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David Brookings Releases New Music

September 24, 2021

Long ago, when David Brookings was an 11 year old in Richmond, VA making his live performance debut singing the first song he ever wrote, he probably never imagined that he’d be releasing a full length album in honour of the event called ‘Mania at the Talent Show’, it’s ironic that the first song he wrote was called ‘All I’ll Ever Want’. Now years later he’s releasing two preview tracks for the record.

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Cool Set Talk To Us About Their New Single, ‘Summer Retro’, Their Post Pandemic Plans, And Their Inspirations

September 24, 2021

Cool Set’s debut single, ‘Summer Retro’, has taken about a year to complete, thanks to Covid. The summery, electronic-pop track serves as a great introduction to the pair and their sound, and comes with a gorgeous music video, shot in and around Los Angeles, and taking in the sights that will be instantly familiar to anyone who’s visited the City Of Angels.

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Matteo Bocelli Today Unveils His Debut Single, The Aptly Named ‘Solo’

September 24, 2021

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli has today released his debut solo single, aptly entitled, ‘Solo’, through Capitol Records.

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Ethan Gold Shares About New Single ‘Pretty Girls’, His Future Plans, And Tells Us His Answer To Our Favourite Question

September 24, 2021

The laid back chill vibes of Ethan Gold’s latest single, ‘Pretty Girls’ has a mix of 60s rhythms and bossa nova vibes. Even so, the modern production values give the track a crispness that’s impossible to be captured on the 3 and 4 track recording systems so prevalent in that era.

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NIKO Returns With New Single ‘The Palace Discotheque’, The Follow Up To Previous Release ‘You Used To Have Her’

September 24, 2021

Niko has dropped another exciting single in the lead up to the release of her upcoming album, ‘Electric Union’. There’s something wildly reminiscent of Tubeway Army in her sound, along with Kate Bush, and Debbie Harry – but to us the strongest comparison would be to Lene Lovich. However, in the hands of Niko, all these sounds become her very own, and we are compelled by the urge to get on a train and make our way to The Palace Discotheque.

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Premiere: Peppermint Heaven Get In Festive Mood With New Single, ‘Christmas Day’

September 24, 2021

Yes it’s still September, and we’ve got Halloween ahead of us yet, but that’s not stopping Peppermint Heaven, who today release their new single, ‘Christmas Day’, via Megahit Records. The new track comes ahead of the release of eponymous album, which drops on October 29.

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Don McLean Chats With Essentially Pop About The ‘American Pie’ 50th Anniversary Tour Next Year With Tickets On General Sale Today. He Talks About The Power Of Production, The Story Behind The Song, And Co-Writing With Drake!

September 24, 2021

We were honoured that Steve Holley had the chance to chat with the living legend that is Don McLean and we hope you enjoy his candid responses to Steve’s questions.

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‘Progress’ Is The New Album From Genre-Fluid Project MASS!VE DYNAM!C

September 23, 2021

No matter what style of music you’re into, ‘Progress’, the new album from UK artist MASS!VE DYNAM!C has something for you.

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Elton John And Charlie Puth Unveil ‘After All’

September 23, 2021

Elton John and Charlie Puth have unveiled ‘After All’, the latest song to be taken from the forthcoming album ‘The Lockdown Sessions.’ Listen Here. A collection of collaborations recorded remotely over the last 18 months, ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ is a dazzlingly diverse array of 16 tracks that celebrate togetherness and sees Elton collaborating with an unparalleled range of artists only he could draw together. It will be released on October 22nd via Interscope Records.

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JC Stewart, Eventim Apollo, 17 September - Photo Credit Ruby Gaunt

JC Stewart Opens For The Vamps ‘Cherry Blossom’ Tour At Eventim Apollo Friday 17th September

September 22, 2021

JC Stewart, opening for The Vamps at Eventim Apollo, was greeted by huge screams from the almost full venue before even stepping on stage.

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The Vamps, Eventim Apollo, 17 September - Photo Credit Ruby Gaunt

The Vamps ‘Cherry Blossom’ Tour Rocked Eventim Apollo Friday 17th September

September 22, 2021

The Vamps ‘Cherry Blossom’ tour was the first concert I’ve been to post-pandemic and what a first show to go to! At the beautiful Eventim Apollo, full of a crowd prepared to sing (and scream) their hearts out, The Vamps put on an excellent show with a mix of fan favourites from previous albums as well as tracks from their latest release ‘Cherry Blossom’, written and recorded over lockdowns in 2020.

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Fritch – ‘We Lose Our Cool’

September 22, 2021

Opening with eerie vocals that bring to mind Bowies ‘Black Star’, UK based band Fritch create a complex and layered soundscape in their new single ‘We Lose Our Cool’ which is due for release on the 1st October.

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Kris James Is Returning…

September 22, 2021

5th November, people. Kris James is returning, and this time it’s with a full-length album.

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THE LUMINEERS ARE FOSTERING THEIR BRIGHTSIDE 2X GRAMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED BAND ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THEIR FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM ON JANUARY 14TH 2022 VIA DECCA/DUALTONE

September 21, 2021

Produced by long-time collaborator Simone Felice and produced, mixed, and engineered by David Baron over two sessions in winter and spring 2021 at Baron’s Sun Mountain Studios in bucolic Boiceville, NY, BRIGHTSIDE marks The Lumineers’ first new music in more than two years & the band’s most joyous and spontaneous piece of work thus far.

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Squid Reschedules Their Upcoming Irish Tour For January 2022

September 21, 2021

London-based post-punks Squid have announced they will reschedule their upcoming Irish tour to January 2022.

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DON McLEAN: Mr ‘American Pie’ Announces UK Tour To Celebrate 50 Years Of His Huge Hit Single And Remarkable, Enduring Music Career

September 21, 2021

2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Don McLean’s much loved American Pie album and in celebration, today Don announces his European tour which rolls into the UK in September next year.

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Sea Girls Release Video For ‘Sick’ Ahead Of Massive UK Tour Next Month

September 20, 2021

Following a run of massive mainstage festival performances, including Reading & Leeds Festival, TRNSMT, Neighbourhood and Latitude, this summer, Sea Girls have revealed the brand new video for their infectiously honest single ‘Sick’. The track is taken from their highly-anticipated new album ‘Homesick’ – out 14th January 2022 on Polydor.

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CRAZY DIAMONDS – Inca Babies’ Harry Stafford Covers Pink Floyd On New ‘Bone Architecture’ Album Collaboration With Marco Butcher

September 20, 2021

Cut from the same jagged cloth as The Birthday Party and trash rockers The Cramps – Bone Architecture is a rambunctious new collaboration between…

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Katie Kittermaster Plays A Sell-Out Headline Gig At 229, London And Releases A New Single, ‘Good Liars’ As She Continues To Wear Her Heart On Her Sleeve.

September 20, 2021

Kent singer songwriter Katie Kittermaster goes from strength to strength and Steve Holley was lucky enough to catch her in her first full band headline gig in London’s intimate 229.