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Pop essentials and a little bit more

Marc Baker Teams Up With Miami Horror’s Ben Plant On New Song ‘Common People’

June 7, 2018

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, but now living in Los Angeles, California, Electro pop singer Marc Baker, is set to release his new single, ‘Common People’, through Tragic Fashion. The track is from his upcoming self-titled EP, and is the follow up to his hit single, ‘No Place I’d Rather Be’ from last year. ‘Common People’ will be released through all digital media on May 25.

HEIZMAN – ‘Mai Tai’

May 25, 2018

Hailing from Orange County, California, HEIZMAN is a gritty up and coming hip hop artist, who has totally embraced the West Coast club scene on his new single, ‘Mai Tai’.

Natalise + the Sunset Run – ‘In the Fall’

May 23, 2018

We’ve covered Natalise + The Sunset Run a number of times here on Essentially Pop, most recently in January with their single, ‘Be’, from their ‘Constellations’ EP, released last year. Their second single from the EP, ‘In The Fall’, takes on a personal perspective, with Natalise opening up about getting swept off her feet unexpectedly.

Lui Hill – ‘Words Become Useless’

May 22, 2018

Lui Hill grew up in a small town but has always had world aspirations, encouraged by his father, who taught him the value of travel. Travelling the globe with his father as a teen, meant the neo-soul artist’s world view was expanded and provided a strong foundation on which to write his music.

Elijah William’s Debut Album ‘Crave’ Out Today

April 20, 2018

Out today is the debut album ‘Crave’, from pop artist Elijah William. The record has been inspired by events in his life before music, as well as the fulfilment felt from the album’s creation.

Nick Lamb – ‘Getting High Off You’

April 9, 2018

Singer songwriter Nick Lamb, from Riverside, California, writes music from the heart. His latest single, ‘Getting High Off You’, expresses the deep joy his wife brought to his life at a time when all he could think about was partying.

Rita Coolidge Is ‘Safe In The Arms Of Time’ With New Album And Speaks To EP

April 8, 2018

On May 4th of this year there is something special happening, and it isn’t Star Wars Day, although what happens may very well leave you with a real feeling that the force just may be with you. Music legend Rita Coolidge will release her first album for ten years. Her 18th studio album will be released by Blue Elan Records and has the two time Grammy winner combining her incredible song writing talents and voice with those of Graham Nash, Chris Stapleton, Stan Lynch, and Keb’Mo’ to name a few.

Americana Pop Artist Mitch Bradford Releases New Single ‘Love Is Kind’

April 5, 2018

Growing up in the small town of Brownsville, TX, Mitch Bradford discovered music at a young age and immersed himself in the sounds of Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell and others. The simplistic, warm nature of their lyrical styles and composition eventually inspired him to start writing his own material about 15 years ago.

Harper Starling - photo credit Payam Arzani

Harper Starling’s ‘Euphoria’ Proves She Made The Right Career Decision

March 28, 2018

Los Angeles based singer Harper Starling nearly became a physical therapist but a chance meeting with a member of the Violent Femmes put her on the path of becoming a Billboard Top 40 pop artist instead.

Daisy Gray Unveils New Single ‘Saviour’ With Accompanying Music Video

March 27, 2018

California native Daisy Gray has been quietly amassing a fanbase from her bedroom, and now, she unveiled her debut song ‘Saviour’. The accompanying video which premiered this morning on V Magazine, said “Daisy Gray may be new the music scene, but her raw talent and down to earth mindset are her building blocks to stardom…”

Ignatius – ‘All The Things’

March 20, 2018

Three years ago Ignatius and his wife opened Set Apart P-Town, a youth group in inner-city Pomona, California. His new single, ‘All The Things’, is his letter to those kids, to let them know they’re not alone.

Xavier Toscano – ‘Never Wanna Leave’

March 12, 2018

We’ve featured Xavier Toscano before in August 2016, with his song, ‘Runaway’, which exemplified his love of top 40 music and his belief that pop music is the soundtrack of our lives. Now he’s back with his new single, ‘Never Wanna Leave’, which blurs the lines between timeless and contemporary sounds.