Reviews
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Changing by Caitlyn Eve – Single Review
With a commanding voice and plenty of hooks, Caitlyn Eve is the latest female powerhouse rising on the Liverpool music scene and her latest single, Changing, shows just why.
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Scousified punk rock – there’s a thirst for STONE
When the lead singer enters the stage topless and jumps into the crowd within the first three songs, you know you’re in for a treat.
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Their best for 25 years – Album Review: Love Is The Call by Cast
Cast have once again taken centre stage as their new album, Love Is The Call, flies high in the album charts.
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Miles Kane’s time has come – Live Review
Miles Kane is back and his time is now. Daniel Zambartas covers the Wirralian’s latest Manchester stunning Manchester performance.
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A night of music and storytelling with Brian Nash, Naomi Campbell & Tom Lloyd
Brian Nash, Naomi Campbell and Tom Lloyd came together to perform acoustic sets at the first Narrative event of 2024.
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The Vaccines storm Content – Live Review
The Vaccines were in town and Daniel Zambartas was among the 2,000 fans bouncing to their music at Content.
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Heart to Break by Ria Hanley – Single Review
Ria Hanley has returned to break hearts with her new single, ‘Heart To Break’. The song was released on November 17 and has captured scores of hearts with over 14,000 streams in less than a month.
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Contagious Lies by Dovegate – Single Review
Dovegate are back with their second single, Contagious Lies, and it’s another bouncy release by the three-piece Liverpool band.
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Drugs Can’t Fix Me by Issy Sutcliffe – Single Review
Fazakerley-born singer songwriter, Issy Sutcliffe is back with her second single, Drugs Can’t Fix Me, and it’s a sign of great things to come.
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Shadows by Paul O’Keefe – Single Review
Liverpool singer-songwriter Paul O’Keefe is back with another stunning addition to his repertoire, Shadows.
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Helena by Hannah Weedall – Single Review
After her hugely popular release, Keep That To Me, came out earlier this year, Hannah Weedall is back with her second single, Helena.
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Reignmaker EP review & headliner announced
Fast-rising Liverpool band Reignmaker have released their first debut EP and they’re to follow it up in style, this November.
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Ethereal Light by Allerton – Single Review
Allerton’s new single, Ethereal Light, is a musical journey that sways between psychedelia and reality.
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Worth the Crime by Bella Wright – A breakout release
Liverpool-based singer songwriter Bella Wright is releasing a new single, and it’s message is raw. Originally from Montana in the USA, Bella Wright is a 20-year-old pop rock nowbased in Liverpool. Her new single, Worth the Crime, is out on July 7, 2023. In general, her songs are raw coming-of-age stories, that wouldn’t sound out…
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Jamie Higgs releases debut single – Unconditional
Jamie Higgs has released his touching new debut single, Unconditional.
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Shaking Hips and Crashing Cars by The Royston Club – Album Review
The Royston Club’s long-awaited debut album, Shaking Hips and Crashing Cars, is here and it’s brilliant.
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Fiona Lennon releases Stay High – Single Review
After gaining some prominence on the scene with her live performances at Sound City and the likes, Fiona Lennon has released her third single, Stay High.
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Three Wishes (Genie! Genie!) by Zennor – Single Review
Another week and another debut single as Sam Millne reviews Three Wishes (Genie! Genie!), the first release from Zennor…
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Keyside release second single – Paris to Marseille: Single review
Paris to Marseille is the newly-released single from the Liverpool indie band, Keyside. Sam Millne listened to the song…
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Reborn by The Cheap Thrills – Single Review
The Cheap Thrills’ long-anticipated new single didn’t disappoint. Sam Millne reviews Reborn…
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Sick and Tired by Idyllic – Single Review
Liverpool band, Idyllic have recently released their second single. Sam Millne listened to the track, Sick and Tired. In 2022, the band released their debut single, Narcissist, which is a short but snappy rock n roll tune with a prominent bass line. Sick and Tired follows a similar pattern with the band taking influence from…
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Sunflowers by Georgia Johnson – Single Review
Liverpool singer-songwriter, Georgia Johnson recently released her debut single, Sunflowers (Don’t Grow In Darkness).
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Running by Ethan Pagan – Single Review
He’s been playing around the pubs of Merseyside for a couple of years, and now Ethan Pagan is making his move onto the scene with his own music.
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Cornerstone by The Stamp – Single Review
I rate this song so highly that I’d go as far as to say it wouldn’t sound out of place on The La’s’ self-titled near-perfect seminal album.
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Gone Fishing by Indoor Shoes – EP Review
They’ve been together for less than two years but with over 40 live shoes already to their name, Indoor Shoes are making a name for themselves in the North West. Sam Millne reviews their newest EP, Gone Fishing…
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Hoping Maybe by The K’s – Single Review
Hailing from Earlestown, The K’s are one of the North West’s most popular emerging rock ‘n’ roll groups. Sam Millne reviews their latest single, ‘Hoping Maybe’…
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The Moon by Ellie Burke – Single Review
The first single from Ellie Burke is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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The Last Day You Left Home by Thom Morecroft – Single Review
It’s cold outside but the soothing tones of Thom Morecroft and Jenny Coyle’s harmonies will leave you warm inside.
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Jamie Webster headlines a night of Scouse solidarity
It was a night of fantastic music and Scouse solidarity, but something needs to happen to sort out the M&S Bank Arena. Sam Millne gives his view and recounts the experience…
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Devil Bar Blues by Jack Gill – Single Review
Backed by his band, The Overlook, Jack Gill’s new single, Devil Bar Blues, is the latest and final track on his new EP.
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Blood Brothers at the Liverpool Empire: A Review
Mickey’s life may take place on stage, but his circumstances are a consequence of social deprivation, mental illness and emotional anguish in the real world.
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Stanleys Set for Release: You (Just Looked Right Through Me) – Single Review
You (Just Looked Right Through Me) is the third track to be released from the band’s upcoming EP, Time Waits For No One, which is set to come out in November.
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Maybe It’s A Way Of Life by Ben Whitley: Album Review
A full acoustic album as your debut release is a bold move but one thing it can do is showcase your raw songwriting skills. That’s exactly what’s happened in the case of Ben Whitley, whose debut album Maybe It’s A Way Of Life has proved a success with listeners.
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The Lord Hath Taken Away by April Moon: Single Review
With a traditional western rural Canadian feel, emphasised by Laura Macmillan’s violin accompaniment and the band’s relaxing harmonies, the lyrics capture a merry, prairie look at life’s hardships from the perspective of Moon’s grandmother, who grew up in Saskatchewan, Canada after the Great Depression.