2018 – Page 82

Pop essentials and a little bit more

BST Hyde Park: Special Guests Announced For Paul Simon, Michael Buble And Bruno Mars

April 19, 2018

Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park builds its sensational second weekend line up as very special guests for Paul Simon (15th July), Bruno Mars (14th July) and Michael Bublé (13th July) are announced.

Raquel Aurilia – ‘Pretty Roses’

April 18, 2018

Singer/songwriter Raquel Aurilia, has had a 14 year journey to become an overnight success. She’s gone through many phases, all working together to create the soundtrack to her life story. Her latest single, ‘Pretty Roses’, is a love song with a difference. It’s not a song about blossoming young love, rather it’s a story of eternal love, the type that carries over into the hereafter.

Dhruv Visvanath – ‘Wild’

April 18, 2018

Sometimes it seems our path in life is already plotted for us. Dhruv Visvanath first felt this at the age of seven, when his mother told him, “women fawn over pianists” – leading of course to Dhruv learning piano. From there came his aunt, who introduced him to her acoustic guitar, the sounds of which enthralled the young boy. He soon moved on to electric guitar, following his new found obsession with metal music.

ZHANEL To Release New Single ‘TRAGIC’

April 18, 2018

With influences including Sam Smith, Beyoncé, Meghan Trainor, Daniel Caesar and Ruth B, soul singer Zhanel’s style is both stylish and entrancing. Her new single, ‘Tragic’, is set for release on April 23.

Tears For Fears Forced To Postpone UK & Ireland Arena Tour Dates Rescheduled for Early 2019

April 18, 2018

Tears for Fears have been forced to postpone their forthcoming sold out UK & Ireland arena tour due to unforeseen health concerns and on doctor’s orders. The tour, due to start April 27th in Leeds, and finish May 12th in Brighton has been rescheduled for early 2019.

Essentially Pop Makes #8 Spot On Feedspot’s Top 25 Pop Music Website List!

April 17, 2018

Here at Essentially Pop we don’t do a lot of tooting our own trumpets, rather we just get on with it, writing about all your faves and highlighting a lot of artists that you might never have otherwise come across. But from time to time, something amazing happens that makes us really very very proud, and today is the occasion of one of those things.

Josh Taerk Releases New Single ‘Anywhere Love Took Us’ From ‘Stages’ EP

April 16, 2018

‘Anywhere Love Took Us’ is the new single from Canadian singer-songwriter Josh Taerk’s spring EP ‘Stages’. On this new track, Josh has perfectly blended a summery Americana ballad about young love with Springteen-esque rock licks and solos – conjuring images of driving down the freeway with the roof down sitting next to a special someone.

The Shires – Stetsons On Statues!

April 16, 2018

If you were walking around London today, you may have noticed some of the city’s most recognised statues sporting pink cowboy hats. That might have something to do with The Shires, the biggest-selling UK Country act of all time, who release their new album ‘Accidentally On Purpose’ on Friday April 20th.

August Wells Returns With Soulful Single ‘Nothing Like Love’

April 16, 2018

August Wells returns with a soulful single ‘Nothing Like Love’, taken from their forthcoming third album, released via FIFA Records on 13th April.

Psychedelic Rock Band Maker Delivers Power-Packed Debut Album ‘DEA’

April 16, 2018

Excitement at the beginning, followed by a voyage of bluesy punch, with a comforting end to finish things off, Kent-based psychedelic rock band Maker…

The Shires Release ‘Accidentally on Purpose’ Album Number 3 On April 20

April 16, 2018

The Shires are the UKs best selling and fastest selling Country act and have released two albums to date: the brilliant debut ‘Brave’, and the record breaking ‘My Universe’. Not only that but they became the first English act to sign to a major label in Nashville, the Home of Country Music, and will continue their upward momentum with an upcoming UK tour taking in not only the legendary Royal Albert Hall but also featuring a support slot with Michael Buble and Van Morrison at Hyde Park this summer. Having seen them play live, I’d really recommend trying to see them.

Essentially Pop Meets: Inhaler And Talks About Music, Their Future, And The Elephant In The Room #IrishMusicParty

April 15, 2018

Four piece Dublin rock band Inhaler formed in 2016 and have released one single, ‘I Want You’. With inspiration including the likes of Joy Division and The Stone Roses, the band have a strong yet laid back musical style and are known for their powerful stage presence.

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Year: 2018

BST Hyde Park: Special Guests Announced For Paul Simon, Michael Buble And Bruno Mars

Raquel Aurilia – ‘Pretty Roses’

Dhruv Visvanath – ‘Wild’

ZHANEL To Release New Single ‘TRAGIC’

Tears For Fears Forced To Postpone UK & Ireland Arena Tour Dates Rescheduled for Early 2019

Josh Taerk Releases New Single ‘Anywhere Love Took Us’ From ‘Stages’ EP

The Shires – Stetsons On Statues!

August Wells Returns With Soulful Single ‘Nothing Like Love’

Psychedelic Rock Band Maker Delivers Power-Packed Debut Album ‘DEA’

The Shires Release ‘Accidentally on Purpose’ Album Number 3 On April 20

Essentially Pop Meets: Inhaler And Talks About Music, Their Future, And The Elephant In The Room #IrishMusicParty