FESTIVAL REVIEW: FESTEVOL (PART 1)
FestEvol Future Yard, Birkenhead, 31 July 2021 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert Oh my God! What a day FestEvol (Future Yard edition) turned out to be. This is very unsurprising news to be fair. A cracking line up of bands primarily from the banks of the Mersey for the Liverpool music scene’s first post-lockdown shindig was always … Continue reading
Festival Preview: FestEvol 2021 (Future Yard)
FestEvol 2021 Words by Gary Lambert PRICE INFO: £15 plus booking fee – FestEvol Well, well, well… It seems like nothing is going to stop us now and festivals will be going ahead in 2021. As much as I’ve tried to avoid building my hopes up, the announcement of the first date of FestEvol 2021 on Saturday … Continue reading
Just Listen: Peaness – Kaizen
Peaness – Kaizen Words: Clare Hingley Rewind back to Chester, 2013 and Peaness were just beginning their journey down the indie-pop paved road. Jess (bass/vocals), Rach (drums) and Balla (guitar/vocals ) have released their latest single Kaizen, taken from the Japanese word meaning ‘change for the good’. This song is a fun, upbeat, very poppy vibe … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Kendal Calling
Kendal Calling Lowther Park, Penrith, 26-28 July 2019 Words by Gary Lambert So many times I hear in the post-Glastonbury Live on the BBC buzz how people would love to go to it, but it’s just a bit too big for them to handle. Given it is absolutely huge such people are sensible in their … Continue reading
Live Review: Off The Record, Manchester 15-16 November 2018
Off The Record Various Venues, Manchester, 15th-16th November 2018 Words: Gary Lambert & Daniel Burton Photography: Gary Lambert The third edition of Off The Record saw the same format as previous years, with the focus of the event being equally across the two distinct elements of the festival. The conference is primarily for those who … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Off The Record
Off The Record Manchester, 15 – 16 November 2018 Words: Gary Lambert Off The Record is the event for people who love new music. It is a wonderful combination of lecture series, live gigs, networking, and being in the company of people who share the same feelings as you. It doesn’t matter if you view … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Liverpool Calling 2018
Liverpool Calling 2018 Various Venues, Liverpool, 22nd – 23rd June 2018 Words: Cat Lewis Keep Up To Date: Facebook // Twitter Tickets are £20 and available to buy here We have been counting down the days to Liverpool Calling since the first wave of acts were announced. With headliners such as Pulled Apart by Horses, The … Continue reading
Festival Review: Liverpool Sound City 2018
Sound City 2018 Words: Orla Joyce Photos: Fi Carrol With bright, sunny skies, we couldn’t wait to soak in all the talent Sound City had to offer! In its new location at the Baltic Triangle, we were all eager to explore the exciting new venues to dance the night away in. With little starting till … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Liverpool Sound City 2018
Liverpool Sound City 2018 Tickets for Liverpool Sound City are on sale now £55 for a full weekend or £29.50 for a day ticket and are on sale here. Keep updated: Website // Facebook // Twitter Words: Orla Joyce Now on its 11th year running, Liverpool Sound City is less than 2 weeks … Continue reading
Live Review: Dream Wife – Liverpool
Dream Wife The Magnet, Liverpool, October 12th 2017 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Graham Smilie I’m a bit older than the kids at gigs today, so I don’t know if they have scrapbooks and memory boxes. But if they did (and I’m sure at least the quirky ones rebelling against social media will have), this gig … Continue reading
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