Author: Samuel Civilla

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Yoniro On Patriarchy, Italy, And Her inspirations – An Interview

December 10, 2020

Samuel Civilla and Pedro Maltez speak to Yoniro about her artistic concept, her music, and the differences between living and working in Italy and Australia.

Italian Rising Star Yoniro Releases New Song, ‘Bambina Bambolina’.

December 3, 2020

“A new hymn and a song for courage”, these are the words Yoniro used to describe her latest release: the audacious and experimental ‘Bambina Bambolina’.

Rina Sawayama Dedicates New Track To Her ‘Chosen Family’.

April 4, 2020

Rina Sawayama, the Japanese-British singer and model, has unveiled a new track from her forthcoming album. The song, named ‘Chosen Family’, is a tribute to her queer friends who she now considers family.

The Best New Classic Songs To Add To Your Christmas Playlist

December 21, 2019

We all love Mariah Carey’s iconic ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ and we can’t imagine a December without classic tunes such as ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘White Christmas’. But with countless new Christmas albums and tracks released every winter, why not refresh your festive playlists with some of the best holiday songs released in the past few years? Essentially Pop is here to help you, with a list of the best holiday hits released in the last decade! There are only two criteria: every song must have been released between 2000 and 2019 and it has to be a brand new original song (no covers)!

Dido, Brighton Centre, 4 December 2019. Photo Credit: Pedro Maltez

Dido Live At The Brighton Centre December 4, 2019 – Concert Review

December 6, 2019

Dido headed to the Brighton Centre on the 4th of December as part of her first worldwide tour in 15 years. As well as performing material from her latest album, ‘Still on My Mind’, the singer delivered excellent performances of her timeless hits such as ‘Thank You’, ‘White Flag’ and ‘Life for Rent’.

Kishi Bashi Presents His Evocative Music In Brighton – Concert Review

November 25, 2019

The second show for Kishi Bashi’s European tour hit The Hope and Ruin in Brighton last night. The singer and multi-instrumentalist, who is back in Europe after a very successful American leg, performed songs from his latest album, ‘Omoiyari‘, as well as many tracks from his previous works, including a sublime violin-led cover of Talking Heads’, ’This Must Be the Place’.

Fleur East – ‘Size’

November 18, 2019

Fleur East, famous for being The X-Factor 2014 runner-up released new single ‘Size’. Part of Debenhams’ 2019 Autumn campaign, this infectious song is going to be also featured in the 2019 Christmas campaign, which includes a new commercial featuring the singer herself.