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All We Are release new single as Keychange take over Sound City's Guest House
News on Sound City’s ongoing efforts to support the Love Music Hate Racism campaign this week as All We Are release a new track, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the latest. All We Are have released a brand new track this week, Not Your Man. The track was spun by Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 6 Music yesterday and marks the latest release from their upcoming third album. They dropped L Is For Lose last year, which was their first new music since 2017.
Ian Skelly releases first track from new solo project - exclusive listen to Captain Caveman
The Coral’s Ian Skelly kicks off his solo project with Captain Caveman, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the exclusive. Ian Skelly has today released the first track from his upcoming solo album Drifter’s Skyline. Founder and drummer in the fabled Liverpool outfit The Coral – he has released Captain Caveman as the lead single from a brand new solo album. Skelly says: “It came from an instrumental that Phil had figured out, so I threw some tongue-in-cheek, bubble-gum lyrics on it.
Epoch Times anti-China coronavirus special edition posted through doors of Liverpool residents
Liverpool residents have today recieved a special edition of the right-wing paper The Epoch Times through their doors, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley reports. Many Liverpool residents have been in reciept of a special edition of The Epoch Times, the right-wing newspaper that is an ardent backer of Donald Trump and known to have spread conspiracy theories including anti-vaccination propaganda.
Tim’s Twitter listening party schedule – Prince, Caribou, David Bowie, Joy Division Mogwai - full schedule of album playbacks - Getintothis
Tim’s Twitter Listening Parties – a success of the lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic Tim Burgess has launched a full programme of his popular listening parties, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the full schedule, so far. Tim Burgess of The Charlatans has extended his extensive programme of his popular listening parties as music fans stay bunkered for the foreseeable future. If you’re late to this particular lockdown party, the premise is simple.
Guy Garvey, Jah Wobble and more big name artists join fight to save Parr Street Studios
Parr Street Studios, home to Studio 2 and Attic are set to be demolished if new plans are approved – credit: Rept0n1x at Wikimedia Commons Big name musicians have joined the fight to save Liverpool’s famous studio and venue, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the news on the Friends of Parr Street Studios. Elbow’s Guy Garvey, Travis’ Andy Dunlop, PiL’s Jah Wobble and a host of other musicians and producers have joined the fight to save Liverpool’s world-renowned Parr Street Studios.
Deep Cuts #39 - Husband Material, Aviator, Roswell Project, Kuiama, Dixie Daye - best new music June 2020
Deep Cuts #39 – best new music June 2020 2020 is hotting up for new music and Getintothis contributors have the pick of the lot for this month’s column, Lewis Ridley is on introduction duties. I don’t subscribe to the view that the coronavirus has been “a great leveller” as some suggested, and Emily Maitlis‘ introduction of a Newsnight back in April hit the nail on the head about the root cause and indeed consequence for the class structure in how it has succumbed to the pandemic.
The Music Venue Trust launch classic gig poster initiative Writing On The Wall
Baron Farg – Kazimier Garden The Music Venue Trust has launched the classic gig poster initiative to help music venues hit by the coronavirus, Getintothis Siân Ellis reports. The Music Venue Trust has launched a classic gig poster initiative to help music venues that are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The news comes after weeks of campaigning from The Trust, who aim to save hundreds of grassroots music venues from closing due to the global pandemic.
Music industry engages in day-long blackout #TheShowMustBePaused
The music industry will fall silent on Tuesday following the death of George Floyd, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley reports on #theshowmustbepaused. The music industry is set to engage in a day-long blackout tomorrow in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week, labelled #TheShowMustBePaused.
Why we love Sefton Park
Sefton Park’s iconic bandstand – under lockdown in May 2020 Sefton Park celebrated its 148th birthday in different circumstances this year, Getintothis’ contributors on just what it is about the place that makes us love it so much. Right now, in May 2020, we’re probably talking about our parks and green spaces in a way in which we haven’t for decades.
Liverpool's outdoor spaces to be reimagined in European style to aid coronavirus recovery with new £450,000 fund
Castle Street in Liverpool Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has today announced a new £450,000 project to help reimagine spaces in Liverpool in an outdoor European style, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley reports. Liverpool’s outdoor spaces will be reimagined in European style following the coronavirus lockdown, aided with a new £450,000 fund revealed today by Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson.
