Reviews – Essentially Pop

David Brookings Releases New Music

September 24, 2021

Long ago, when David Brookings was an 11 year old in Richmond, VA making his live performance debut singing the first song he ever wrote, he probably never imagined that he’d be releasing a full length album in honour of the event called ‘Mania at the Talent Show’, it’s ironic that the first song he wrote was called ‘All I’ll Ever Want’. Now years later he’s releasing two preview tracks for the record.

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Cool Set Talk To Us About Their New Single, ‘Summer Retro’, Their Post Pandemic Plans, And Their Inspirations

September 24, 2021

Cool Set’s debut single, ‘Summer Retro’, has taken about a year to complete, thanks to Covid. The summery, electronic-pop track serves as a great introduction to the pair and their sound, and comes with a gorgeous music video, shot in and around Los Angeles, and taking in the sights that will be instantly familiar to anyone who’s visited the City Of Angels.

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Matteo Bocelli Today Unveils His Debut Single, The Aptly Named ‘Solo’

September 24, 2021

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli has today released his debut solo single, aptly entitled, ‘Solo’, through Capitol Records.

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Ethan Gold Shares About New Single ‘Pretty Girls’, His Future Plans, And Tells Us His Answer To Our Favourite Question

September 24, 2021

The laid back chill vibes of Ethan Gold’s latest single, ‘Pretty Girls’ has a mix of 60s rhythms and bossa nova vibes. Even so, the modern production values give the track a crispness that’s impossible to be captured on the 3 and 4 track recording systems so prevalent in that era.

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NIKO Returns With New Single ‘The Palace Discotheque’, The Follow Up To Previous Release ‘You Used To Have Her’

September 24, 2021

Niko has dropped another exciting single in the lead up to the release of her upcoming album, ‘Electric Union’. There’s something wildly reminiscent of Tubeway Army in her sound, along with Kate Bush, and Debbie Harry – but to us the strongest comparison would be to Lene Lovich. However, in the hands of Niko, all these sounds become her very own, and we are compelled by the urge to get on a train and make our way to The Palace Discotheque.

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Premiere: Peppermint Heaven Get In Festive Mood With New Single, ‘Christmas Day’

September 24, 2021

Yes it’s still September, and we’ve got Halloween ahead of us yet, but that’s not stopping Peppermint Heaven, who today release their new single, ‘Christmas Day’, via Megahit Records. The new track comes ahead of the release of eponymous album, which drops on October 29.

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‘Progress’ Is The New Album From Genre-Fluid Project MASS!VE DYNAM!C

September 23, 2021

No matter what style of music you’re into, ‘Progress’, the new album from UK artist MASS!VE DYNAM!C has something for you.

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Fritch – ‘We Lose Our Cool’

September 22, 2021

Opening with eerie vocals that bring to mind Bowies ‘Black Star’, UK based band Fritch create a complex and layered soundscape in their new single ‘We Lose Our Cool’ which is due for release on the 1st October.

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CRAZY DIAMONDS – Inca Babies’ Harry Stafford Covers Pink Floyd On New ‘Bone Architecture’ Album Collaboration With Marco Butcher

September 20, 2021

Cut from the same jagged cloth as The Birthday Party and trash rockers The Cramps – Bone Architecture is a rambunctious new collaboration between…

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Artist A-TAY Releases Latest Single ‘SugarRush’

September 17, 2021

Out now, ‘SugarRush’ is the brand new single from classically trained electronic artist, A-TAY.

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We Speak To Dublin-Based Newcomer Marcus As He Releases His New EP ‘Not Real’ Alongside Single ‘April’

September 17, 2021

Irish singer songwriter Marcus’s new EP, ‘Not Real’, is out today, preceded by lead single, ‘April’. Lisa had the opportunity to speak to him recently.

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No More What If: We Speak To Harper Starling About Her New Single And Her Music

September 17, 2021

It’s always tough to take the big step and follow your heart’s desire. Harper Starling is one such person who made that leap, leaving the beautiful area of Eastern Wisconsin, in order to chase her dreams of making it in Los Angeles. We’ve previously written about her single, ‘Euphoria’, her collaboration with The Perry Twins, which made it on the Billboard Dance Chart, but now we’re taking a deep dive into how she got there, with her biographical track, ‘No More What If’, which is not only her story, but also an encouragement to anyone who is debating whether or not to make that jump, to get their voice heard.

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Magnum Dopus Drops New LP ‘Suburbanova’

September 16, 2021

Released on August 20, ‘Suburbanova’ is the new album from Memphis Tennessee-based quintet, Magnum Dopus.

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Cashavelly Morrison Releases ‘Match Me’ Via Buzz Music

September 16, 2021

Out of West Virginia comes Cashavelly Morrison, and her new single, ‘Match Me’. The song is from her upcoming album, ‘Metamorphosis’, which is set for release on October 1.

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Introducing Janet Batch And Her New Single, ‘Got No Idea’

September 16, 2021

Hailing from Ithaca New York, singer songwriter Janet Batch is the perfect blend of Stevie Nicks and Johnny Cash – with a little bit of Rosemary Clooney thrown in for good measure – with her brand new single, ‘Got No Idea’. Janet’s style will get your feet stomping as she beguiles you with her tales of being pulled by her bootstraps growing up in the Rust Belt of Northeast USA.

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Trickshooter Social Club Releases New Single Via The Animal Farm

September 14, 2021

Trickshooter Social Club come from Chicago, where their musical style is full-on roots-rock, with nods also to country, pop, punk, and blues. Their biggest musical inspirations include Cash, Kiss, Social Distortion, Cheap Trick, Steve Earl, Tom Petty and early Wilco. Their new single, ‘Don’t Settle Me Down’, was released on September 10, through The Animal Farm.

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Keegan Connor Releases Latest Single, ‘all my friends’

September 14, 2021

Set for release Friday 17 September, ‘all my friends’ is the new single from 15 year old pop singer, Keegan Connor. The artist, who was born and bred in New York City, but now lives in the midwest USA, celebrates the return to normal life with the track, which comes ahead of two further upcoming releases.

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Artist Al Stargazer Releases Latest Single ‘Ocean Drive’

September 14, 2021

Al Stargazer takes us to the summer sunshine of California, with his nostalgic and dreamy new single, ‘Ocean Drive’. We’re instantly captivated by the track, which has a vibe of sun, sand, and the wind blowing in our hair as we take a trip along the Pacific Coast.

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We Speak To Singer, Songwriter, And Producer Kiara Jordan About Her New Single, ‘Young Man’

September 14, 2021

Kiara Jordan is a special kind of artist; she believes in using her music to make a change. Her new song, ‘Young Man’ is a case in point and just by streaming it you can help her make a change in people’s lives.

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Josefin Silèn Releases Her New EP, ‘Face the City’

September 9, 2021

Based in Finland, Josefin Silén, is a singer and an actor, who started writing songs at the young age of 9. She competed in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, and at the age of 18 was offered a record deal. From there she started work as a demo, and backing singer, for Helsinki Records, and in 2011 she was a backing vocalist for Finland’s entry at the Eurovision Song Contest, performing at both the semi final and the final.