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Waves_On_Waves x Crimewave x Waves On Waves After Dark Have Got Us ‘Started Catching Feelings’ With New Retro Single

October 24, 2025

Waves_On_Waves bring a retro vibe to their new single, ‘Started Catching Feelings’, and a music video shot in black and white at Los Angeles’ iconic Griffith Observatory.

The Kerry Kenny Band Isn’t Messing About With ‘Pining Time (Remix)’: An Essentially Pop Premiere

October 24, 2025

Essentially Pop is pleased to premiere the new release from Kerry Kenny Band, ‘Pining Time (Remix)’. An upbeat retro-sounding song, it also features a fun video that sees her running through the streets of New York, every bit like a superhero.

Fate Intervenes With Heavy Kid’s Latest Single, ‘Day By Day’

October 22, 2025

Out of Pensacola, Florida, Heavy Kid’s latest single, ‘Day By Day’, from their upcoming third album, is a much-needed anthem to all those out there who are learning to “let it go”.

Sometimes It Pays To Wait: Divergent’s New Release, ‘Not Until It’s Right’ Is An Instant Classic

October 22, 2025

Divergent are a dream that’s been nearly 40 years in the making, and this trio of lifelong friends are no longer losing any time making their teenage fantasy a reality. Latest single, ‘Not Until It’s Right’ knows all about waiting, with its story of not settling for the bare minimum.

Greg Hoy Gives Us His ‘Last Quarter’ In Second Single From Latest Album, ‘Hit Music’

October 21, 2025

Greg Hoy embraces the big band sound on his latest release, ‘Last Quarter’, the second single from his album, ‘Hit Music’, which he released back in March this year.

We Premiere Three New Festive Videos For Ozzie D!

October 21, 2025

Getting ahead of the Christmas rush, Ohio-based singer-songwriter Ozzie D has released three new festive videos, and we are proud to be premiering them on Essentially Pop.

Ray Lumière Releases Soul-Stirring Debut Single, ‘Oh My Heart’

October 20, 2025

Released on the 7th of September, ‘Oh My Heart’ is the debut single from Los Angeles artist, Ray Lumière. The track is a soulful pop tune, highlighted by jazz and R&B components, and was created entirely by Lumière in his home studio.

Jessica Chaz Ignites the Dancefloor With ‘Your Love Remixes’ EP

October 20, 2025

Released on the third of October, ‘Your Love Remixes’ is the latest EP from Vancouver-based singer songwriter, Jessica Chaz. The EP comprises five tracks, all re-imaginings of her heartfelt song, ‘Your Love Is All I’m Ffter’, which she co-wrote with her sister, Vanessa Mood.

Interstate Snake Delivers The Kind Of Track Built For The Big Stage With ‘Jersey In The HOF’

October 16, 2025

Haris Barekzai puts in plenty of time during the day as a service manager at a car dealership, but by night he becomes Interstate Snake, a rapper with a deep, raspy, and soulful voice, whose sound sets him apart. His new release, ‘Jersey in The HOF’ sees him channel the intensity of a NFL pre-game montage, with every bar and line loaded with football metaphors.

Reduction in Force Ask, ‘What’s Next?’

October 16, 2025

Making anthemic alternative rock, Reduction in Force was started by pop-rock singer and songwriter, Mike Mills to see if he could come up with music that passed the “test”. Creating big songs with big themes, Mike’s aim is to “reset the nostalgic clock”, and with ‘What’s Next?’, we think he’s certainly done it.

The Art Of This – Including Three Co-Founders Of The Art Of Noise – Announce Debut London Live Show This Saturday

October 16, 2025

JJ Jeczalik, Paul Morley, Gary Langan, and Ian Peel will this Saturday, the18th of October, make their performance debut at London’s ICA as The Art Of This. Describing themselves as an “offshoot, descendant, and subset” of seminal electronic pioneers Art Of Noise, the performance will feature, “words, music, and images using the venue’s 360° spatial sound system, d&b Soundscape”.

Brandon Lee Adams Is Back With New Music, Including The Single, ‘I’ll Follow Summer’

October 15, 2025

Brandon Lee Adams’ latest single, ‘I’ll Follow Summer’, sees him reflect on the past, with gratitude, while looking with anticipation and excitement at what lays ahead.

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Waves_On_Waves x Crimewave x Waves On Waves After Dark Have Got Us ‘Started Catching Feelings’ With New Retro Single

The Kerry Kenny Band Isn’t Messing About With ‘Pining Time (Remix)’: An Essentially Pop Premiere

Fate Intervenes With Heavy Kid’s Latest Single, ‘Day By Day’

Sometimes It Pays To Wait: Divergent’s New Release, ‘Not Until It’s Right’ Is An Instant Classic

Greg Hoy Gives Us His ‘Last Quarter’ In Second Single From Latest Album, ‘Hit Music’

We Premiere Three New Festive Videos For Ozzie D!

Ray Lumière Releases Soul-Stirring Debut Single, ‘Oh My Heart’

Jessica Chaz Ignites the Dancefloor With ‘Your Love Remixes’ EP

Interstate Snake Delivers The Kind Of Track Built For The Big Stage With ‘Jersey In The HOF’

Reduction in Force Ask, ‘What’s Next?’

The Art Of This – Including Three Co-Founders Of The Art Of Noise – Announce Debut London Live Show This Saturday

Brandon Lee Adams Is Back With New Music, Including The Single, ‘I’ll Follow Summer’