Keyside returned to Liverpool last Friday with an exceptional sold-out headline performance at the O2 Academy  as part of their 2025 UK tour. Following a busy summer on the festival circuit, featuring BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend , and supporting the likes of The Wombats , Keyside  continue to prove themselves as one of the North West’s most exciting rising bands. Photo Credit: Marieke Macklon Supported by The Cases  and The Kowloons , both acts delivered rocking performances th

Over the last two years The Last Dinner Party have sky rocketed from exciting newcomers to one of the most acclaimed bands in the UK. Having broken through with the hit ‘Nothing Matters’ which blew up online, they quickly proved that they’re far more than a one hit wonder. Their debut album ‘Prelude To Ecstasy’ was one of the standout albums of 2024, filled with a shimmering expressionist singles, giving graceful Baroque Pop ballads a maximalist twist to wonderful effect. 

Tucked away on the corner of Hardman Street, one of Liverpool’s most beloved grassroots venues, Quarry , begins to swell with swathes of eager fans of local band Monks , as they prepare for the final show of the year. Photo Credit: Kieran Shayle Stepping down into the newly re-opened venue, the intimate 250 capacity lent an air of exclusivity and mystique to the evening, which was only emphasised by the dimly-lit rooms, draped in veils of smoke and occasionally pierced by sha

Future Yard on the 22nd of November was a little like an old picture of your parents; slightly hazy, glamorously messy and probably fueled by something not mentioned after the night is over.  Opening this affair were Idyllic, a jumble of jangly 60s guitar lines and 90s indie-rock crescendos. They’re the back room of an old record shop, bits of Jimi Hendrix  and a couple of tunes by The Verve , with whisky stained dust sleeves and old guitar picks that rattle around. Each song

Temeraire - an ensemble born from Liverpool’s music course - unveiled their first acoustic set within the warm, rustic embrace of Artefact , a venue that seemed to inhale and exhale with the band’s every note. The evening unfolded like a tapestry of brassy hues, yearning vocals, and a distinctly bohemian aura that lingered in the audience. The night had a gentle, handmade sound, each charming song being another step into their budding music career. Photo Credit: Will Litton

Alessi Rose has emerged as one of the UK's most exciting new pop sensations in recent years. Her bold, cutting lyricism, alluring gothic aesthetic and infectious songwriting has earned her masses of adoring young fans as well as huge support slots alongside the likes of Tate McRae and Noah Kahan . Now, she has embarked on her own big UK tour, landing in Liverpool on Friday 21st November and we were there to capture it! Photo Credit: Paul Lang It was immediately evident how

On October 29 th , alright (okay) released their long-anticipated EP ‘ Decent (Fine) ’ ( read our review here ). Then, on November 15 th  we gathered to hear this enticing EP played live at Liverpool’s trendy venue Future Yard. Boasting five support acts, the gig was thrust into life by Grungy, eruptive three-piece colourwash , followed by the Metal-infused Face It Tegan and the haunting intensity of Broadsheet Speak , peaking   with the Punky, radiant energy of Broken Down G

In the grand Philharmonic Hall , where classical instruments usually whisper, true Rock ‘n Roll erupted with full force. Yee Loi, a fiercely talented, punk family trio, hit the stage with explosive energy and a gritty yet polished sound that felt refreshingly raw for the refined setting. Rebellious and punky, they joked, “I didn’t think they let people like us into places like these.” But it was clear; the moment they bursted upon the stage, they deserved and worked hard fo

In the legendary depths of Liverpool’s Cavern Club , a raw and invigorating sound bounced off the brick walls... rising Indie quartet Courds . We felt as if we were witnessing the start of something much larger than this basement they played as the Liverpool outfit delivered an electric performance.   They launched into their set with ‘Fault Lines’ and ‘Cherry’ instantly drawing in the audience with low and melancholic verses that suddenly erupt into bursts of gritty power.

Resonant. Tender. Understated. The natural kinship between Euan Blackman and the Kazimier Stockroom is impossible to miss – their handcrafted harmony made for something quietly magical on the night of October 23rd.  The Stockroom’s exposed brick and limited capacity allows for a rare, standing-only intimacy, making it a haven for the city’s creative undercurrent. Constantly reinventing itself, the Kaz dedicates itself to amplifying new talent and celebrating authenticity ov

Following the recent release of their debut single ‘Coffee Cups’ , the five-piece George and the Jungle headed to the Kazimier Stockroom for a night of funk-infused fun. Based in Liverpool, this band combines groovy basslines with punctuated saxophone solos in their infectious live performances.  Photo Credit: @florintein The night kicked off with the 8-piece band P.S.M  merging sonic layers of violin, tuba, flute, and breathy enchanting vocals, reminiscent of the chaos of B

Rising from YouTube origins, James Marriott  has carved out a distinctive voice within the UK Alt-Rock scene, building his platform on a connection to his loyal fans and raw vulnerability in his songwriting.  Photo Credit: Paul Lang James performed an intimate show in Mountford Hall, Liverpool. Tucked inside the University of Liverpool’s Guild of Students, an electric atmosphere was present from the opening track, ‘ Something’s Wrong ’, when he emerged from a smoke-filled st