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The Star Prairie Project Release New Single And Video, ‘To Warm a Cold Heart’

September 1, 2026

The brainchild of Nolen R. Chew Jr, The Star Prairie Project focuses on writing and collaborating on original songs with musicians and producers, before turning them into complete records. Latest single, ‘To Warm A Cold Heart’, is out now.

Orit Shimoni Speaks To The Very Essence Of The Human Condition With ‘Over’

June 22, 2026

Orit Shimoni’s new single, ‘Over’, has been stripped back to the most essential elements, and yet it is still more than capable of speaking to the human soul.

Brad Wolfe & The Moon Turn Grief Into Beauty With ‘Cover You In Flowers’

June 16, 2026

The responsibility of turning grief into beauty constantly guides Brad Wolfe’s songwriting, and the latest addition to his ever-expanding ‘Loss, Life & Love’ Mixtapes project, the single, ‘Cover You In Flowers’, sees him enter the second stage of ‘Vol 1: Loss’.

Born This Way: The Infamous HER Talks About Her Celebration Of Difference, ‘Born Outta Step’

February 23, 2026

The Infamous HER speaks to Essentially Pop about their new single, ‘Born Outta Step’, and what it’s like to be an outsider.

Maya Lumen Evokes Black Cat Energy With New Single And Music Video, ‘Maynard’s Song’

January 26, 2026

Maya Lumen’s new single, ‘Maynard’s Song’, is named for her music-loving black cat, named after Tool’s Maynard James Keenan.

‘Materializing Dog’ Is The, Fun, Heartfelt, And Meditative Debut From Singer Samantha L. Keller

January 13, 2026

Out now, ‘Materializing Dog’ is the new single from vocal powerhouse, Samantha L. Keller.

Liverpool’s Neil Potter Tells A Vulnerable And Raw Story With Folk Rock Release, ‘Over The Hills’

September 5, 2025

Liverpool artist Neil Potter started out back at the age of 14, when he first picked up a guitar, and he’s never looked back, saying, “Not a day goes by without me at least doing something musical. It’s all I’ve ever dreamed of doing”. Latest release, ‘Over The Hills’, feels like an uncovered Radiohead track, the kind of song that lingers in the back of the mind.

Nate Currin Explores The Ghosts Of The Past With Folk Rock Release, ‘The Highway’

September 5, 2025

Nate Currin’s songs tell cathartic stories of finding beauty in the broken places, and no less so than with latest release, ‘The Highway’.

We Speak With Foundry Town Survivors About New Single And Video, ‘Three Sisters’

September 1, 2025

Following on from our review of Foundry Town Survivors’ new single and video, ‘Three Sisters’, we speak with duo Mark Tomorsky and Tommy Johnsmiller about the song, the video, growing up in Michigan, and what’s next.

Beyond The Rubicon Electrify With New EP, ‘Awakening 1’

July 14, 2025

Formerly known as The Rubicon, duo Beyond The Rubicon kick off a three song EP, ‘Awakening 1’, the first of a trilogy of EPs, with more to come in August and October. Combining a bold blend of pop, Americana, and rock, ‘Awakening 1’ is a statement of resilience, brimful with infectious melodies and raw emotion.

Orit Shimoni Gives Us Pause For Thought With New Single, ‘Winnipeg’

November 13, 2024

One of the thousands caught and immobilised between countries at the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Orit Shimoni found herself in Manitoba, unable to get to where she wanted to be. While it was frustrating, it gave her pause for thought, and her single, ‘Winnipeg’, captures the hopes, and confusion of that time, for not just the Canadian folk and acoustic blues singer-songwriter, but for much of the world who experienced it.

Mobius Loop Release Immersive Genre-Bending Album, ‘Dance While You Can’

September 12, 2024

Eclectic and captivating trio, Mobius Loop, released their latest album, ‘Dance While You Can’ on August 1. The 8 track drop is a celebration of life, love, and defiance, and captivates listeners with their genre-bending blend of folk, and punk.

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