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Liv Cartier Drops New Music Video For Single ‘IDWY (Just Can’t Be Alone)’

March 11, 2020

Bristol based singer Liv Cartier has recently dropped the brand new music video for her latest single, ‘IDWY (Just Can’t Be Alone)’.

Nile Rodgers And CHIC Sell Out First Colston Hall Date And Announce Second Bristol Appearance

March 3, 2020

By popular demand, Colston Hall has announced a second date for Nile Rodgers and CHIC, following the sell-out of the 16th July show in less than 24 hours.

Nile Rodgers & CHIC To Play Lloyd’s Amphitheatre This Summer

February 26, 2020

Iconic music legends Nile Rodgers and CHIC will take to The Amphitheatre on Bristol’s Harbourside for a night of dance and Good Times as part of the Colston Hall Presents programme on Thursday 16th July.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 13 – BRISTOL DJ (and compiler of A Very Cherry Christmas) TO PLAY CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR 12 HOURS NON-STOP!

December 13, 2019

It’s Friday The 13th – unlucky for some, but not for Gareth Jones (a former DJ at Bristol’s Thekla and Bath’s Moles Club), who is behind our 13th door. Today Gareth shall be playing non-stop Christmas songs for 12 hours non-stop, at Bristol’s Stag & Hounds public house. The event aims to raise money for Save The Children, with people asked to donate via a text line, or wear a Christmas jumper to the event and pay £2.

Emilia J Is On ‘Cloud 9’ With Latest Single

June 25, 2019

Bristol’s Emilia J grew up surrounded by music, and with her new release, ‘Cloud 9’ she hopes to repeat the success of her previous release, ‘Radar’, which soared to the number 5 spot on the Official UK Club Charts.

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.

LITTLE STEVEN AND THE DISCIPLES OF SOUL TO CELEBRATE SUMMER OF SORCERY

March 8, 2019

 Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul have announced the release of their eagerly awaited new album. SUMMER OF SORCERY, the legendary rock ‘n’ rollers first album of new material, arrives May 3rd via Wicked Cool/UMe.

The Rising Are ‘Moving On’ With Only Six Weeks To Go Before UK Tour

January 3, 2019

Following on from their album, ‘Moving On’, as well as their recently released seasonal EP, ‘Christmas Brought You Here’, Belfast based trio The Rising will be performing four dates across the UK this February.

Bristol Duo Foreign Affairs Are Far From ‘Faded’ With New Single

November 24, 2018

Bristol based duo Foreign Affairs released highly-anticipated single ‘Faded’, earlier this month. A production full of poignant, reflective lyricism, the track taken from their forth coming EP ‘The Old Fire Station’ serves as a fitting introduction to the duo’s brand of indie/Americana music.

Feels Like A Storm: Lisa Speaks To Tiffany Ahead Of The Release Of Her New Album ‘Pieces Of Me’

September 19, 2018

Lisa battled technology and Storm Ali to speak to Tiffany ahead of the release of the singer’s new album and her UK tour.

Rothwell Talks About Her Life, Music, And Velvet Heart

March 1, 2018

After recently featuring her new single ‘Velvet Heart’, Beth was lucky enough to catch up with Rothwell, who is determined to make her unique sound heard in 2018. We wanted to know more about this Bristol beauty and what fuels her music, so when we the opportunity arose to speak to her, we at Essentially Pop jumped at the chance.