Liverpool & Merseyside Music Map — Scenes, Artists & Movements (A1 Poster)

A large-format print mapping the evolution of Liverpool & Merseyside’s music scene across more than seven decades.

Featuring over 400 artists, 20+ genres, key venues, and record labels—organised by era and cultural movement.

• 400+ artists across 7 decades
• 20+ genres mapped visually
• Includes key venues, labels, and movements
• A1 large-format print

Overview

A structured visual overview of Liverpool & Merseyside’s musical output, mapping connections between artists, genres, and scenes from the 1950s to the present.

Rather than a simple list of bands, the design presents Liverpool’s music history as an interconnected system—showing how movements emerge, evolve, and influence one another across generations.

From early rock and roll and Merseybeat to punk, post punk, indie, and contemporary scenes, the print captures the continuity of one of the most influential musical cities in the world.

What’s included

• Over 400 local artists and groups across multiple eras
• Genre clusters spanning Merseybeat, rock and roll, punk, post punk, synth pop, indie, alternative, soul, and more
• Organised by era and genre progression across seven decades
• Key venues and cultural spaces such as Eric’s and Cream
• References to labels and movements that shaped the Liverpool sound

Why Liverpool & Merseyside

Liverpool & Merseyside is widely recognised as one of the most influential music cities in history, holding a Guinness World Record for producing more number one records than any other city.

From the global impact of Merseybeat to the underground scenes that followed, Liverpool has consistently shaped the direction of British and international music.

This print captures that legacy—mapping how each generation contributes to a broader cultural continuum.

Artists & Scenes (Selection)

The print includes a wide range of artists and movements, such as:

• Merseybeat: Gerry & The Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer
• Early pop and rock: Cilla Black, Billy Fury
• Punk and post punk: Big in Japan, Spitfire Boys
• Synth pop and new wave: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Wah!
• Indie and alternative: The La’s, The Coral
• Soul and funk: The Real Thing
• Contemporary acts: She Drew The Gun, Tremz

…and many more.

Reviews

★★★★★
“Brings back so many memories reading all the bands and musicians’ names across the years and genres. Liverpool truly is the capital of music.”

About the Design

This project was independently researched and designed by Alejandro De Luna.

Developed through the study of artists, genres, and local scenes, the print is intended as a structured visual reference—bringing clarity to a complex and far-reaching musical landscape.

Specifications

• Size: A1 (59.4 × 84.1 cm / 23.4 × 33.1 in)
• High-quality matte paper
• Printed in small batches
• Designed and hand-signed by Alejandro De Luna

Contact

Questions?
Get in touch or email: alejandro@thesenseofdoubt.com