Tag: covers

Nathan O’Regan’s ‘Uncovered Vol. 1’ Is A Warm Ode to Northern Irish Songwriters

October 14, 2024

Nathan O’Regan’s debut covers EP, ‘Uncovered Vol. 1’, is a heartfelt love letter to the music of Northern Ireland. Through this collection, O’Regan delves deep into the heart of his homeland’s musical legacy, offering tender renditions that shine with a personal touch. It’s clear from the first note that this is an act of homage, a celebration of the art of storytelling that has long been the cornerstone of Irish songwriting.

RONAN KEATING JOURNEYS THROUGH IRELAND’S MUSICAL HISTORY WITH NEW ALBUM SONGS FROM HOME OUT NOW

November 12, 2021

Celebrated international Irish artist Ronan Keating has defined more than two decades of pop music. Now he has hand-picked twelve songs of his homeland that he was born to sing.

Covers, Reinventing The Music, And The Rule of Wesley

December 17, 2020

Steve Holley examines what makes the perfect cover, and the Rule Of Wesley.

2017 The Voice UK Finalist Michelle John Releases Latest Album ‘Diva Songbook – Through the Storm’

November 18, 2020

‘Diva Songbook – Through The Storm’, is the new album from Michelle John, who rose to fame in 2017 when she was a finalist on The Voice UK.

Allegra Speaks About Her Decision To Record Covers

August 18, 2020

Allegra, star of recent reworking of Dua Lipa’s ‘Physical’, has taken to Instagram to discuss her decision to release mostly cover versions since her breakout single, ‘All About Us’. 

Jedward And James Newman To Perform In Upcoming Eurovision Home Concerts

May 1, 2020

With the Eurovision Song Contest called off this year because of the COVID-19 crisis, Eurovision has been doing their very best to keep fans happy by providing plenty of content. In fact, there’s been so much incredible content that it could be hoped this will continue to be on offer once things go back to normal.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SAM CALLAHAN ABOUT HIS NEW ALBUM AND MENTAL HEALTH CHATS

November 27, 2019

Essentially Pop had the pleasure of speaking to Sam Callahan about his new album, ‘Covers’. Best known for his time on The X Factor…

Dan Says – Week Eleven

April 8, 2019

Not gonna lie; its been quite a low key week for me. I’ve currently saving super hard for my trip to Baltimore next month among other exciting things but it really has got me thinking about things happening. I realised that unless the occasion involves alcohol I’m often not partial to attendance. I spent Thursday & Friday drinking away at the local pub; drinking the night away with colleagues and smoking just a little too much. We’ll look back on these occasions with such fondness, even if they do end with myself jumping into the back of a cab enroute to a hook up I 100% should not be pursuing.

The Future Of Metal – 13 Year Old Li-sa-X Releases LP ‘Will’

October 17, 2018

Imagine being a viral video sensation from producing masterful guitar covers by the age of thirteen? Yeah, neither can I.

Marc Almond’s new album ‘Shadows And Reflections’ Out September Ahead Of UK Tour

July 22, 2017

‘Shadows And Reflections’ is the new album by Marc Almond released by BMG on 22nd September 2017. Featuring sumptuous orchestral arrangements of iconic torch…

Patent Pending – ‘Other People’s Greatest Hits’: Set For Release 26 May

April 30, 2017

Patent Pending have announced their new LP, ‘Other People’s Greatest Hits’, will be released through Rude Records on 26 May. The New York party punks have, in tandem with their Spring Break Tour across the UK, been unveiling streams of some of these tributes: ‘Spice Up Your Life’, ‘Wasted/Wake Me Up’, and ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’.

Six Quick Questions for Chase Gassaway

March 14, 2017

Texas native Chase Gassaway released his charitable covers album, ‘A Fly Can’t Bird’, on February 24. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the album will be donated to Help One Now/Help One Classroom.