EP Reviews – Page 8

Pop essentials and a little bit more

Lorenzo Doryon Releases The Anthemic ‘Straight Into The Fire’

October 13, 2020

25-year old Italian-American model Lorenzo Doryon has swapped the photo studio for the recording studio as he gears up to release his debut EP. ‘Straight Into The Fire’ is a single taken from the EP and opens with Lorenzo singing “Take the dark days and send them to the sun” as the electronic clap beat kicks in and then blends with soaring electric guitar. The chorus is anthemic and is perfect for a live gig sing-along as the punch the air Clubland-esque beat pumps rhythmically.

Out Today – The Debut Solo EP From Andrew Farriss, ‘Love Makes The World’

October 2, 2020

If you’re an Australian of a certain age (ie. me), and you hear the name Andrew Farriss, your ears immediately prick up. The acclaimed singer songwriter has long been synonymous with Aussie rock legends INXS, for whom he was not just a founding member, but also the keyboardist, guitarist and main composer.

EP REVIEW: James Billett Is Captivating On ‘What Will They Say About Us’

September 25, 2020

Watching your own downward spiral from the detached vantage point of a spectator is nothing to scoff at. Turning it into a song is something to be commended – and this is what ‘Hall of Fear’ off James Billett’s debut EP, ‘What Will They Say About Us’, is.

Review: Franklin Lake Are TAKING OVER!

September 18, 2020

Tay Tay Starhz and Jude Read are the boys who make up alternative-pop duo Franklin Lake.

Georgia & The Vintage Youth Release ‘Overthinker’ – And Are Backed By Pixie Lott!

September 17, 2020

‘Overthinker’ is the brand new single from Georgia and The Vintage Youth and is taken from their new EP of the same name.

Little Cities Release Eponymous EP – Reviewed By Josh Taerk

September 14, 2020

I am a huge fan of Pop Punk music. Some of my fondest memories take place in a now-closed club in Toronto waiting to watch bands like New Found Glory, Motion City Soundtrack, Plain White T’s, and Fall Out Boy do their thing. So, when I heard the opening seconds of Little Cities self-titled EP, it felt like coming back home. Then I found out that this 5-piece alt-pop rock outfit is also from Canada and knew I was already home.

Timothyy Pearson Releases Latest EP, The Catchily Named ‘Listen To My EP’

August 24, 2020

Released on August 20, RnB soul artist Timothyy Pearson’s new EP, ‘Listen To My EP’, is his first new music since 2018, and tells stories of heartbreak, passion, and betrayal.

Dreams Can Come True: We Premiere Peppermint Heaven’s New EP ‘Dreams’

July 31, 2020

You’d have to be a relative newcomer to Essentially Pop to not have read our posts about Peppermint Heaven. The duo, comprising Juno and Spark, are a bundle of contradictions: they come from Chicago, they’re based in LA, but their sound is anything but representative of either city: rather it is a very pleasant trip down memory lane to the 80s and the sound of UK synth pop.

R&B Artist Susana Esono Releases Latest Album, ‘My Baby’

July 20, 2020

Having moved to the US from her homeland of Equatorial Guinea to pursue her music career, Susana Esono makes her EP debut with ‘My Baby’. The release comprises five songs, and is a fine showcase of her songwriting skills.

C Scarlet Releases Debut EP ‘Angel In The Making’

July 10, 2020

‘Angel In The Making’ is the 5 track debut EP by English singer, C Scarlet. The artist has dreamed of pursing a music career for her whole life, and with her first EP covers a range of musical styles, including RnB, and Trap.

Calypso Artist John Richards Releases Latest Single, ‘Brexit’

June 5, 2020

Taking his inspiration from the social and political events of recent years, Calypso artist John Richards has released his latest EP, ‘Brexit’. The record makes use of his upbeat dancehall calypso style of music, while covering UK events such as the Brexit Referendum, and England’s cricket performance.

Alex Brenchley Releases New EP, ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice?’

June 5, 2020

Out on Monday, June 8, London based artist and musician Alex Brenchley’s latest release, ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice?’, is an EP of Beach Boys covers, allowing Alex to immerse himself in their songwriting genius.