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
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Joshua Ray Walker Takes On The Cranberries’ ‘Linger’ With Help From Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass

July 10, 2023

When Joshua Ray Walker started working on his upcoming album ‘What Is It Even?’ – his tribute to some of his favorite female artists and songwriters, out August 4th, 2023 via Soundly Music – he didn’t expect that Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass would appear on the record. It was probably even less likely that Gass would provide a recorder solo on the track. But that’s exactly what happened on Walker’s take on The Cranberries’ certified classic. Walker’s other-worldly voice shines on the track, Adam “Ditch” Kurtz’s pedal steel adds some twang, and Gass’ recorder solo mirrors the original’s slide guitar solo. 

From Center Stage to Center Screen: When Popular Musicians Make Their Mark on the Gaming World

July 7, 2023

The gaming industry has always had a taste for embracing the glamor of pop culture icons. It’s not uncommon to see the faces and hear the voices of famous musicians adorning the reels of some of the most popular and entertaining slot games on the market, as well as those who become characters in various video games. Let us, thus, take a closer look at some of the biggest stars who have made the leap from the stage to the gaming world.

Advantages Of Using Online Casino Bonuses

July 4, 2023

Online casinos are revolutionising the gambling business, and in recent years, they have become prevalent and taken over as the main source of amusement for gamblers worldwide. Compared to traditional casinos, online casinos provide many benefits, but bonuses are by far the most important. Nearly every gaming platform offers these incentives, which come in various sizes and shapes. Therefore, if you wish to engage in online gambling, the most significant justifications for why casino bonuses are crucial are listed below.

4 Trends That Are Making A Comeback

June 30, 2023

Part of the nature of fashion and style is that it changes over time, and that it tends to return again and again to the same themes and ideas. This is something you can reliably expect it to keep on doing in the future too. And as it happens, there are a few fashion trends right now that are making a comeback, and which you might have noticed for yourself. Let’s take a look at what they are and see whether you might want to incorporate them into your own sense of style in the near future too.