COVID-19 – Page 11

Pop essentials and a little bit more

King Ropes Shine A Light On The Current World Situation With Cover Of Classic Ray Charles Song, ‘The Danger Zone’

March 27, 2020

Back in July last year we brought King Ropes to the attention of EP readers. The group, who describe themselves as a “psychedelic, hard country garage roots rock band” (what a mouthful!) will be releasing their latest album, ‘Go Back Where They Came From’, on May 22. The album comprises 12 songs, all tracks by legendary artists, some well known, others less so. The first single from the record is the Ray Charles track, ‘The Danger Zone’ – a timely song if ever there was one.

Tears Getting Sober: Bulgaria’s 2020 Eurovision Entry Victoria Speaks To EP Ahead Of Live Stream Gig On 28 March

March 25, 2020

Bulgaria’s 2020 Eurovision act VICTORIA recently released her entry for the 2020 competition. ‘Tears Getting Sober’ – out now – is a beautifully produced piece of orchestral pop, full of magical strings reminiscent of a show-stopping Disney ballad. Ahead of the event, we asked Victoria some questions about Eurovision, her music, and her upcoming livestream.

‘It Goes By’ – Peter Cloud Releases New Single To Help With Social Distancing Due To COVID-19

March 21, 2020

‘It Goes By’ is the latest release from Peter Cloud, who has teamed up with Filthy Sundays to make a track to help others deal with social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eurovision 2020 Cancelled

March 18, 2020

Today, after weeks of speculation, perhaps the inevitable occurred – Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam has been cancelled.

Sea Girls Host Netflix Streaming Party With Fans Tonight

March 18, 2020

UK indie-rockers Sea Girls will host a Netflix streaming party tonight (18th March). Fans able to vote on which film to watch together from the list below and interact with the band throughout the film. Lead singer Henry said ‘we love films, so want to watch one tonight, hang with as many of our fans as possible, have a convo and a good time together’.

Editorial: Our Stance On Live Music During The Current Pandemic

March 16, 2020

If there’s one thing we really love here at Essentially Pop, it’s going out to see live performances, to take photos (especially if we’re in the press pit) and relive the experience, by writing it down and sharing it with our readers.

Cooking In The Time Of COVID-19: Making Do With What We Have

March 14, 2020

So you’re in self-isolation because of COVID-19. Or maybe you’re just wanting to do a bit of social distancing and are staying in rather than eating out. Perhaps you’re like me you might have discovered that because of panic buying, you’re unable to get any food into the house, so you have to make do with what you have on hand.

YUNGBLUD Announces Live Stream Concert Set For Monday, March 16 At 7am PDT On YouTube

March 14, 2020

YUNGBLUD will perform a concert in Los Angeles that will be live streamed on his YouTube channel on Monday, March 16, at 7:00 AM PDT. “Shit’s Weird Keep Calm and Carry On” will feature YUNGBLUD performing with his full band. In between songs, he’ll field questions from fans living in countries where he has had to postpone shows due to precautions being taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).