SOAK
The Derry-born, Manchester-based artist makes a welcome return to the live scene at Sound City with a new album
SPQR
Matt Hogarth talks death, emotions and juggling a nine-to-five with Liverpool-based rising stars, experimental alt.rockers SPQR.
SUPERORGANISM
Pop Art 2.0: meet the multilimbed, multinational collective dismantling our conceptions of music-making and creativity in the digital age.
NICK POWER
The Coral keyboardist adds to his repertoire of provincial fascination with an impressive third anthology, and accompanying album of low-key, introspective musings.
XAMVOLO
The enigmatic, genre-defying vocalist, songwriter and producer offers us an insight into his forthcoming debut album, still keeping his cards close to his chest.
QUEEN ZEE AND THE SASSTONES
Bringing together a perfect storm of sass, glam, punk and drag, QUEEN ZEE AND THE SASSTONES are the most essential band in Merseyside.
JO MARY
Merseyside’s premier sleaze ‘n’ roll merchants prepare to double drop a pair of EPs that will make you think twice about nudity’s role in live music.
POND
In preparation for the arrival of the acid-fried prog of Perth’s weirdest sons, Matthew Hogarth catches up with Pond about heat, the Aussie music scene and dodging pigeons.
JANE WEAVER
The genre-melding sonic auteur returns with a dazzling LP that sees her filter the history of the universe through her analogue synth setup
THE FERNWEH
The hazy, harmony-filled psychedelia of The Byrds, with a modern twist; It's The Fernweh
SHIRLEY COLLINS
We catch up with a true icon of folk ahead of her eagerly anticipated Philharmonic show this May.
YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND
Edge Hill University bring together academics, musicians and industry experts to discuss LGBTQ+ culture and music.
PINK KINK
DIY magic with Liverpool's own art-pop game changers who headline the Bido Lito! Sound City Pre-Party
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