Author: Polly Havelock

Rising Star Zak Talks To Essentially Pop About His New Single, ‘My Girl’

January 13, 2023

Up-and-coming young talent Zak has already had one hit single with his Christmas debut ‘Christmas Time With You’. Aiming for another with his next single, ‘My Girl’, we talked to Zak to see what it’s about.

SINGLE PREVIEW: Zak ‘My Girl’

January 11, 2023

His debut single, ‘Christmas Time With You,’ gathered over 100 000 streams. You may wonder who this young talent is. His name is ZAK, and he is a 14-year-old pop sensation in the making.

Tom Speight announces new single ‘The One’

January 5, 2023

Not too long to go before Tom Speight’s return single ‘The One.’ Due to be released on January 13th, the London-based singer/songwriter turns over a new leaf and embarks on a new exciting chapter, tapping into his mysterious side.

NEXT UP: Ziggy Alberts

January 5, 2023

One-to-watch folk talent Ziggy Alberts finished up the year on a high note. On top of releasing his sixth studio album ‘DANCING IN THE DARK,’ Alberts lived through a December of dreams.

NEW ALBUM: Union J ‘Ten’

December 23, 2022

The award-winning boyband Union J celebrates its 10th anniversary with a surprise album, ‘Ten,’ ahead of their Reunion Tour in Spring 2023.

One To Watch: Marcus McCoan

December 21, 2022

UK musician Marcus McCoan has already made a name for himself as an incredible songwriter, working with the likes of BTS to help create platinum-selling records. Now, he makes the decision to start a new phase in his musical career, releasing his debut single ‘Try Me’ after fans loved the initial live video.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 20 – NEW VINYL: for KING + COUNTRY ‘A Drummer Boy Christmas’

December 20, 2022

Your latest advent calendar unboxing is the festive release of ‘A Drummer Boy Christmas’, by the four-time GRAMMY award-winning Australian duo for KING + COUNTRY. Coming straight to you in the form of a 12″ double vinyl, 180-gram Christmas album. 

One To Watch: Aliens Don’t Ring Door Bells

December 19, 2022

For their new music video ‘Big Old Nowhere,’ Aliens Don’t Ring Door Bells land in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The cosmic rock trio aims to encapsulate the single’s societal togetherness with a wide-angle infinite white room symbolising the ‘big old nowhere’ aspect. 

Engelbert Humperdinck Delivers A Festive YouTube Christmas Special

November 25, 2022

The fire is on; the Christmas tree is decorated and lit up. The legendary Engelbert Humperdinck delivers an intimate Christmas special to put everyone in a festive mood. And he succeeded.

NEW VIDEO: Allegra ‘Amazing’

November 23, 2022

A momentary distraction from the outside everyday chaos is precisely what the doctor prescribed. The new anthemic single ‘Amazing’ by Allegra does the job and more. With the accompanying visuals, Allegra swears by the uplifting effect of simply having a good time with the people you love.

NEW VINYL: Sarah Reeves ‘More The Merrier’

November 18, 2022

Be ahead of the game. Your neighbors may have already put the Christmas lights up, but the chaos has not commenced properly. Getting your Christmas shopping done early is the one thing you can do for your sanity.

NEW COVER ALBUM: Chris Norman ‘Rediscovered Love Songs’

November 16, 2022

Some may argue the upcoming holiday season is the most romantic time of the year. Those who agree are in for a treat with the new cover album ‘Rediscovered Love Songs’ by rockstar Chris Norman out now.