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Kemme – ‘Cyclorama’

January 22, 2021

Kemme is a young singer songwriter, who’s never played by anybody’s rules except her own. This much is evident from her music videos, on which she takes a singular, and very personal approach. Her new single, ‘Cyclorama’, is in reality a seamless bend of the primary sections of three very different songs in her upcoming visual EP. Yes. You read that correctly. Her EP is visual. Like I said…

Head Fake vs Dub Fu Masters Drop Self-Titled Deep House / Techno EP

December 3, 2020

Head Fake return with their new self-titled EP, , a collaboration with London-based Deep House / Dub artists, Dub Fu Masters. The three track record is a fun concept and which combines the anonymous trio’s signature retro 80s sound with a modern pop / dance vibe.

Kenward Releases Debut Album ‘Safe And Sound’

November 23, 2020

Set for release on December 1, and inspired by his transition into fatherhood, ‘Safe And Sound’ is the debut album from singer-songwriter Kenward. The artist initially wanted to write a song for his son, and found that he instead wrote a concept album, which follows the story of a parent, who is determined to protect their child for the rest of their lives.

Wonder Ihieri Releases Album, ‘Elevation’

November 23, 2020

Nigerian artist, Wonder Ihieri, takes his inspiration from the Word Of God, in his new EP, ‘Elevation’. The record follows on from his debut EP, ‘Illumination’, which was released a year ago, and has earned him praise from fellow Nigerian artists, Adekunle Gold, and Simi.

Oliviaa Maduro Releases R&B Infused EP ‘Midnight Madness’

November 9, 2020

Set for release on 11 November, ‘Midnight Madness’ is the debut EP from Oliviaa Maduro, a contemporary R&B artist from South London.

Lissie Releases Covers Martha Wainwright in New Track, ‘Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole’

November 2, 2020

American singer songwriter Lissie has revealed a brand-new song, a gorgeous cover of ‘Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole’ by Martha Wainwright. The track is taken from her forthcoming ‘Thank You to The Flowers’ EP, out November 20th on ‘Cooking Vinyl’.

Lorenzo Doryon Releases The Anthemic ‘Straight Into The Fire’

October 13, 2020

25-year old Italian-American model Lorenzo Doryon has swapped the photo studio for the recording studio as he gears up to release his debut EP. ‘Straight Into The Fire’ is a single taken from the EP and opens with Lorenzo singing “Take the dark days and send them to the sun” as the electronic clap beat kicks in and then blends with soaring electric guitar. The chorus is anthemic and is perfect for a live gig sing-along as the punch the air Clubland-esque beat pumps rhythmically.

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.

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.

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.

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