Ian Mcnabb is one of the great singer/songwriters to emerge from the 80s Liverpool music scene. The founder/lead singer with chart toppers The Icicle Works, will be launching his very own ‘Open Mic’ night at Mathew Street Live on Mathew Street, Liverpool (above Eric’s) starting on Wednesday 7th May from…
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What’s that coming over the hill! Is it a monster? Is it a monster! Yes a big hairy vibrating beast called Sound City 2014! Are you going? You really should be moving your feet towards this mammoth beat next week. So much smashing music on offer to play foo foo…
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Threshold Festival, for those who don’t know, is a grassroots festival of music and arts, taking place in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, which I got severely lost trying to find, in the rain, but that was more to do with my inability to follow a map than the actual location. Even…
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Formed in Moreton on the Wirral in 2009, Pretty Silhouettes really do embody the meaning of Rock n Roll and truly authentic live music which inevitably has you on your feet.This unsigned band have undeniably been working hard since forming in 2009, with 2 E.Ps released to date: “Enjoy the…
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There are two songs under the microscope today (because I could only find two, not because I couldn’t be assed listening to more, honestly…): ‘Sit & Wonder’ and ‘Viral Parasitoid’. Yes, indeed, a parasitoid, I totally know what that is, delicious on toast. For all you people who don’t know…
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Van Halen could bring peace to the world. A bold and daring statement I know, but allow me a few minutes eye time and let me explain myself. After finding myself at a loose end this morning I started browsing all of the news websites and let me tell you…
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Do you feel stressed? Uptight? Overworked? Well, unclench, ‘cause LowWinter Sun can sort you out.Instantly relaxing, the dream-like sound of songs like ‘Be Afraid’ is like a little Thai masseuse for your ears, the pleasant voice of the lead taking you by the hand and leading you into an almost…
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The classic sound of The City Walls is serene, rhythmic, and smooth as a baby’s arse, and once you’ve heard their songs, if you’re over the age of thirty-five and/or are in a musical, you’ll be clicking your fingers until they’re practically arthritic. The beats seem to correspond with a…
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Disclaimer: my opinion of this band may or may not have been swayed by the fact that one of its members looks like an effing majestic sea captain and I want him to respect me and sing me sea shanties while stroking his glorious beard. The mixture of sounds from Silent…
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In this day and age, it seems like the key to recognition in the music world is to mildly or not-so-mildly reference the seaside, the sea, or anything affiliated (Swim Deep, Best Coast, I could go on). Although Caves isn’t a direct affiliation, it’s close enough, right?! Due to my complete…
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