Essentially Pop

Parcels – ‘Famous’

November 30, 2021

Parcels have been busy making an intriguing serial drama with the videos for songs from their acclaimed second album, ‘Day/Night’, and fans just can’t get enough. ‘Famous’ is the latest instalment in the series, and just like the others, will leave fans puzzled, maybe disoriented, but definitely ready for the next.

Ones To Watch: Roxx Revolt & The Velvets Prepare For The New Year

November 30, 2021

2022 is going to be the year that rock ‘n’ roll gets massive. It’s with bands such as Måneskin and Greta Van Fleet that the change was rung in, but Roxx Revolt & The Velvets are the ones who are making it stick.

Riva Taylor Releases A Timely Version Of ‘7 O’clock News/Silent Night’ With A Nod To Simon & Garfunkel

November 26, 2021

Riva Taylor is releasing her version of this iconic take on a Christmas Classic. The acapella rendition of Silent Night will be released today. This time the news headlines come from the year’s top stories and are read by BBC/ITV presenter Yiolander Koppall.

Rofi James Want To Get Away From It All With New Single ‘Berlin Wall’ Out Today

November 26, 2021

Back in 2018 we got to chat to Galway band, Rofi James, when they were performing as part of a showcase set up by Irish Music Party. You can check out that interview here. Now we’re happy to share with you their new single, ‘Berlin Wall’, released today.

Florida’s DigDog Gives Us ‘One Guarantee’ With Latest Single

November 26, 2021

Jacksonville, Florida trio DigDog are proof that you don’t have to be born in a particular place to call it your home, and likewise, blood doesn’t make a family. True, Brad Metz is a Florida native, but his bandmates Alexei Dotsenko, and Jack Ringca are, respectively, from Russia, and, “a man of the world”. Together the three of them have found not just home, but also a family. Their new single, ‘One Guarantee’, sees the three come together with an approach to music that doesn’t just showcase their individual musical talents, but also their own influences and inspirations.

Vallac Releases Latest Single, ‘Eternal Vibes’

November 26, 2021

Vallac is a producer and DJ who has just released his brand new single, ‘Eternal Vibes’. Vallac turned to making his own music back in March 2020 when his DJ sets were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and so, having to deal with an everyday life that he’d not previously experienced, he decided to put his feelings into music.

JON BATISTE LEADS WITH 11 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS

November 26, 2021

Recording artist, author and activist Jon Batiste is already an Oscar and Golden Globe winner. Now he hopes to add to his awards with 11 nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards, eight of which are for his highly acclaimed album, and cultural touchstone, ‘We Are’, which he released through Verve Records.

U2’s The Edge And Producer Bob Ezrin Announce Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction To Benefit Music Rising

November 26, 2021

U2’s The Edge and producer Bob Ezrin, Co-Founders of Music Rising have announced Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising to take place December 11th, 2021, starting at 10:00 a.m. PST. Hosted by Van Eaton Galleries (vegalleries.com) in Los Angeles, the live and online auction will offer a significant collection of guitars and other music memorabilia by some of the world’s most prominent musicians and friends of Music Rising. The auction will take the charity back to its roots and help support the musicians of the NOLA region after a long period being without income.

Sentinel Releases New Single, ‘Good Morning To Mount Warning’

November 25, 2021

Performing as Sentinel, Jasper Reilly and Geoff Minter make for a collaboration we never knew we needed. Their new single, ‘Good Morning To Mount Warning’, is a guitar-led story set to music; Minter, from New South Wales, providing the lyrical direction, while Reilly, a popular musician from Hobart, Tasmania, pulls it all together musically.

Makes My Blood Dance – ‘Sick As Our Secrets (Live Version)’

November 24, 2021

Makes My Blood Dance brings their latest adrenaline-laced track, ‘Sick As Our Secrets’ centre stage. The group revisit their classic ‘Sick As My Secrets’, releasing a live version, recorded at Smash Sound Stage New York City, giving us ‘Sick As Our Secrets (Live Version)’.

Laura Davies – ‘Do You Feel?’

