Just how bad are the charts, is popular music getting worse, are people too fond of the '80s? Read on as I look to the past to uncover if these questions are even worth answering. Yes, popular music is bad.
As a new survey tries to determine what the best cities in the world are for live music, we cast our own personal reflection upon the topic and simply ask the question 'why?'. "Doing much the weekend?" The standard, single most quintessential question you hear every Friday afternoon in the workplace without doubt.
Electric Castle featured a list of heavy hitters, fresh DJ's, and a lot of lasers. Getintothis' Ryan Craig looks back on the Romanian fairyland. "Traveling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller." Those are the wise words of medieval traveller and scholar, Ibn Battuta.
From Final Fantasy to Mortal Kombat, Getintothis' Ryan Craig delves into the world of video game soundtracks and with great difficulty selects a top 10. Video game music has come a long way and whether you're a fan of video games or not, soundtracks can always be appreciated.
Witnessing the wonder of two bands with an already growing fan base, Getintothis' Ryan Craig ventured into a fresh new social space for the first time. It was a night of new here on Tithebarn Street, new venue, new Bido Lito! Social and of course, new music.
Five years on from their last tour, Getintothis' Ryan Craig wanted to see if The Coral could finish the year in style at their sell-out Olympia gig. Cast yourself back some 14 years ago. The Coral release their debut self-titled album and near instantly cement themselves as Mersey greats.
Experiencing his first night of Liverpool Music Week, Getintothis' Ryan Craig heads over to check out what's on offer. Playing host for the evening was the very fitting Arts Club, just one of the many venues used for Liverpool Music Week. The place was bigger than the entrance suggested - split into a basement and a loft, the Arts...
Getintothis' Ryan Craig looks back on a rare appearance from the near mythical band, The Pies as they release their first album in 30 years. The Pies, arguably the greatest Liverpool band that Liverpool hasn't heard. Gaining fame - rightly or wrongly - for their (in)famous motorway graffiti, many didn't realise The Pies were actually...
Immix Ensemble and Ex-Easter Island Head once again unite to perform at the Bluecoat and create a night of exuberance, Getintothis' Ryan Craig reflects back on the night. The Bluecoat Chambers - arguably the most historic building in Liverpool City Centre (seriously, Google it) - once again shows off its rich artistic culture as Liverpool-based experimental...
In the cherished venue that is Studio 2, Getintothis' Ryan Craig comes face to face with some hyped up bands and finds out just what they have in store. With the festival season is pretty much over, as Liverpool's Psychedelia Festival closes its doors for another year, what better way to kick away the post fest blues than with...