Jade's Music Blog

If there’s one thing bound to get me cross it’s an inflated booking fee. You've booked tickets for a gig and the price is hiked up for no clear reason. Companies are charging an extra fee for performing the service for which they exist.

Nearly two years on from their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Everything Is...’, Nine Black Alps are on their way to play the Barfly on Tuesday...

TOWERS Of London have ruffled more feathers than any British band since The Libertines.
But have the wild children of glam punk with outspoken frontman Donny Tourette made a name for their music or their off-stage antics?

This week we’ve got a bit of an EP special this week, looking at some of the best talent from up and coming bands - The Loungs, Cheapskate and The Maybes?

Not so long ago, the status of women in music was at an all-time low, but in recent years we seem to have turned a corner.
This is in no small part down to Beth Ditto, the reigning Coolest Person Alive (by NME decree) and a frontwoman of glorious size.

In Spin It or Bin It - the lowdown on the new releases from LIPA, Crowded House and Ash. Log on and let us know what you think.

Korova will play host to a trio of top artists next week for a night of eclectic music, and best of all entry is free...

Do you ever have those odd days where strange things keep happening? This morning I was sitting at my desk with a nice cup of tea when the phone went. An American voice at the other end of the line said "Hi, this is Dean Friedman, who's that...?"

In this week's Spin It or Bin It we've got the new releases from Goldspot, Interpol, Travis and Siouxie. Don't forget to leave your views...

I've done a bit of an interview about what's coming up in Liverpool for Liverpool.com. If you fancy a look, and a laugh, it's here www.liverpool.com/video-archive/jade-wright-on-the-city-s-music-scene-from-jul-23-30.html

CAN you keep a secret? No, neither can Sir Bob’s daughter it seems...

The Zico Chain, the band named after the connection that all icons possess, play the Carling Academy on Friday in what promises to be a memorable gig...

Drumroll please! After weeks of build up we can now proudly announce our third six of the best, a collection of our favourite unsigned local acts (this picture of Freemaker might be a clue for one of them!).

Liverpool trio The Trestles play The Cavern Club tomorrow - the boys’ first big gig since recording a brand new demo.

A right rollicking good Friday night out was enjoyed in the company of the friendliest, most enthusiastic crowd you could wish to spend an evening with, at The Casa on Hope Street..

Drumroll please... the king of indie is back on his throne, and he's heading this way...