Posted by popped music on April 3, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Xam Volo Words: Rob Connor Hot on the heels of his support slot on Paloma Faiths nationwide tour, comes Xam Volo with his newest track Dark Teeth. If you haven’t heard Xam Volo before, this is a great place to jump in. Dark teeth is a brassy, sassy but always classy, slice of Xam’s distinctive jazz infused … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on November 10, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Off The Record Manchester November 4th 2016 Words: Gary Lambert & Elena Katrina Photos: Elena Katrina Friday 4 November 2016 was hopefully a memorable day in world of new music in the UK as it saw the debut of Off The Record, a one-day festival dedicated to the bands that have not yet been discovered … Continue reading →
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Posted by popped music on August 15, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Xam Volo Words: Gary Lambert When you think of the Liverpool music scene, it is only naturally that you think of guitar bands and cosmic weirdos. One man is changing that though. The most exciting young soul singer in the country, Xam Volo, is a major part thanks to LIPA. Xam’s latest release is the … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on June 8, 2016 · 1 Comment
Liverpool Sound City 2016 Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Fi Carroll After last year’s move away from the city and along to Bramley-Moore Docks there was much to think about and much to feel excited about. As the year went on the prospect of another year at the docks slowly sunk in. It’s difficult sometimes to … Continue reading →
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Posted by popped music on May 21, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Liverpool Sound City 2016 Tickets for Liverpool Sound City are on sale now £75 for a full weekend or £42 for a day ticket here. Keep updated: Website // Facebook // Twitter This year’s Liverpool Sound City is keeping with it’s big move of 2015 and is staying a little less City, a little … Continue reading →
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Posted by popped music on August 14, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Festevol Part 2 The Kazimier August 8th 2015 Words and photos: Gary Lambert Warning: This review contains no song titles or insightful technical details on music performance. This is a study in the sheer enjoyment of being with friends, having beer in a plastic cup and watching live music. After Festevol Part 1 and … Continue reading →
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