October 2011
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Whiplash Promotions presents: Saturnus, Esoteric,...
-Matt Ford The Masque, Seel Street, Liverpool | Friday 21st October 2011 Doom metal is probably the most ‘niche’ of all metal sub-genres. In other words, it is the least liked, the most hated, the most misunderstood. Very often, even among metalheads, it’s met with a look of bewilderment, or worse, plain disinterest. In a sense, this is understandable; doom is slow,...
Oct 31st
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Interview: Aeroplane Flies High
-Aaron Rose Today at MelloMello I had the absolute pleasure of meeting the young trio (Jack, Roanne & Tom) known as Aeroplane Flies High. We discussed everything, from how they began their venture into the world of music, to their upcoming EP launch gig… Honest and open they gave a frank and clear insight into what inspires and motivates them whilst showing they are not only...
Oct 26th
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LMW Preview: SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80
SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80 ANNOUNCED  +FURTHER ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR HUGE FESTIVAL CLOSING SHOW Local promoter OBSCENIC has managed to pull in the huge coup, with this being one of only two UK shows for Seun & Egypt 80… In very fitting homage to his father Fela, Seun Kuti will perform with legendary Afrobeat group, Egypt 80. His latest release, ‘From Africa With Fury: Rise’ captures...
Oct 25th
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Interview: A Chit Chat with The Hummingbirds.
“Play at the X-factor finals? Were not interested.” I met The Hummingbirds in Bier just off Bold St. I’d not been there yet, being a pretty new refurbishment but it’s really nice. I could only face a cup of tea being the morning after the night before, but imported beers and organic cider on tap means I’d recommend a visit. My interview technique perhaps needs to be improved as they...
Oct 22nd
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Whiplash Promotions presents: Christ Agony, De...
The Masque, Seel Street, Liverpool | Thursday 6th October 2011 -Matt Ford (image: De Profundis by Joe Speak) Whiplash returned once again with something of a mixed bag this time around. The night was headlined by Polish melodic black metallers Christ Agony, who are something of a ‘supergroup’, featuring current and former members of Vader, Supreme Lord and Incantation, among many...
Oct 21st
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My Baptism by Fire!!!! - The Songbook Sessions...
- Phil Oskoui I haven’t been out for a while.  Three months to be exact.  Having been on an alcoholic hiatus, and not being able to trust myself in the vicinity of a San Miguel tap.  You see, I have been training, jogging, circuit, gym.  Boring?  That’s one of the words used by my girlfriend to describe these last three months.  Well it all came to a heady climax last Sunday as I staggered...
Oct 21st
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THE BLOOD ARM + TOUR SUPPORT @ MOJO - Veslemoy...
THE BLOOD ARM + TOUR SUPPORT @ MOJO,  Wednesday 12th October. KEITH TOP OF THE POPS (Tour support): Wednesday night, half full Mojo, waiting to see the Blood arm and curious what their support act will be like after being told by the bands drummer, its called Keith Top Of the Pops  & apparently he (Keith) owns his own label.  The first thought that strikes me when this band enters...
Oct 20th
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BIRD Interview - Aaron Rose
An Interview with Adele Emmas of Bird. Later this month, (Halloween to be precise) up and coming atmospheric band Bird release their highly anticipated first E.P called “Phantoms”.  With the band currently receiving a lot of praise from fellow artists and critics alike it is definitely an exciting time for all those involved with the band…  I am joined today by the lovely Adele Emmas...
Oct 19th
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Edition 5: Editorial - Joe ManGone
Edition 5? Already? I can’t believe this has lasted longer than a month! I don’t think I’ve even managed to keep a girlfriend that long! Things keep going from strength to strength with ManGone Blog and that’s thanks down to the readers so thanks peeps :) We’re preparing for some structural changes in the blog so there’s no real theme going on this week. It’s just bits and bobs of what’s been...
Oct 10th
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Digital Technology and the Rise of Independent...
Digital technology and the rise of independent music The following article is an opinion, designed to start a healthy debate. Although it’s all been said before, it’s still ongoing. So don’t be shy, I want to hear what you’ve got to say… For the past 10 years or so, we have been witnessing what future historians might justifiably call a digital revolution. The...
Oct 10th
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Meshuggy Liverpool brings you the Urchin Sessions
The Urchin Sessions: a series of happenings taking place in disused spaces around the city that have been lost and left for years. Spaces we’ll bring back to life with the very best music that is emerging from our great city and beyond. 1st Warehouse Party 28th October  With Dog Show / Loved Ones / Hot Light Fiesta / Rhodes / All We Are / The Sundowners 9pm Doors £6 Entry Tickets on the door...
Oct 10th
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Speakeasy presents... Riot Jazz @ Kazimier
Speakeasy aka the new kids on the block who brought you Correspondents came back hard with another jam packed night at the Kazimier. This time headlined by festival favourite Riot Jazz. If you like WTU and jazz then this was the place to be. The 15 piece pioneering band wasn’t set to hit the stage until 12:30 yet the Kaz was packed up like a subway sandwich with girls and boys giving it...
Oct 10th
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The Varangians - Jodie Mallaburn
The Varangians - Liverpool prindie rock “Do you like this one? I fucking like this one” http://www.facebook.com/thevarangians Dominic Bassnet, wow, what a man! What a voice! After listening to a few tracks, its fair to say that I have become a major fan. Not only is Bassnett’s voice reminincent of Robert Plant; but the musical back-up of Jack Hayden (guitar), David Duff (drums and...
