BIDO LITO! ON PAUSE
The pandemic has taken its toll on Bido Lito!, but we have always looked to the future
NIKKI AND THE WAVES
Matthew Berks sits down with the triplet over bagels and coffee to talk about their most appetising release to date
PHIL JONES: WHO’S AFRAID OF MICE?
Following an emotional return to the live circuit, Richard Lewis checks in with one of music's most indefatigable artists
HERE FOR EVERYBODY
Museums and galleries promised to diversify voices in their exhibitions, but what is being done?
LONG PLAYER SHORT INTERVIEW: THE MYSTERINES
Lia Metcalfe on recording through several lockdowns, confessions, and embracing naivety
THIS IS FOR YOU: MERSEYSIDE’S DIVERGENT ART
RAWD and DaDaFest are bringing inclusivity in the arts to the centre stage
HOT PINK! FEBRUARY 2022
A lust for love and lonesome heartache bring bittersweet notes to our February edition of Hot Pink!
LONG PLAYER SHORT INTERVIEW: SPINN
Johnny Quinn on Buddhism, facing the blues, and horror flicks ahead of the quartet's new album
LONG PLAYER SHORT INTERVIEW: SEATBELTS
James and Abi on the nomadic recording process and city influences on new album A World Inbetween
HERE ‘N’ QUEER
Reclaiming the night: Here ‘n’ Queer turns shame into solidarity – one pose at a time
JETTA
Jetta’s self-taught beginnings continue to leave no stone unturned for expression and experimentation
NAILA
Naila’s marriage of Catalan culture with English influences unravels the intricacies of tormented youth.
PREMIERE: HAZEY
The 17-year-old viral freestyler heads to Anfield in new video for Packs And Potions
KRISTRÚN
The Icelandic native’s industrial dissonance plunges the depths of twisted beauty for star-crossed lovers.
NECKIN’ ON
A celebration of sex through the queer lens, Neckin’ On zine teases the layers of 21st-Century erotica
ISSUE 119 ARTISTIC LICENCE
Shirley Flanagan's The Misfits broods over mother nature's scales of morality
LONG PLAYER SHORT INTERVIEW: KING HANNAH
The nonchalant duo fill us in on their debut album - a pensive reunion with our inner child
JEFF YOUNG: B-SIDE OF REALITY
Jeff Young pores over a Liverpudlian adolescence sprung from the lingering shadows of war
ILLY1
Unperturbed by the world’s continuing strangeness, Illy1 continues to build steam with his own brand of homegrown hip-hop.
STORYHOUSE SESSIONS
Sunstack Jones, By The Sea and The Shipbuilders to appear at new Chester festival
PREMIERE: BARBEROS
The theatricals of the experimental psych-prog trio take to the screen in a music film triptych
QUEER THE CITY
In the latest Bido Lito! podcast episode we look at making public space more inclusive and queering the city to tackle hate crime
ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2021
Friends of Bido Lito! highlight the long players which have made their year.
BLACK HOLE – END OF TIME
Paul Alty's audiovisual installation probes the enchanting world of black holes
WINTER ARTS MARKET 2021
Bido Lito! joins over 120 local makers offering their wares at this years annual event
DEER SHED 2022 ANNOUNCEMENT
Nadine Shah, John Grant and Django Django top the bill in North Yorkshire
WESLEY GONZALEZ
His third album, religious inspiration and the gulf between his stage persona and true self
PREMIERE: LIVERPOOL ONE PROJECT: TAKE TWO
Artists record a mixtape of new tracks for On Record project
HOT PINK! NOVEMBER 2021
Our latest curation of Merseyside's new releases is here to warm up your Autumn listening
CHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2021
Ama Josephine Budge, Benjamin Zephaniah and John Cooper Clarke take part in this year's three-week event
METAL’S DIGITAL MUSIC RESIDENCY
Liverpool artists reflect on international residency exchange with Metal Liverpool
SPOOKY SZN WITH… NATALIE AND THE MONARCHY
Natalie and The Monarchy on Babadook, lizards, and egging houses
GIRLS NIGHT IN CLUB BOYCOTT
Boycott organised in response to wave of reported attacks in nightclubs across the country
SPOOKY SZN WITH… EYESORE & THE JINX
Eyesore & The Jinx's Josh on Derek Acorah, superstitions and more
ON RECORD 2021
Live performances, documentaries, podcasts and more all feature in a three week programme exploring Black music in Liverpool
FIELD NOTES
Episode one of a new series of podcasts looks at artists' use of field notes and recordings with Dialect and Elliot Hutchinson
BIDO LITO! JOURNAL 2021
Discovery and rediscovery across a tumultuous year in Liverpool's new music and creative culture
INNSIDE LIVERPOOL X BIDO LITO!
The pink pages is providing Old Hall Street guests with an in(n)siders perpective on the city
EAT ME: PE EDITION
Alfie Verity explores queer self-discovery, identity and community behind Eat Me's PE Edition cabaret
CITY SPACES
A new video series surveying the city's new and DIY venues which are keeping live music thriving
BIDO LITO! AT LIVERPOOL ONE
Half a dozen artists picked by Bido Lito! will perform live at the shopping emporium's Student Event this month
THE NEW NORMAL OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?
The future of the music industry lies in grassroots development structures, writes local artist Helen Maw.
HOT PINK! SEPTEMBER 2021
Stores, Sophie Li, Dayzy, Kieo and more added to our weekly-updated Hot Pink!