DMA'S, Circa Waves, Red Rum Club set for Everton's Lockdown Sessions as Graham McCusker releases Christie hopsital charity single
Mandela8 and Granby Toxteth Development Trust have launched a new food and hygiene crowdfunded and Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the news as This Is For The NHS festival penned in Newcastle. Everton FC have announced the first of their Lockdown Sessions, which will include isolation performances fromDMA’S Tommy O’Dell and Kieran Shudall of Circa Waves. The Wombats, and Zuzu will also be taking part in the club’s first virtual music event on Friday, May 22.
Liverpool Digital Music Festival featuring All We Are, Jamie Webster, Zuzu, RATS
The first Liverpool Digital Music Festival will take place online this weekend, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley chats to organiser Ben Roberts and has the schedule. A brand new festival will open its digital doors next weekend in aid of Liverpool based NHS hospitals and the Music Venue Trust‘s #saveourvenues campaign. Liverpool Digital Music Festival (LDM festival) is an all-digital, online festival to celebrate Liverpool’s bands and artists.
Liverpool Philharmonic launches composition prize as new gigs for October Drift and The Districts
Vasily Petrenko & The RLPO (Credit: Liverpool Philharmonic Facebook page) Long Division festival the latest to opt to move to streaming as LONA release a new single, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley with the news as the Unusual Art Sourcing Company are keeping people safe in style. TheLiverpool Philharmonic has launced the sixth edition of its popular Christopher Brooks Composition Prize for young composers in the north west.
The Murder Capital release live EP as Yo La Tengo drop 25th anniversary album with cover from Lucy Dacus
A group of Manchester artists have put together an album in aid of the NHS and #saveourscene while there’s gig news for Halloween at Phase One, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley reports. The Murder Capital have this week released a new EP, Live from BBC Maida Vale. The three track collection was recorded during the band’s time at the BBC with Annie Mac earlier this year. Live from BBC Maida Vale includes a cover of FKA Twigs’ track Cellophane, as well as fan favourites Green & Blue and Don’t Cling to Life.
UK food and beverage annual trends
New Food discovers how the food and beverage market changed over the last year. A lot has changed over the course of a year, especially in the food and beverage (f&b) market. With consumer demands and desires altering rapidly with every season, brands and businesses are being kept on their toes when supplying the market.
After Life 2 review: Ricky Gervais goes for the heartstrings but retains big laughs
Ricky Gervais, After Life After Life 2 dropped into our watchlists last week and Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley tuned in and dropped out to find himself enjoying the return of Tony and co and his report below may include spoilers. The second series of Ricky Gervais’ dark comedy After Life 2 arrived on Netflix after much anticipation last Sunday.
Normal People review: TV adaptation of Sally Rooney's bestseller captures awkward intensity of young romance
Normal People dropped on BBC Three last week, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley enjoyed the depiction of Sally Rooney’s 2019 novel. It came as no surprise to me that Irish writer Sally Rooney won high-acclaim for her second novel Normal People last year, winning the coveted Costa Book of the Year award and a place on the Booker Prize longlist. For those that wrapped themselves up in the book it was to much excitement that the BBC announced a TV adaptation of the bestseller would arrive this year.
Deep Cuts #38 Hooton Tennis Club, Fumar Mata, Alice Mae, Lure In, Henry Jones - best new tracks May 2020
It’s hard to believe it’s May already but as is customary each month, our madcap collection of contributors have the best new music for you and Getintothtis Lewis Ridley is on introductions. There is no doubt the coronavirus has massively changed the way we’ve interacted over the past few weeks.
Glastonbury Festival announce Emerging Talent Competition longlist for 2020
Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition 2020 Glastonbury have announced the longlist for their coveted Emerging Talent Competition, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley goes through the card. Glastonbury Festival have announced the longlist for their Emerging Talent Competition 2020, with the winner set to play at next year’s festival. Submissions to the competition were opened in January with thousands of entries being made. From those, 90 acts have been picked to feature on the longlist.
