Helen Maw is a 24 year old singer/songwriter and musician from Liverpool. She began writing her own music in her teens and has performed her songs in venues across Liverpool and even as far as Madrid. She gained a BA in Music and a Masters Degree in Popular Music from Liverpool Hope University and has been a freelance music writer for various local publications since 2020. In her spare time, Helen loves to walk round the city taking snaps and enjoying everything Liverpool has to offer!
Artist – Ringo Starr Album – Look Up Released – 10th January 2025 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Ringo Starr’s Look Up is a gentle, reflective, and emotionally rich exploration of Country, showcasing the former Beatle’s deep connection with his musical peers and his ability to craft heartfelt melodies. The albumContinue Reading
In Your Shadow by Katie Nicholas Artist – Katie Nicholas Single – In Your Shadow Released – 29th November 2024 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Katie Nicholas’ In Your Shadow is an emotionally-charged, melancholic track that carries both a personal and universal resonance to all who hear it. Written nearly aContinue Reading
Artist – Motel Sundown Single – Waterfall Released – 29th March 2024 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic One of the most exciting bands on the Merseyside scene, Motel Sundown have captivated audiences since their formation in 2018. Influenced by artists such as The Beatles, Paul Simon and Fleetwood Mac to nameContinue Reading
Artist – Only Child Single – The Visit Released – 21st July 2023 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Taken from their highly anticipated, upcoming fifth album, ‘The Visit’ is the brand new singlefrom Only Child. A melancholic yet hopeful track, The Visit follows the successful release of‘Looking Forward To Looking BackContinue Reading
Artist – John Jenkins Album – Tuebrook Released – 7th July 2023 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Tuebrook is the latest solo album from local singer songwriter John Jenkins. Following the successful release of his 2021 album If You Can’t Forgive, You Can’t Love on Fretsore Records, Jenkins has now returned with aContinue Reading
Artist – Elijah James and the Nightmares Single – Man In The Diner Released – 20th January 2023 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Rating – 10/10 Ask any songwriter why they write songs and you’ll likely get a million different answers. However, there is one reason which unites them all, to tell a story.Continue Reading
Artist – Motel Sundown Album – If You Were Listening Released – 15th July 2022 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Rating – 10/10 Some things are meant to be. They come together organically, even by chance. One such occurrence is Motel Sundown. Meeting on the Liverpool gigging circuit back in 2016, the unique andContinue Reading
Artist – Jade Thunder Single – Alchemy Released – 1st September 2021 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Releasing music can be scary. As an artist, you are pouring your deepest emotions andfeelings into a song and then sharing that openly with the world. It is a daunting thoughtwhen you think aboutContinue Reading
If You Can't Forgive You Can't Love by John Jenkins Music Artist – John Jenkins Album – If You Can’t Forgive You Can’t Love Released – 6th August 2021 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Rating – 5/5 If You Can’t Forgive You Can’t Love is the stunning new album from LiverpoolContinue Reading
If You Can't Forgive You Can't Love by John Jenkins Music Artist – John Jenkins Single – Kathleen Released – 4th June 2021 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic The idea of releasing cover songs is often a minefield to navigate as a musician. There is always the concern that though youContinue Reading
