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Liverpool & UK
The clubs, the scenes, the rivalries, and the records that came out of Britain's most musical cities.
9 articles
Heavy Bass, Northern Soul: Liverpool's UK Garage
Explore how the UK garage scene escaped London's grip, finding a harder, bass-heavy home in Liverpool's 051 club and the North West breakbeat scene.
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Merseybeat: The Rise and Fall of Liverpool's Golden Era
Discover how Liverpool's Cavern Club birthed fifty bands, from The Beatles to Cilla Black, and find out why the Merseybeat sound vanished by 1966. Read more.
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Northern Soul: Liverpool's Dancefloor vs The 1970s UK Crisis
Discover how the Northern Soul scene in Liverpool provided an escape from the 1970s economic crisis, featuring the Wigan Casino and legendary club DJs.
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Lost Legends: 10 Forgotten Liverpool Garage Rock Bands
Discover the gritty, overlooked garage rock bands from Liverpool's mid-60s scene. From The Remo Four to The Ferraby, these groups deserved the spotlight.
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The Stone Roses Blueprint: Why Liverpool Indie Won't Let Go
From The Coral to The Lathums, explore how the psychedelic, dance-inflected DNA of The Stone Roses continues to define the Liverpool indie sound.
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Before the Beatles: Liverpool's Lost Skiffle Era
Discover the 1950s Liverpool skiffle scene and the tea-chest bass rhythms that built the foundation for the Merseybeat explosion and the Cavern Club.
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Liverpool's Lost Music Venues: From Cavern to Car Park
Discover the legendary Liverpool venues like the Casbah Coffee Club and the original Cavern Club that birthed Merseybeat, only to face the wrecking ball.
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The Manchester vs Liverpool Musical War
Explore the deep-seated musical rivalry between Manchester and Liverpool, from The Beatles to Oasis and the battle for North West supremacy.
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Eric's Club: The Birth of Liverpool Post-Punk
Discover how Liverpool's Eric's Club shaped the 1980s New Wave sound, from the Sex Pistols to Echo & the Bunnylab and the Zoo Records revolution.
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