Tag: Queen

Rising Southend Four Piece The Collier Release New Single ‘Falling Out Of The Bed’

November 21, 2018

Southend’s rising four piece The Collier have released new single ‘Falling Out Of The Bed’ this past Friday.

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.

SPiN – ‘What’s It Gonna Take’

September 3, 2018

Based in Philadelphia, rock band SPiN have raised their presence through touring, syncing their songs to TV and film, radio play, and a social media presence of over 30,000 fans. Their video for ‘Zombie Girl’ also went viral, garnering over 8 million views so far. Their latest track, ‘What’s It Gonna Take’, the first release from their new album, ‘Make Me Move’, comes with a kick-ass video directed by Jim Vacca and shot in their hometown of Philadelphia.

Naked Congress – ‘In My Room’

June 14, 2018

Naked Congress started back in 1985, and although they had many offers from record companies, the desire to remain true to themselves meant they stayed independent. Zoom forward to 2018, times have changed, and so has Naked Congress, now the “one man band” of Mazo, aka Magnus Bergentz.

#Competition: Win Two Tickets To See Queen Extravaganza!

January 27, 2018

Due to popular demand, Queen Extravaganza are returning to the UK for a tour which starts on October 30 at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, continuing until their final show at London’s Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, on November 22nd. Essentially Pop gives you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see the show!

Queen Extravaganza To Tour UK Starting October!

January 24, 2018

Back by popular demand, the Queen Extravaganza will tour the UK, starting October 30 at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, and continue throughout November until their final show at London’s Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, on the 22nd.

Essential Advent Calendar: Ben And Andy Cover Queen Classic, ‘Save Me’

December 10, 2017

With their take on the Queen classic, ‘Save Me’, accompanied by their “Alternative ‘Fox & The Mouse’ John Lewis advert”, which has so far racked up over 50,000 views on YouTube, Ben Potts and Andy Green are behind the 10th door of our Essential Advent Calendar.

Jedward Rock Dublin In First Show Since Leaving Big Brother

March 1, 2017

On February 25 Jedward performed in front of a capacity crowd at Dublin’s famous Button Factory, made up of a mix of fans from Ireland and the rest of the world, with one even flying in from Hong Kong for the event.

Alternative Rock Duo ‘LuminAnt’ Announce Release of Debut Album ‘Renaissance’

December 10, 2016

Lucy Barka and Ant Horsman initially formed as a temporary duo back in 2015 for a charity gig, and decided to form a duo when their performance was well-received. LuminAnt was formed, and now the pair have released their eleven track album, ‘Renaissance’.

The Queen Extravaganza 20th November Hammersmith Apollo, London

November 27, 2016

Steve Holley went to see The Queen Extravaganza at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

Queen Extravaganza : A Night at the Opera

August 19, 2016

On the 31st October 1975, the face of British music changed forever. Bohemian Rhapsody was released and took the music world by storm. A song without a chorus that lasts for nearly six minutes and has an operatic section was a real gamble. Add to that the huge cost of production and a ground breaking video that Rolling Stone magazine credits with ” inventing the music video seven years before MTV went on air”, its influence cannot be overstated. It was in short a game changer!

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Dawson Reigns

July 8, 2016

This week’s essential playlist comes from Nashville country recording artist, Dawson Reigns. We’ll be bringing you more about Dawson in coming weeks.