The Essential Advent Calendar – December 9: Zachary Aldana Brings That Christmas Fever With His Festive Annual Album, ‘Christmas Wrapped In Red’

With his Christmas hit collection, ‘Christmas Wrapped In Red’, multifaceted American artist Zachary Aldana has reworked Kelly Clarkson arrangements, as well as classic Christmas songs, and an original work from the musical group, zanadi.

We Speak To Brendan B Brown Of Wheatus About Their Christmas EP, ‘Just A Dirtbag Christmas’, What’s Next, And A Lot About AC/DC

Wheatus have just about finished their mammoth UK tour, which they started in early October. We last spoke with founder and lead singer, Brendan B Brown, back in 2016, and he’s managed to find some time in his incredibly busy schedule to set aside a few minutes to chat with us. It was a great catch up, and we talked about their current release, their Christmas EP, ‘Just A Dirtbag Christmas’, their upcoming 20th anniversary edition of their ‘Wheatus’ album, the secret to the staying power of Teenage Dirtbag, and about meeting your heroes.

Starla G Is A Vocal Powerhouse With Latest Album, ‘Supernova Phoenix Rise’ 

Out of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Starla G is an indigenous musician, mechanic, and firefighter, whose latest album, ‘Supernova Phoenix Rise’ will take listeners on a beautiful ride through her relatable personal experiences.

‘ANDROGENISE’ Is The Empowering Debut Album From Carδamo – A Showcase Of Their True Resilience And Strength Of Character

Released on August 26, ‘ANDROGENISE’ is a collection of sensational hyper pop anthems from the London based artist, Carδamo.

Country Singer Songwriter Robbi Atkins Leaves Warm And Long Lasting Impression With Debut Album, ‘A Good One’

Released on September 9, ‘A Good One’ is the debut album from Texas country music artist, Robbi Atkins.

Lebanese Singer Bea Kadri Takes Listeners On An Emotional Rollercoaster With Debut Album, ‘No Love For The Long Distance’

Released on July 13, ‘No Love For The Long Distance’ is the 11 track debut album from singer songwriter, Bea Kadri.

HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW blur ALBUM, ‘THE BALLAD OF DARREN’ IS RELEASED ON PARLOPHONE

Highly-anticipated new blur album, ‘The Ballad of Darren’ is released on Parlophone

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A SLIGHT RETURN – ‘I Inside The Old Year Dying,’ PJ Harvey’s First Album In Seven Years, Is A Spooky, Stripped Back, Ethereal Song Cycle

I Inside The Old Year Dying, PJ Harvey‘s first proper album in seven years follows a period of intense introspection. One of the UK’s…

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EXO Returns With New Album, ‘EXIST’

EXO, one of K-pop’s most formidable boybands, is back with a new album, ‘EXIST’, available here via SM Entertainment.

‘King Of A Land’ From Yusuf/Cat Stevens Is An Album Of Hope For A Future We Can All Get Behind

With lyrics that would work just as well as poems as they do songs, ‘King Of A Land’ is introspective, at times autobiographical, but…

Nia Lexo Releases Incredible Sailor Moon Inspired Album, ‘THE SENSHI’

Out now, ‘The Senshi’ is the debut solo album from Nia Lexo. The mysterious and enigmatic artist started out as a dancer in the 2010s and worked as a member of a dance team, backing up local singers in St Petersburg.

Ryan Beatty Unveils His Third Album, ‘Calico’

Today, American singer/songwriter Ryan Beatty is proud to present his third studio album, ‘Calico’, via Atlantic Records UK/Elektra US. He also shares the album’s visual accompaniment directed by revered Belgian artist, Peter De Potter.