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
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Reasons That Online Slots Have Become A Cool Hobby In 2020

October 8, 2020

Well… it really has been a year to remember up to now. Since we’re not quite done with it, we don’t want to jinx things (as if it could get much worse!) by saying we’re pretty much done, so instead we’ll look back at what happened. One of the many, many changes that has occurred is that online slots at SlotsBaby are now more popular than ever before. They have been there for us to help with the boredom we felt during lockdown, and that’s just one of the reasons why people have taken to them in their droves. Read on to find out what the other main reasons have been.

WILLIAM SHATNER Celebrates Release Of New Album With Animated Video!

October 3, 2020

The highly anticipated new blues album from pop culture icon William Shatner, simply titled ‘The Blues’, has finally arrived! The project has been drawing a great deal of media attention and buzz thanks to the release of two singles, ‘Let’s Work Together’ a collaboration with ‘60s rock legends Canned Heat and a very special pairing with guitar god Ritchie Blackmore on ‘The Thrill Is Gone’. But now fans can finally dig into the full treasure trove of blues classics interpreted by Mr. Shatner alongside special guests from across the pantheon of blues, rock and country stars including Sonny Landreth, Brad Paisley, Pat Travers, Tyler Bryant and more!
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Make your Record Player Sound Way Better with This Ultimate Guide

October 1, 2020

Having your favourite album on vinyl is such a rewarding experience. You will get a listening experience unlike any other and you may even find that the quality alone far surpasses anything that you have listened to in the past. If you are new to all of this, then you may be wondering how on earth you manage to get your records sounding so good, but luckily, there are a few things that you can do to make sure that you’re getting everything right.

STEPS REVEAL THE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS (CAHILL REMIX)

September 30, 2020

Pop legends Steps – aka Claire, Faye, H, Lee and Lisa – caused quite the stir earlier this month when they announced their brand-new album, launched their UK arena tour and released the first single What The Future Holds. With fans all around the world citing their return as them coming “back to save 2020”, the launch was a huge success with them scoring 3 #1s including topping the iTunes Singles Chart, the iTunes Album Preorder Chart and the iTunes Video Chart, as well as trending in the UK on Twitter. Now the five-piece reveal their next piece of music with the Cahill Remix of What The Future Holds dropping today on all digital platforms, listen here.

Acclaimed Musician Nathaniel Rateliff Announces Red Rocks Amphitheatre Livestream On September 30th With Support From Kevin Morby

September 25, 2020

Nathaniel Rateliff Red Rocks Amphitheatre Livestream September 30th With Opening Act Kevin Morby. Event to Raise Funds for MusiCares Through Rateliff’s Foundation, The Marigold Project, Nathaniel Rateliff’s highly anticipated ‘And It’s Still Alright’ tour kicked off on March 2 in Minneapolis. Nine days later on March 12th, the rest of the tour was cancelled when the pandemic hit. The sold-out nine-month run was set to feature songs from his recently released critically acclaimed solo album, ‘And It’s Still Alright’.  Now, on Wednesday, September 30th — the date the original tour was set to end — Rateliff will livestream a performance from Colorado’s renowned Red Rocks Amphitheatre.