By Leah Simons In just over a month’s time, the streets of Liverpool, always packed with the bustle of everyday life, will also be full of celebration as Pride takes over the city. From the 24th to 25th of July,…
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A Guide to Liverpool’s Independent Music Venues
By Anayo Eltringham Onuora At the heart of Liverpool’s contemporary music scene is its independent music venues, which play a vital role in supporting emerging artists, fostering local communities, and preserving the city’s rich musical heritage. Liverpool’s reputation as a…
Liverpool open talks with midfielder amid contact expiry
By Joe Symes. Anfield officials have made moves to secure their midfield engine Dominik Szoboszlai, prioritising a long-term deal for the Hungarian star to anchor a squad facing significant leadership transitions and structural upheaval. Regarded as one of Liverpool’s shining…
As It Was: Linking Nostalgia and Music
By Leah Simons A jingle, that one song that played on your first night out or an album you had on repeat as a teenager: nostalgia weaves its way into music and always manages to help us return to our…
The Resurgence of Modern Soul: How A Classic Sound Is Finding New Life in Liverpool
By Anayo Eltringham Onuora Over recent years, modern soul has slowly wriggled its way into the mainstream. The genre has gained popularity in current music, blending classic, retro aesthetics with the refinement of modern technology and production. For a genre so often associated with the past, soul music is enjoying a remarkably modern resurgence, particularly among younger audiences. Across streaming platforms, festivals and…
Liverpool’s alternative music scene has a race problem
By Anayo Eltringham Onuora In a city where guitar music is treated like heritage, Liverpool’s alternative music scene still has a visibility problem. That image, shaped by decades of Beatles nostalgia and indie-rock revivalism, leaves little room for Black alternative musicians in the city’s music scene. …
Are Superhero Films Losing Their Appeal Among Students?
By Aqeel Khan Since the release of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, questions have emerged over whether the superhero genre is losing the cultural dominance it once held at the global box office. While Marvel and DC continue to release major…
“This has affected me immensely for GCSEs.” Students and staff fight Liverpool art school closure.
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) primary and secondary school is set to permanently close at the end of the summer term, despite efforts made by a parent-led campaign to keep its doors open. The Department for Education upheld…
50,000 Fans, Famous Faces and a TARDIS: My First Time at Liverpool Comic Con
Liverpool Comic Con brought 50,000 fans to the city this weekend, turning the Exhibition Centre into a packed celebration of film, television, comics and gaming. “Cosplayers2026” by Xobnkaj is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. For a first-time visitor, the scale of the event…
Brighton v Liverpool match preview
By Kian Roy. Liverpool return to action in the Premier League at 12:30 on Saturday 21st March when they travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion in their quest for Champions League qualification with Arne Slot’s…