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Today (Friday 31st July) will see  US Country-Pop singer-songwriter,  Halle Kearns  release her debut single, Pick Me Up . You can read my review of  Pick Me Up  here . Morning, Halle. Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview with me. How are you feeling about the release of  your debut single, Pick Me Up   today? Hi, Kellie! Thanks so much for the chance to talk to you again. I can’t even put into words how excited I am for the release and to finally have music out! I have been pursuing music full time for 5 years now, so this has been a ling time in the making. I am SUPER excited for you to finally be releasing your music to the Country Music world. Halle, could I please ask you tell us a little more about your debut single, Pick Me Up ? Pick Me Up  is a fun summer anthem all about getting a little boost and brightening your energy. It’s a country song with some pop-leaning elements, and I think it perfectly encapsulates who I am as an artist! Was there a cer

This Friday (31st July) will see US Country-Pop singer-songwriter,  Halle Kearns  release her DEBUT single, Pick Me Up. You can read my interview with Halle here . Pick Me Up starts with a guitar instrumental which I have to admit after hearing only a couple of seconds - my god I am in love with this song already! In a way that I am freaking out already! There is a proper country feel to Pick Me Up that I am VERY EXCITED about people hearing. The first verse sees Halle's upbeat vocal range being demonstrated in the most beautiful, and unique way that I have nothing but praise for Halle on. The lyrics are just beautiful allowing Halle many opportunities to show off many of her stunning vocal ranges. The chorus features some incredibly, beautiful, and fun lyrics that I have to admit had me singing along right from the very start leaving me feeling very overwhelmed with the fact that this is only Halle's debut single. The upbeat instrumental for the song is something that

This Friday (31st July) will see Welsh singer-songwriter,  Laura Evans  release her brand new EP, Running Back To You. Running Back To You features 5 songs. Drag Me Back In starts straight in with the first verse with a little instrumental which compliments Laura's vocal one wonderfully. The first verse sees Laura's upbeat vocals being demonstrated with a rocker side from the vocals being given which I have to admit, I like a lot - as it shows us all another side of Laura. The lyrics are ones of fun, and whilst being super catchy. The chorus of Drag Me Back In features some wonderfully rocky but heartfelt vocals as you get a real feel for the song, and it's meaning which I have to admit I find very different, but one I am very much looking forward to hearing live once we can get back to live music. I love hearing sassy Laura! The second verse continues Drag Me Back In fantastically as Laura's vocal range changes, and it adds another fabulous layer to the song. The

This week on E4 at 7pm Hollyoaks Favourites showed Hannah Ashworth's anorexia storyline from September 2007 (if I remember rightly?) This storyline for me is one that I remember watching as a early teenager, and being so overwhelmed but watching it back this week left me feeling even more emotional - this is one week of episodes I am glad was chosen to be reshown as it displayed to everyone watching why Emma Rigby is an incredible actress, you can definitely see why this storyline won Emma the Best Actress Award in 2008 at The British Soap Awards. One thing that still gets me about this storyline was Rhys cold-hearted, and insensitive support to his little sister through her struggle - I get that he cares for her but this was one step too far for me. However, looking back it is obvious to see how influenced Hannah was from her friend, Melissa that she met in hospital which is just devastating to see. I also wished Hannah had realised her problems before she was forced i

Next week on the Cobbles of Weatherfield, viewers will see Coronation Street do their first social distance stunt featuring Sarah Barlow who recently got married to solicitor, Adam Barlow and Gary Windass after Gary is left injured. Next week's Weatherfield episodes, viewers will see Gary Windass' time appear to be limited as Sarah Barlow is sold a watch from Bernie Winter. Things appear to be getting worse for Gary in next Wednesday's episode as he gives Bernie a pile of cash telling her that she wants the watch back for his Dad's birthday and tells her to buy the watch back from Sarah.  Will Gary be able to get away without it? However, as Bernie does her best to get the watch back from Sarah as she offers her double what she bought it for, Sarah is still refusing, but once she realises that Gary is the one who wants it she heads over to speak to him demanding to know if he is the one that killed Rick - but how will Gary react to being asked this question? I sense a

This Friday (17th July) will see British singer-songwriting duo,  Northern Souvenirs who are made up of Lisa and Alex as they release their latest single, Niagara Falling. You can also see Northern Souvenirs on our instagram page ALL DAY on their release day. Photo Credit: Jakkrid Siripanich Niagara Falling starts with a dreamy guitar instrumental which I have to admit gives me some summer vibes, and one I loved hearing. The first verse sees Alex take the lead which is quickly enjoyed by Lisa's harmonies which happens to blend the song together beautifully especially with the lyrics that are being sung. The chorus features some incredibly poignant lyrics which I can't help but find mind blowing with the honesty, and the amount of realness within them. I'm speechless. I adore the message within the song so much that it made me cry the more, I heard it! Lisa and Alex harmonies are everything thanks to the meaning of the song. The second verse continues Nia

