Tag: Belfast

The Rising’s Star Continues to Rise

January 29, 2016

The Rising will be performing at London’s O2 for this year’s C2C.

‘Calling You’: We Catch Up With The Rising

November 5, 2015

We last talked to Belfast band, The Rising, on a swelteringly hot day in London, back in June. Since that time things have literally…

The Rising – The Borderline, London 28/10/2015

October 30, 2015

The Rising rocked the house at London’s The Borderline Venue on Wednesday night, bringing with them more than a touch of Northern Irish Country.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: The Rising

October 16, 2015

This week’s Essential Playlist comes from a band we’ve covered a lot on Essentially Pop: The Rising, from Belfast.

Essentially Pop Talks to Pete Gardiner

August 3, 2015

We introduced you to Pete Gardiner last month – now we’ve had a chance to speak to him.

Introducing: Pete Gardiner

July 15, 2015

Pete Gardiner is an intelligent singer/songwriter from Northern Ireland, who developed his passion for music at age of 6 after hearing Slash play the opening three chords of ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’.

Introducing: Absolution Inc

July 10, 2015

An Indie Pop/Punk band from Belfast, ‘Absolution Inc’ are Rossi Moore on Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Ben Johnston on Lead Guitar, Harry Mitchell playing Bass and Logan Kerr on Drums.

We Talk to The Rising

July 3, 2015

The Rising, from Belfast, Northern Ireland, dropped into London the other week for a gig.

Introducing: Runabay

June 25, 2015

Out of Belfast comes six-piece indie folk band, Runabay. Formed in early 2014 the group has already earned a reputation as one of Northern Ireland’s most up and coming bands.

The Who – Odyssey Arena Belfast, 21 June 2015

June 21, 2015

Essentially Pop went to see The Who at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on 21 June 2015. We’ve managed to condense an amazing concert into a few short minutes – to give you an idea of our experience.

The Rising – ‘Calling You’

May 28, 2015

The new single from The Rising, ‘Calling You’, is New Irish Country at its best – the perfect blend of pop, rock, and of course country.

Introducing: The Rising

April 10, 2015

Like a phoenix, The Rising have sprung from the ashes of another.