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: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Threads, Spotify, and YouTube. Drop us an email on hello@essesntiallypop.com

Starting A Side Hustle Is Simpler Than You Think

October 11, 2021

Starting a side hustle is something that everyone who needs a bit more cash should think about. There are numerous side hustles that you could take up, some take more work than others. It’s up to you how often you take part in this side hustle, and how much time you dedicate to it, which makes it perfect for people who need to be flexible. If you want to know how you can start yours today, then keep reading down below where you will find the advice that you are looking for.

Jeopardy! And the PR Nightmare that Sony Enabled

September 25, 2021

The death last November of legendary Jeopardy host, Alex Trebek, left a huge void. The search for the person to fill that void generated considerable publicity. Several distractions appeared along the way to the beginning of season 38, the first without Trebek, that have overshadowed the excitement of the start of a new era. The carryover of reigning champion Matt Amodio’s 18-game winning streak into the new season was also pushed to the back page.

Cool Set Talk To Us About Their New Single, ‘Summer Retro’, Their Post Pandemic Plans, And Their Inspirations

September 24, 2021

Cool Set’s debut single, ‘Summer Retro’, has taken about a year to complete, thanks to Covid. The summery, electronic-pop track serves as a great introduction to the pair and their sound, and comes with a gorgeous music video, shot in and around Los Angeles, and taking in the sights that will be instantly familiar to anyone who’s visited the City Of Angels.

Elton John And Charlie Puth Unveil ‘After All’

September 23, 2021

Elton John and Charlie Puth have unveiled ‘After All’, the latest song to be taken from the forthcoming album ‘The Lockdown Sessions.’ Listen Here. A collection of collaborations recorded remotely over the last 18 months, ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ is a dazzlingly diverse array of 16 tracks that celebrate togetherness and sees Elton collaborating with an unparalleled range of artists only he could draw together. It will be released on October 22nd via Interscope Records.
The Vamps, Eventim Apollo, 17 September - Photo Credit Ruby Gaunt

The Vamps ‘Cherry Blossom’ Tour Rocked Eventim Apollo Friday 17th September

September 22, 2021

The Vamps ‘Cherry Blossom’ tour was the first concert I’ve been to post-pandemic and what a first show to go to! At the beautiful Eventim Apollo, full of a crowd prepared to sing (and scream) their hearts out, The Vamps put on an excellent show with a mix of fan favourites from previous albums as well as tracks from their latest release ‘Cherry Blossom’, written and recorded over lockdowns in 2020.

THE LUMINEERS ARE FOSTERING THEIR BRIGHTSIDE 2X GRAMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED BAND ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THEIR FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM ON JANUARY 14TH 2022 VIA DECCA/DUALTONE

September 21, 2021

Produced by long-time collaborator Simone Felice and produced, mixed, and engineered by David Baron over two sessions in winter and spring 2021 at Baron’s Sun Mountain Studios in bucolic Boiceville, NY, BRIGHTSIDE marks The Lumineers’ first new music in more than two years & the band’s most joyous and spontaneous piece of work thus far.