Despite lockdown, Bido Lito! has gone to print on their first issue of 2021. The February-March edition is out now with the usual mix of musicians, artists, creative projects and events on Merseyside.
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In issue 112 you’ll find:
Newly signed to Berlin label City Slang, expansive, epic and vital, KING HANNAH are no longer taking their time. Tara Dalton speaks to them about their debut EP Tell Me Your Mind and I’ll Tell You Mine.
Britain’s longest running community newspaper, SCOTTIE PRESS, celebrates its 50th anniversary in February. Stuart Miles O’Hara chats to current editor Joel Hansen about the publication’s legacy, activism and the need to continue providing North Liverpool with an independent voice.
Labour MP and Shadow Minister for Culture ALISON MCGOVERN argues that the decision to exclude visa-less travel for touring musicians, artists and music industry professionals in the Brexit deal will curtail opportunities for the next generation of musicians – those who have as much power to represent the UK in Europe as diplomats and politicians.
They conclude the first phase of their PLAYING IN RESEARCH PROJECT with University of Liverpool by following up the musicians’ survey with a digital, sector-wide public consultation. Will Whitby highlights the dominant themes of funding and the plight of Liverpool’s venues trying to operate in testing times.
Finding home comforts in a riotous, oddball world of their own creation, Lily Blakeney-Edwards zeros in on HANNAH’S LITTLE SISTER, a band that have found their sound and success by staying true to themselves.
Multi-sensory performer SERAFINE1369 explores their practices and themes ahead of a specially commissioned piece for LIVERPOOL BIENNIAL.
Current artist in residence at MILAPFEST, KOUSIC SEN speaks to Jamie Bowman about his journey, practice and the similarities between Kolkata and Liverpool.
With lockdown restrictions taking an increasing toll on everyone’s mental health, Anouska Liat, along with musician Ollie Cash, enters the Open Door Charity’s BAZAAR – a Marketplace for the Mind.
Stephen Lewin virtually sits-down with industrial collective LONESAW to discuss cults, the plight of live venues and potato babies.
HOT PINK! charts the best recent releases from the bedrooms, labels and studios of Merseyside.
They introduce five new DJs, Musicians and Spoken Word artists in SPOTLIGHT. PLUS there’s the usual mix of opinion, previews, reviews and news; photography, illustration and recommendations.
Issue 112 | February-March is out from Friday 5th February.