Tag: Cat Stevens

‘King Of A Land’ From Yusuf/Cat Stevens Is An Album Of Hope For A Future We Can All Get Behind

June 13, 2023

With lyrics that would work just as well as poems as they do songs, ‘King Of A Land’ is introspective, at times autobiographical, but…

Yusuf/Cat Stevens Has A Message For The Monarchy Ahead Of The Coronation With ‘King Of A Land’

April 26, 2023

In a brand new song released today titled ‘King of a Land’, Yusuf’s lyrics speak to a clear frustration with the state of the postmodern world.

Don McLean Chats With Essentially Pop About The ‘American Pie’ 50th Anniversary Tour Next Year With Tickets On General Sale Today. He Talks About The Power Of Production, The Story Behind The Song, And Co-Writing With Drake!

September 24, 2021

We were honoured that Steve Holley had the chance to chat with the living legend that is Don McLean and we hope you enjoy his candid responses to Steve’s questions.

Jameson & The Conditionals – ‘Wasting Your Love’

May 2, 2019

Jameson Wandling is well-known in the Portland music scene for his first-rate songwriting and oh-so-sweet singing. His latest release, ‘Wasting Your Love’, sees him surrounded by some of the best musicians in a town famous for its enterprising, idiosyncratic musicians, coming together as ‘The Conditionals’. ‘Wasting Your Love’ is the lead single from Jameson’s upcoming project of the same name.

‘Marnie’ From Bay Area Rockers China Is A Retro Sounding Track From A Retro Sounding Album

February 19, 2019

‘Marnie’ is taken from the album, ‘And Then Nothing Happened’, from Bay Area based folk-rock band, China. A retro sounding track that would easily find a home on the soundtrack of an old west themed film or TV series. The album is set for release on 22 Febuary, via Royal Oakie Records.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens Announces Re-Release Of Classic ‘Back To Earth’

January 8, 2019

Back in 1978 Cat Stevens was one of the biggest artists in the world, and had sold millions of records. Then, suddenly, he did the unthinkable, and decided to step away from the spotlight. While his legions of fans were devastated, as well as those who had played with him in the studio and on stage, the artist found himself exhilerated at the prospect. “It was like going back to my original nature,” he said at the time. “Back to wide-eyed childhood again.”

Yusuf/Cat Stevens Recalls The Past While Looking To The Future On ‘The Laughing Apple’

September 15, 2017

It was always going to be an ambitious project, but Yusuf (aka Cat Stevens) has managed it, with his new album, ‘The Laughing Apple’, out today on Decca/Cat-O-Log Records. Yusuf celebrates 50 years since his first album, ‘The Laughing Heart’ and reunites with producer Paul Samwell-Smith and guitarist Alun Davies, who worked with him on his seminal album, ‘Tea For The Tillerman’.

Yusuf / Cat Stevens Announces New Album ‘The Laughing Apple’

July 21, 2017

Yusuf /Cat Stevens, one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time, will release his highly anticipated new album, ‘The Laughing Apple’, on September 15 under his Cat-O-Log Records logo exclusively through Decca Records, the same label that launched his career 50 years ago.