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

Netflix Original Series ‘Young Wallander’ Teaser Trailer

July 30, 2020

Based on the best selling Kurt Wallander novels by Henning Mankell, ‘Young Wallander’ is a modern reimagining of the legendary detective, Kurt Wallander, who must navigate the increasingly violent environment of present-day Sweden. When he is unable to save a teenager from a gruesome attack, Wallander must learn to cope with his guilt in order to solve the crime. The story focuses on the formative experiences – professional and personal – faced by Kurt as a recently graduated police officer in his early twenties.

Steve Aoki, AJ Mitchell And Frank Walker Collaborate On New Summer Single ‘Imagine’

July 28, 2020

Two-time Grammy-nominated DJ/producer Steve Aoki, alongside rising fellow DJ/producer Frank Walker, and pop singer-songwriter, MTV Push/Vevo LIFT Artist, AJ Mitchell drop a refreshing high-energy summer collaboration “Imagine.” This new single calls us to ‘imagine’ everything that comes with a relationship, blending Aoki’s signature electro-pop sound with Walker’s dance-pop and Mitchell’s smooth breezy vocals, and is set to save the dancefloor this summer.

Robert Plant Announces ‘Digging Deep’ Anthology And Launches First Episode Of Third Season Of Acclaimed Podcast ‘Digging Deep With Robert Plant’

July 27, 2020

Robert Plant will mark the eagerly awaited third season of his hugely popular podcast, ‘Digging Deep with Robert Plant’, with the release of a career-spanning new 2-CD set ‘Digging Deep’. The limited edition collection – also available for streaming and digital download – gathers 30 extraordinary songs spanning four decades, including three previously unreleased new tracks. ‘Digging Deep’ will be available worldwide via Plant’s own Es Paranza label on Friday, October 2nd.

Maroon 5 Release New Single ‘Nobody’s Love’ With Video Directed By David Dobkin

July 24, 2020

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 have today released their latest single “Nobody’s Love” (222 Records/Interscope). The band’s new song arrives with an accompanying music video shot by acclaimed film director, David Dobkin, who has also served as the band’s longtime collaborator on many of their acclaimed music videos (“Sugar,” “Girls Like You” and “Memories”- with a combined 7 Billion views).

TOKIO MYERS RELEASES ‘SIGN OF THE TIMES I’

July 24, 2020

This Summer sees Tokio Myers release ‘Sign of the Times’, two special, of-the-moment isolation bundles featuring brand new orchestral pieces conceptualised as a pandemic-stricken world staggered, stopped and braced itself for whatever came next. The first part Sign of the Times I is released on 24th July and features two tracks, Abundance and Earth (Home), two atmospheric, instrumental songs that take the listener on a journey of a world going through global turmoil. ‘Sign Of The Times I’ is out now and can be streamed and downloaded here, and ‘Sign of the Times II’ is set to follow next month.