Category: Reviews

The Kerry Kenny Band Isn’t Messing About With ‘Pining Time (Remix)’: An Essentially Pop Premiere

October 24, 2025

Essentially Pop is pleased to premiere the new release from Kerry Kenny Band, ‘Pining Time (Remix)’. An upbeat retro-sounding song, it also features a fun video that sees her running through the streets of New York, every bit like a superhero.

Rachael Sage Releases Compelling Album ‘Canopy’: An Ode To Empathy

October 24, 2025

New York-based artist Rachael Sage has long been celebrated as a vivid musical storyteller, crafting immersive visual and sonic landscapes across her eclectic discography. With the arrival of her latest release, ‘Canopy’, Sage invites listeners into a collection of songs that radiate compassion and offer a sense of refuge in turbulent times.

SHAB To Release Euphoric New Single ‘Skin & Bones (Damon Sharpe Remix)’ Following US Tour With The Wanted 2.0

October 23, 2025

SHAB is set to captivate audiences once again with ‘Skin & Bones’ – a Damon Sharpe remix of her soul-stirring anthem, arriving November 7th. Displaying her renowned ability to transform intimate confessions into bold, pop moments, the track is a radiant result of when vulnerability and dance-floor euphoria intertwine.

Fate Intervenes With Heavy Kid’s Latest Single, ‘Day By Day’

October 22, 2025

Out of Pensacola, Florida, Heavy Kid’s latest single, ‘Day By Day’, from their upcoming third album, is a much-needed anthem to all those out there who are learning to “let it go”.

Sometimes It Pays To Wait: Divergent’s New Release, ‘Not Until It’s Right’ Is An Instant Classic

October 22, 2025

Divergent are a dream that’s been nearly 40 years in the making, and this trio of lifelong friends are no longer losing any time making their teenage fantasy a reality. Latest single, ‘Not Until It’s Right’ knows all about waiting, with its story of not settling for the bare minimum.

Greg Hoy Gives Us His ‘Last Quarter’ In Second Single From Latest Album, ‘Hit Music’

October 21, 2025

Greg Hoy embraces the big band sound on his latest release, ‘Last Quarter’, the second single from his album, ‘Hit Music’, which he released back in March this year.

We Premiere Three New Festive Videos For Ozzie D!

October 21, 2025

Getting ahead of the Christmas rush, Ohio-based singer-songwriter Ozzie D has released three new festive videos, and we are proud to be premiering them on Essentially Pop.

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Ray Lumière Releases Soul-Stirring Debut Single, ‘Oh My Heart’

October 20, 2025

Released on the 7th of September, ‘Oh My Heart’ is the debut single from Los Angeles artist, Ray Lumière. The track is a soulful pop tune, highlighted by jazz and R&B components, and was created entirely by Lumière in his home studio.

Jessica Chaz Ignites the Dancefloor With ‘Your Love Remixes’ EP

October 20, 2025

Released on the third of October, ‘Your Love Remixes’ is the latest EP from Vancouver-based singer songwriter, Jessica Chaz. The EP comprises five tracks, all re-imaginings of her heartfelt song, ‘Your Love Is All I’m Ffter’, which she co-wrote with her sister, Vanessa Mood.

Rising Dublin Six-Piece BOLD LOVE Release Debut EP, ‘Dancing & Loving’, And Share Lead Single, ‘All The Lives’

October 17, 2025

Fast-rising Dublin six-piece BOLD LOVE release their debut EP ’Dancing & Loving’ today, led by the emphatic lead single ‘All The Lives’.

Interstate Snake Delivers The Kind Of Track Built For The Big Stage With ‘Jersey In The HOF’

October 16, 2025

Haris Barekzai puts in plenty of time during the day as a service manager at a car dealership, but by night he becomes Interstate Snake, a rapper with a deep, raspy, and soulful voice, whose sound sets him apart. His new release, ‘Jersey in The HOF’ sees him channel the intensity of a NFL pre-game montage, with every bar and line loaded with football metaphors.

Reduction in Force Ask, ‘What’s Next?’

October 16, 2025

Making anthemic alternative rock, Reduction in Force was started by pop-rock singer and songwriter, Mike Mills to see if he could come up with music that passed the “test”. Creating big songs with big themes, Mike’s aim is to “reset the nostalgic clock”, and with ‘What’s Next?’, we think he’s certainly done it.