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Tag: Belfast

Pete Gardiner At The Islington 1st June 2017

June 3, 2017

Steve Holley reports on Pete Gardiner’s gig, Thursday night at The Islington, North London. Pete is fresh from performing at The Viper Room, Los Angeles.

Pete Gardiner House Gig Live At Branden Farm – March 11th 2017

March 16, 2017

In an Essentially Pop exclusive, Pete Gardiner recently performed at a houseparty hosted at the home of one of our writers, Steve Holley.

Alex Francis Releases Single, ‘Make Believe’

March 10, 2017

UK singer/songwriter Alex Francis has released his new single, ‘Make Believe’, ahead of his upcoming UK and European tour dates. The artist is also supporting pop legend Melanie C.

Essential Advent Calendar: Katie Melua – ‘O Holy Night’

December 18, 2016

We’re getting to the tail end of our Essential Advent Calendar and opening the 18th door we find Katie Melua, and her gorgeous version of…

The Rising Bring Their New Sound To ‘Last First Love’

August 23, 2016

The Rising are set to release their new single, ‘Last First Love’ on 16 September. It’s the first track including all of the new line up, and is a sound that we can really get on board with.

Evering Release ‘City Flyer’ And Announce UK And Ireland Dates

July 13, 2016

Check out the very moving and beautiful ‘City Flyer’, by Scottish duo, Evering. The pair are playing tonight at The Glory, in East London, ahead of dates in Ireland and London.

New Portals Release Video for New Single, ‘Stay Here Tonight’

June 7, 2016

The Belfast duo New Portals, have revealed their video for new single, ‘Stay Here Tonight’.

New Portals Share Gorgeous Harmonies With New Song ‘Groove Boy’

April 5, 2016

Belfast duo New Portals follow up, ‘Skyline’, and ‘Do It Right’, with new track ‘Groove Boy’.

Chantelle McAteer – A Rising Star

April 1, 2016

We recently talked to Chantelle McAteer, the new lead singer of The Rising.

Essential Covers: The Rising – ‘Take It To The Limit’ (The Eagles Cover)

March 24, 2016

The Rising cover the classic Eagles song, ‘Take It To The Limit’ in our Essential Covers feature this week.

We Take a Journey With Belfast Band New Portals

March 8, 2016

With a sound reminscent of Sylvan Esso and Oh Wonder come Belfast band, New Portals.

We Get Our Beauty Sleep in the ‘Dark’ from Belfast Indie Band

February 5, 2016

Brand new Belfast Indie band, Beauty Sleep lull us with their dreamy debut release, ‘Dark’.

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