Contributors - Getintothis
Prince lover, dance floor raver, Everton and Chicago Bears supporter and maker of boss bacon sarnies. Listening to: Liam, Christine, Floyd, Rihannaand lots of doom metal – but not all at once. @Getintothis Dad. Grandad. Fifty years of listening to and loving music. Dylan, The Fall, Mahler, Coldplay and everything in between. Writer of books. Five about Glastonbury. One novel. Listening to: Weinberg, Symphonies Nos.
Getintothis staff and contributors - meet the team
Getintothis contributors – meet the team For more than a decade Getintothis has been bringing you daily music and culture news, opinion and reviews, here’s the team who make it happen. For nearly 13 years, Getintothis has been producing daily news, features, opinion pieces and reviews on new music and culture from around the UK.
Tom Watson calls on UK government to work with music industry amidst coronavirus
UK Music Chair Tom Watson has called on the government to support the music industry through Covid-19, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley reports. The newly-appointed chair of UK Music, Tom Watson, has requested that the UK government partner with the music industry to create a plan to support companies and individuals.
Music Venue Trust launches #saveourvenues national campaign amidst coronavirus
Music Venue Trust launch #saveourvenues The Music Venue Trust has today launched a new national campaign to try to avoid the widespread closure of music venues, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley reports. Music Venue Trust has this morning announced #saveourvenues, a new national campaign to save hundreds of grassroots music venues at imminent risk of being closed down, permanently, due to coronavirus.
Everything Everything share new track In Birdsong
Everything Everything are back with their first new music in two years, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley enjoys In Birdsong. On Thursday (23 April) Everything Everything shared their new track In Birdsong, their first new music since 2018. The last time fans heard the Manchester band it was in the form of Deeper Sea EP two years ago, which followed their fourth full-length album, the Mercury and Ivor Novello nominated A Fever Dream the previous year.
Jason Lytle records live set for Good Records as The Merchant begin printing PPE for NHS
The Districts are coming to Liverpool later this year as Ali Horn part of a new indie podcast, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley with the news this week. Jason Lytle has recorded a live set to benefit Dallas record store Good Records. Lytle of California indie band Grandaddy played a special intimate piano centric performance at the grand opening of Good Records new, third location.
LIMF 2020 cancelled due to coronarivus
LIMF 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley reports. Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) has today been cancelled due to coronavirus. The festival was due to return to Sefton Park for its eighth year on July 19 – having been cut back to a one day event on the Sunday. The organisers of LIMF 2020 today released a statement saying: “We’re sorry to announce that the Liverpool International Music Festival will not take place this year.
Getintothis LIVE: watch Liverpool music and culture debate chat show three times a week - full schedule, listings and guests
Getintothis Live – music and culture discussion Getintothis LIVE is following up a successful launch week with the confirmation of some special guests, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the confirmed listings. Join members of the Getintothis team as we go live using Zoom streamed to Facebook for a short discussion on the latest news, music features and round the web chat.
The Mono LPs record Artists4NHS track with Elvis Costello
The Mono LPs team up with Elvis Costello as part of the Artists4NHS scheme, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley on the hook up. Liverpool band The Mono LPs have uploaded a track with the legendary Elvis Costello. The track was recorded for the Artists4NHS project which has been set up to support the health service during the coronavirus pandemic. The song (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding was born out of a performance by Costello streamed on YouTube.
The Strokes: The New Abnormal review
The New Abormal cover art: Bird on Money by Jean-Michel Basquiat The Strokes are back and after over a decade of deliberating over a new sound, and this is finally it, as Getintothis’ Nathan Ridley reflects and gives it the track-by-track treatment.
Homebaked in Anfield launch delivery service as Sauce drop video for new single
As a new society is formed for Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley with the news in these unusual times. In news this week, a Liverpool artist has taken to social media to launch a new appreciation society for one influential figure turned cult hero. Professor Chris Whitty is at the forefront of the UK’s response to the coronavirus, and Sean Ryan, who runs the Instagram account Badly Drawn Celebrities, has launched the official Chris Whitty Appreciation Society.
