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

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’

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’.

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

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

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’

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’

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’.

Ms. Diamond Refuses To Shy Away From The Truth With New Video, ‘Broke Ni**a’

Opening with the first line of ‘Love Don’t Live Here Anymore’, the tune of which echoes throughout the track, Ms. Diamond lays it on the line with new single and music video, ‘Broke Ni**a’.

Shaheed & DJ Supreme Are ‘Brainstorming’ With New Video

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

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’

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.

SHAB Returns With Emotional Music Video For ‘Skin & Bones (Damon Sharpe Remix)’

SHAB has uncovered a haunting music video for ‘Skin & Bones (Damon Sharpe Remix)’ – a powerful fusion of heartbreak, gratitude, and dance-floor exhilaration. Written in the immediate aftermath of learning that her partner had been critically injured in a devastating car accident, the song rises from a moment of fear and shock into a euphoric, cathartic release, transforming pain into an ode to resilience and love.

Allegra Releases Sultry New Music Video For ‘Ash’

Pop siren Allegra returns with her most polished body of work to date – the firecracker of an EP, ‘Red’, a record that shouts maturity from the rooftops and marks the beginning of a new era with sultry poise. Known for a voice that chimes like bells in the dance-remix realm, she sets her own tone with this collection: confident, daring, emotional, and armed with sleek production.