Kitty Brucknell Releases Glitter in the Sky

Mention the name, “Kitty” to anyone in the UK, and they will instantly know you are talking about the irresistably and controversial Kitty Brucknell,…

Annie Lennox Speaks to Yahoo.com

Regular readers of Essentially Pop will know that part of our remit is to cover those artists who are doing things on their own,…

Introducing: Brighter Later

Australian band, Brighter Later, sprang fully formed into the consciousness of that country’s music scene.

It’s Here! Jedward are Ferocious!

The Irish twins John and Edward Grimes, better known as Jedward, continue to promote their highly anticipated fourth studio album, due for release later…

Essentially Pop Talks to Joe McElderry

Winner of the X Factor in 2009, and then Popstar to Operastar in 2011, Joe McElderry has packed a lot into his 23 years….

Jedward Debut Ferocious Song

The dynamic duo from Dublin have certainly hit on a winner with self-penned song Ferocious, which they sang live for the first time on…

Essentially Pop Talks to James Poole

James Poole is a singer-songwriter with a voice that sets him apart from the rest. Described as being able to “stir the soul”, James…

Jedward vs Blonde Electra

Another week of X Factor, and still more comparisons between Jedward and Blonde Electra. In previous articles we’ve said that Ruby & Jazzy are…

Essentially Pop Talks to Sada Vidoo

Sada Vidoo, a platinum selling artist in her native Denmark, turned to music after enduring years of bullying and isolation. Her new single “The…

Essentially Pop Meets Ricky Rebel

Ricky Godinez, then touring as Ricky G, hit the music scene 1997 with his band No Authority. The band was signed to Michael Jackson’s…

Preorder Jedward ‘Ferocious’ NOW

John and Edward’s “Ferocious” is now available to pre-order on iTunes right now, and if the samples we’ve heard are any indication of what the rest of the song is like, then the Dublin Duo have a hit on their hands.

Essentially Pop Talks to Neil Davidge

You may not recognise his name, but you’ll know the work of Neil Davidge. He’s best known for the production of Massive Attack’s ‘Mezzanine’…