Category: New Releases

Shaheed & DJ Supreme Are ‘Brainstorming’ With New Video

December 9, 2025

Faves over here at Essentially Pop for not just their music but also their drive to raise up their community of Birmingham, Alabama, Shaheed & DJ Supreme are back today with the first of two tracks, ‘Brainstorming’.

Hawk In The Nest Channels Leonard Cohen With Lead Track Of New Album

December 9, 2025

The brainchild of award-winning singer-songwriter Avi Jacob, Hawk In The Nest is an indie-pop/rhythm and blues project, complete with horns, organ, guitar, tinkling piano, and laid back vocal style. New single, ‘Hawk In The Nest’, the title track from the album named for the band, brings with it vibes of Leonard Cohen, early Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Al Green. In short – it’s exquisite.

Multifaceted Creative Director Erik RUZICKA Releases New Pop Anthem, ‘Ďakujem’

December 8, 2025

Out now, ‘Ďakujem’, from RUZICKA STUDIO, came about in a moment of stillness. Quiet and heartfelt, it finds its foundation in gratitude, as opposed to ambition, when Erik RUZICKA was moved to thank the people who have supported him in his life and career, including those who have gone; as well as the experiences that have shaped him into who he is today.

Vianne’s New Single, ‘Time Passes’, Is Moving And Soul-Stirring

December 8, 2025

Out now, and available to stream and download here, ‘Time Passes’ is the new single from London-based artist, Vianne. Released on the 17th of November, the track was developed during a late-night studio session with producer, Jacob Lobo.

Marc Biala Is Feeling ‘Glitchy + Bitchy’ With New Disco-Pop Release

December 8, 2025

Out now, ‘Glitchy + Bitchy’ is the latest release from Marc Biala, an artist out of Austin. The track is skilfully infused with a disco rhythm, while its dancefloor appeal is augmented with humour, and a light, carefree energy.

SHAB Returns With Emotional Music Video For ‘Skin & Bones (Damon Sharpe Remix)’

December 8, 2025

SHAB has uncovered a haunting music video for ‘Skin & Bones (Damon Sharpe Remix)’ – a powerful fusion of heartbreak, gratitude, and dance-floor exhilaration. Written in the immediate aftermath of learning that her partner had been critically injured in a devastating car accident, the song rises from a moment of fear and shock into a euphoric, cathartic release, transforming pain into an ode to resilience and love.

Allegra Releases Sultry New Music Video For ‘Ash’

November 28, 2025

Pop siren Allegra returns with her most polished body of work to date – the firecracker of an EP, ‘Red’, a record that shouts maturity from the rooftops and marks the beginning of a new era with sultry poise. Known for a voice that chimes like bells in the dance-remix realm, she sets her own tone with this collection: confident, daring, emotional, and armed with sleek production.

Ron Brunk Lets Us Into His Feline World And The Behind The Scenes Of ‘Windowsill Cat’

November 28, 2025

Following on from his wonderfully quirky new single, ‘Windowsill Cat’, we spoke with Ron Brunk about his furry friends, and how they’ve affected his music.

Power Down Talk To Essentially Pop About Debut Single, ‘Bag In Hand’

November 28, 2025

Following on from the release of their debut single, ‘Bag In Hand’, earlier this month, Power Down took the time to speak to Essentially Pop, and to give us some idea about just what makes them tick.

Ron Brunk Pens Quirky Ode To His Feline Friends With New Single And Video, ‘Windowsill Cat’

November 28, 2025

Back in May last year, Ron Brunk had a life-changing encounter. When nine cats appeared at his back door, rather than ignoring them, he succumbed to their feline charms, thus entering a new phase of his musical life. New single, ‘Windowsill Cat’, is just one of many tracks about his furry friends.

Looking Backwards And Going Forwards: Tota Powers Through A Cinematic Cycle Of Memory,. Love, And Loss, With New Album, ‘City Racer’

November 28, 2025

Set for release tomorrow, the 29th of November, ‘City Racer’ is the new album from Barcelona-based producer, Tota. The 12 track album largely comprises electronic music, and brings with it both futuristic and retro vibes.

We Talk To Heavy Kid About ‘Day By Day’ And Pensacola

November 25, 2025

Heavy Kid the band have only been around since 2009, but the band members themselves are part of the very fabric of Pensacola Florida’s music scene, each of them having been active it since the early 1980s. We recently spoke to the band about their hometown, their music, and latest single, ‘Day By Day’.