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Pop essentials and a little bit more

Effie – “Conquer” EP Launch

November 21, 2014

Essentially Pop visited “Proud Camden” last night for the launch of Effie’s new EP, “Conquer”. Effie, who has been called “a female Frank Ocean”,…

Band Aid 30 Solo Versions?

November 19, 2014

It’s only been a few days since #BandAid30 released the latest version of “Do They Know It’s Christmas” but now we are being told…

The Beautiful – new from Gala

November 18, 2014

With sales of over 6 million records worldwide, Italian singer Gala should need no introduction. Now based in Brooklyn, New York, Gala is known…

Big Band Week on X Factor

November 17, 2014

Yes, It was big band week and we were told to expect big performances. ‘It’s going to be big,’ the judges said. Mel B…

#BandAid30 – The Gift That Keeps On Giving

November 16, 2014

The #bandaid30 song has just been shown on television for the first time. What do we think? The lyrics have been changed to suit…

MiMi & the Mad Noise Factory

November 11, 2014

“Rosie and Alex have been best friends since they were 5, so they couldn’t possibly be right for one another…or could they? When it…

I’m Suffering From Fatigue!

November 10, 2014

Yes, it’s that time of the week again. There been another X Factor show, another elimination. I’m sure you’ll all be sorry to hear…

Win Lawrence Bray’s “Best Served Loud”

November 8, 2014

We recently chatted to Lawrence about his music, his influences, and his plans for the future. We love his sound, which visits the best…

Essentially Pop Meets Chicane

November 6, 2014

Chicane, aka Nicholas Bracegirdle, is a British composer, songwriter and record producer. He’s best known for “Offshore”, “Saltwater” (vocals by Clannad’s Maire Brennan), and…

Deja Vu: Garage Rock ‘n’Roll from The Fuses

November 6, 2014

Back in July Essentially Pop went down to Guildford to watch “Guilfest“. One of the acts that took our eye was Brighton band, The…

Get Ready To To Be Spooked!

November 4, 2014

It was week 4 of the X Factor and they dubbed it ‘Fright Night for Halloween’. It was time for ghouls to appear on…

We Talk to Lawrence Bray