GLASTONBURY 2016

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

‘David Bowie is’ (Encore Screening): The Documentary Of The Exhibition Returns To UK Cinemas For One Night Only

‘David Bowie Is’ will be screened in cinemas around the UK on Thursday July 14. Find out more information on cinemas and screening times please visit the official website.

THE GREAT ESCAPE ’16

Anna Nilsson went to Brighton for The Great Escape – and had a great adventure!

Effie Releases EP, ‘Could Be You’

Effie’s EP, ‘Could Be You’, released today, is four tracks of pop with an urban feel.

‘Where You’re Meant To Be’ – Review

‘Where You’re Meant To Be’ is, as the tagline suggests, “a funny wee film about music and death”. But it’s so much more than that.

Embrace Of The Serpent – Review

Filmed in stunning black and white, ‘Embrace Of The Serpent’, from Colombian Film Director and Screenwriter Ciro Guerra, quietly highlights the true cost of colonialism in South America.

Wheatus, Brooklyn Bowl London, 5 June 2016

After a very successful tour supporting Busted across the UK and Ireland, the juggernaut that is Wheatus rolled into The Brooklyn Bowl last night, at London’s O2.

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.

Penrose at The Dublin Castle, Camden, 3rd June 2016

Lisa went down to Camden Town last night to check out Penrose’s first London gig, at The Dublin Castle. You can see them tonight at Zigfrid Von Underbelly, Hoxton.

Steve Young’s Debut Album ‘Troubadour’ Is Moving And Deeply Personal

Steve Young’s debut album, ‘Troubadour’ is both moving and deeply personal, with thirteen tracks ranging in style from pop and rock to country, and probably everything in between.

The Heavy, Heaven, Charing Cross, London: 17th May 2016

Steve Holley checked out The Heavy at Heaven in London.

The Summer Set at The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, 18 May 2016

Following the release of their fourth album, ‘Stories For Monday’, the American pop rock band, The Summer Set were at The Rescue Rooms on Wednesday as part of their UK tour. Guest writer Jane Sweeney writes about the show.