In 2011, egged on by Domino Records boss Laurence Bell (a long time fan), and a few years after his departure from Wirral psych-pop boys...
It’s always the most divisive artists who successfully forge their own path. And for NYC/Canadian visionary Rufus Wainwright, his career’s been one of an artist...
In the great list of rock ‘n’ roll legends, they don’t come more badass than Neil Young. His singular, brilliant vision has spanned decades worth...
When it was announced last spring that Liverpool’s indie clubbing institution Le Bateau had shut its doors for good, there was a huge outpouring of...
What is it with contemporary classical composers? They obviously travel in packs. Hot on the heels of Einaudi, the Phil announces an autumn concert with...
Minimalist, trance-like and hypnotic, Ludovico Einaudi is, rightly, one of the most in-demand composers of the modern age. He’s coming to the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall...
Ahead of their surely-very-ace two day shindig announced for this September (28th and 29th - more on that in the coming weeks), Liverpool Psych Festival...
Fans of the humble uke take note: you're going to love this...
It’s a handful of years since Matt Barnes has been a recognisable name as Forest Swords. In 2011 he bypassed the city’s music scene with...
It’s all go in the Baltic Triangle right now. New venues, new spaces, new offices (we’re in one, if you want to bring us booze),...
What could you be doing this weekend? How about learning about how to pursue a career in music, without having to make a fool of...
The always-wonderful Threshold Festival is currently shaping its 2013 programme, and so far it’s looking brilliant. Set to bring even more buzz to the Baltic...
Who are they? Former members of Bagheera undergo a radical sonic overhaul to become Liverpool’s most talked about semi-electronic band. Why we approve Always willing...