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Out Today – The Debut Solo EP From Andrew Farriss, ‘Love Makes The World’

October 2, 2020

If you’re an Australian of a certain age (ie. me), and you hear the name Andrew Farriss, your ears immediately prick up. The acclaimed singer songwriter has long been synonymous with Aussie rock legends INXS, for whom he was not just a founding member, but also the keyboardist, guitarist and main composer.

EP REVIEW: James Billett Is Captivating On ‘What Will They Say About Us’

September 25, 2020

Watching your own downward spiral from the detached vantage point of a spectator is nothing to scoff at. Turning it into a song is something to be commended – and this is what ‘Hall of Fear’ off James Billett’s debut EP, ‘What Will They Say About Us’, is.

Review: Franklin Lake Are TAKING OVER!

September 18, 2020

Tay Tay Starhz and Jude Read are the boys who make up alternative-pop duo Franklin Lake.

Little Cities Release Eponymous EP – Reviewed By Josh Taerk

September 14, 2020

I am a huge fan of Pop Punk music. Some of my fondest memories take place in a now-closed club in Toronto waiting to watch bands like New Found Glory, Motion City Soundtrack, Plain White T’s, and Fall Out Boy do their thing. So, when I heard the opening seconds of Little Cities self-titled EP, it felt like coming back home. Then I found out that this 5-piece alt-pop rock outfit is also from Canada and knew I was already home.

Dreams Can Come True: We Premiere Peppermint Heaven’s New EP ‘Dreams’

July 31, 2020

You’d have to be a relative newcomer to Essentially Pop to not have read our posts about Peppermint Heaven. The duo, comprising Juno and Spark, are a bundle of contradictions: they come from Chicago, they’re based in LA, but their sound is anything but representative of either city: rather it is a very pleasant trip down memory lane to the 80s and the sound of UK synth pop.

R&B Artist Susana Esono Releases Latest Album, ‘My Baby’

July 20, 2020

Having moved to the US from her homeland of Equatorial Guinea to pursue her music career, Susana Esono makes her EP debut with ‘My Baby’. The release comprises five songs, and is a fine showcase of her songwriting skills.

C Scarlet Releases Debut EP ‘Angel In The Making’

July 10, 2020

‘Angel In The Making’ is the 5 track debut EP by English singer, C Scarlet. The artist has dreamed of pursing a music career for her whole life, and with her first EP covers a range of musical styles, including RnB, and Trap.

Pop Singer Tova Glyt Releases Debut EP ‘Head Back’

June 5, 2020

21 year old Swedish singer/songwriter Tova Glyt has released her debut EP, ‘Head Back’. The title song is the lead single from the six track record.

Shaefri Releases New Single ‘23’

May 21, 2020

Shaefri has released her brand new single ‘23’, ahead of her EP titled, ‘Girl’ which is out July 1st.

Grubby And Cheesmore Release New EP ‘Warmish’

May 13, 2020

Two Irish artists, Grubby and Cheesmore, have joined forces and collaborated on their brand-new EP ‘Warmish’. The EP is now available to stream via Spotify.

Singer Songwriter Sean Kenneally Releases Latest EP, ‘Hopeless Romantic’

May 7, 2020

Sean Kenneally is a self-taught singer and musician from Houston, Texas, but now based in New Orleans where he makes his living performing. His debut EP, ‘Hopeless Romantic’, tells the story of falling in love, but having, due to circumstances, to let each other go.