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

Nep kicks down the door and announces herself to the Alt Pop scene with her debut album ‘Noelle’ , a raw yet optimistic coming of age project that explores the highs and lows of her Daytona upbringing. Characterised by acoustic guitar and personal songwriting, tracks like ‘I Will always Love You Alright’, draw on Bedroom Pop influences like Cavetown and mxmtoon . The album’s centrepiece, appropriately titled ‘Daytona’ , epitomises the albums Indie-Rock edge, combining raw

Bite, the debut EP from Liverpool based Sisters , is weird. It is for the people who use old sweet wrappers as bookmarks, and bunch handwritten notes at the bottom of their bag, and lose their black lipstick amongst those notes.  These people need a soundtrack, and that is exactly what Bite is. It is frantic in places, with ‘ I can’t see’ cantering towards spiralling thoughts and late nights, and ‘ Sweetness of things’ tumbling into a flurry of panicked drums.  It is gothic i

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

Jeen marks her return to the music industry with her eighth major solo project ‘For The Romance’ , a short, but powerful thirteen minute EP that refuses to neatly be placed into one genre. Transcending rock, pop, punk and indie, the record is a whirlwind of sound and emotion, demonstrating the Canadian songwriters' impressive ability to be versatile, but deeply personal at the same time.  The lead single, ‘Look What You Did’  is instantly reminiscent of an 80’s synth pop tra

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

From Norwegian artist Silje Espevik  comes the voice of Yndling , a layered blend of Dream-pop, Shoegaze, and dark Triphop. With her third album ‘Time, Time, Time (I’m in the Palm of your Hand)’  released this November in two parts, one focussing on a classic shoegaze style and the other prioritising experimentation, Yndling’s sonic soundscape is vast and all-encompassing. The track ‘You Know I Hate it (How the World Moves on)’  features on the second half of this album, sho

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

Falkirk quintet Brògeal have become the modern day troubadours of Celtic Folk music, instilling the community spirit of small Scottish and Irish towns in cities across the UK and bringing the cross-generational music traditions to a whole new modern audience. Their debut album 'Tuesday Paper Club' is filled with uplifting, singalong tracks that blend their Celtic origins with the jangly tones of northern 00s Indie and the gritty punch of modern Post-Punk. It's hard hitting

Celeste has never sounded more majestic and enthralling than on her new album ‘Woman Of Faces’ . We thought nothing could make those nine songs feel even more impactful until we got the chance to see her performing at them at her intimate album launch show at The Dome , Liverpool.  Photo Credit: Paul Lang From the opening notes of the soulful ballad ‘This Is Who I Am’ the entire room was locked in, hanging on Celeste’s every word. This track was the perfect opening, introdu

There are very few objective truths in life and I can’t attempt to give one about the meaning of life, or the existence of God, but there is one that I can say with absolute impunity. No song ever has been made worse by the addition of a brass section.  St Paul and the Broken Bones  seem to have been living by this since 2011, swaggering from low-lit streets in New Orleans to glittering speakeasies with little but a trombone and some cigarette stained vocals. Or at least this

The band Seera lives up to their name with the release of their newest single ‘ Akhir Sarkha ’, taking us on a musical journey to explore the ecological issues threatening the earth and its beings. Seera is an all-female quartet based in Saudi Arabia that produces thought provoking music in their native Arabic, through a blend of ancient Arabic sounds with modern Psychedelic-Rock. ‘ Akhir Sarkha ’ is part of a global collaborative project called ‘The Last Scream Initiative’

As we head into the final months of 2025, we're looking back on some of our favourite live moments from the year... Wednesday the first of October was an uncharacteristically warm night for the start of Dirty Nice’s tour. Fitting, really, given they brought their warm Indie-Pop glow to District, playing to an eclectic crowd. The evening opened with two local acts. First up were Snatch , who kicked things off with a burst of loud, Grungy Hard Rock. Guitars snarled and screeche

As we head into the final months of 2025, we're looking back on some of our favourite live moments from the year... Photo Credit: @rtm.shoots.you Our country is headed towards a recession, meaning only one thing, a lack of garages for kids to play music in. Thankfully, in September, Liverpool's District gave all of those with smudged eyeliner and dyed hair a place to scream into a hazy mess of guitars. Opening the night was Pain Program , who came hurtling in like a murder o

On September 19th, what would have been Brian Epstein's  91st birthday, Liverpool celebrated the grand reopening of the Epstein Theatre  (formerly the Neptune) with an evening that honoured the city’s rich musical heritage and promising future. The honour of cutting the ceremonial ribbon fell to Comedian Ricky Tomlinson  before the show began, setting the tone for a night filled with nostalgia. The show commenced with a spirited performance from students at Liverpool Music Ac

After spending five spins around the sun producing ‘happy music for sad people’ the four-piece outfit Adult Leisure are bursting back onto the scene with their jazz-tinged, nostalgia-ridden debut project, ‘The Things You Don’t Know Yet’ . The Bristol alt-rockers are serving up a ten-track run of jangly gems on a well-polished silver plate, garnished with effortlessly cool collaborations with saxophonist John Waugh . It’s an album that oozes with 80s pop influences on standout

Alright (okay) have been around since 2021, since the release of their debut single ‘Coffee’. Since then, their style and sound, and presence in the local music scene has flourished. They are now known across Liverpool for their energetic live shows, praise deemed unsurprising upon listening to their latest EP ‘Decent (Fine)’ . The opening track, largely instrumental, introduces you to the sonic direction of the project, opening with mysterious guitar melodies, before being i