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Pop essentials and a little bit more

Robert Plant And The Sensational Space Shifters

December 27, 2017

Robert Plant’s had one hell of a career. Singing in the Sixties, he joined Led Zeppelin in 1969 and went on to forge a legendary series of albums with the band. While they were best-known for their heavy rock, drawing from timeless blues classics, they also turned out many a calming folk tune, often written in a cottage named Bron-Yr-Aur nestled in the heart of Wales. And the end of Led Zeppelin didn’t mean the end of Plant; in the years since, he’s not only endured but matured, broadening his body of work with elements from across the globe.

Essential Advent Calendar: Junior Brother Is ‘Hungover At Mass’ With Ode To Drink And The Fear Of God

December 6, 2017

Junior Brother, real name Ronan Kealy, is an Irish experimental folk singer from County Kerry, but is now based in Dublin. His track, ‘Hungover At Mass’, is behind the 6th door on our Essential Advent Calendar.

The Blue Wave Pavilion To Release Double A Side ‘Song Of Cedric’/’Food For Yourself’ 29 November

November 20, 2017

Four piece post-punk new wave band, The Blue Wave Pavilion are started live performances back in June at the Brudenell Social Club, in their home-base of Leeds. Opening for All We Are, the band have gone on to do a headline show at Manchester’s Night & Day Café, as well as an opening slot for Himalayas at Leeds’ Lending Room, which also featured This Feeling.

Flatlands – ‘Friday Night’

November 20, 2017

Flatlands came together in September 2016 and comprise Tom Keogh on vocals and guitar, Rob Maclennan (drums), Nat Jones on guitar, and Jamie Cornish on bass. With Tom, Rob and Nat essentially rising from the ashes of two bands at Abingdon School, Flatlands was later made complete with the addition of bassist Jamie.

IMELDA MAY FEAT. JACK SAVORETTI – ‘CALL ME’

November 20, 2017

With her current UK tour culminating this Wednesday at the Royal Albert Hall – the first time she has ever headlined the iconic venue – Irish superstar Imelda May has announced details of her new single ‘Call Me’, which sees her team up with acclaimed singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti. Produced by Cam Blackwood at ICP Studios in Brussels, ‘Call Me’ is a brand new recording of a track taken from Imelda’s breakthrough album ‘Life. Love. Flesh. Blood’, which is one of the Top 5 best-selling British Female Albums of 2017.

Coventry Steps Back To The 80s With Huge Concert At Ricoh Arena

October 17, 2017

Over 8000 people packed out the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Saturday night to take a step back to the 80s and relive a time when MTV was new, and actually showed music videos.

Foo Fighters To Play 3 UK Stadium Shows In 2018

October 12, 2017

The world’s biggest and best rock band, Foo Fighters, have announced three massive UK Stadium shows next summer, hot on the heels of their acclaimed number one album ‘Concrete and Gold’.

Temecula Road Release New Music, Help Launch C2C 2018 And Answer A Few Questions For EP

October 4, 2017

Temecula Road are starting to make a big splash in Country Music. The band is made up of sisters Emma & Maddie Salute and longtime friend Dawson Anderson and their beautiful harmonies, youthful energy and Country vibe even has Carrie Underwood hailing them as “one to watch”. They were at C2C 2017 in March of this year and have exciting times ahead of them.

Tears For Fears Announce Show At The Royal Albert Hall – Oct 27th

September 26, 2017

Dynamic duo Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith – better known as the legendary Tears For Fears – cap an incredible year with a special concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday October 27th.

KESHA Press Shot - Photo Credit Olivia Bee

Kesha Announces Special London Show Electric Brixton 14th November

September 13, 2017

Following the release of her critically acclaimed new album ‘Rainbow’ last month, Kesha will be returning to London for her only UK show this year at Electric Brixton on Tuesday 14th November.

‘Jupiter Calling’ – The Corrs Out Nov 10th With Royal Albert Hall Celebration 19 October

September 13, 2017

The Corrs return on November 10 with their new album, ‘Jupiter Calling’, on East West Records. Produced by T-Bone Burnett, who recently worked on Imelda May’s album, ‘Life. Love. Flesh. Blood’, the sibling band will return to The Royal Albert Hall, London, on 19 October, in celebration of the album.

The Rails – ‘Other People’

September 2, 2017

We introduced readers to The Rails back in June, and now the London husband/wife duo comprising Kami Thompson and James Walbourne have released their new album, ‘Other People’ yesterday, September 1.