passed and Barry still plays a huge role in the Liverpool music scene. I was invited down to the Baltic Triangle’s District on a Wednesday evening, to have a […]
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Stewart Lee returned to Liverpool last month to perform his Content Provider show and to add to the excitement, each ticket holder received a limited edition of the new DVD for Series Four of Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle. The Venue The Philharmonic provided a great venue for Lee and Liverpool’s most cynical could be found […]
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