Liverpool Echo - Jade's Music Blog

Dubai Sound City - news round up live from the festival, and fab Mark McNulty photographs

2009-11-09T07:39:05Z

Liverpool's status as a global music brand took yet another step forward with the inaugural Dubai Sound City festival this weekend. Organised and staffed by Liverpool companies, the festival flew in more than 100 bands to the United Arab...

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Dubai Sound City 2009

2009-11-05T11:41:41Z

Jade will be bringing news of all the latest happenings at the world's hottest winter music festival - stay tuned for her updates here

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Dubai Sound City - countdown to the festival launch...

2009-11-05T01:29:01Z

TRAVEL anywhere in the world and say you're from Liverpool. Odds on the first things strangers mention are football and music. The football may not be as glittering as we might like at the moment - but Liverpool's reach...

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Dubai Sound City - bringing you the latest news, reviews and interviews...

2009-11-04T00:01:04Z

One of Liverpool's hottest music festivals has been given an Asian twist and this year- for the first time - we'll see Dubai Sound City. Based on the hugely successful Liverpool Sound City format of conferences and great gig...

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The Black Crowes: a sneak preview of their new DVD, Cabin Fever

2009-11-02T00:22:52Z

What it is with band DVDs? You get no good ones for ages and then they all come at once... The Black Crowes will release their new DVD, Cabin Fever on November 23....

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Tom Waits: Glitter and Doom Live DVD

2009-11-02T00:14:29Z

Reason to be cheerful number 345: Tom Waits releases Glitter and Doom Live, a collection of outstanding live tracks from last year's sold out US and European tour this month....

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Leaf Tea Shop: A nice cuppa and great gigs this November

2009-10-30T22:55:18Z

Leaf Tea Shop and Bar will be hosting a choice selection of Liverpool Music Week gigs. From Kaya and the Elective Collective to Lazy Genius, there's something for everyone. Plus regular Leaf events Pudding Club and Retro Sundays return...

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Guest column: Death To Trad Rock review by Rikki Wright

2009-10-19T20:20:47Z

Death to Trad Rock by John Robb Featuring interviews from almost fifty bands, many of whom were championed by John Peel, including The Three Johns, A Witness, The Membranes, Stump, The June Brides, Badgewearer, The Creepers, The Dogfaced Hermans,...

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Guest Column: Luke D. Smith on One Dubstep beyond

2009-10-05T14:06:31Z

In the next in our series of guest columns, Luke D. Smith gives his views on the Dubstep scene....

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Guest column: Calvin Draper-Wright on Boys and Girls - UK artists across the pond

2009-10-04T21:12:30Z

Guest columnist Calvin gives his view on UK artists making their names in America......

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It's a family affair: Ben Taylor preview of O2 Academy Liverpool gig

2009-10-04T12:12:33Z

HIS father is James Taylor. His mother is Carly Simon. Was there ever any doubt that Ben Taylor would grow up to be a musician?...

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Guest column: Calvin Draper-Wright on Kasabian - the new Oasis?

2009-09-26T20:47:09Z

In the next of our series of guest columnists showcasing the work of up-and-coming music journalists, Calvin Draper-Wright gives his view on Kasabian......

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Seasick Steve on Liverpool Music Week gig at the Olympia...

2009-09-26T12:43:41Z

SEASICK Steve has a thing or two to sing the blues about. He spent most of his life on the edges of the music scene, making a living as a busker and living rough. Now his is one of...

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The Mouse Outfit on James Brown, Speech Debelle and The Pharcyde

2009-09-20T14:52:18Z

KENSINGTON based eight piece hip hoppers The Mouse Outfit only played their first gig together in May, but they've already been spotted to support Mercury winner Speech Debelle at the Masque next month......

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Mercury award winner Speech Debelle on playing the Liverpool Masque...

2009-09-20T14:44:51Z

SPEECH Debelle laughs uproariously as she speaks. "The Liverpool accent is my favourite in the whole world," she grins. "So I can't wait to come and hear you guys speak. I'll be running round the streets going 'speak to...

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