2018 Year Of The Woman

Pop essentials and a little bit more

Grammy-Award-Winning Electronic Music Pioneer Deep Forest & Maria Matveeva share ‘Two’

June 7, 2018

Singer and musician Maria Matveeva has joined forces with French Grammy Award Winning composer and producer Eric Mouquet, better known as Deep Forest. The pair have put together a three track EP, titled ‘Siberian Trilogy Project’, inspired by the harmony and magic of Siberia, Maria’s homeland.

Scarlett Johansson And Pete Yorn Reunite On Ethereal EP ‘Apart’

June 6, 2018

I’m embarrassed to say I hadn’t previously been aware of Scarlett Johansson’s extensive music career, but it’s pretty formidable, spanning over a decade – so I hereby apologise. Pete Yorn has likewise amassed a prodigious back catalogue, dating back as far as 2001. The pair have joined forces on their new EP, the ethereal ‘Apart’, the follow up to their 9 track album, ‘Break Up’, released in 2009.

Selena Gomez Releases Stunning New Music Video For ‘Back To You’

June 5, 2018

Selena Gomez released the music video for her hit single ‘Back To You’ today, accompanied by a video, shot by award-winning director Scott Cudmore.

Introducing: Psych-Pop Artist MADI With New Single ‘Intimate’

June 4, 2018

MADI is the performing name of Welsh singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer Maddie Jones.

Justina Valentine – ‘JUST’

May 25, 2018

Justina Valentine is back, with her new single, ‘Just’, as well as the accompanying video. The track sees Justina sharing her story on how she deals with hardships and overcoming adversity.

Angélique Kidjo – ‘Once In A Lifetime’

May 25, 2018

Angelique Kidjo has been travelling the world since 1982 on a mission to get Afro-pop the mainstream recognition it deserves and her efforts have resulted in huge success. She has now released her take on the Talking Heads’ album, ‘Remain In Light’, including the classic single, ‘Once In A Lifetime’.

Amy Guess – ‘Never Come Back’

May 25, 2018

Canadian Alt-Pop artist Amy Guess is someone we at Essentially Pop are really excited about.

Nina Nesbitt – A Fiery Performance At The Great Escape

May 24, 2018

Nina Nesbitt was one of a few better-known names to feature at The Great Escape, a festival in Brighton which showcases unsigned, or lesser known bands and artists from around the world.

Faith Evans Ruch – ‘I’m Yours’

May 24, 2018

Faith Ruch got into music from the age of six, when she was charmed by the evocative nature of melody and rhythm. Although she fell in love with the guitar, she took piano lessons instead. Life got in the way and instead of following her dream of music, she became a nurse.

‘The Piano’ – 25th Anniversary Edition In Cinemas On June 15th

May 20, 2018

STUDIOCANAL and the Independent Cinema Office are delighted to announce that the winner of the Palme D’Or at the Cannes film festival and multi-Oscar winner, ‘The Piano’ will make a triumphant return to our cinema screens to celebrate 25 years of this Jane Campion true classic.

This anniversary edition has been lovingly restored, and approved by Campion herself, and will be available to own on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital download on June 16th, with the collectors edition including a booklet and a copy of the soundtrack.

Kacey Musgraves – Amazing New Music Video For ‘Butterflies’

May 13, 2018

Following the release of her “Space Cowboy” video earlier this week, Kacey Musgraves shares the video for “Butterflies.” Shot in Mexico City by “Space Cowboy” director Courtney Phillips, the visual captures the magic and thrill of falling in love.

Toni Sidgwick – ‘Try’

May 11, 2018

Originally from the Shetland Islands, but now based in County Durham, singer/songwriter Toni Sidgwick first started in music twelve years ago, busking on the streets of Edinburgh to support herself whilst studying. Her new single, ‘Try’, released on 4 May, has been described by Songwriting Magazine as, “…a delicate, lovely, and bittersweet indie-folk track by an absolutely brilliant songwriter.”