Whats the best way to get started at Liverpool Sound City?
“The best way is to acquaint yourself with the festival site. We try and keep all 35 stages focused within a very tight walking area. That way you can get from one venue to the other with as little hassle as possible and catch as many bands as is humanly possible.” Three bands not to miss at Liverpool Sound City: “I could name the obvious acts like Maccabees, Delphic, Paloma Faith, Wild Beasts… but I won’t. You should try and get to see some undiscovered or new gems. 1 – Holy Fuck. 2 – Daisy Dares You. 3 – The Red Suns, a new Liverpool band who are flying high on everyone’s radar at the moment. They’re a cross between Bunnymen and Joy Division. 4 – That reminds me, I am also looking forward to Ian McCulloch [from Echo and the Bunnymen] performing a rare solo set in the splendid setting of St George’s Hall.” What do you recommend away from the music? “Liverpool is a breathtaking city to walk around – simply taking in the architecture could take up a whole day – but we have lots of oth
