Category: Single Reviews

SHTEEL’s New Single, ‘Hard To Hold’ Is A Pop Masterpiece 

December 18, 2025

Released on the 11th of December, ‘Hard To Hold’ is the new single from London-based artist, SHTEEL. The track is available to stream and download now, and is out via Enjoy Record, and distributed by Ditto Music.

hachajah Talks To Us About His Music And Inspirations Behind Latest Release, ‘Mind Gag’

December 16, 2025

We speak with incredible a cappella artist, hachajah, about his music, his new release, ‘Mind Gag’, and what inspires him.

 hachajah Draws From Personal Experience With ‘Mind Gag’

December 16, 2025

Although he is now based in Boston, Massachusetts, hachajah grew up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where his childhood experience was formed in the shadow of war and violence. He brings this into his new single and music video, ‘Mind Gag’.

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The Story Behind Ed Sheeran’s High-Speed F1 Track “Drive”

December 16, 2025

Ed Sheeran has recently spoken out on the personal significance of the song “Drive” for F1: The Movie, the music that closes the film. The track plays during the final scene and the end credits, which gives it a central place in the film’s sound design. The project brought Sheeran into the world of Formula 1 through a collaboration focused on matching the tone of the film’s final moments, and as a big racing fan, Sheeran has described the experience as “pretty cool”.

We Speak With Mane Thompson About New Single, ‘Rewrite The Past’

December 16, 2025

We take the opportunity to chat with young Wisconsin artist, Mane Thompson, about his music, his collaboration with The Racing Pulses, and their new single, ‘Rewrite The Past’.

Mane Thompson x The Racing Pulses ‘Rewrite The Past’ With Their New Single And Video

December 15, 2025

Mane Thompson x The Racing Pulses bring a quiet, yet striking maturity with new single and music video, ‘Rewrite The Past’.

Shaheed & DJ Supreme Join Forces With Birmingham Public Library On New Hip Hop Video, ‘Knowledge Of Shelf’

December 10, 2025

Joining forces with the Birmingham Public Library, Shaheed & DJ Supreme have created a fun and educational Hip Hop track, ‘Knowledge Of Shelf’ The song is about the importance of literacy and supporting local libraries. The track is accompanied by a video created by Dmot Productions.

Inside the Fantastical New Animated Video for Rachael Sage’s ‘Kill The Clock’

December 10, 2025

Rachael Sage’s latest album ‘Canopy’, alive with imagery that explores themes of empathy, LGBTQ+ representation, and compassion, ventures into an even more imaginative realm with her new animated video for ‘Kill The Clock’.

Casey McQuillen Delivers Heartfelt Holiday Magic With ‘Christmas Morning (I’ll Be Home)’

December 9, 2025

Unveiling her first festive track, pop singer-songwriter Casey McQuillen arrives on December’s doorstep with the magical ‘Christmas Morning (I’ll Be Home)’, a nostalgic ode to the season’s timeless warmth and the joy of returning home to wake up on Christmas morning, all year round.

Shaheed & DJ Supreme Are ‘Brainstorming’ With New Video

December 9, 2025

Faves over here at Essentially Pop for not just their music but also their drive to raise up their community of Birmingham, Alabama, Shaheed & DJ Supreme are back today with the first of two tracks, ‘Brainstorming’.

Hawk In The Nest Channels Leonard Cohen With Lead Track Of New Album

December 9, 2025

The brainchild of award-winning singer-songwriter Avi Jacob, Hawk In The Nest is an indie-pop/rhythm and blues project, complete with horns, organ, guitar, tinkling piano, and laid back vocal style. New single, ‘Hawk In The Nest’, the title track from the album named for the band, brings with it vibes of Leonard Cohen, early Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Al Green. In short – it’s exquisite.

Multifaceted Creative Director Erik RUZICKA Releases New Pop Anthem, ‘Ďakujem’

December 8, 2025

Out now, ‘Ďakujem’, from RUZICKA STUDIO, came about in a moment of stillness. Quiet and heartfelt, it finds its foundation in gratitude, as opposed to ambition, when Erik RUZICKA was moved to thank the people who have supported him in his life and career, including those who have gone; as well as the experiences that have shaped him into who he is today.