Music

June 28, 2017 0 Essentially Pop

Eliza & The Bear are back, still with no sign of a bear anywhere but with one less member and one less record company. Having formed in 2011 naming themselves after a selection of poems from Eleanor Rees, they seemed to have the indie folk world at their feet.

New Releases

TONY STOWELL’S COVER RELEASE OF ROBBIE WILLIAM’S ‘ANGELS’ – RAISING AWARENESS FOR HIS CAMPAIGN

June 28, 2017 0 Essentially Pop

A former Hull model, Tony Stowell has just released a cover single, working together with Pete Hammond on Robbie Williams' ‘Angels’ to raise awareness of his campaign for CCTV in care-homes.

New Artists

J & The Rest Debut ‘Kisses On The Mirror’

June 27, 2017 0 Essentially Pop

J & The Rest is the result of a series of happy musical coincidences.

Concerts

The Rails ‘Other People’ Out Sept 1st

June 27, 2017 0 Essentially Pop

Kami Thompson & James Walbourne deliver pure gold ahead of 9 UK headline dates This September and supporting The Pretenders in October.

New Artists

SHAYLA SOULIERE MOVES ON IN CATCHY NEW SINGLE ‘OVER’

June 26, 2017 0 Essentially Pop

Canadian pop princess Shayla Souliere is back with an anthem of strength, the brand new single 'Over'.

New Releases

STEPS PREMIERE THE BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR ‘STORY OF A HEART’

June 24, 2017 0 Essentially Pop

'Story Of A Heart' features on Steps' new album, 'Tears On The Dancefloor', and was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus from ABBA. The song originally appeared on the Benny Andersson Band’s 2009 album, ‘Story Of A Heart’.

New Releases

SHEPPARD HIT THE DANCEFLOOR WITH EDGE OF THE NIGHT OUT NOW VIA DECCA RECORDS

June 24, 2017 0 Essentially Pop

Australian sibling supergroup Sheppard have just revealed their new musical offering, in the form of track 'Edge Of The Night'. The band are making a leap from their world-famous infectious pop sound to a new brand of 80’s funk on their new single, out now via Decca Records.

New Artists

Once Around Saturn – ‘These Promises’

June 24, 2017 0 Lisa Hafey

Once Around Saturn is the pseudonym of Sydney-based synth solo artist, Dan Kelso. Dan has released a host of singles since his 2014 debut, and now is set to release his debut EP, 'These Promises', on June 29.

Music & Gig Reviews

Shania Twain – ‘Life’s About To Get Good’

June 23, 2017 0 Niamh Parsley Moss

International super star Shania Twain is back! The music world rejoiced when BBC Radio 2 premiered her new single ‘Life’s About To Get Good’ in a world exclusive. The track is classic Shania Twain with a modern-day twist. It’s pure pop/country at its best.

Concerts

KOOL THINGS – The Thurston Moore Group Invades A Teeming Scala’s Rock N Roll Consciousness

June 22, 2017 0 Matt Catchpole

Having spent the first 10 minutes crushed beneath someone’s armpit in a packed and sweaty Scala, it’s painfully obvious Thurston Moore still has a massive following in London. They were still cramming them in well into the start of his set on a sultry June Thursday night and the former Sonic Youth man seemed pleased to be back in his adopted…

New Releases

Depeche Mode Release Innovative 360 Video ‘Going Backwards’

June 22, 2017 0 Essentially Pop

Long celebrated for quality videos that are as innovative and provocative as the music they make, Depeche Mode is once again releasing a thrilling music video, with today’s release of 'Going Backwards'. The stunning video, featuring a stripped-back performance of the track and filmed in 360 degree technology, and was directed by Timothy Saccenti, known for his immersive photographic style, and features Depeche Mode in a stylized, full-scale video experience.

New Releases

Minus the Bear – ‘Last Kiss’

June 22, 2017 0 Lisa Hafey

Hailing from Seattle, Washington, Minus The Bear have carved out their own unique place in the world of music over their 15 year career. They have recently released the video for their track, 'Last Kiss', which is the opening track on the band's sixth studio album, 'VOIDS', via Suicide Squeeze Records.

New Releases

Colette Kavanagh – ‘Once In A Lifetime’

June 22, 2017 0 Lisa Hafey

Irish singer songwriter Colette Kavanagh writes songs with intimately personal lyrics, accompanied by heartfelt music. The new video for her latest song, 'Once In A Lifetime', is an emotive and true to the heart clip, with a twist at the end.

New Releases

Xavier White – ‘Sudden Change’

June 20, 2017 0 Lisa Hafey

R&B artist Xavier White stands apart from the others in New York City with his unique sounds and narratives. Xavier released his debut EP, 'Cancer vs Gemini' in June last year, and has found his music garnering over 500K streams on Spotify, as well as being added to popular playlists such as 'Fresh Finds' and German playlist, 'Swag!'

New Releases

Twista ft. Cap 1 – ‘Baddest’

June 20, 2017 0 Lisa Hafey

Twista has been in the rap business for more than 25 years. From Chicago's West Side, he's known as one of the pioneers of the fast-paced, 'Chopper' rap style, and he had nine albums out, with an impressive following on social media.

New Releases

Kolade Olamide Ayodeji – ‘Trap In The Night’

June 20, 2017 0 Lisa Hafey

Kolade Olamide Ayodeji is a prolific songwriter, beatmaker, producer, poet, and rapper. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he has a degree in Business Administration and Management, and a strong desire for independence. Kolade writes his own lyrics, produces and markets his songs, and releases his own albums, all on his own independent record label, Kolade Olamide Entertainment.