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Pop essentials and a little bit more

Five Of Janis Ian’s Best Albums To Be Released On All Formats 25 May Ahead Of Cambridge Folk Festival Appearance

May 1, 2018

Janis Ian spoke for many teens during that awkward phase where we were more than a girl but not yet a woman with the anthemic, ‘Seventeen’, released as a single from her 1975 album, ‘Between The Lines’. This album and four others, ‘Stars’ (1974), ‘Aftertones’ (1975), ‘Miracle Row’ (1977), and ‘Night Rains’ (1979), have been re-mastered and will be re-issued on all formats from May 25.

Dave Sereny – ‘Talk To Me’

April 30, 2018

The talent of jazz artist Dave Sereny has been spotted by long before he decided to fully throw himself into his art. A producer encouraged his gift for singing and encouraged him to take lessons. Six months later, Dave recorded ‘Talk To Me’, his first track as both instrumentalist and singer.

David Olney – ‘Situation’

April 30, 2018

David Olney has seen his compositions recorded by legendary artists such as Emmylou Harris, Linda Rondstadt, Del McCoury, and many others. He’s seen his music featured on ABCs ‘Nashville’, was called one of the best writers in America by Townes Van Zandt, himself incomparable.

GV – ‘Lil Min’

April 30, 2018

Brooklyn hip hop artist GV follows up his earlier singles, ‘Exhale’, ‘Another Hit’, and ‘Tunnelz’ with his new release, ‘Lil Min’.

Daniel Correa – ‘Take A Chance’

April 30, 2018

Daniel Correa is no stranger to readers of EP, and he’s back with his showmanship and immense instrumental talent in his latest release, ‘Take A Chance’. The track combines Daniel’s characteristic mix of upbeat alt-rock, pop and reggae, with a fresh summer Miami vibe.

Scott Gray – ‘Maybe It’s You’

April 30, 2018

Scott Gray grew up in a small town in rural Illinois, in an extremely sheltered community, without much access to discovering popular music. He saw a local news story about Christian singer/songwriter Amy Grant, and suddenly found he had a favourite artist. He started playing piano, and chose to learn every song by Amy, and her contemporary Christian artists, such as Michael W Smith. All changed however when Gray’s step-uncle said to him – “If you ever want to make something of yourself in the music industry, you’re gonna have to write your own songs” – and started working on his own tunes immediately.

Jenn Bostic Releases New Album ‘Revival’ On May 4th 2018

April 30, 2018

On Friday, the incredible Jenn Bostic will release the follow up to the critically acclaimed album ‘Faithful’ and I have been lucky enough to have had the chance to listen to it. It is an album that showcases Jenn’s ability to defy genre. It is an album that feels authentic and very honest. It is an album that I think takes an already loved and acclaimed artist to a new level.

Trevor Hall And Nahko Bring Their Message Of Love And Hope To London’s Omeara – 23 April 2018

April 29, 2018

It was a sold out show at London’s Omeara, a club built under the arches of London Bridge railway station. Owned by Ben Lovett, of Mumford & Sons, it opened in late 2016 and has swiftly become a popular venue for alternative artists. You don’t get much more alternative than Nahko and Trevor Hall – the latter on his first visit to London – but we knew what to expect and got all of it and then some.