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    Lee “Scratch” Perry Added to Positive Vibration 2018

    The festival of reggae is returning to the Baltic Triangle for a third year in June.

    Shaun Ponsonby
    19 April, 2018
  • Interviews
    2ube Xtra: Breaking Down The LIPA Divide

    As LIPA begin their annual 2ube Xtra events, Shaun Ponsonby wonders if the streamed concerts could help to integrate the institution in the wider Liverpool music scene. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    18 April, 2018
  • Music
    Little Steven: From Asbury Park To Soulfire

    What do Bruce Springsteen, Nelson Mandela and The Sopranos have in common? Ahead of Little Steven’s upcoming UK tour, Shaun Ponsonby takes a look at one of the most fascinating, […]

    Shaun Ponsonby
    17 April, 2018
  • Live Reviews
    Across The Threshold: Baltic Triangle, Liverpool

    Threshold Festival use their fallow year to launch a more compact event. Shaun Ponsonby spends two days in the Baltic Triangle for Across The Threshold. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    17 April, 2018
  • LGBT
    Film Review: We Have Rather Been Invaded

    Exploring the effect of Section 28, Shaun Ponsonby heads to The Reeds for a much needed LGBT history lesson. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    11 April, 2018
  • Live Reviews
    Mica Millar, Caiine: Leaf, Liverpool

    A pretty perfect way to wind down on a Sunday evening, Shaun Ponsonby takes in some Manchester soul on Bold Street.  

    Shaun Ponsonby
    11 April, 2018
  • Interviews
    XamVolo: “If you take events too seriously, you’re more likely to choke”

    Ahead of his new EP and residency at Constellations, Shaun Ponsonby talks to XamVolo about diversity, touring with Paloma Faith and breaks down the larger concepts in his work.  

    Shaun Ponsonby
    10 April, 2018
  • Music
    Terence Trent D’Arby: Reintroducing The Hardline

    He arrived as a perfect pop star with a multi-platinum debut album, so what happened? Shaun Ponsonby looks at the rise and fall of the artist formerly known as Terence […]

    Shaun Ponsonby
    22 March, 2018
  • Live Reviews
    Paloma Faith, XamVolo: Echo Arena, Liverpool

    With Paloma Faith bringing a local hero on the road, Shaun Ponsonby catches a pop star who is both fantastical and relatable. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    21 March, 2018
  • Music
    Preview: Vintage Trouble at Hangar 34, Liverpool

    Rambunctious rock & soul, you say? Sign us up! Vintage Trouble return to Liverpool for their first headline show in seven years. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    20 March, 2018
  • Comedy
    Preview: Bianca Del Rio at Liverpool Empire Theatre

    The Drag Race superstar launches her new show at the Empire Theatre this summer.  

    Shaun Ponsonby
    19 March, 2018
  • Live Reviews
    The Wailers, Common Kings, Jeremiah Ferrari: O2 Academy, Liverpool

    Raiding Bob Marley’s back catalogue without their fallen leader, Shaun Ponsonby catches the reggae legends at the height of their powers. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    09 March, 2018
  • Music
    The Radar: Good Problems – Curio

    Finding a sweet spot that is difficult to occupy, Shaun Ponsonby is introduced to the grungy fuzz pop of Good Problems. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    08 March, 2018
  • Music
    Diversity Is The Biggest Issue In The Liverpool Music Scene

    As Liverpool City Council announce new measures to protect the local music industry, Shaun Ponsonby argues that the number one issue we face is the lack of diversity.

    Shaun Ponsonby
    05 March, 2018
  • Cosmic Slop
    Cosmic Slop #125: BRITS Breakdown 2018

    For the fourth year running, Shaun Ponsonby watches the BRIT Awards so you don’t have to, and perhaps for the first time ever, doesn’t find it a total failure. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    22 February, 2018
  • Live Reviews
    Mykal Rose: District, Liverpool

    The former Black Uhuru star performs the most iconic music in his back catalogue, and Graham Smillie was there for the positive vibrations. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    19 February, 2018
  • Music
    Video Premiere: The Soul Rays – To Catch a Thief

    Having been a popular live act for years, supporting everybody from funk maestro Craig Charles to Motown legend Martha Reeves, The Soul Rays have released their debut video.

    Shaun Ponsonby
    16 February, 2018
  • Music
    Preview: The Wailers at O2 Academy, Liverpool

    The band behind Bob Marley return, playing the biggest selling reggae album of all time in it’s entirety. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    16 February, 2018
  • Interviews
    TV ME Interview: “I was making Simpsons, S Club 7, Crash Bandicoot music”

    Ahead of TV ME’s single launch on Friday, mainman Thomas McConnell spoke to Shaun Ponsonby about their upcoming EP, popular culture and his peculiar style of song writing.

    Shaun Ponsonby
    15 February, 2018
  • Live Reviews
    Nightmares on Wax, Hector Plimmer, MC Nelson: Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool

    With a big night at Invisible Wind Factory, Paul Riley finds himself disappointed by Nightmares on Wax, but finds a promising new talent in MC Nelson. 

    Shaun Ponsonby
    14 February, 2018
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