Tag: Bob Dylan

Jim Clements’ Releases New Track ‘The Comet I Was Waiting For’ From Fourth Album ‘A Failure’

November 11, 2018

Jim Clements’ voice sounds to us like a cross between Donovan and Marc Bolan, with their lyrical abilities crossed with Bob Dylan, Nick Cave, and Leonard Cohen. In the ultimate sense of the word, Clements is a songwriter’s songwriter – we’re not listening for his voice, which is still quite appealing – but we’re hanging onto his every word as it drops from his lips.

Pete Gardiner – ‘Who Do You Belong To’

June 24, 2018

Pete Gardiner is a rarity, a true songsmith, a poet who sets his stories to music. Pete writes about doomed, alcohol fuelled love affairs, our celebrity obsessed culture, vanity, greed, violence and lust with a style and passion inspired by his songwriting heroes Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Bruce Springsteen.

Nadia Kazmi – ‘Like A Cat’

February 21, 2018

Nadia Kazmi’s music has been described as pulsing and melodic, with her lyrics based on personal experience; like letters from a friend they’re reassuring, insightful, and easy to cherish. Her latest single, ‘Like A Cat’ is both autobiographical and metaphorical and encourage the listener to contemplate, while revisiting again in their head.

Mark Walder Releases New Single ‘When I’m Gone’

December 22, 2017

Hailing from East London, singer songwriter Mark Walder, who’s been inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, and John Lennon, has recently released his new single, ‘When I’m Gone’. The track is available now via all major digital platforms.

Freeman – ‘Good Times’

December 8, 2017

Based in West London, singer songwriter and abstract artist Freeman released his new single, ‘Good Times’ today. It’s out on Catapult Records, and is the follow up to his recent debut, ‘Lay On’.

Nigel Philip Davies – ‘How Wrong A Man Can Be’

November 22, 2017

‘How Wrong A Man Can Be’, from classically trained pianist Nigel Philip Davies, was released on 20 November. After years of playing jazz and prog rock, Davies makes a return to acoustic/folk, which he believes is the best genre for him to share his lyrics.

Singer-Songwriting Duo David Will Mitchell and Cole Toury Release Album ‘The Beaten Track’

September 14, 2017

UK singer songwriters David Will Mitchell and Cole Toury have announced the release of their new album, ‘The Beaten Track’. Containing 13 songs of intimate and laid-back bluesey rock, the album is available now to download and stream.

Indie-Americana Band, Carousel Set To Release Self-Titled Debut EP 22 September

August 24, 2017

From Southend-On-Sea comes Carousel, an Indie-Americana band whose self-titled EP is set for release September 22.

PUNCHING ABOVE HIS WEIGHT – Mark Nevin On Bowie, Morrissey And Finding His Voice As A Solo Artist

April 11, 2017

It’s not often you get to talk to someone who’s had a number one single and double platinum album, had a song covered by David…

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.

RJ Thompson – ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’

February 12, 2017

Geordie singer-songwriter RJ Thompson has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence in the last year. Living proof that a bit of hard graft can take you anywhere, RJ has recently shot from open mic nights around Tyneside to sharing the bill with Jools Holland and Joss Stone at The Royal Albert Hall.

Todd O’Keefe – ‘Uptown’

January 23, 2017

LA based singer songwriter Todd O’Keefe has a long music CV to his name, having played as a touring and session musician for the likes of Jeff Beck, Ray Davies, and The Posies, among others. Previously the bass player for Los Angeles power pop quartet, The 88, as well as the psych rock trio, The Green And Yellow TV, Todd has now stepped out and recorded his first solo album, ‘Uptown’.