Essential Advent Calendar: CBeebies’ Andy Day Releases Christmas Song ‘All Together (At Christmas Time)’

Opening door number 8 and we find Children’s BAFTA winning Andy Day. Andy has been presenting on CBeebies since 2007, and has been made patron of the Anti Bullying Alliance, launching his own national event, “Odd Socks Day”, which falls in November to co-incide with Anti Bullying Week. He launched his band, Andy and the Odd Socks at Glastonbury this year, and they’ve since released an album, as well as a Christmas single.
We were given the opportunity to speak to Andy.

Danny Ayala (Of The Lemon Twigs) Announces Debut Solo Project ‘Dr Danny’

Best known for his work with The Lemon Twigs, Danny Ayala has announced his debut solo project, ‘Dr Danny’, with his new single, ‘Nothing But Love’, out soon.

GUNS OF BRIXTON – Savages To Play London’s O2 Academy

Savages are to follow up their rampaging summer festival performances with their biggest London headline show to date at London’s O2 Academy.

The double Mercury Music Prize nominees will play the 5,000-capacity Brixton venue on November 25.

The Phoenix Rose And Soared With New Track ‘Is This Luv’

With a beautiful video filmed on location in and around Brighton and its historic Royal Pavilion, comes The Phoenix Rose, and their reggae-tinged song, ‘Is This Luv’.

GLASTONBURY 2016

Anna Nilsson worked at Glastonbury this year, and brings her experience to Essentially Pop.

The Shires Bring Country To UK Festivals!

Zoe gives a roundup of all the country music dates to watch out for over the summer festival season.

Innocent Unplugged, 28-30th May 2016, St Clere Estate, Kent

Steve Holley went down to Kent to see what Innocent Unplugged had to offer – and wasn’t disappointed.

Essential Advent Calendar: Red Sky July – ‘Save Christmas Day For Me’

Award-winning Americana trio Red Sky July are releasing an atmospheric, beautifully orchestrated single for Christmas featuring Beth Nielsen Chapman.

Dreadzone Re-Issue Their Classic Album ‘Sound’

Electro-Dub pioneers Dreadzone are re-issuing their classic 2001 album ‘Sound’ on their own Dubwiser label. The album will be available on CD and digital download, and, for real music connoisseurs, there will also be a special double vinyl edition.

Introducing: Cavalry

With a sound that expertly blends a mixture of classic and contemporary influences, Liverpool five-piece Cavalry has what it takes to go the long run.

Dave Fidler Set to Release ‘Easy Come, Easy Gone’ EP

Dave Fidler is a talented singer/songwriter who plays acoustic guitar, with a folk style.

Get Ready for Caro Emerald!

Caro Emerald’s special blend of retro jazz, sampling and modern pop have come to be recognised as her own sound.