There seems to be a wave of ‘open mic’ nights sprouting up everywhere. Maybe it’s a case of people embracing social networks to promote their events or even the fact that I have started to look for them that is making me think there has been an increase. So what, I hear you mumble. It’s a good thing, right?…
Day 2 at Sound City, what was waiting for me? Before I start, those with a keen eye will have noticed we don’t have a ‘Day 1’ up on the website as yet, I can assure all you Day 1 people (they are real I have seen them) that we…
There is often common thought that a lead singer of a band…
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The standard band manager has changed. No longer is he a hairy guy wearing a leather coat, named Larry with a penchant for Red Stripe. He (or she) has now morphed into a social whizz with the ability to create a ‘buzz’ with just the contents of their manbag. But who…
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There is often common thought that a lead singer of a band needs to be a bit weird and batshit crazy. What is it about a lead singer who looks like he or she could at any minute start slamming their face against the microphone until an eyeball pops out,…
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Laces Out! Festival invites sneaker heads across the country to congregate on March 5th in Liverpool’s famous Camp & Furnace to celebrate their shared love of the footwear and culture.…
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AHOY! music lovers in the fair city of Liverpool and surrounding areas, in fact the World! Sound City 2015 is almost here! Are you excited? Well hell, you should be chomping at the bit (ewww). This years Sound City is even better (I know, how can it be) because of…
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Go!Zilla are a 3 piece psych-punk band from Florence, Italy. They formed in 2012 as a two piece and have toured constantly since then. They have played Paris Psych festival and Primavera. They have played with garage rock legends The Sonics and the garage band du jour, Thee Oh Sees.…
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There is something great about running an independent music blog/website#callitwhatyouwant. We can pick and choose who we want to go and write about. We have no obligations to go and review the headline acts; there is no hierarchy to appease. We are indeed a free spirit and long may it remain.…
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Day 2 at Sound City, what was waiting for me? Before I start, those with a keen eye will have noticed we don’t have a ‘Day 1’ up on the website as yet, I can assure all you Day 1 people (they are real I have seen them) that we…
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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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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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