Vivar Releases Latest Single, ‘Hookup Culture’

Set for release on December 10, ‘Hookup Culture’ is the new single for Vivar. The San Francisco-based singer songwriter is bound to be your new favourite artist, with his upbeat and catchy sound that’s reminiscent of Shawn Mendes, and Dua Lipa.

Your Guide To The BRITs 2021, By Allegra

As one of the primary rising stars of the pop world today, Allegra has a keen eye for what’s currently in vogue, as she hovers at the side-lines waiting for her time to shine… We got all her hot takes and more, exclusively here at Essentially Pop.

Allegra Speaks About Her Decision To Record Covers

Allegra, star of recent reworking of Dua Lipa’s ‘Physical’, has taken to Instagram to discuss her decision to release mostly cover versions since her breakout single, ‘All About Us’. 

Allegra ‘Gets Physical’ In Latest Cover Version

It’s a darkened room with a neon pink-lit background this time for Allegra’s latest foray into the world of stylish cover videos. 

Get To Know You: We Speak To Samantha Harvey

Late last month Samantha Harvey revealed the video for her new single, ‘Get To Know You’, released through Tileyard Music. The Suffolk-based artist sat down with Lisa Hafey to have a chat about her music and her plans for the future, before facing a quick-fire round of video questions.

Icelandic Pop Artist Hildur Releases Empowering New Single ‘Woman At War’

Rising Icelandic pop artist Hildur releases her empowering new single ‘Woman At War’ today through Anti Fragile Music. A battle cry for equality, it is stirring and emboldened.

Dua Lipa Films Exclusive Four Track Set For Deezer

Last year Dua Lipa filmed an exclusive studio session in Paris for Deezer, performing to a small audience of fans. This show is now available to stream on Deezer, and watch the visuals on Deezer’s YouTube channel.

Hollie Carmen Releases Debut EP ‘Plan B’

With a sound that’s several parts Amy Winehouse, a dash of Dionne Bromfield, a splash of Pixie Lott, and a dash of Lily Allen, newcomer Hollie Carmen has a lot to live up to with her debut EP, ‘Plan B’. Thankfully, she does.

ED SHEERAN & BOCELLI Mini Doppelgangers In Music Video For New Single ‘Amo Salanto Te’!

Andrea Bocelli and his good friend Ed Sheeran are releasing a touching new music video for their duet ‘Amo Soltanto Te’ – with child actors playing younger versions of the stars. Unveiled at 5pm today 22nd February, it paints a beautiful picture of young love.

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blackbear Releases Video For ‘1 SIDED LOVE’

Singer/songwriter/producer has released the video for his new single, ‘1 SIDED LOVE’. The clip has been directed by Malia James, and portrays the breakdown of a relationship, as seen in a series of cinematic snapshots.

Brit Award Winner Calvin Harris Just Announced for Creamfields – UK Festival Exclusive

Fresh off the back of his Brits win Calvin Harris has just announced his return to the UK this summer, after a three-year hiatus he’s back for a festival exclusive, headlining the Arc Stage at Creamfields on Saturday 24th August Bank Holiday weekend.

Cici-Rose’s ‘Don’t Take It Personal’ Is An RnB GirlPower Anthem

Cici-Rose is an up and coming Pop and RnB singer songwriter, whose style falls somewhere between Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey. Her latest single, ‘Don’t Take It Personal’, a cover of the Lyrica Anderson original, is laid back yet strikingly captivating. ‘Don’t Take It Personal’ is out now through Auraphonic Records.