OUTPUT GALLERY
OUTPUT Gallery is disrupting the antiquated norms of the art world – and elevating the city’s profile in its wake.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Abby Meysenburg is reimagining the city's live circuit with Bed and Breakfast promotions
ALMOST LIVERPOOL 8
In its love letter to a postcode, Almost Liverpool 8 is a film about the heart of a community
YOKO ONO LENNON CENTRE CALLOUT
The city's anticipated performance space issues music community callout for affiliate status in Tung Auditorium
POSITIVE VIBRATION 2021
Reggae festival returns to multiple stages across the Baltic Triangle for 2021 spectacular
SLAVERY REMEMBRANCE DAY 2021
Lectures from leading academics and activists head up 2021 memorial programme
INDOOR TOBOGGAN SESSIONS
Stephen Cole feels the rhythm, and the rhyme, with a new series of projects from his north docklands base
FACT REVEAL UP:RISE
The new exhibition marks 10 years since the August 2011 unrest across the country
SCOTTIE PRESS COVER PICKS
Scottie Press editor Joel Hansen pulls together five cover stories which have defined the publication's 50 year existence
TEAM RECS: WORKTOWN AND WORLD BOOK DAY
Matt gives an insider scoop on what the Bido staff have been up to in the run-up to World Book Day tomorrow.
LYNDSAY PRICE – LETTERS FROM LIVERPOOL
Issue 112 Spotlight artist Lyndsay Price, talks about her favourite poets on the local circuit.
TEAM RECS: THE STAVES
Hand-picked recommendations from our editorial intern, Lily, who just can't wait to tell you all about THE STAVES' latest folk offerings.
PROPELLER
Membership to the artist development scheme comes with industry-leading mentoring, rehearsal space and more
FESTEVOL RAMMERS
Eyesore & the Jinx's Josh Miller picks the tracks he's most looking forward to from the FestEvol line-up glitterati
THROUGH THE LENS OF MUSIC
An event at Bloom Building will shine a flash bulb on a vital part of our music eco system
DIGITAL CONTENT CREATORS
Join the Bido Lito! team on a 6-month placement as a Digital Content Creator
PICKING UP THE PINK ONE
Tell us where you pick up Bido Lito! and where we should be stocking the magazine
POST-LOCKDOWN GIGS
To mark a year since lockdown we look forward to a lively live calendar of gigs to look forward to in 2021
PRIDE CANCELLED
Online programme to be announced in lieu of festival being cancelled amidst safety concerns
PREMIERE: NIL00
The visual artist ventures into glitchy, polyphonic dreamscapes for their debut music release, In Case U Call
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2021
Book drops, political discussion and a day dedicated to women in music. Let us help you plan your International Women's Day
JOHN MOORES PAINTING PRIZE 2021
See over 67 artists’ work disrupt, celebrate and inspire in the virtual gallery now
GŴYL 2021
Four of Wales' biggest festivals, including FOCUS Wales, are teaming up for a brand new digital event
INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK 2021
A weekend of live activity to celebrate Independent Venue week is coming to a screen near you.
EDITORIAL: RIP IT UP, START AGAIN
Following a year of adaptation, and setbacks in the new year, how fluid should we be with plans in 2021?
STAY CREATIVE
Tips on keeping productive over a difficult time for creatives from the team at SAE Institute
PREMIERE: QUARANTINE COLLABORATIVE X THE MAGIC TREE
Visual artist NIL00 takes their digital project for FACT Together back to its roots
ALBUMS OF 2020
The pick of album releases from the last 12 months as chosen by Bido Lito! and friends
HOT PINK! – Dec 2020
Newly added sizzling selections featuring King Hannah, Samurai Kip, MC Nelson, Ana Mae + More
A BURIAL AT SEA
Elements of math rock, post rock and jazz stitched together by sincere stabs of trumpet
ALIZA NISENBAUM
Art exhibition of the portraits of NHS key workers who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic
LOVECRAFT
Five years on from their last release we catch up with band leader Craig Sinclair and chat about a new EP
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
A collection of resources and information to help with mental wellbeing through lockdown
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2020
Events in Liverpool will bring Black British history into sharp focus through October and into November
MUSIC COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
A consultation event on 27th October looks to take a health check of Liverpool City Region's music sector
SOUND CITY 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT
The festival returns in 2021 with first names including Rejjie Snow and Working Men’s Club.
WEIRD WIRRAL
Curios and hidden gems in Wirral, as chosen by some folkloric obsessives from the Leisure Peninsula.
BlackFest Digital 2020
The arts festival returns for its third year with a digital schedule of events in late September
PREMIERE: TABITHA JADE
Listen to the latest cut from the fast rising RnB star ahead of the release of her debut EP
PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCE LIVE PROGRAMME
IRL socially distanced shows and a new digital service brings live music back to Hope Street
THE OYÉ VIBE
No Fakin's live set at Africa Oyé 2019; final Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
THE OYÉ VIBE
Elliot Hutchinson's live set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
PEDAL POWERED MICRO TOURS
Four artists will hop on the pink Bido Bikes to tour Liverpool City Centre in August and September
DIGGING THE ARCHIVE! BLUECOAT + MUSIC
Bluecoat's Bryan Biggs picks out some musical moments which have defined the arts hub's rich history
THE OYÉ VIBE
Funkdub's live set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
GEORGIE WESTON
The newest pop crooner on the block talks inspirations, first gigs and the modern world.
THE OYÉ VIBE
Bood 'N Bone's live set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
DIGITAL FESTIVAL RETURNS
Festival's follow-up event gets city centre venues involved as well as trio of great causes.
ZANZIBAR TO CLOSE PERMANENTLY
Storied Seel Street venue announce "heart-breaking decision" to close after 30 years
THE OYÉ VIBE
Firehouse's live set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
FUTURE YARD ANNOUNCE PERMANENT VENUE
Future Yard unveil new vision for an eco-friendly live music hub in Birkenhead
COVID-19 MUSICIANS’ SURVEY
Bido Lito! and University of Liverpool are researching Covid-19's impacts on the Merseyside music community
THE OYÉ VIBE
One A Penny's live set at Africa Oyé 2018; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
WHAT YOU SAYIN?
With the cancellation of events, Liverpool's poets have had to make a space for themselves online.
HOT PINK! 24th July
Tokky Horror, Eyesore & The Jinx, Ry Vieira and more added to our new Merseyside music playlist.
RISE ATHENA
Intertwining cinematic electronic soundscapes with poetic lyrics, Rise Athena proves there’s power in three.
SLAVERY REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020
Details of how Liverpool's International Slavery Museum is marking SRD 2020 online.
