Books

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: UNITED VIBE TALK PROGRESSION TOUR MEMORIES AND THEIR NEW SINGLE!

November 28, 2019

Amy Bell speaks to former X Factor group, United Vibe via Facetime, and asks about what their single, ‘Sticks And Stones And Mobile Phones’, their time on the Progression Tour, and their plans for 2020.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MISUNDERSTOOD ABOUT THEIR NEW SINGLE ‘RIDE’

November 27, 2019

Misunderstood are an English duo from London consisting of Stefan Jenson and Jeff Okyere, who competed in series 15 of The X Factor, as part of the Groups category mentored by Robbie Williams. Amy Bell had the pleasure of speaking to them about their new single, Ride, their time on X Factor, and their 2020 plans.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SAM CALLAHAN ABOUT HIS NEW ALBUM AND MENTAL HEALTH CHATS

November 27, 2019

Essentially Pop had the pleasure of speaking to Sam Callahan about his new album, ‘Covers’. Best known for his time on The X Factor…

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5 Things You Might Not Know About the X-Men Franchise

October 8, 2019

Wolverine! Jean Grey! Storm! Professor X! Yes, we’re going to talk about the flawed characters of the Marvel Comic Universe. Yes, flawed, which made…

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JOBSON’S CHOICE – The Skids’ Frontman Discusses His Life, Music And Upcoming Warts ‘n’ All ‘Evening With…’ Acoustic Tour

August 27, 2019

If ever there’s a walking embodiment of punk’s have-a-go attitude, it’s Richard Jobson. Exploding out of gang-ridden working class Fife in the late 1970s,…

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BAD MEN RISING – Protest Singer and Occupy Activist Tom Moriarty On Britain, Brexit and The Battle Against Injustice

August 8, 2019

Neither Boris Johnson nor Jeremy Corbyn can save Britain from the divisive mess of Brexit – that’s the view of up and coming protest…

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Johnny Lappin – ‘In a Lifetime – From Hozier To U2’

June 27, 2019

Johnny Lappin takes us through his incredible career and educates us along the way about the Irish music industry, in his new book, ‘In A Lifetime – From Hozier To U2’, in bookshops today.

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‘Tales Of Aggro’ By Matteo Sedazzari Gives A Voice To The Unheard Denizens Of Shepherds Bush

May 31, 2019

We last spoke to Matteo Sedazzari back in 2016, about his book, ‘A Crafty Cigarette’, a fictionalised account of growing up Mod in Surrey. Now he’s back with ‘Tales Of Aggro’, a collection of short stories about “The Magnificent Six”, a group of friends who live in the Shepherds Bush area of London. We took the chance to ask Matteo about the book, its inspiration, and what’s next.

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Netflix Original Documentary Series OUR PLANET Narrated By Sir David Attenborough Goes Beyond The Screen With Multimedia Extensions

April 1, 2019

Netflix have announced several multimedia extensions to accompany the ground-breaking eight-part natural history series ‘Our Planet’, which launches globally on Netflix on April 5.

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Soft Cell – ‘To Show You I’ve Been There’ Photo Book & Exclusive 7″released 1st May 2019

March 26, 2019

Iconic synthpop duo Soft Cell are set to release an incredible photo book, ‘To Show You I’ve Been There’ alongside an exclusive 7″ EP, ‘Magick Mutants’. Published by Renegade Music, the book is limited to 1300 copies, and will be available from 1 May 2019.

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KRAMER VS KRAMER – MC5 Mainman Is His Own Worst Critic In Brutally Honest 50th Anniversary Memoir

January 19, 2019

Few could claim to have lived a life less ordinary than the MC5’s Wayne Kramer.

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RAMA LAMA – Wayne Kramer’s Proto-Punk Legends MC5 Head To Europe For 50th Anniversary Shows

September 10, 2018

MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer is heading to the UK in November on the latest leg of his Kick Out The Jams 50th Anniversary Tour. The…

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‘The History of Rock (For Big Fans And Little Punks)’ – A Rock History For Music Lovers Of All Ages

June 26, 2018

‘The History Of Rock (For Big Fans And Little Punks)’ is a comprehensive guide to rock music, written by Rita Nabais and illustrated by Joana Raimundo. The pair put together the book in their native Portugal, and it’s the most complete book of rock for kids, and has something for every age.

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BELA LUGOSI’S READ – Drummer Kevin Haskins’ New Book Relives His Years With Goth Rockers Bauhaus

April 8, 2018

Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins was behind the kit for one of the most iconic groups of the late ’70s and early ’80s. Now he’s got…

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THE WILD BUNCH – New Book Tells The Story Of Massive Attack, Trip Hop And The Influential ‘Bristol Scene’

February 9, 2018

Emerging from the Bristol Party scene of the late 1980s, Massive Attack have been hailed as one of the most original and influential groups…

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New Book ‘Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett To The Dark Side Of The Moon” By Bill Kopp To Be Released February 15, 2018!

December 18, 2017

Available February 15, 2017 from Rowman & Littlefield Publishing is Bill Kopp’s new book ‘Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to the Dark Side of the Moon.’ In celebration of the 45th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon, Bill Kopp explores ingenuity with which Pink Floyd rebranded themselves following the 1968 departure of Syd Barrett. Not only did the band survive Barrett’s departure, but it went on to release landmark albums that continue to influence generations of musicians and fans.