Tim's Twitter Listening Party
Tim Burgess has launched a full programme of his popular listening parties, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the full schedule, so far. Tim Burgess of The Charlatans has launched an extensive programme of his popular listening parties as music fans stay bunkered for the forseeable. The premise is simple, log on to Twitter, drop the needle or click play on the album at the specified time, and enjoy live tweets from members of the band and fellow fans as the record plays.
Louis Berry announces extra Hangar 34 date and releases single plus listen to new STONE track Leave It Out
Liverpool promoter EVOL are the latest to thank NHS staff for their work during the coronavirus outbreak, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley with the news this week as The Florrie launch their digital archive. Louis Berry has announced an additional Liverpool date on his UK tour due to demand. Berry will now play Hangar 34 in October, the same week as his original slot at the Cavern Club on Monday, 19 October. He’ll play the Baltic venue on Wednesday, 21 October for I Love Live events.
Deep Cuts #37 Paint Me In Colour, L/zard, The Sewer Rats, Kooba Tercu, The Ominous - best new music April 2020
Deep Cuts #37 Paint Me In Colour, L/zard, The Sewer Rats, Kooba Tercu, The Ominous It’s our latest Deep Cuts column and Getintothis contributors have a set of new tracks for you to enjoy. In the last Deep Cuts column, I mentioned that I’d watched Oscar winner Jojo Rabbit last month. The film, which is fantastic if you’re yet to see it, ends with a German version of David Bowie‘s Heroes.
Liam Gallagher confirms Oasis reunion charity gig for the NHS will go ahead – with or without Noel - Getintothis
Liam Gallagher’s latest Twitter episode is good news for Oasis fans, as Getinothis’ Sian Ellis reports. Liam Gallagher has confirmed that an Oasis charity gig in aid of the NHS will go ahead, regardless of whether brother Noel joins him and the band. Known for his outspoken persona and legendary feud with his brother and former band mate, Gallagher has promised fans a charity gig that’ll ‘blow your knickers off!’ – and Noel is yet to respond.
Sound City launch Guest House streaming service with The Lathums and more
Liverpool Sound City have launched a new streaming service as music lovers stay home, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley with the first lineup. The festival calendar may be decimated by coronavirus, but that hasn’t stopped Liverpool festival Sound City bringing their acts to the masses. The festival, which was due to take play in May, have launched a new streaming service which features a weekly show each Thursday evening.
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbot announce NHS staff gig plus exclusive listen to new Alan Triggs track Fly Away
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott The Liverpool Playwriting prize has been launched with a huge cash prize, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the news as the music industry battles on. Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbot have announced they will play a free show for NHS staff working on the frontline during the current coronavirus pandemic. The former members of the Beautiful South are giving away 9,000 tickets for the show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena in October.
LightNight 2020 postponed due to coronavirus – “the health of our audiences is our priority” - Getintothis
Batala Mersey at LightNight 2019 LightNight in Liverpool has been postponed, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley on the latest event to be struck off due to the pandemic. It can be revealed today that LightNight 2020 has been postponed due to coronavirus.
Coronavirus: PM outlines strict new guidelines on UK life
PM Boris Johnson outlines strict new curbs due to coronavirus pandemic, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley with the breaking news. It has been announced tonight that the UK impose futher restrictions on movement from this evening. The news follows a COBRA meeting chaired this afternoon by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Stan culture and why their fanaticism should be celebrated - The 1975, Adidas trainers and The Stone Roses
In our latest edition of The Comment, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley defends fans of The 1975 and their 24-hour tent-pitching dedication. I had to Google it. “A crazed and or obsessed fan. The term comes from the song Stan by Eminem. The term Stan is used to describe a fan who goes to great lengths to obsess over a celebrity.” Urban Dictionary, forever helping me navigate through the world of Twitter where less and less seems to make sense every day.
Once & Future Band share video for new track Andromeda - exclusive
Once and Future Band Credit: Rob Williamson Once & Future Band have shared the video for their new tune Andromeda, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley shares the exclusive. Once & Future Band have today released the visuals for their latest release Andromeda. The single comes from their upcoming album, Deleted Scenes, which is out April 10.
