Who Needs A Band Manager Anyway?

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The standard band manager has changed. No longer is he a hairy guy wearing a leather coat, named Larry with a penchant for Red Stripe. He (or she) has now morphed into a social whizz with the ability to create a ‘buzz’ with just the contents of their manbag. But who…

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Do Lead Singers Need to be Weird?

There is often common thought that a lead singer of a band needs to be a bit weird and batshit crazy. What is it about a lead singer who looks like he or she could at any minute start slamming their face against the microphone until an eyeball pops out,…

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Sound City – 2015

AHOY! music lovers in the fair city of Liverpool and surrounding areas, in fact the World! Sound City 2015 is almost here! Are you excited? Well hell, you should be chomping at the bit (ewww). This years Sound City is even better (I know, how can it be) because of…

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Interview – Go!Zilla

Go!Zilla are a 3 piece psych-punk band from Florence, Italy. They formed  in 2012 as a two piece and have toured constantly since then. They have played Paris Psych festival and Primavera. They have played with garage rock legends The Sonics and the garage band du jour, Thee Oh Sees.…

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Day 3 – Sound City 2014 (Sat 3rd May) @EVAC

There is something great about running an independent music blog/website#callitwhatyouwant. We can pick and choose who we want to go and write about. We have no obligations to go and review the headline acts; there is no hierarchy to appease. We are indeed a free spirit and long may it remain.…

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IAN MCNABB LAUNCHES WEEKLY OPEN MIC NIGHT IN LIVERPOOL

Ian Mcnabb is one of the great singer/songwriters to emerge from the 80s Liverpool music scene. The founder/lead singer with chart toppers The Icicle Works, will be launching his very own ‘Open Mic’ night at Mathew Street Live on Mathew Street, Liverpool (above Eric’s) starting on Wednesday 7th May from…

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Review – Low Winter Sun

Do you feel stressed? Uptight? Overworked? Well, unclench, ‘cause LowWinter Sun can sort you out.Instantly relaxing, the dream-like sound of songs like ‘Be Afraid’ is like a little Thai masseuse for your ears, the pleasant voice of the lead taking you by the hand and leading you into an almost…

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Review – The City Walls

The classic sound of The City Walls is serene, rhythmic, and smooth as a baby’s arse, and once you’ve heard their songs, if you’re over the age of thirty-five and/or are in a musical, you’ll be clicking your fingers until they’re practically arthritic. The beats seem to correspond with a…

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