THE OYÉ VIBE
Stuart B's live set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
ALONE, TOGETHER
LIMF Academy artists talk working together through isolation with the Lockdown Collabo series.
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES REOPENING NEWS
When can we get back into Liverpool's museums and galleries and what's on.
THE OYÉ VIBE
Positive Vibration's live set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
POETRY OF PROTEST
Poets Lisa Luxx and Dayna Ash underscore poetry's power to overcome oppression ahead of an appearance at LAAF.
FURLOUGH THE BREADLINE
Cath Holland takes a second look at the effects of the pandemic on those living on the breadline.
TRANS RIGHTS NOW!
Communities across Liverpool marched on St George's Hall to call for reforms to the Gender Recognition Act.
FACETIME PHOTOSHOOTS
Photographer Marieke Macklon spent lockdown venturing into her subjects’ homes through the lens of FaceTime.
BLM: “DISMANTLING THE STRUCTURES”
Tate Liverpool's Helen Legge comments on the Black Lives Matter movement.
CARE
Photographer and health and social worker Liam Jones offers a snapshot of those on the frontline.
THE OYÉ VIBE
Subcora's Freetown set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
BLM: “LIVERPOOL HAS A DIFFICULT PAST”
Jean-François Manicom, curator at the International Slavery Museum tells us what the Black Lives Matter movement means to him.
DIGGING THE ARCHIVE! DAY OF THE SEAFARER
The Bluecoat dig into their archive to mark the 10th anniversary of the Day of the Seafarer.
IMAGINING THE FUTURE
Children’s author Frank Cottrell-Boyce discusses imagination and creativity when we begin to rebuild.
BLM: “SYSTEMIC RACISM IS INGRAINED”
Alok Nayak, Artistic Director at Milap shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement.
BLM: “THE CHANGES HAVE TO COME FROM YOU”
Sense of Sound's Jennifer John comments on the Black Lives Matter movement.
BLM: “A TIME FOR ACTION”
Africa Oyé and Mandela8 chair Sonia Bassey shares her thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement.
THE POLITICS OF PAVEMENTS
Laura Brown questions the equality and egalitarian credentials of Liverpool’s pavements and shared spaces.
THE OYÉ VIBE
Hustle and Zacharia Soul's Trenchtown set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
OUTSIDE INSPIRATION
Cath Holland explores how classic pastoral themes may come to punctuate the inner-city creativity of lockdown.
MILAPFEST 2020
An array of lockdown friendly activity available via the Indian Arts and Culture specialists.
IN SOLIDARITY WITH
The organisations in Merseyside working hard to fight racism and affect equality.
THE OYÉ VIBE
Jess Gascoigne's Freetown set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
BRAD STANK
Joel Durksen joins the dots on the slow-jam crooner's cosmic collage of spirituality and sexistentialism.
LIVERPOOL ARAB ARTS FESTIVAL 2020
The LAAF programme grows to accommodate musicians from Morocco and The Levant.
DIGGING THE ARCHIVE! ENVIRONMENT DAY
On World Environment Day Tate Liverpool choose some green themed pieces from the archive
SOMEPERSON
Stitching together colourful fragmented samples, Someperson is on an experimental journey through a lush array of soul and jazz.
PERSPECTIVES: TRUTH THROUGH ADVERSITY
Liverpool Band Vans' Doug Wood believes the answers will be gained through looking inward
THE OYÉ VIBE
DJ Holmesy's Freetown set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
HOT PINK! – 28th May
There's no stopping Merseyside musicians from releasing some great tunes over the last few months. This week we've added something hot and fresh from The Mysterines, Seatbelts and Little Grace.
RAGZ NORDSET
Ambulating from the shadows, we reconnect with Ragz ahead of her new single; a confession to which the Norwegian songstress expresses her most vulnerable emotions.
DOOMSHAKALAKA
On Paul Rafferty’s 30th birthday, the name of an imaginary band appeared in his head. Nine years down the line and the band are finally ready to play.
STOPPING THE TRAFFIC IN LOCKDOWN
The lockdown has indisputably protected millions, but what is the fate for those who were vulnerable and hidden away to begin with?
STEPHEN KERRISON
The producer’s latest offering binds field recordings with an atmospheric folk lament.
THE OYÉ VIBE
Keith Marley's Trenchtown set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
NATALIE MCCOOL
Taking cancelled gigs into the comfort of her home, the pop singer-songwriter is far from looking for closure on 2020.
METAL FUTURE NETWORK SHORTS
Artist George Maund on an innovative series of online performances for Metal Culture.
UNICORN
Ahead of an appearance at WOWfest Lockdown, Julia Johnson speaks to non-binary Arabic drag artist and writer Amrou Al-Kadhi about their performance art and autobiographical account, Unicorn.
MICAYL
Micayl’s music and visual art binds together life’s many ‘verses’ with his own deft avant-garde R&B.
SIXBYSIX
The SixBySix collective are offering new, communal ways to explore documentary photography in Liverpool.
DIGGING THE ARCHIVE! IDAHOT
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with Museum Of Liverpool.
THE OYÉ VIBE
DJ Scratchy's Trenchtown set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
HOT PINK! – 15th May
Throw on your headphones. Fresh finds in our playlist featuring some of the best emerging Merseyside talent.
DIGGING THE ARCHIVE! FAMILY DAY
Liverpool Biennial select artworks over the years that reflect on the importance of family
BOBBY WEST
Crooked ballads and gritty lullabies, Walton’s Bobby West reveals all in his telling solo debut.
LIGHTNIGHT AT HOME
Selections from the digital LightNight at Home programme via the Bido Lito! archive.
EDITORIAL: TAKING THE CHANGE WITH US
When the city begins to reopen, we should be prepared to take the changes of the past eight weeks with us.
MUSIC YOU CAN FEEL
Cath Holland comments on the totemic nature of records and their ability to hold a scrapbook of experiences deep in the grooves with the music itself.
HUSHTONES
The nostalgia tinted five-piece talk early inspirations and rousing shows in Sound Basement, somewhere they’d be keen to play well into their old age.
