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Category: Videos

Maya Lumen Talks To Us About Her Music And Latest Release, ‘Maynard’s Song’

February 2, 2026

Maya Lumen’s sound is characterised by her creativity and desire to speak to the collective consciousness. With ‘Maynard’s Song’ she pays homage to the ability of our animal companions to provide healing and companionship in our darkest hours. We recently spoke to Maya Lumen.

We ‘Take A Shot’ With Bay Area Legend, D-Shot

February 2, 2026

‘Take A Shot’ sees D-Shot embracing his wild side: enjoying life, and living fully in the moment, giving a night out an unmatchable soundtrack.

Michelle Galas Wants Us To Groove With Her On Latest Release, ‘Keep The Feel In’

February 2, 2026

Michelle Galas believes that the joy of movement is the very essence of what music is meant to be, and she certainly conveys this with latest release, ‘Keep The Feel In’.

‘Why Should I Worry:’ Carly Ann Taylor Turns Survival Into Song 

January 30, 2026

Carly Ann Taylor has one of those voices you don’t forget – powerful, emotional, and effortlessly commanding. A South-California–based soul-pop artist, her sound carries a richness that’s inseparable from her story: one marked by deep dysfunction, rejection, and ultimately redemption. 

Single Premiere: Maddox Jones Releases ‘No More Ghosts’

January 29, 2026

Northampton singer-songwriter Maddox Jones returns with ‘No More Ghosts’, a reimagined release that pairs emotional clarity with a striking new visualiser. First appearing in 2020 as the closing track on his debut EP, ‘Headspace’, the song has been reworked six years later into a dance-infused synth-pop piece that reflects distance, growth, and release.

‘Mania’ Sees Belle VEX Position Himself As An Artist With A Bold Signature Style

January 26, 2026

Multi-faceted artist, Belle VEX is coming out stronger than ever before, and this year sees him gearing up to release a wave of new projects that trade his once-limiting perfectionism for grit, passion, and pure expression.

Ron Brunk Shows He’s ‘Not Dead Yet’ With Latest Release

January 26, 2026

Prolific musical artist Ron Brunk is certainly ‘Not Dead Yet’ with his latest release which sees him examine the truth of mortality.

A-Wax 1 Million Brings Us Some ‘Flavor’ With Latest Release

January 26, 2026

A-Wax 1 Million’s style can be summed up by one line in his latest single, ‘Flavor’: “This right here cannot be cloned”.

Maya Lumen Evokes Black Cat Energy With New Single And Music Video, ‘Maynard’s Song’

January 26, 2026

Maya Lumen’s new single, ‘Maynard’s Song’, is named for her music-loving black cat, named after Tool’s Maynard James Keenan.

We Get Personal With BOSCO About His Latest Release, ‘One Goodbye’

January 12, 2026

Following on from his latest single, ‘One Goodbye’, BOSCO spoke with Essentially Pop about his music and what he hopes listeners will take away from the release.

BOSCO Brings True Nostalgia With Indie Rock Release, ‘One Goodbye’

January 12, 2026

With an artistic style that’s always been about shining a light in the darkness, BOSCO’s latest release, ‘One Goodbye’ additionally brings with it a nostalgic vibe.

The Al Ur Pal Project ft. Huly Ray Asidor Bring 90s R&B Back With ‘Still Want To Go On’

January 9, 2026

Bringing back a 90s R&B sound, The Al Ur Pal Project are joined by renowned Filipino composer, arranger, and recording artist Huly Ray Asidor in their new release, ‘Still Want To Go On’.

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