Liverpool Acoustic is delighted to welcome Merry Hell back to the Music Room on Sunday 31st May with Rising of the Bold — a night that promises the band’s trademark mix of fiery folk?rock, big?hearted storytelling, and the kind of communal energy that turns a concert into a celebration. Following a string of acclaimed releases and a reputationContinue Reading
The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2025 Showcase Final took place at the British Music Experience on Saturday 7th February 2026. A sold out venue saw each of the finalists performing their song with a picture of the work of art that inspired it projected onto the eight screens for allContinue Reading
Artist – John Jenkins Album – Restless Hearts Released – 4th July 2025 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Restless Hearts by John Jenkins With Restless Hearts, Wirral based singer-songwriter John Jenkins cements his place as one of the UK’s most compelling voices in the Americana scene. Across twelve beautifully crafted tracks, Jenkins takesContinue Reading
Artist – Dorothy Bird Album – Whispering Paper Released on vinyl – 3rd May 2025 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic In a world filled with noise, few artists dare to embrace quietness with the kind of fearless intimacy that Dorothy Bird achieves with Whispering Paper. The Berlin–Liverpool-based art-pop singer-songwriter returns withContinue Reading
Artist – Only Child Album – Holy Ghosts Released – 14th March 2025 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic With their long-awaited fifth album, Holy Ghosts, Liverpool’s Only Child once again provesthat emotional resonance and lyrical depth remain at the heart of their distinctive sound. Ledby songwriter and frontman Alan O’Hare, theContinue Reading
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