THE OYÉ VIBE
Thom White's Freetown set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
DIGGING THE ARCHIVE! EUROPE DAY
Travel the continent for Europe Day courtesy of the Walker Art Gallery collection
UNITY MATTERS
In the latest column from The Open Door Centre, musician Nik Glover speaks to the mental health charity about advice that both families and bands can benefit from.
EVERY STREET IS A VILLAGE
Photographer Michael Kirkham has spent the last month documenting the smaller worlds thriving on the streets of Wavertree.
REAL TERMS
Chris Lynn of the math-rock trio talks of the band’s tenancy to draw out hidden complexities in their music.
REGAN REAY
Undercurrents of shimmering melody and soothing acoustics make for easy listening on the Wirral native’s debut.
SUBVERTING THE APOCALYPSE
Eat Me + Preach's community of artists and performers are once again meeting societal challenges with creativity and ingenuity. In lockdown, there’s plenty of time to subvert the apocalypse.
DIGGING THE ARCHIVES #1
How to get a digital culture fix from online archives in lockdown, with a queer zine archive and a Viking app.
ISOLATION DISPATCHES: CAIRO
Singer-songwriter Nadya Shanab discusses lockdown in the Egyptian capital
PERSPECTIVES: THE VALUE OF CREATIVITY
Ali Johnson of Dorothy Studio suggests social distancing has enhanced the value of being creative.
PERSPECTIVES: ENDURING POWER OF MUSIC
Conal Cunningham looks for the connective powers of music while the doors to venues continue to remain shut.
SPARE IT THE CUTTER
As Parr Street Studios is set to make way for development, Johnny Quinn comments on the untimely departure of this music scene cornerstone.
DIGGING THE ARCHIVE! WORKERS DAY
Liverpool Biennial and the International Slavery Museum mark International Workers Day
SKIA
Sticky bubblegum licks fused with jazz-hop, SKIA is leading the scandipop revolution into Merseyside one sparkling song at a time.
NAK
Meet the teenage virtuoso concocting a signature blend of contemporary RnB and spiritual Afrobeat.
ARTISTIC LICENCE: MADELAINE KINSELLA
Madelaine Kinsella's unapologetic celebration of freewheeling Scouse vernacular.
DIGGING THE ARCHIVE! WITH MDI
Merseyside Dance Initiative reflect on projects with their archive of images
FROM THE VAULTS
We dig back through the Bido Lito! archive and re-live some gems from the past decade.
ISOLATION DISPATCHES: BARCELONA
A regular feature exploring the effects of Covid-19 on culture scenes around the world
MUSIC VENUE TRUST LAUNCHES #SAVEOURVENUES CAMPAIGN
The new campaign has been launched to save grassroots music venues from closing down across the UK.
PERSPECTIVES: HEALING THROUGH COMMUNITY
Visual artist Frances Disley considers the community-driven response art can offer to the current crisis.
THE OYÉ VIBE
Dharma Collective's Freetown set at Africa Oyé 2019; weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
CREATIVITY AND WELLBEING
The team at the Convenience Gallery gives some tips on how to be creative and happy.
PERSPECTIVES: RE-ESTABLISHING FACT
FACT's exhibition manager reflects on the pandemic as time for redefining the gallery's image.
TRUSTED VOICES
Now is when we’ll know which voices we truly rely on for cultural navigation and information.
FLAMINGO HOUSE
Unsparing North Wales post-punk weaving dream-pop riffs into a palatable sonic buffet.
WHAT IS COMMUNITY MEDIA?
Dr Paddy Hoey joins us to question the role community media plays in our divergent world of public conversation.
ISOLATION DISPATCHES: BERLIN
A regular feature exploring the effects of Covid-19 on culture scenes around the world
ALL MIXED UP
Unearthing archive audio gems: James Rand and Radio Exotica's Latin boogaloo brightening your day
THE OYÉ VIBE
Emily Dust's Trenchtown set at Africa Oyé 2019 is the first of our weekly Oyé Vibe DJ sessions with Melodic Distraction.
LUCY GAFFNEY
The Belfast-born singer-songwriter searches through tales of unrequited love with honey-like vocals dripping through her golden, lustrous pop.
GIVE US SOME CREDIT
How does the social impact of the pandemic change for those on the borderline of poverty?
LCR ANNOUNCE MUSIC INDUSTRY SUPPORT FUND
Liverpool City Region announces support grant for music-related businesses
ISOLATION DISPATCHES: MONTREAL + HONG KONG
A regular feature exploring the effects of Covid-19 on culture scenes around the world
FROM THE VAULTS
We dig back through the Bido Lito! archive and re-live some gems from the past decade.
FUTURE YARD
Near Future programme for pop-up venue in Birkenhead moved to the autumn, featuring Self Esteem, Evian Christ and more.
ISOLATION TIPS
The Open Door Centre's Volunteer Co-ordinator Amy Newton offers her expert tips on staying healthy during isolation.
ELI SMART
Meet the Hawaiian troubadour brightening Liverpool’s shores with a contemporary blend of Aloha Soul.
PERSPECTIVES: UNI OVER IN AN EMAIL
Three years of studying and carving out a new life here in Liverpool was over in one email, Megan Walder writes.
PERSPECTIVES: “MONTHS WITHOUT WORK”
Tour lighting designer Luke Avery shares the extent in which his work has been affected by Covid-19.
INSPECTING MORSE
Neil Atkinson talks about one of his favourite fictional worlds - Inspector Morse - and the comfort of familiarity.
ISOLATION DISPATCHES: EINDHOVEN
A regular feature exploring the effects of Covid-19 on culture scenes around the world
EITHA DA
Sonic storytelling coloured with splurges of fuzzy garage rock, all bubbled up in North Wales.
AFRO HAIR RITUALS
Filmmaker and artist Amber Akaunu talks about the sacredness of Afro hair, the subject of her latest work.
BRIGHT PHOENIX
This extract, taken from Ghost Town, explores Jeff Young’s connection to Lime Street and its former cinemas.
