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BLACK CELEBRATION – Cocteaus And NIN Producer Fryer Helms Debut By Goth/Post-Punk Duo Mary And The Ram

January 27, 2018

The pale hordes who descend on Whitby for the biannual Goth Weekend may just have found the perfect soundtrack for their journey.
With esteemed Cocteau Twins/This Mortal Coil producer John Fryer at the controls, York-based duo Mary and the Ram have come up with a modernist take on coffin-rattlers like Bauhaus, Love and Rockets and The Sisters of Mercy.

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS ‘DANGEROUS NIGHT’ NEW SINGLE OUT NOW

January 27, 2018

Ahead of their highly anticipated fifth studio album and accompanying tour, Thirty Seconds To Mars have this week released the second single from the record, ‘Dangerous Night’. Out on Interscope Records, the track was featured on Zane Lowe’s World Record show, on Beats 1. The song had its televsion debut with a performance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

Lady Gaga ‘Joanne (Where Do You Think You’re Goin’?)’ Piano Version Out Now

January 27, 2018

Lady Gaga has released a special piano version and video of her track, ‘Joanne’, which was written in honour of the life and death of Joanne Germanotta.

#Competition: Win Two Tickets To See Queen Extravaganza!

January 27, 2018

Due to popular demand, Queen Extravaganza are returning to the UK for a tour which starts on October 30 at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, continuing until their final show at London’s Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, on November 22nd. Essentially Pop gives you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see the show!

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Tally Spear

January 27, 2018

Tally Spear is a folk/pop writer & singer, born and raised in London. Her latest single, ‘Just Don’t Know’, is out now and is available on all platforms.

Peyton – ‘Sinners Got Soul Too’

January 25, 2018

Ibiza based singer songwriter Peyton is set to release his new album, ‘Sinners Got Soul Too’, on February 9.

Smashby – ‘Ringleader’

January 25, 2018

Smashby’s back with his new single, ‘Ringleader’, the followup to his smash track ‘Birthday Suit’. His new album, which is set for release this summer, has been described as “anthemic” and “groundbreaking”.

Kelsea Ballerini Set To Perform At C2C On March 9-11 Ahead Of New Single ‘I Hate Love Songs’

January 24, 2018

Grammy nominated country pop singer, Kelsea Ballerini, is set to release her new single, ‘I Hate Love Songs’, on Sony Music. One of the brightest stars in the US today, Kelsea will be touring the US in February, and returns to the UK to perform at this year’s C2C Festival, held March 9-11, in London, Glasgow, and Dublin.

Indie Rock Band Versonic Announce Release of Debut Single ‘Brand New Man’

January 24, 2018

Versonic are an indie rock band from Ashtead, just outside London. Their debut album, ‘Brand New Man’, is set for release on 1 March this year, and the title track is out now.

Queen Extravaganza To Tour UK Starting October!

January 24, 2018

Back by popular demand, the Queen Extravaganza will tour the UK, starting October 30 at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, and continue throughout November until their final show at London’s Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, on the 22nd.

Glam Skanks Announce Farewell To Ali Cat And Welcome To Vanessa Von Lust

January 23, 2018

Adam Ant’s choice of support for both his North American and UK tours, Glam Skanks are no strangers to our regular readers. So it was bittersweet to read that original member and co-founder Ali Cat was leaving for greener pastures. It’s not all bad news however, as Vanessa Von Lust is taking up the mantle as lead singer of the glitter rock band.

Andy Brown Is The ‘Talk Of The Town’ With His New Single And Announcement Of UK Headline Tour

January 23, 2018

Former singer of UK band Lawson, Andy Brown has released his second solo single, ‘Talk Of The Town’, the followup to ‘Landslide’, and announced his UK headline tour.

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