Free Willy – ‘Remember the Alamo’

‘Remember The Alamo’, the new album from Free Willy, is a collection of twelve tracks in Americana, alt country, and bluegrass styles. The quartet hails from Crockett, Texas, and comprises WB Jones on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Jim Taylor on bass and backing vocals; Spence Peppard on lead guitar, drums, and backing vocals, as well as lead vocals on ‘American Medley’; Kevin Carter on fiddle and mandolin, and Steve DeVries on banjo and harmonica.

Liyah Bey – ‘Million Dollar Girl’ and ‘Can’t Stop Loving You’

Los Angeles based Liyah Bey has a powerful voice that is classic, flexible, and endlessly adaptable. Having trained and performed professionally since she was a child, her breadth of talents and confidence have given her extraordinary opportunities, including singing Lauryn Hill’s parts at a Fugees concert in Moscow. Additionallym, Liyah has developed a successful show, ‘Lady Soul’, which is a gorgeous vocal tribute to the great Aretha Franklin.

Jane N’ The Jungle – ‘One Time’

Jane N’ The Jungle are certainly making a name for themselves with their unique blend of 90s style alt and modern rock. The Phoenix Arizona trio, who formed back in 2013, have already graced the pages of Essentially Pop several times in 2017 alone, most notably with their singles, ‘Killed Someone’, and ‘Faded Stars’. Now they’ve released their final instalment for the year, ‘One Time’; a pared down ballad which gives the listener a deeply personal look at the band.