GHOSTS OF THE FUTURE
We speak to screenwriter and author Jeff Young about Liverpool’s architectural trajectory and the uncertain future of stories.
ISOLATION DISPATCHES: ISTANBUL
A regular feature exploring the effects of COVID-19 on culture scenes around the world
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!
A live gig series streaming direct to your living room every Friday night. This week: Zuzu!
MAGIC SPELLS
Erratic beats dreamed up in a hypnotic state of trance; Magic Spells makes music that follows instinct rather than direction.
HOT PINK!
Throw on your headphones. Fresh finds in our new playlist featuring some of the best emerging talent across Merseyside.
“ARTISTS AREN’T SEPARATE FROM THE SOCIETY THEY LIVE”
Jude Kelly, one of the most powerful voices in British arts, calls for greater support for freelancers.
SEATBELTS
Throwing music, art and literature into the pot, Seatbelts want you to break with the recipe and do it your own way.
WHAT’S IN A BIENNIAL?
We take a walk around the Baltic with Liverpool Biennial's new Artistic Director to find out how an art biennial connects to a city.
EDITORIAL: TIME TO ADAPT
Mutual support is the lifeblood of Liverpool’s creative community. This needs to be recognised now more than ever
ELI SMART VIDEO PREMIERE
Exclusive first look at the Scott Pilgrim inspired video for No Destination
SAVE GRASSROOTS CULTURE
Sign the petition by the UK MVT to help protect the live industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
MATERIAL X BIDO: PIZZAGIRL
In our first session, Liam Brown performs new single Cape Canaveral and Thispartysux at Material Studios
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2020
Kezia Davies of Liverpool Sisterhood explores the origins of the celebration and contemporary campaigning continued here in Liverpool by Women’s Strike Assembly
ENNIO THE LITTLE BROTHER VIDEO PREMIERE
First viewing of the video for Dungarees from the North Wales dream-hop artist
HAARM VIDEO PREMIERE
Immerse yourself in the world of HAARM through the chromatic filter of their new single, Dahlia
SOUND CITY 2020
The festival announces that Friendly Fires, Marika Hackman and more top acts are joining the Baltic festivities in May.
THE LOST BROTHERS
First viewing of the Irish duo's new single After The Fire, featuring M Ward, Howe Gelb and Tony Garnier.
THE BIDO LITO! FESTIVE GUIDE 2019
Cut through the noise and let us help you pick the best parties and events in Liverpool over the festive period.
Order The Bido Lito! Journal 2019
Bringing together the story of 2019 in a deluxe, coffee table book format.
SGT PEPPER LISTENING EXPERIENCE
Presented by Tate Liverpool and NML, this brand new audio experience allows listeners to fall into the world of The Beatles.
LENNIE DIES PREMIERE
The thunderous trio debut a new single that will leave your body and mind in Bits.
SOUND CITY ANNOUNCE FIRST NAMES FOR 2020
First artists announced included Pale Waves, The Blinders and Stealing Sheep
THE LOST BROTHERS
First viewing of the Irish duo's new single Fugitive Moon, featuring M Ward and taken from the brand new LP.
SPILT PREMIERE
Watch the video for Helium Heart, the explosive new space rock cut from Runcorn alt. rock mavens
STRAWBERRY GUY GALLERY
Take a look at an extended set of photos from Kate Davies' feature shoot with Strawberry Guy
A MUSIC MARKETPLACE FOR THE MIND
A BBC Music Day event looks at mental wellness in the the modern music industry
DAN DISGRACE
Dan Disgrace’s first venture with Eggy Records provides the chill-out pop melodies to tackle the summer heat
MERSEYRAIL SOUND STATION OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Sound Station is open to all musicians plying their trade on Merseyside
TESS PARKS
The Canadian native has a star that shines bright outside of her frequent collaborator’s shadow
PETER BRODERICK
Ahead of a live rendition of Arthur Russell's back catalogue here in Liverpool, Peter Broderick delves into the mystical world of one of the most humble, preeminent producers of the modern era
SOUND STATION ARTISTS GO TO LONDON
Eyesore & The Jinx, Beija Flo and Podge all on the bill for London Show in October
ELIZA MAI TO PLAY FUTURE YARD
The singer songwriter has been awarded a slot as part of the festival's New Noise Project
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PLAYLIST
ISSUE 102 ft. Recommendations from That's Juvey?, Chinatown Slalom, PIXX + more...
MERSEYRAIL SOUND STATION LIVE
Catch live sets from all the artists in this semester of Merseyrail Sound Station
LIMF ACADEMY LIVE: PODGE
Live session from LIMF Academy's newest recruit Podge exclusively for Bido Lito!
FERAL WHEEL
An introduction the retina-burning world of proggy, krauty, garagey quartet FERAL WHEEL.
BIDO LITO! CELEBRATES BOLD STREET
The Bido Lito! Stage at Celebrating Bold Street will host Merseyrail Sound Station acts this weekend.
MERSEYRAIL SOUND STATION ARTISTS UNVEILED
Meet the artists taking part in semester three of the development project
ROGER EAGLE MEMORIAL LECTURE
The JAMs' Bill Drummond man will deliver the inaugural Roger Eagle Memorial lecture
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PLAYLIST
ISSUE 99 ft. Recommendations from Sub Blue, Podge, Tabitha Jade + more...
PURPLE SOLE
Join SEVENSTORE for a discursive panel event celebrating the launch of the adidas Merseyside Trimm-Trab pack.
