Category: Interviews

Radio Dada: Jared Hallock Talks To Us About Embracing ‘My Destiny’, No Matter How Absurd It Might Seem

July 7, 2025

Better known for his music released as Project213, Jared Hallock’s latest venture sees him performing under his own name, with first single, ‘My Destiny’. We had the pleasure to recently speak to Jared.

She Rises To The Challenge: We Speak With Karen Atkins

July 7, 2025

Karen Atkins spoke with Essentially Pop about the inspiration behind her single, ‘She Rises’, as well as her life, musical journey, and what is yet to come.

Robbie Rosen And Coffeeshop Talk To Essentially Pop About ‘Bringin’ It Home’

July 2, 2025

Following on from our review of their collaboration, ‘Bringin’ It Home’, we speak with Robbie Rosen and Coffeeshop.

INTERVIEW: SHAB Talks LIPSTICK, ’80s Pop And The Power Of Femininity

June 30, 2025

We chatted to pop sensation SHAB about her luscious new single, ‘LIPSTICK,’ paying homage to ’80s pop and exploring how femininity and empowerment go hand in hand.

INTERVIEW: Casey McQuillen On Leaving Familiarity Behind To Chase Her Dreams

June 16, 2025

London-based Singer-songwriter Casey McQuillen’s empowering single ‘Better Than This’ capped off sold-out European tours supporting Anastacia and Eurovision winner Loreen, but behind the track is the life-changing decision that led her to this point – a move overseas to pursue her musical endeavours.

Premiere & Interview: Rising Folk Sensation Danny Addison Talks Enthralling New Single ‘Tribe’

June 13, 2025

We talk to rising folk star Danny Addison about his powerful new single ‘Tribe’ – a desperate search for purpose in an era dominated by keyboard warriors and call-out culture.

William Odell Hughes Speaks To Essentially Pop About ‘Loving You Was Easy’

June 12, 2025

Following on from our review of William Odell Hughes’ single, ‘Loving You Was Easy’, we took the opportunity to speak to the man himself.

INTERVIEW: Etham Unlocks A Sea Of Emotions In ‘Just Anyone’

May 16, 2025

Polly Havelock talks to singer-songwriter Etham on his profound new ballad ‘Just Anyone’, the complexities of heartbreak, and the highly-anticipated upcoming EP ‘Everything and Nothing’….

Anything But Random: Captains Of Entropy Talk To Essentially Pop

May 16, 2025

We recently spoke with Captains of Entropy, about their music and their latest single, ‘The Flea’. Please enjoy the answers from keyboardist Mike Kanon, bassist Reilly Wareham, and drummer Jason Young.

Look Out Old Mack Is Back! We Speak To The Legendary Ute Lemper About Her Arrangement Of The Classic, ‘Mack The Knife’

May 9, 2025

Ute Lemper is legendary, on both stage and screen. This incredible vocalist and renowned songwriter played Sally Bowles to great acclaim in the original Paris production of ‘Cabaret’, winning the Molière Award in 1987 for Best Newcomer, as well as the Olivier Award in 1998 for Best Actress In A Musical for her role of Velma in the revival ‘Chicago’, which saw her perform in both London and New York. She recently released her take on ‘Mack The Knife’, the song composed by Kurt Weill, with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht, for their 1928 music drama, ‘The Threepenny Opera’. We spoke with Ute about her rendition of the song, and her music.

Ron Brunk Goes To Odd: We Speak With The Man Behind ‘Psycho Warfare’

May 7, 2025

Ron Brunk sat with EP and answered our questions about his latest single, ‘Psycho Warfare’, new album, ‘Ted and Ronnie Go To Odd’, and what comes next.

Dreamcrusher: We Speak With ‘I Beat U 2 It’ Artist, Gwyn

May 7, 2025

We recently introduced you to Gwyn, the star of the interactive mystery series, ‘Dreamcrusher’. Now Gwyn has given us some of her time to talk to us about ‘I Beat U 2 It’, and what’s coming up next.