Interview with Sam Batt (Founder of Battfest)

Eclectic Pop was fortunate to have Battfest founder, Sam Batt give an interview. Here she discusses her musical inspirations, aspirations and how you can join the Battfest movement. Eclectic Pop: First of all I want to thank you for doing this interview. You are Eclectic Pop’s very fir

Eclectic Pop Spotlight on Battfest 2013

Battfest is both a virtual event and an independent music festival, that was founded by Sam Batt and has went from a festival that featured 14 acts when it began in 2011, to 22 acts in 2012 and even more this year. Her brain child is a landmark move that is an international opportunity for music f

Song of the Day: 'How Will You Know' by Becca

Becca Hollcraft, mostly known as “Becca”, is the sturdy voice behind this powerful ballad. This song is filled with vibrant emotion and great lyrical depth. I first learned of Becca when I came across her stirring rendition of “I Drove All Night”, her use of Roy Orbison’s composition and her voca

The Accord: Tomorrow Might (Album Review)

'Tomorrow Might' is the new album from UK band, The Accord. This is a rare album given the current musical landscape. Filled with blossoming instrumentation, the rhythms are filled with the soft quality of ocean waves and the steady drive of self-reflection. This is an actual band that

Movie Review: 'Red 2' (2013)

‘Red 2’ is the follow-up to the 2010 surprise hit, ‘Red’. The sequel finds the original ensemble re-teaming along with some new cast additions and a new director, Dean Parisot (taking over for Robert Schwentke). This is one of those rare sequels that hits the mark of being equal to its predecessor