soundcity09

Glad you think so, Tauiwi. Unfortunately Fran didn't have time to write anything himself for us though ;-) Did anyone get chance to have a listen to the release on Myspace? No Wombats-soundalikes, but would be great to hear your opinions.

Liverpool-based LIPA Records has previously released compilations curated by Fran Healy of Travis and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. This year the label goes it alone with an eclectic collection of unsigned talent based in England's North West, but originating from as far afield as Norway, the USA, Ireland and Japan, covering genres from rock and pop to folk and country. Click the image to visit the label's Myspace page for more info on “Shuffle.Play.Repeat”, available on iTunes from 19th May. The label's first release featured an early demo from the then little-known band The Wombats, so who will you discover this time round? Have a listen and let us know your faves!

Only 2 weeks of the "free sign-up" offer left, after that there'll be a fee, so get on it quickly!

So, anyone get chance to apply over Christmas? If you haven't yet, have a look and let us know what you think!

Liverpool SoundCity 2008 was described by the NME as ‘one of the biggest musical events this city has ever seen’. Our inaugural year saw gigs from Glasvegas, Cage The Elephant, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Hercules and Love Affair, Ladyhawke, Laura Marling, Mystery Jets, Reverend and the Makers, XX Teens and The Wombats over 4 nights in various venues throughout Liverpool. The festival and industry conference returns in May 2009 and is keen to showcase new talent and emerging acts – before the hype, before the buzz, and before everyone else. Because of this, we're on the lookout for any new bands who want to play what is bound to be one of the musical highlights of 2009. Our A&R team is already trawling through a pile of demos, but we want to give exposure to as many new and exciting bands and artists as possible, so we're still accepting submissions via our friends at Sentric Music. What's more, unlike many similar events, it's FREE to apply to play at SoundCity, so click the image below to find out more.