Oct 10th
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Artist Spotlight - Bird
Local band Bird is generating quite a buzz on the scene at the moment. Check them out and let us know what you think… Bio “Bird are a five piece band, hailing from Liverpool, England. They combine haunting and poetic lyrics with melodic and eerie, sweeping guitar riffs. Bird put themselves under the genre of ‘atmospheric folk’ and atmospheric is definitely the word. Bird’s...
Oct 10th
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The Hutts - Anna Kennedy
The Hutts Human Traffic by The Hutts Shipping Forecast, 8.00pm and looking round aimlessly for the band I was about to interview. 8.05pm: Text received - “Are you the girl with the red bag?” I wasn’t that girl, but I noticed someone texting and looking around. So I made my way over and introduced myself to Chris and ken of the Liverpool based band “The...
Oct 10th
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Interview: Masters of The Radio - Rachael...
Interview: I spent about an hour in the Shipping Forecast with Anthony and Mathew, who make up electronic act in order to see what the duo are all about. The two lads met while studying music at college, having finished a year ago they have now just released their debut EP The Pleasure Age.  What follows is somewhat of an amalgamation of what was said, they were so easy to chat to and...
Oct 10th
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Clockwise live at The Cavern Club: Back Stage @...
Clockwise live at The Cavern Club (Back Stage) as part of the International Pop Overthrow (IPO) Liverpool Festival 2011 Date: Sunday, May 22nd 2011 Stage Time: 11pm Clockwise’s Line-Up: Claude Kent, Brent Welbourn, Jason Eagan and James Pollock Event Line-Up: Around 150 various music acts taking part in the International Pop Overthrow (IPO) Liverpool Festival 2011 (May 17th-24th 2011) ...
Oct 10th
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Sound City is up for UK Festival Award... VOTE!
We all know and love our city’s music so if you have a little spare time it would only be right for you to cast a vote for one of Liverpool’s largest music and best festivals, Sound City! Sound City is up for a UK Festival Award and need your votes. Voting opened 16th of September and will be open all the way until the 10th of October (a week today I think) so vote, get your...
Oct 3rd
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Edition 4: Editorial *ManGone Blog BBC Airplay...
Edition 4: Editorial - ManGone Blog BBC Airplay Have you ever stopped and realised you’ve grown up? I feel like I was only 11 yesterday. Where has the last ten years gone? Last week I went right back in time back to the Summer of 2000 and met the guys from Wheatus! Unfortunately the gal who handled the camera filmed 3 seconds of me and Brendan smiling blankly in to the camera and with my...
Oct 3rd
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MALE BONDING (Support: The History of Apple Pie &...
Monday 26.09.11. Wingwalker presents… Back to The Shipping forecast. I got a new job where I pretty much get paid to sit & drink tea & chill out in parks. Sadly, due to having the first shift earlier in the day I missed Bag of Hounds, the first band on of the night. So sorry Bag of hounds. These guys got more gigs coming up, next one`s 25th October at shipping, & another on...
Oct 3rd
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The Fall Of Kings - Anna Kennedy
The Fall of Kings were a band I’d never had the pleasure of hearing before. I wasn’t expecting to be blown away when seeking out their music (most bands circulating are average), but alas - I was. They’re everything I like music to be; heavy, catchy and creative with explosive jams. We arranged to meet in Shipping Forecast; in came Dave, then Joe and Nathan and then finally...
Oct 3rd
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Whiplash Promotions presents Onslaught, Gama Bomb,...
Whiplash Promotions presents Onslaught, Gama Bomb, Fallen Fate, Bludvera The Masque, Seel Street, Liverpool Monday 26th September 2011 Thrash metal is not among my personal favourite metal subgenres. Not that I dislike it, I’m just heavily into my doom metal, which is pretty much at the opposite end of the scale in many respects. Generally, I prefer the sound of German thrash bands...
Oct 3rd
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Is.Tropical (support: Picture Book & The Tea...
Waxxx Presents… @ Masque 28.09.11 - Joe ManGone Before we start I missed The Tea Street Band. My bad. I’ll give them a thumbs up anyway… I still don’t where I stand on this gig. The atmosphere was positive and I enjoyed the support but Is.Tropical were kind of… disappointing. Picture Book: I’m a fan of Picture and always have been ever since I first...
Oct 3rd
**Important Diary Dates**  The Antipop Exhibition and Record Release Party .  October 15th - Triple Record Release Party International Gallery, 34 Slater Street, Liverpool Elmo and the Styx Super Fast Girlie Show The Vermin Suicides *Featuring art displays from: Emma Johnson, Javier Horcajada, Andy Rourke, Andy Cooper, Lee Rotherham and Elmo and the Styx* *The premiere screening of Super Fast...
Oct 3rd
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Audio Asylum Demo CD review - Jason Boner
Release Date: Monday, September 5th 2011 Number of Songs: 3 Total Running Time: 10:39 Price: Free! Standout Song: Pressure Audio Asylum’s Line-Up: Will Maitland (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Gaz Shaw (Guitar/Backing Vocals), Dave Sutton (Bass), Danny Marsh (Drums) Even Elvis likes their music! Audio Asylum is a four piece alternative/indie rock band from Liverpool. As musicians, they have been...
Oct 3rd
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