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Pop essentials and a little bit more

David Browne Collaborates With The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra On His Cinematic New Single, ‘Reach For Your Dreams’

July 5, 2023

Birmingham composer David Browne has released his latest single, ‘Reach For Your Dreams’. The artist, whose track, ‘Face Every Challenge With Confidence’ was featured by BBC Introducing, has recorded the latest song with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.

Decarta Releases Latest Single, ‘Having A Party Tonight’

December 14, 2021

Decarta is the project of Birmingham-based reggae artist, Paddy Dowling. Formerly a band, it’s now Paddy’s solo project, and is heavily influenced by UB40 and Bob Marley. Decarta’s latest single, ‘Having A Party Tonight’, was released to celebrate the end of lockdown.

Jaco’s Latest Single ‘Weigh You’, From Upcoming Set ‘Dose’ Is A Breath Of Fresh Power-Pop Scented Air

September 3, 2020

Jake Waitzman, aka Jaco, gives us a breath of power-pop scented air as he drawls his way through ‘Weigh You’, his latest single, out now, taken from his forthcoming album, ‘Dose’. Set to come out on October 9, the album will be released via Cornelius Chapel Records.

Calypso Artist John Richards Releases Latest Single, ‘Brexit’

June 5, 2020

Taking his inspiration from the social and political events of recent years, Calypso artist John Richards has released his latest EP, ‘Brexit’. The record makes use of his upbeat dancehall calypso style of music, while covering UK events such as the Brexit Referendum, and England’s cricket performance.

Pop Rap Artist Dwain Miller Releases Debut EP ‘Dark Times Can Be Brighter’

May 15, 2020

Birmingham pop rapper Dwain Miller has channelled his own life experiences, including those of suffering with mental health issues, into his music. He set out with the idea of releasing a project which would both inspire and assist his audiences, and his debut EP, ‘Dark Times Can Be Brighter’, is available now.

Terry Ohms – ‘IMO JSYK BTW’

December 21, 2019

Terry Ohms is the alter-ego of Birmingham Alabama native Wes McDonald, whose tracks ‘Mind Blow’ and ‘Ghost’, we’ve written about over the past couple of years. Latest single, ‘IMO JSYK BTW’ is a title that’s almost impossible to read out loud, but maybe we don’t need to try – we know what it says just by reading it in our heads.

Q And A: Amy Meets Chase Blake

November 16, 2019

Introducing our newest writer, Amy Bell. Amy is a prolific blogger on her own website, and we reproduce a few of her posts here today. First, her interview with Birmingham artist, Chase Blayke.

Taylor Hollingsworth Goes Old-School With Double Cassette Release Of Syd Barrett Cover ‘Love You’ Plus ‘Champagne And Reefer’

October 28, 2019

Birmingham Alabama’s Taylor Hollingsworth is nothing if not retro. Not only has he covered Syd Barrett’s ‘Love You’, and Muddy Waters’ ‘Champagne And Reefer’, but he’s also released them on a double sided cassingle, entitled ‘Lo Fi & Lo Fried’, via Cornelius Chapel Records. Old school!

We Premiere Jaco’s ‘Shoe’ – Taking Us Back To A Gentler Time

June 19, 2019

With a sound reminding us of the likes of Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd, The Who, and even Jethro Tull, the psych folk/rock vibe of Birmingham Alabama artist Jaco’s song ‘Shoe’ takes us back to a time when things were a lot simpler, if in reality not too different politically. The song is from Jaco’s album, ‘You Know’, released today June 19 on Cornelius Chapel Records.

Cassadee Pope Adds UK Dates To CMT Next Women Of Country Tour

April 1, 2019

Following the success of her brand new album ‘Stages’, which was released in February to an overwhelming response from fans and media, country star Cassadee Pope has confirmed she will be extending her CMT Next Women of Country tour to include five UK headline shows in May, kicking off on May 9th in Bristol.

UB40 Set To Release First New Album In Five Years

February 26, 2019

For The Many is the Birmingham reggae veterans’ nineteenth studio album – their first since 2013’s Getting Over The Storm.

Alt Rock Artist Passaro Drops New EP ‘Anguish’

January 16, 2019

Alternative rock artist Passaro did the reverse of what a lot of artists do, and moved away from his hometown of Los Angeles, to make his base in Birmingham, Alabama. His first release under the Passaro name, ‘Anguish’ is a 6 track EP, and was released on January 12.