All We Are gig rescheduled as Jimmy's launch new streamed gigs and Stanley's release new single
As gigs are being rescheduled across the city, there’s good news of a new taproom in Liverpool as Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the news. All We Are‘s gig at Arts Club, originally set to take place this weekend, has been rescheduled for October. The GIT Award 2015 winners originally announced the gig following the release of their new single L Is For Lose, their first new music since 2017. They’ve since released a new single Bad Advice, which dropped earlier this month.
Glastonbury 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus
Glastonbury 2020 has been cancelled, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley reports. Glastonbury 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. Organisers announced this morning (March 18) that the 50th anniversary of the festival will be a forced fallow year. Micahel and Emily Eavis said that: “Tickets for this year will roll over to next year. “ Emily Eavis revealed the full line up on Friday with headliner Kendrick Lemar and Thom Yorke added to the final billing.
Music Venue Trust issue open letter to Boris Johnson amid fears for music industry hit by coronavirus
Florrie Guitar Group at Phase One in Liverpool – one of the affected venues The UK’s leading music venue organisation has issued a letter to the Prime Minister, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley reports. The chairman of the Music Venue Trust, Mark Davyd, has written an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson following the Prime Ministers first daily briefing yesterday (March 16). It urges him to act immediately to legally enforce the temporary closure of Grassroots Music Venues.
Give Poetry A Chance launch anthology in aid of Scouse Kitchen
Liverpool grassroots poetry night Give Poetry A Chance have released an anthology of their work, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley with the details. A monthly spoken word night in Liverpool have this month released an anthology of poems from their performers. Give Poetry A Chance is run by Dan Cullinan, who founded the event back in 2018 with a hand from Dave McTague of Mellowtone in the city.
Singles Club #228
Krooked Tongue have our single of the week as Getintothis’ Matty Lear shares a batch of new tunes. At a time when everything might seem inescapable, laden with worry and charged with alarm – it’s nice to get away. Songs, and by extension singles, can be many things, but perhaps most importantly – most poignantly, they can be a means of escape. New music, old music, stupid music, special music. Drink it all in, live on it, find comfort or an outlet in it. Find yourself or others in it. It can help.
Glastonbury to continue despite coronavirus wreaking havoc with music industry
Coronavirus hits the music industry with many major events axed, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the latest on how the epidemic paralysing the global festival calendar. Glastonbury Festival 2020 will go ahead despite coronavirus fears. Organiser Emily Eavis revealed the full line up with headliner Kendrick Lemar and Thom Yorke added to the final billing.
Nile Rodgers and CHIC to play Aintree Racecourse open air gig
Nile Rodgers and CHIC will play a huge open air Liverpool gig this June, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley with the news. Nile Rodgers and CHIC are under starters orders for a massive gig at Aintree Racecourse this summer. Nile Rodgers’ talent and his honorable legacy is nothing short of extraordinary, having won multiple GRAMMY awards as a composer, producer, arranger and guitarist.
Coachella to join SXSW as coronavirus wreaks havoc with music industry festival and events calendar
Coronavirus hits the music industry with many major events axed, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley has the latest on how the epidemic paralysing the global festival calendar. Coachella is reported to be the latest big music festival casualty due to coronavirus. The biggest music festival in the USA is believed to be rescheduling to October amid health fears. The festival hosts 250,000 people across two weekends is due to begin April 10.
Deep Cuts #36 Monks, WOR, Mason Owens, SPQR, Ashen Reach, MIG 15 - best new music March 2020
As we hurtle towards spring in actual sunshine, Getintothis contributors bring you a stack of new tunes for March, Lewis Ridley was charged with herding them along and introducing their selections. February is over. The month of Storm Dennis, Coronovirus and Valentine’s Day. It’s been grim. It’s also been, apparently, a month of films. In fact, as I write this I’m about to head to the flicks to see 1917 – the third of three films I set out to catch on the big screen this month.
Leigh outfit Saults threatened with legal action by band with same name
A Leigh band are undergoing a name change following being threatened with legal action by a London band who share their name, Getintothis’ Lewis Ridley reports. Leigh band Saults have today been forced to change their name following contact from the management of a French pop band, also named Saults.
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