RITUAL 2.0
A large-scale, public realm light and sound installation in the tunnels of Moorfields Station
INSIDE PAGES
A festival which brings the pages of Bido Lito! to life with artists of local and international significance
BIDO100! FILM COMMISSION
Call-out to filmmakers to help us capture the bido100! programme and themes
Bido Lito! set for 6 Music Fest panel
Catch our founder, Craig G Pennington, chatting all things psych with Stuart Maconie
ACTRESS x SAM WIEHL
The latest in an innovative series of events brings the preeminent electronic artist to Kitchen Street
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PLAYLIST
ISSUE 97 ft. Recommendations from Sleaford Mods, Ana Mae, Munkey Junkey + more
City Of Light, City Of Sanctuary
Fin Reed captures The Lantern Company's latest dazzling display at Sefton Park
PREMIERE: SUPER SPECIAL BY KYAMI
Hear the addictive new track from neo-soul vocalist and producer KYAMI
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PLAYLIST
ISSUE 96 ft. Recommendations from Eyesore & The Jinx, The Indica Gallery, Kyami + more
GOD SAVE THE FLORRIE
The team behind a vibrant L8 community force talk to us for episode three of the arts and culture podcast
Bido Lito! Contributor Development Workshops
In Partnership with Merseyside Arts Foundation & Awards For All
DANSETTE: DANIEL THORNE
The composer and Immix leader gives us some insight into the sounds that influenced the making of his debut solo LP.
SOUND CITY 2019 LINE-UP ADDITIONS
Find out who's been added to the line-up for this year's Sound City
OMAR SOULEYMAN
Rhythmic release from the heart of the Middle East. Meet Syria's foremost wedding singer.
MERSEYRAIL SOUND STATION SEMESTER TWO
Meet the future sound of Merseyside with Sound Station's semester two artists
LIVERPOOL, 2028
Artists invited to explore the future of Liverpool's new music and creative culture for new exhibition
WHO KILLED ORGAN FREEMAN PART III
The concluding part of the story of the mysterious part of the Organ Freeman Facebook page
WHO KILLED ORGAN FREEMAN PART II
Pranks, celebrities and investigations: a three-part mystery exploring the deleted Facebook page of Organ Freeman
WHO KILLED ORGAN FREEMAN?
Paul Hollywood, some LA doppelgängers and fighting the Facebook machine in our three-part Christmas mystery series
CHARACTERS
Seeking Characters - a regular celebration of extraordinary people. We're asking our readers to nominate the people they love, who deserve to be recognised for their tireless work.
PREMIERE: SCARF SONG BY SARA WOLFF
See the brand new video to Sara Wolff's bittersweet jazz folk number
THE TEA STREET BAND
Watch the brand new, futuro video for the quartet's single Only Love, directed by Dom Foster
Order The 2018 Bido Lito! Journal
Collating and celebrating 12 months in Liverpool’s creative and cultural endeavours, bringing together the story of 2018 in a deluxe, coffee table book format.
THE BLUECOAT AND PERESTROIKA
Jayne Casey and Bryan Biggs unearth some stories from The Bluecoat's archive
THE BIDO LITO! NYE GUIDE 2018
Avoid the guff and let us help you pick the best NYE parties in Liverpool this year
6 OF THE BEST
6 Of The Best brings you highlights from the week ahead in new music and creative culture
EYESORE’S OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY
Eyesore & The Jinx get in the festive spirit with an Office Christmas Party at Shipping Forecast.
COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP
The Bido Lito! Membership is changing as part of a global movement towards community journalism
NEWS FROM NOWHERE PROJECT
Moon Kyungwon and Jeon Joonho speak to us about their latest sci-fi video installation coming to Tate Liverpool
SALT THE SNAIL
Watch the Widnes trio combat a world of fake news in the video for new single Lazer Quest.
ELIS JAMES AND JOHN ROBINS
The vibe legends talk to us about their new book The Holy Vible, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci and pubs
SUPERORGANISM
How YouTube algorithms, file-sharing and a restless appetite for creativity became this octet's hallmarks
PALE RIDER
Cocksure Liverpool newcomers release a new single that's dripping with stylish swagger, ahead of October's Bido Social
FRESH GOODS BATCH 002
Fresh Goods Studios have recruited another mouth-watering line-up of Merseyside artists
BIDO MONTHLY RECOMMENDER
Editor-in-Chief Christopher Torpey opens our inaugural monthly recommender playlist with 20 bangers
DADAFEST LINE-UP UNVEILED
DaDafest announce a huge line-up with over 50 events happening over November
SEABASS DEADLIEST CATCH ALL-DAYER
Jo Mary announce Meatraffle as headliners of their October Seabass all-dayer
ALL YOU NEED IS LSD
Playwright Leo Butler talks about his new play coming to the Unity exploring the psychedelic revolution
INTO THE VOID
An exclusive Stateside excerpt from Nick Power's book Into The Void, to accompany the new Coral album
HALEY HEYNDERICKX
Hidden from the Portland rainfall, Haley Heynderickx has quietly been tending to a delicate collection of folk songs
A DAY IN THE SUN
A daytime, family friendly event full of experimental electronica is ready to challenge our relationship with live music
SKELETON COAST FESTIVAL
This year's freakfest boasts The Coral as headliners and trumpets local, emerging talent
ST. JUDE THE OBSCURE
Wirral New Music Collective put on an intimate chapel gig, guaranteeing haunting electronica and melodic pop
MERSEYRAIL SOUND STATION ANNOUNCE THE NEW COHORT
An African-Irish rapper, an Iranian pop star and Scouse punks: Merseyrail Sound Station announce artists
FRESH GOODS LIVE
Recorded live, this Wirral New Music Collective initiative promises a stellar night of vivacity and enchantment
STRANGE COLLECTIVE VIDEO PREMIERE
Liverpool's pysch rock kingpins are back with no-bullshit new song So What
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!
Merseyrail Sound Station - an innovative new music development programme has been unveiled
LIVERPOOL BIENNIAL PLAYLIST
Artists and curators of the Liverpool Biennial pick tracks to respond to this year's theme, Beautiful world, where are you?
