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Monet Releases Debut Single, ‘U R’

December 3, 2020

Chinese singer songwriter, Monet, has released the first single from his upcoming debut EP. ‘U R’, which was created in collaboration with Grammy nominated producer Simon Cohen, and ARIA charting producer and writer Jhay C. ‘U R’ was recorded in Sydney, at Studios 301.

Jackson Wang Teams Up With Galantis On New Dance Anthem And Video, ‘Pretty Please’

September 4, 2020

With a video directed, storyboarded and edited by the global megastar himself, ‘Pretty Please’ is the new single for Jackson Wang, who has teamed up with multi-platinum selling dance-pop duo, Galantis. The single is out now via 88rising, and distribute by 12tone.

Round Eye Ask ‘Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner’ With New Single From ‘Culture Shock Treatment’

June 19, 2020

Based in Shanghai, China, Round Eye are an experimental punk band who formed in 2012, and right from the get go have been positioning an air of controversy around them. Their new single, ‘Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner’, from their upcoming album, ‘Culture Shock Treatment’, is a raging typhoon of ferocious guitars and freaking good sax.

Songwriter And Producer Nian Tong Releases Latest Single ‘I Do Love You’

December 13, 2019

Chinese born Lian Tong draws on his love of the 1960s American sound in his latest single, ‘I Do Love You’, set for release on December 19. With vocals by Josh Witt, Lian Tong has created a near perfect pop love song, by blending a punchy 808 beat with emotive lyrics.

Mysterious Los Angeles Artist MING Continues To Mesmerize With Avant-Garde Visuals For ‘My Self’, And ‘Day of the Animal’

October 24, 2019

Little is known about the mystery that is MING. Born and raised in China, MING arrived in Los Angeles five years ago, like so many others, to pursue a dream in film making. After earning her film degree, MING soon realized that the film industry was not to be her destiny.

Oliver Ray Shows He’s The ‘Best Game In Town’ In Duet With Patti Smith From Debut Album ‘Out Passed Nowhere’

June 7, 2019

If a song released from a debut solo album is a duet with the legendary Patti Smith, then you’re certainly going to wonder about the circumstances behind that event occurring. In the case of ‘Best Game In Town’, from Oliver Ray’s debut album, ‘Out Passed Nowhere’, released today on Royal Oakie Records, it’s not a happy accident.

‘Marnie’ From Bay Area Rockers China Is A Retro Sounding Track From A Retro Sounding Album

February 19, 2019

‘Marnie’ is taken from the album, ‘And Then Nothing Happened’, from Bay Area based folk-rock band, China. A retro sounding track that would easily find a home on the soundtrack of an old west themed film or TV series. The album is set for release on 22 Febuary, via Royal Oakie Records.

‘Bleeding Steel’ – New Film From Jackie Chan Gives You Exactly What You Expect

October 11, 2018

With all things, personal taste plays a large part in what we enjoy. I like Jackie Chan films a lot: his humour, the characters he plays, and the fact that most of his films are generally family-friendly really appeal to me. His latest film, ‘Bleeding Steel’, is a sci-fi thriller, and with that, Chan-fans and and non-fans alike should both enjoy watching.

Saxophonist Steve Wilson Confirms Concerts in DC and NYC, Collaborations With Billy Childs, Chick Corea, And Expansion Of Educational Efforts

August 13, 2018

Acclaimed jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson looks forward to an active Autumn and Winter, as he confirms headlining concerts at Blues Alley in Washington D.C. and at Jazz Standard in New York City, as well as collaborations with Billy Childs and Chick Corea, and an expansion of his ongoing educational efforts.

Are Jedward Going To Sing For The UK At 2019 Eurovision?

July 22, 2018

Could Jedward represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019? They’re certainly open to it, if a video uploaded by Spanish Eurovision fan José Ángel Leñero is to be believed.

Indie-Pop Artist Leah Dou To Play Debut London Headline Shows As Well As The Great Escape

April 26, 2018

Chinese born English speaking indie-pop artist Leah Dou is set to play two sold out London headline shows this May, as well as two further dates at The Great Escape festival in Brighton.

The Evolution Of The Female Artist/Feminism In Music

December 20, 2017

Nathassia Devine describes herself as a conscious electronic music artist, prophetic songwriter, and apprentice goddess, who is blessed with lovely fans all over the world. In an exclusive for Essentially Pop, she writes about the evolution of the female artist, as well as feminism in music.

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David D’Alessio Wants To Embrace A First Summer Without Thinking About The Pandemic And There’s ‘Nowhere Else’ He Wants To Be!

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23 May

It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Cathal Coughlan, frontman of Microdisney, Fatima Mansions, and @telefis1961. Last year our @matcatch caught up with Cathal, and you can check out the incredible interview below. https://essentiallypop.com/epop/2021/02/the-old-mans-back-again-fatima-mansions-cathal-coughlan-on-politics-the-pandemic-and-song-of-co-aklan-his-first-album-in-10-years/

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Monet Releases Debut Single, ‘U R’

Jackson Wang Teams Up With Galantis On New Dance Anthem And Video, ‘Pretty Please’

Round Eye Ask ‘Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner’ With New Single From ‘Culture Shock Treatment’

Songwriter And Producer Nian Tong Releases Latest Single ‘I Do Love You’

Mysterious Los Angeles Artist MING Continues To Mesmerize With Avant-Garde Visuals For ‘My Self’, And ‘Day of the Animal’

Oliver Ray Shows He’s The ‘Best Game In Town’ In Duet With Patti Smith From Debut Album ‘Out Passed Nowhere’

‘Marnie’ From Bay Area Rockers China Is A Retro Sounding Track From A Retro Sounding Album

‘Bleeding Steel’ – New Film From Jackie Chan Gives You Exactly What You Expect

Saxophonist Steve Wilson Confirms Concerts in DC and NYC, Collaborations With Billy Childs, Chick Corea, And Expansion Of Educational Efforts

Are Jedward Going To Sing For The UK At 2019 Eurovision?

Indie-Pop Artist Leah Dou To Play Debut London Headline Shows As Well As The Great Escape

The Evolution Of The Female Artist/Feminism In Music