This blog is a very different one to usually but as you all know I love discovering new music, and over the past few weeks its been no different especially with 5 piece Alternative band, Venus Grrrls who are from Leeds. Venus Grrrls are made up of 5 ladies - Grace Kelly, Gabby Cooke, Jess Ayres, Hannah Barraclough, and Grace Stubbings. Photo Credit: Kayleigh Hinsley Morning ladies. Hope you are well. Thank you so much for agreeing this interview with me today. ​ ​ Firstly, I would like you to introduce yourselves to our readers? We’re an all girl rock band from Leeds, promoting the participation and inclusion of women in alternative music, as well as a safer, diverse music scene. How did the band come together? Our lead singer, Grace Kelly set out to form an all girl punk band inspired by iconic riot grrrl bands such as Bikini Kill. She reached out to us individually and we had our first rehearsal together as complete strangers. Things just took o ff from there. I l

Today (Friday 10th July) will see British singer-songwriting Duo,  Emma and Jolie release their debut single, I Don't Need A Man. You can read my review of I Don't Need A Man   here . Photo Credit: Jodie Morris Morning, Emma & Jolie. Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview with me. How are you feeling about the release of  your debut single, I Don't Need A Man  today? We are so excited! We wrote this song in November and the day that we wrote it we were on such a high. We knew that it was going to be our first single and we just couldn’t wait for everyone to hear it. So now that it’s finally come around, we are so excited for everyone to hear it. We feel really proud of this song & we are really happy that this is going to be our first single. This response just melts my heart. I am too excited for the single to be out there. Emma & Jolie, could I please ask you tell us a little more about your debut single, I Don't Need A Man? The

This Friday (10th July) will see British singer-songwriting Duo, Emma & Jolie release their debut single, I Don't Need A Man. You can read my interview with Emma and Jolie here . Photo Credit: Jodie Morris I Don't Need A Man  has a guitar instrumental to start which gives us listeners a proper country feel for the song which I instantly loved. The first verse sees Jolie start their debut single off wonderfully with her soft, and sweet vocal range which soon as Emma on the vocals as the verse is spilt into two with lyrics that a lot of us girls/ ladies will be able to relate with. I am loving the amount of female empowerment in this song! The chorus is the first time in which us listener get to hear Emma & Jolie with their beautiful harmonies which are just mind blowing. The lyrics are so catchy, and fun which is just great as this will resonate with a lot of people. I Don't Need A Man is one hell of a sassy song, which these two young ladies have done fant

Emma & Jolie, a duo comprised of Emma Walker and Jolie Harvey are set to release their debut single on Friday 10th July through Triple Fret Entertainment, having recorded the single with legendary producer Johnny Douglas who has worked with Tina Turner, George Michael, and Take That. Photo Credit: Jodie Morris I Don’t Need A Man is the culmination of a journey that began about five years ago when the duo met at music college. Since then, the duo have continued to write together, before officially coming together as Emma & Jolie last year. Emma & Jolie quickly earned the attention of Triple Fret Entertainment, who signed the duo to a management deal based on the strength of their original material and their stunning harmonies. For Emma & Jolie, it has always been country music having grown up on Dolly Parton and the Dixie Chicks, but their sound was fully cemented by their first trip to Nashville last year, when they wrote with the likes of Sammy Arriaga, Lena Ston

Today (Friday 3rd July) will see Yorkshire based singer-songwriter, Jess Thristan release her brand new single, The One Thing. The One Thing starts with a piano instrumental which compliments Jess' softer vocal incredibly throughout the song. The first verse sees Jess' softer emotional vocal range demonstrated within the very first line I was blown away by the gorgeous vocal. This verse is one of pure magic that people need to hear as it takes you on this wonderful journey. The lyrics are emotional, and I think this is why I love everything about this song so much. The chorus of The One Thing features some incredibly heartfelt lyrics that I couldn't help but be blown away by! Jess' vocal tone is everything in this part of the song as it just blends everything together stunningly. The lyrics are also ones that many people will be able to relate too, at least I caught myself at times relating to these gorgeous lyrics. I adore the journey in which the lyrics happen

Tomorrow (Friday 3rd July) will see New Zealand born singer-songwriter,  Kaylee Bell  release her brand new single, Home. With the video being up on YouTube, I decided to review Home. Photo taken by me at C2C 2019 Home starts with an electric guitar instrumental which opens the song up beautifully with it's drum instrumental supporting. The first verse sees Kaylee's fun, and softer vocal being demonstrated with it's quirky and upbeat lyrics that you can definitely hear Kaylee has written from the heart. I love how Kaylee has stayed true to herself with her songwriting, and vocals on her brand new single. The chorus features some lyrics which are ones of written from the heart, and one that Kaylee has written based on experience with the emotion being used being wonderful. I love the fun element within this song, and it's something that is so empowering that I can't wait to have blaring out on a road trip (whenever we are allowed them). The second verse

This Friday (3rd July) will see US singer-songwriter, Eric Paslay release his brand new EP, Heartbeat Higher. Eric co-wrote 3 of the songs featured on the EP minus I Took A Pill In Ibiza which is Mike Posner. Heartbeat Higher feat Sarah Buxton starts with an guitar instrumental which I have to admit sat the song up wonderfully. The first verse sees Eric's crisp vocals being demonstrated which happens to allow the lyrics to shine through right through which I loved so much about this verse. The lyrics are so catchy. The moment Sarah Buxton came in ahead of the chorus was mind blowing, and their vocal blend so well together. The chorus features some wonderful lyrics which are just perfect, and with Sarah's vocals added to the song it was amazing! The second verse of Heartbeat Higher sees Eric continue with lead vocals however, Sarah was seen to be singing a few lines giving the song a little more energy, which I happened to adore a lot! The final verse which is nearer the cho