Author: Essentially Pop

There’s a lot of music out there - good music. At Essentially Pop our remit is that we cover music that deserves to be heard, with a particular focus on independent artists. That doesn't mean we won't cover your old favourites - rather we hope to give you some new favourites as well. We no longer accept unpaid PR agency work. We believe the creative arts have value, and this includes writing. As always, we will write about artists who contact us - or who we contact - for free - but we can no longer work free of charge for PR agencies. We work hard, we put in a lot of hours writing, and we ask that you respect that. Contact us for our very reasonable rates. Follow us on: Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram, Myspace, Facebook, Spotify, Youtube. Drop us an email on hello@essesntiallypop.com

hachajah Talks To Us About His Music And Inspirations Behind Latest Release, ‘Mind Gag’

December 16, 2025

We speak with incredible a cappella artist, hachajah, about his music, his new release, ‘Mind Gag’, and what inspires him.

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The Story Behind Ed Sheeran’s High-Speed F1 Track “Drive”

December 16, 2025

Ed Sheeran has recently spoken out on the personal significance of the song “Drive” for F1: The Movie, the music that closes the film. The track plays during the final scene and the end credits, which gives it a central place in the film’s sound design. The project brought Sheeran into the world of Formula 1 through a collaboration focused on matching the tone of the film’s final moments, and as a big racing fan, Sheeran has described the experience as “pretty cool”.

We Speak With Mane Thompson About New Single, ‘Rewrite The Past’

December 16, 2025

We take the opportunity to chat with young Wisconsin artist, Mane Thompson, about his music, his collaboration with The Racing Pulses, and their new single, ‘Rewrite The Past’.

It’s 1952 and the First UK Singles Chart Just Arrived

December 12, 2025

While it’s possible to trace musical talent back as far as you’re willing (the clubbed together sticks of a Neanderthal band no doubt once drew an audience), the art of collating and ordering tracks is a relatively modern invention.

Why Player-Driven Choices Are Becoming a Trend in Slot Game Features

December 2, 2025

The world of online slot games is very different now from what it used to be. Before, there were only simple reels and lines. Now, many people want games to feel more real and fun. They want something that lets them join in and feel part of the game in their own way. A top trend you can see today is called player-driven choices. This is when a game lets you change what happens next. The players can pick bonus rounds, choose their path, or say how rewards are given. This way of playing is changing what people look for in slots and makes the games feel much more fun.

Ron Brunk Lets Us Into His Feline World And The Behind The Scenes Of ‘Windowsill Cat’

November 28, 2025

Following on from his wonderfully quirky new single, ‘Windowsill Cat’, we spoke with Ron Brunk about his furry friends, and how they’ve affected his music.

Power Down Talk To Essentially Pop About Debut Single, ‘Bag In Hand’

November 28, 2025

Following on from the release of their debut single, ‘Bag In Hand’, earlier this month, Power Down took the time to speak to Essentially Pop, and to give us some idea about just what makes them tick.

We Talk To Heavy Kid About ‘Day By Day’ And Pensacola

November 25, 2025

Heavy Kid the band have only been around since 2009, but the band members themselves are part of the very fabric of Pensacola Florida’s music scene, each of them having been active it since the early 1980s. We recently spoke to the band about their hometown, their music, and latest single, ‘Day By Day’.

We Get ‘Dangerous’ As Waves_On_Waves Tell Us About Their Music

November 18, 2025

Waves_Upon_Waves takes us through their musical process, their collaborations, and what they like most about the 1980s.

We Spend Our ‘Last Quarter’ And Chat To Greg Hoy About His Latest Single And Video

November 18, 2025

Greg Hoy speaks to us about his music-making process and latest release, ‘Last Quarter’.

AI Making Music: Is It the Future of the Music Industry?

November 18, 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the world of music. What once required years of training, expensive equipment, and complex technical skills can now be achieved with a few clicks using AI. From generating instrumentals to writing lyrics and even recreating voices, AI is pushing the boundaries of creativity and music production.

Give Peace A Chance: We Speak With Staunch Moderates About Latest Release, ‘Bigfoot’s Football Live’, And Their Wider Mission

October 31, 2025

Following on from Staunch Moderates’ latest release, ‘Bigfoot’s Football Live’, we spoke with the collective about the track and the message behind everything they do.