Star2 – ‘Real Life’

Hip hop artist Star2, who was born in a Thai refugee camp but now makes his home in San Diego, has long been a favourite of ours here at EP, and no less so with his new single, ‘Real Life’.

Maurya Sevak – ‘See It’

‘See It’ sees Canadian EDM artist Maurya Sevak fully realise the sound he’s been developing from the very start.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 22

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 22 – The Tano Jones Revelry Speak To Us About New Festive Track ‘Little Drummer Boy’, Christmas, Music, And Life’s Challenges

Following on from our review of The Tano Jones Revelry’s new festive single, ‘Little Drummer Boy’, Lisa sent some questions to Tano Jones himself, and asked him about his music, his ideal Christmas, and what question he’d most like to be asked.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 20

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 21 – Paul Kelly Teaches Us ‘How To Make Gravy’ With New Video For Australian Christmas Classic To Celebrate 25th Anniversary #TheGravySong

Re-released to commemorate its 25th anniversary, Paul Kelly’s ‘How To Make Gravy’ has over that time become an Australian Christmas classic.

Charles on TV! Releases The Official Video For ‘This Xmas (I Want You)’ Today And There’s A Hidden Message That We Should All Listen To.

With his usual wonderful style, Charles on TV has made his own version of a Christmas movie for these weird pandemic ridden times.

Bruce Lii – ‘Outta Town’

If you’ve ever been to Las Vegas you’ll instantly recognise what town Bruce Lii is visiting when he’s getting ‘Outta Town’ in his new single of the same name. But when you’re from everywhere, like Bruce is – how do you really get outta town?

Shane MacGowan Announces First Ever Art Book, ‘The Eternal Buzz And The Crock Of Gold’

Musician, artist, frontman, creator and punk icon Shane MacGowan announces his first ever art folio book The Eternal Buzz and The Crock of Gold, published by Rain Street and Infinitum Nihil and due for release in April 2022. The limited edition book cracks open the door to a treasure trove of Shane’s sketches, paintings, self-portraits, wild impressionistic compositions and playful character studies, set alongside handwritten lyrics, stories, photographs and abstract snippets dating back to Shane’s childhood and journeying through six decades of punk and Irish revelry. 

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 20 – Andrea Bocelli Shares New Single ‘Hallelujah’ Featuring His Daughter Virginia Bocelli

World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli released the heart-warming new single ‘Hallelujah’ with his daughter Virginia Bocelli, performed live from his record-breaking holiday livestream Believe in Christmas.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 19

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 19 – Nubia Rose Speaks With Us About Her New Single, ‘I Want Nothing For Christmas’ As Well As Her Life And Music

Last month we introduced you to US-based Brazilian artist, Nubia Rose, with her festive single, ‘I Want Nothing For Christmas’. Nubia Rose has had an extraordinary life – so far – and never says never when it comes to following her dreams, and she’s certainly packed a lot of living into her life. We had the opportunity to chat to this incredibly talented and lovely lady, about her life, her music, and her inspirations.

Could Cyrano See Peter Dinklage Finally Win A Best Actor Oscar?

Cyrano is an excellent film, one that fans of Peter Dinklage will hail as perhaps his best performance yet. Beyond his acting – which may just see him hoist the Oscar in 2022 – lies an amazingly-done musical romantic drama. Cyrano will tug at your heartstrings, and make you fully invest yourselves in the lives, and loves, of this wonderful cast of characters.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 18

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 18 – Decca Christmas Roundup!

Check out these Christmas new releases for the festive season, thanks to Decca Records!

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 17

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 17 – The Highway Women Release Captivating New Spin On The Christmas Classic, ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’

The Highway Women debut with a new spin on ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ just in time for the holidays.