Skip to content

Pop essentials and a little bit more

Never Miss A Post!

Join 1,142 other subscribers.

Contact Us:

  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Threads
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Spotify
  • Contact Us
  • Legal
  • About Us
  • Home
    • Editorial
    • Archived Categories
      • Christmas
  • Features and Interviews
  • Essentially Pop In The Press
  • Music
    • Competitions
    • Eurovision
    • New Releases
    • New Artists
    • Concerts
  • Videos
  • Entertainment

Category: Music

RockRackz Is Facing His ‘Problems’ Head On

February 13, 2026

‘Problems’, the new single by RockRackz, shines a spotlight on the artist as one who not only has musical talent, but also witty sense of humour.

Pulse, Ritual and Release, Great Adamz And Manuel Riva Find Something Primal on New Single, ‘Umada’

February 12, 2026

Great Adamz and Muel Riva’s latest single ‘Umada’ is one of those records that feels like memories you haven’t made yet. The kind that sounds like warm air through open car windows, city lights blurring into sunrise, and laughter you can’t quite place but know you’ll remember.

Qymira Captivates London’s Cadogan Hall With A Theatrical Performance Supporting Collabro

February 12, 2026

A fortnight ago, I had the pleasure of witnessing the magnetic Qymira open for harmony group Collabro in the beautifully intimate setting of London’s Cadogan Hall – home to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Henry Grace at Bush Hall - Photo Credit: Steve Holley

Henry Grace Launches His New Album At Bush Hall

February 9, 2026

Back in March 2023, something happened that changed my life for the better. I booked tickets for a gig at O Meara in London to see an artist I hugely admire, Marie Naffah, who was supporting an artist I’d never listened to, called Henry Grace. Sadly, Marie had to pull out of the gig because of ill health but I went along anyway and to this day it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made.

‘Girl Of Summer’ Captures A Distant Time And Laments The Impossibility Of Recapturing It

February 6, 2026

Out today, the 6th of February, ‘Girl Of Summer’ is the latest release from Two Dark Birds, and comes ahead of their upcoming album, ‘Dreamers Of The Golden Dream (Vol. 1)’, which is set for release on the 27th of February, through Vfib Recordings.

Lara Brewer’s New Single, ‘Spilt Milk’, Is A Darkly Haunting Treatise On Acceptance

February 5, 2026

London’s Lara Brewer brings a new twist to the old saying, “don’t cry over spilt milk”, with her new single, ‘Spilt Milk’, released on the 22nd of January. The track is the third release from her latest EP, ‘Madly In Hell’.

Love and Lava Twins Take Us On An Adventure With Video For ”Darling where have you been’

February 5, 2026

Released on Friday the 30th of January, ‘Darling where have you been’ is the dreamscape visual from US based artists, Love and Lava Twins. The pair refuse to confine themselves to just one genre or style, and their sound is a blend of pop rock, Latin pop, reggaeton, electronic sounds and Christian music.

Landing Among the Stars, The Gleeman’s Journey into His Most Personal Chapter Yet

February 3, 2026

With the release of his new mini-album, ‘You’ll Land Among The Stars’, independent singer-songwriter The Gleeman enters a bold new chapter. The record marks…

Daphne Parker Powell’s ‘Scorched Earth & The Flood’ Harkens Back To An Old Time Sound

February 3, 2026

With a musical style that goes back perhaps a century or so, Daphne Parker Powell’s ‘Scorched Earth & The Flood’ is a melancholic telling of a tale as old as time.

Maya Lumen Talks To Us About Her Music And Latest Release, ‘Maynard’s Song’

February 2, 2026

Maya Lumen’s sound is characterised by her creativity and desire to speak to the collective consciousness. With ‘Maynard’s Song’ she pays homage to the ability of our animal companions to provide healing and companionship in our darkest hours. We recently spoke to Maya Lumen.

We ‘Take A Shot’ With Bay Area Legend, D-Shot

February 2, 2026

‘Take A Shot’ sees D-Shot embracing his wild side: enjoying life, and living fully in the moment, giving a night out an unmatchable soundtrack.

Michelle Galas Wants Us To Groove With Her On Latest Release, ‘Keep The Feel In’

February 2, 2026

Michelle Galas believes that the joy of movement is the very essence of what music is meant to be, and she certainly conveys this with latest release, ‘Keep The Feel In’.

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 5 6 7 … 803 Next

Album Of The Week

Recent Posts

  • Award Winning Artist Mýa Wows With ‘ASAP’, From Upcoming Album, ‘Retrospect’ 30/03/2026
  • K-Victoria Blazes A Trail With ‘DJ My Body’ 30/03/2026
  • SHAB And Preston Harris Ignite In Romantic Music Video For ‘It’s On You’ 29/03/2026
  • Liverpool Pop Artist Daisy Gill Releases Empowering New Single I’m Not Sorry 25/03/2026
  • Ángel Alcántara And Karla Breu Unite For Emotional Latin Pop Ballad, ‘Nuestro Baile’ 25/03/2026
  • Chris Clark Encourages Us To Stay Strong And Positive With Debut Release, ‘Overcome And Conquer’ 25/03/2026

Contact

Legal

Advertise

About

Have a nice day!

Copyright Essentially Pop 2026 . All rights reserved.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Settings
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
 

Loading Comments...