Tag: Bob Dylan

BRUM DANCING – Birmingham C86-ers Mighty Mighty Release First New Music In 28 Years

December 5, 2016

Less that a week after our interview with one C86 alumnus in The Wedding Present’s David Gedge, another of the bands on that hallowed…

Electra Day – ‘Quiet Hours’

November 11, 2016

Drawing comparisons with the likes of Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, and Leonard Cohen, ‘Quiet Hours’ is the solo project of Julie Hampton, performing under the name of Electra Day.

It’s ‘Just Like The Old Days’ With DD Allen’s New Single Ahead Of Album Release

October 27, 2016

Singer songwriter DD Allen announces the release of his latest single, ‘Just Like The Old Days’. The song is taken from his new album, which is set for release early next year. ‘Just Like The Old Days’ will be available to purchase from all major media providers from October 28.

Pete Gardiner – New Single, ‘Pretty Smiles’

August 8, 2016

Born in Newtownards in Northern Ireland, Peter Gardiner is slowly carving quite a following amongst those who love well crafted songs which tell the stories of everyday life with all its passions and pitfalls. Whether they are related to something in the news, personal circumstances, romances or general relationships, Pete is keen to put them in his songs and, in much the same way as his idols Leonard Cohen or Bob Dylan, everyday life becomes something enthralling.

Beth Rowley, Surya London. Photo Credit Steve Holley

Beth Rowley & Samuel Jack – Surya, London 21st July 2016

July 25, 2016

Steve Holley reviews the double headliner of Samuel Jack and Beth Rowley at London’s Surya last week.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Josh Taerk

January 1, 2016

We borrow our Essential Weekly Playlist this week from blog The Rock’n’Roll Oatcake, who recently featured the Mix Tape of Essentially Pop friend, Josh Taerk.

Crooked Weather – ‘Long Garden’

October 10, 2015

Crooked Weather’s haunting melodies, ethereal and gorgeous, reminiscent of Bob Dylan’s early work, leave a lasting impression on the listener.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Skyfever

October 9, 2015

We introduced you last month to Skyfever, an alternative rock band, based in Dublin. Their debut EP, ‘Means of Escape’, is set for release via iTunes this month.

Introducing: Conor Dardis – ‘The 51 From Station Road’

August 21, 2015

Conor Dardis is proof enough that you can take the boy out of Dublin but you can’t take Dublin out of the boy.

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’.

Belle Roscoe Set to Rock the Troubadour!

April 27, 2015

Matty and Julia Gurry, aka Belle Roscoe, are an Australian sibling duo from Melbourne who’ve been building a solid underground fanbase in Europe and…