BODEGA
PREVIEW | WNMC and Get It Loud In Libraries team up to bring witty NYC rockers Bodega to Birkenhead Library
SOUND CITY 2018
Our verdict on Sound City's first year back in the heart of the city, in words and pictures
PREMIERE: SEATBELTS
Exclusive first look at the video for A World Drained Of Wonder, the new single by Seatbelts
DISCO SOCRATES
Uniting the globe through music and football - a one-day festival of musical culture and its social impact
SKELETON COAST FESTIVAL
THE CORAL and TIM BURGESS & THE ANYTIME MINUTES will headline this year's festival at Leasowe Castle
LIMF ACADEMY 2018
Liverpool's highly regarded artist development programme opens for applications from musicians aged 16-25
OYÉ 2018 LINE-UP
Liverpool's festival of African and Caribbean culture and music adds two international female solo artists, MAREMA and LURA, to the line-up
SALOME
Banned in the UK and US on its release over a century ago, the power struggles depicted in SALOME still seethe with pressing relevance.
SOUND CITY 2018
Ahead of the festval's return to the city in May, we preview all of the action coming to the Baltic Triangle on our dedicated Sound City 2018 section.
THIRD WAVE ADDED TO POSITIVE VIBRATION LINE-UP
Legendary producer, genre defining DJ and more added to award-winning reggae festival line-up
Orchestra of Syrian Musicians
Join the Orchestra Of Syrian Musicians, members of the Philharmonic Orchestra, Damon Albarn and Mounir Troudi for a celebration of unity and multiculturalism
RECORD STORE DAY @ THE JACARANDA
Record Store Day 2018 at The Jacaranda, featuring Mellowtone Records, XamVolo and Nick Ellis.
EUPHONIA BY EMMA SMITH
We speak to artist Emma Smith whose innovative Bluecoat exhibition explores the relationship between communication and music
DOC’N ROLL: SOME OTHER GUYS
Director Todd Kipp discusses his new documentary about the Merseybeat group The Big Three
BIDO LITO! PRESENTS AT SMITHDOWN ROAD
We've chosen eight of our favourite local artists to play the much-loved Smithdown Road Festival
BRIDGET CHRISTIE – WHAT NOW?
Comedy fans are invited to 'a night of despair' at the Playhouse this week
100 DEMONS – MANCHESTER COLLECTIVE
Keith Ainsworth captures the action from Manchester Collective's second show at Invisible Wind Factory
WIRRAL NEW MUSIC COLLECTIVE
WNMC announces a Live Music Innovation Fund to support live music in Wirral
BOTH SIDES NOW
Stealing Sheep are looking for local female percussionists to help create a performance in tribute to the Suffragettes.
RY VIEIRA VIDEO PREMIERE
Kick back and chill with the new video for Baby When You Go from the woozy whizzkid
SUNFLOWER BEAN
The New York power trio speak to Daisy Scott about activism and empowerment ahead of their March Liverpool show.
ST PATRICK’S DAY PLAYLIST
We've put together a playlist of artists we've come across who bridge the Irish Sea in various ways.
GO PLATINUM WITH SORT
The team behind the Baltic rehearsal spaces have launched the Sort Development Deal in a bid to help unsigned acts stand out.
CULTURAL COLLATERAL: THE BRIT AWARDS
How representative are today's BRIT Awards of contemporary UK music?
MERSEYSIDE ARTS FOUNDATION
Applications are now open for MAF's groundbreaking music development programme.
MUGSTAR – AD MARGINEM
Mugstar explore the relationship between visuals and audio with a meditation on isolation and loss
INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK
We trawled through the huge bill to pick the highlights so you didn't have to
ALL WE ARE X a.P.A.t.T.
Parr Street Studios have been celebrating 25 years in operation with a series of specially commissioned sessions - the latest is this stunning collaboration between All We Are and a.P.A.t.T.
BARBEROS: THE LADIUS
Barberos don their spandex to celebrate 25 years of Parr Street Studios with their choir epic The Ladius
BIDO LITO! STUDENT SOCIETY FIRST MEETING
Join us for the first meeting of the Bido Lito! Student Society at The Merchant on 7th February
WE’RE LOOKING FOR FILMMAKERS
We're looking for creative and innovative filmmakers to work with us on a range of projects in 2018
LIVERPOOL, MUSIC CITY?
We look at the spaces where artists and makers are able to cut their teeth, thrive and create.
THE BLURRED SUN BAND
We bask in the jazzy psych soup concocted by the latest group to join the Eggy Records roster
SLADE
The glam rockers' guitarist Dave Hill talks to us about life beyond Noddy and THAT Christmas hit
PURE JOY…GO GALACTIC!
Celestial duo Pure Joy return with an epic, 13-minute space voyage single, released on War Room Records
IN RESPONSE TO ALPHONSE MUCHA
We peer behind the curtain on In Response To... Alphonse Mucha, a series of songs spawned from viewing the Art Nouveau master's work
THE BIDO LITO! SOCIAL X OUTSIDERS STORE
XamVolo headed up stellar line-up of artists for the final Bido Lito! Social of the year with Outsiders Store
UNDER CINEMA
We speak to FACT's Ana Botella about the origins of Under Cinema, a new exhibition from artist, film maker and performer Wu Tsang
POSITIVE VIBRATION
The award-winning reggae festival announce the first wave of earth-shaking acts for their 2018 edition.
CULTURAL COLLATERAL: FAC51 FLOOR
We explore the BME's Madchester exhibition as they prepare to screen 24 Hour Party People
THE LOST BROTHERS VIDEO PREMIERE
The Lost Brothers return with an exclusive video for Echoes In The Wind, taken from their forthcoming fifth album
PIZZA THE ACTION
Seeing Queen Zee and The Sasstones or Blick Bassy this November? Get 2-4-1 pizza at American Pizza Slice. Yum.
GENGAHR
Cath Bore chats with Felix Bushe of Gengahr about the ups and downs of that difficult second album syndrome before their Liverpool Music Week show
GIRL RAY
Talking teen angst and writing with honesty, Girl Ray's Poppy Hakin spoke to Cath Bore ahead of their show at EBGBS
BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH
Writing on the Wall's Alice Mason reflects on her interview with Benjamin Zephaniah ahead of his show at District
SIN BIN OF THE CITY
Director James Arthur Armstrong talks to us about his Toxteth Riots documentary which screens in Liverpool soon
PRE-GIG PIZZA PARTY
Got tickets for Dream Wife or Hurray For The Riff Raff this October? Get 2-4-1 pizza at American Pizza Slice
GHOSTPOET
The brooding, world-weary artist talks to us about his musical progression ahead of his show at Invisible Wind Factory
DARKSTAR – TRACKBED
Darkstar talk political engagement and creating a new composition with participants from Harthill Youth Centre as part of Different Trains 1947
LIVERPOOL COMEDY FESTIVAL PREVIEW
From award-winning comedy to surrealist cabaret, here are this year's highlights from Liverpool Comedy Festival.