November 24, 2021

Laura Davies is a 16 year old singer/songwriter set to make her debut on the EDM scene. In the production of her new song, ‘Do You Feel?’, which sees her collaborate with Tyrone C, she brings a simplicity and elegance to the track through her lyrics.

Andrew Reed & The Liberation – ‘Twisted World’

November 24, 2021

Playing everything except the drums, Andrew Reed’s new single, ‘Twisted World’ is intoxicating and adventurous – a missive from a musical explorer who turned inward and found himself.

Bruce Sudano – ‘Cosmic Ride’

November 24, 2021

We take a trip through the Milky Way in Bruce Sudano’s latest single release, ‘Cosmic Ride’. The song is all about having an open heart and mind to find meaning within, while we traverse the adventure that is life. With easy-going guitar, and groovy drums, we are swept away into a meditative daydream, that sees us float through feelings of peace, and playfulness. Of course, like Bruce’s other recent releases over the past few years, the new single comes with an animated lyric video.

Nubia Rose – ‘I Want Nothing For Christmas’

November 24, 2021

Rather than indulging herself with commercialism and consumerism, with her new single, ‘I Want Nothing For Christmas’, Nubia Rose reminds us to take a step back and appreciate what we already have.

Harper Starling – ‘Snow Cone Christmas’

November 24, 2021

Harper Starling belts out sugary sweet vocals in ‘Snow Cone Christmas’. With lyrics written by Harper and her friend and frequent collaborator, Cindy Valentine the song was produced by Cindy Valentine and Gemini Muziq. Harper’s excitement for the holidays are palpable, and the lyrics that tell that her countdown starts as soon as the leaves begin to fall.

Ingrid Michaelson And Zooey Deschanel – ‘Merry Christmas, Happy New Year’

November 24, 2021

Fibre artist and filmmaker Andrea Love is an animator who creates entire worlds out of wool. Her plush worlds are populated by whimsical characters who are impossibly beautiful, while maintaining a delightful, squeezable softness. The Port Townsend, Washington artist puts her magic into every thread and bead, and this is no less so the case with the music video she’s created for Ingrid Michaelson and Zooey Deschanel’s new festive single, ‘Merry Christmas, Happy New Year’.

The Tano Jones Revelry – ‘Little Drummer Boy’

November 24, 2021

Even though it doesn’t snow in Southern California, doesn’t mean you can’t throw a great Christmas party – The Tano Jones Revelry know this only too well, and in the clip for their new single, ‘Little Drummer Boy’, they take us to the streets of Los Angeles, as well as the Pacific Ocean beachfront.

Taylor Swift Makes History Once Again With ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’

November 23, 2021

Taylor Swift has made history once again presenting the definitive version of her 2012 classic, Red (Taylor’s Version). Marking her 10th album to move over 1 Million album equivalents during its release week and arriving to worldwide critical acclaim, Red (Taylor’s Version) adds a brilliant new chapter to her legacy.

Brí Releases First Of Four Stunning Videos For Unreleased Tracks From Debut Album, ‘Hide’

November 23, 2021

Following the recent release of her 10-track debut album ‘Hide’, Brí has now started to share the four final unreleased videos from the album. The first one, ‘Hologram – Live with Windmill Lane’, was released yesterday, 22nd November.

YOUTUBE ORIGINALS x UNICEF x MOONBUG Collaborate On “Supa Strikas: Rookie Season”

November 23, 2021

YouTube Originals today announced its collaboration with Moonbug Entertainment in partnership with UNICEF for the premiere of “Supa Strikas: Rookie Season” out of the UK, along with the release of the official trailer. “Supa Strikas: Rookie Season” is the prequel to the global, hit football animated series, “Supa Strikas.” “Supa Strikas: Rookie Season,” consists of 12 episodes with the first six launching 3 December at 9am (GMT) on the official THE SUPA STRIKAS YOUTUBE CHANNEL and the YouTube Kids app. The six remaining episodes will roll out in early 2022 and will also be available then in Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, German and Russian catering to the brand’s global audience.