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Liverpool Sound City - First Wave of Acts announced
Written by Defnet Media
First Wave of Acts Include; Cast, Black Lips, The Whip, Spank Rock, Jamie XX, Wave Machines, Willy Mason, Sound of Guns, SBTRKT, and more....
Legendary Liverpool rockers Cast are one of the first bands announced. Described by Noel Gallagher as a “religious experience” live, Cast were called The Who of the 90s. Their epoch-breaking All Change album remains a revered classic, and, after reforming in summer last year, Liverpool Sound City cannot wait to host the city’s prodigal sons.
The raw and raucous Black Lips bring their American garage sound to Liverpool. Infamous for their intense shows and febrile atmospheres, the USA rockers are revered for their stage antics as much as their irrepressible sets. North West’s The Whipserve up a heavy, hectic dose of electro-rock whilst LSC faves Wave Machines return too; quixotic and enchanting in equal measure, the Liverpool-based band present the finest electro-pop ditties around.
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Keeping the stateside theme fresh, Baltimore hip-hop and rappers Spank Rock also make their debut. Bastion of brilliant blues,Willy Mason, also stars. The USA folk songster writes music which belies his still tender age; his sound has evolved since his debut album, Where The Humans Eat, to encapsulate incredibly rich poignancy and heartache. Revered Liverpool indie rockersSound of Guns also star, headlining one of the prime shows at the sumptuous and prestigious St George’s Hall.
There’s much more to savour at Liverpool Sound City. USA experimentalists Chain & The Gang also feature, as do the lo-fi charms of Chad Valley, Mugstar’s inspired psychedelic sounds, electro-punk outfit Handsome Furs and the vibrant Colourmusic.
There’s also music from local Liverpool lads The Sand Band,Ed Sheeran, Publicist, Those Dancing Days and don’t forget Forest Swords, a young Wirral-based artist who Pitchfork have heralded as one of their stars for 2011!
Team Sound City are all working hard to bring you the stars of tomorrow. The hotly tipped bands that will shape what we listen to in the clubs and on the radio for the next year. This festival is a must for anyone who has a passion for live music and staying ahead of the game.
Festival Wristbands for Liverpool Sound City are set at an amazing and unbeatable price of just £35. For this you will get three days and night of world class music mixed with the best unsigned acts from far and wide. The prices rise again soon so get them while they are still amazing value for money.
THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS ON THE
DOOR AT ANY LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY GIG.
Early Bird Live Wristbands On sale now for £35 For Limited Time Only.
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Bella Union is a label in the UK who has built up a roster of cult acts from all over the world including Beach House and Midlake. Their showcase will present aural splendour and lush soundscapes keeping in tradition with thier label artists.Lanterns On The Lake and Alessi's Ark will be the first two acts to confirm for our wonderfully formed festrival in May.
Young Turks offer the mercurial Jamie XX. Not many people can release an album of the year, only to follow up that trick by remixing one of the albums of the year after, but if anyone can Jamie XX can. Bringing his live show to LSC, Jamie - one third (and beatmaker in chief) of The XX whose 2009 debut ‘XX” pretty much cleaned up the end of year honours. Enigmatic mask-wearing SBTRKT’s house, funky techno and broken beat sojourns join Jamie.
Hip Label Moshi Moshi host their showcase with some of the new and often raucous talent on their list. TEETH are fast building a reputaion as the Moshi band to keep a close eye on. Teeth will be joined by Idiot Glee who is often described as a creative sampling genius and last but by no means least Beat Connection, electro-synth-pop from Seattle.
Liverpool’s own legendary label Deltasonic need no introduction on our shore line. They will be presenting showcases with appearances from The Suzukis, The Red Suns, Dustland and The Oxygen Thieves. Four Bands from the North West who are tipped as the next generation of Deltasonic acts.
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