BEEFHEART BONANZA!
A weekend of events at the Bluecoat looks to consider Captain Beefheart, the total artist
OPEN 3: AFFECTING CHANGE
Yetunde Adebiyi and Danny Ryder talk about their work in Open 3: Affecting Change and radical politics in Liverpool.
All We Are
Watch the second part of All We Are's documentary on identity, focusing on Liverpool and their relation to it
TRAMLINES 2017
This year's photo highlights from Tramlines festival, with Primal Scream to Loyle Carner.
Strange Collective EP Launch
Sam Rowlands' series of photos from the first Strange Collective all day event at Invisible Wind Factory
SKELETON COAST FESTIVAL – PREVIEW
Returning to Hoylake this Saturday, we select some recommendations for this year's Skeleton Coast Festival
LIVERPOOL MUSIC WEEK – PREVIEW
Returning for its 15th year, here are our highlights from Liverpool Music Week 2017's first announcement
MARVIN POWELL VIDEO PREMIERE
Exclusive first look at the video for Marvin Powell's windswept new single Wind Before The Train
PIZZA THE ACTION
Going to see Frankie Cosmos or The Vryll Society in August? Get 2-4-1 pizza at American Pizza Slice
BIDO LITO! STUDENT SOCIETY
Music and culture loving students, we're launching the Bido Lito! Student Society and we'd love you to get involved
WIN GARY NUMAN TICKETS
Check out our gallery of Gary Numan's last Liverpool gig + win a pair of tickets to see him at ECL
TV ME VIDEO PREMIERE
Watch innovative pop-rock oufit TV ME perform their debut single, Peppercorn Boy.
WIN BRIAN WILSON TICKETS
Read our interview with the Beach Boys genius and win tickets to see him perform Pet Sounds
LIVERPOOL: A CITY OF PROTEST
An exhibition of protest and placards comes to Constellations this month
VIDEO PREMIERE: SISSY FISTS
Queen Zee And The Sasstones unleash the video for latest single Sissy Fists
LIMF ACADEMY MOST READY ARTISTS
Inside the Motor Museum with LIMF Academy Most Ready artists Gazelle, Remée and Mary Miller
LIMF – Under The Radar
With LIMF on the horizon, we pick out 10 under the radar artists to take in at the Sefton Park extravaganza
THE BIDO LITO! SOCIAL IN PICTURES
What went down at the June edition of the Bido Lito! Social at Camp and Furnace
HOW MANY WAYS / GAZELLE
LIMF Academy Most Ready artist Gazelle recorded live at Motor Museum for Bido Lito!
PROPERTY / MARY MILLER
LIMF Academy Most Ready artist Mary Miller recorded live at Motor Museum for Bido Lito!
DANSETTE: ALL WE ARE
All We Are select the tracks that have influenced their upcoming album Sunny Hills
A DECADE OF SOUND
Pre-order your programme for Pioneers of British Electronic Music, The Velvet Underground & Nico Reimagined and Sound City
TURANDOT
We speak to the director of Opera North's acclaimed production of Puccini’s deadly romance Turandot
TIME CAPSULE
DJs Andy Votel and Bitowski and artist Sam Wiehl set for the mind-melding LightNight After Party
LIVERPOOL, MUSIC CITY?
The time has come for us - the Liverpool music community - to reshape what music means to the city.
THE ART OF REGGAE
The Art Of Reggae presents a vibrant selection of works in aid of a fantastic and fitting cause.
LIVERPOOL’S ROUGH TRADE
The complete Rough Trade Records playlist, as selected by movers and shakers in the Liverpool community
CATTLE & CANE
Cattle & Cane talk family harmonies, songwriting and their latest release before a date at Buyers Club
SHIRLEY COLLINS
We catch up with a true icon of folk ahead of her eagerly anticipated Philharmonic show this May.
WELCOME TO UPITUP
A series of introductory mixes from Jacques Malchance, ahead of Upitup Records' 14th birthday
IT’S OUR PARTY
Want a taste of what's happening at our Membership Launch Party? We've got you covered.
RECORD STORE DAY IN LIVERPOOL GUIDE 2017
Live music, giveaways and rarities - where to get yours on Record Store Day 2017
MEMBERSHIP LAUNCH PARTY
Join us @ 24 Kitchen Street with Strange Collective, MC Farhood, Pixey and more
FOREST SWORDS – ARMS OUT
Forest Swords returns with a mesmerising new video and details of his second album.
THE SAD AND BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF SPARKLEHORSE
Portraying the universe created by a tortured soul and true genius
AGP VIDEO PREMIERE
Watch the video for Motionsickness, the latest single from musical shapeshifter AGP
SEUN KUTI
We chat to the Afrobeat star about his musical heritage, art, politics, and his time in Liverpool
THE SLOW READERS CLUB
"It will be interesting to see how all art forms respond to the political climate in the coming years."
JOSIE LONG
It's timely that the comedian is hitting the road to bring a bit of light into our lives and happily she's paying a visit to Merseyside en route
DIG VINYL’S UNDER THE RADAR RECORDS 2016
Dig Vinyl's UNDER THE RADAR shares some of the more arcane songs of 2016.
HOOTON IN HELMSDALE
Hooton Tennis Club offer us an insight into their studio sessions for new album Big Box Of Chocolates with Edwyn Collins.
OBSCENIC SESSIONS / STEALING SHEEP
Stealing Sheep chat to us on film about their new single, I Am The Rain.
Stealing Sheep Podcast Session
Stealing Sheep live in session at Elevator Recording Studios, February 2012.
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