Liverpool has produced generations of musicians whose stories have travelled far beyond the city. Siobhan Maher Kennedy’s journey is a particularly fascinating one. Best known to many as the voice of River City People, Siobhan went from Liverpool’s music scene to major label success before eventually building a new life thousands of miles away in […]
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Liverpool set to host new Podfest North event as podcasting boom creates opportunities for creators and businesses A major conference designed to support aspiring and established podcasters from across the north of England is to be held in Liverpool. Podfest North will take place at The Liner Hotel on Friday 13 November 2026 and is […]
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There are artists who enjoy commercial success, and then there are artists whose influence quietly spreads through generations of musicians. Michael Weston King belongs firmly in the latter category. For more than four decades he has helped shape the UK Americana scene, long before the genre had a name, building a reputation as one of […]
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“I’d rather spend four days at Bearded Theory than a week abroad.” That might sound like a bold statement, but after another unforgettable weekend at Bearded Theory, we’re standing by it. One thing we’ve learnt over the years is not to rush into writing a festival review. In the days immediately after an event, social […]
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For many music fans, Noel Burke will always be remembered as the man who replaced Ian McCulloch in Echo & The Bunnymen. It’s a role that came with enormous pressure, intense scrutiny and the near-impossible task of following one of the most distinctive frontmen of the post-punk era. Yet as Burke reveals on the latest […]
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There are very few bands operating in the space currently occupied by. The Danish trio have built a reputation across Europe for turning acoustic instruments into something that feels closer to a warehouse rave than a traditional jazz performance. Comprised of Oliver Lauridsen on tenor sax, Thorbjørn Øllgaard on baritone and bass sax, alongside drummer […]
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Born Nicholas David Kershaw on 1st March 1958 in Bristol, he grew up in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. His father was an architect and flautist in the town’s orchestra and his mother trained as an opera singer. He describes himself as a late developer, first picking up a guitar when he […]
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“Music is everything,” says Ian McNabb, and after spending an hour chatting with him on the latest episode of Misadventures in Music, it’s easy to believe. The legendary frontman of The Icicle Works sits down with Ian Prowse and Mick Ord to talk about his career, songwriting, and his latest album 65 which includes a […]
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Misadventures in Music: Tommy Scott, Space and the Stories Behind the Hits This one feels a little different. Not just because of the guest, but because this is the first Misadventures in Music episode you can actually watch as well as listen. And honestly, it suits the chaos, charm and character of Tommy Scott perfectly. […]
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Some people write about music. Others live it, breathe it and somehow find a way to put it all into words that actually mean something. This week on Misadventures in Music, Ian Prowse and Mick Ord are joined by author and music journalist Penny Kiley, for a conversation that drifts beautifully between storytelling, memory and […]
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