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Premiere: We Present Coffeeshop Featuring Makenzie Reilly With Their ‘Greater Than Infinity Remix’

December 6, 2024

Essentially Pop is proud to premiere the new single, ‘Greater Than Infinity Remix’, which sees Coffeeshop, aka Italian music producer and sound engineer, Giacomo Alloesio, join forces with up and coming New York singer-songwriter Makenzie Reilly.

‘TikTok’ On The Clock With New York Artist, Keeana Kee

November 25, 2024

Out now, ‘TikTok’ is the new single from multi-faceted musician, Keeana Kee. The powerful anthem from this New York artist examines themes of seizing the moment and embracing your true self, without hesitating.

Rising New York Artist LeeMac Wants To ‘Show You Off’ With Sexy New Video

April 10, 2024

LeeMac is a rising star from New York, whose new single, ‘Show You Off’ tells the story of being so proud of your significant other that you want to tell the world all about them. Accompanied by a sexy music video, the track will get you in the mood for dancing with its laidback Afro-Caribbean vibe.

Raleigh And MAAD From RM47 Speak With Us About Their Music And Latest Single And Video, ‘Strangers’

June 6, 2022

We’ve written about RM47 before, and we’ve also written a lot about MAAD over the years,. Now, ahead of our review of RM47’s track, ‘Strangers’, we chat with Raleigh and MAAD themselves.

Sulene Goes Hard With New Single ‘We Go Hard’ And We Speak To The Artist Herself

December 11, 2021

South African born but now Brooklyn based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Sulene has been consistently pouring out songs that not only deliver on, but exceed all expectations. Her new single, ‘We Go Hard’, is no exception to this rule.

CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF DAVID BOWIE WITH TWO LIMITED-TIME POP-UP EXPERIENCES BEGINNING OCTOBER 25, 2021

October 13, 2021

“Now you’ve met The London Boys, things seem good again” & “New York’s A Go-Go” As the David Bowie Estate launches Bowie 75, a year-long celebration marking David Bowie’s 75th birthday, with the openings of two curated experiential pop-up shops – one at the site of the earliest confirmed Ziggy Stardust sighting, and one in the adopted hometown where Bowie’s final album ★ (pronounced “Blackstar”) was created.

Hard Nips With ‘Alternative Dreamland’ Bring Hardcore Punk To The 21st Century

May 25, 2021

With a band name like Hard Nips you get an idea of what to expect, right from the start. They’re all Japanese living in New York, they play hardcore punk style music for the 21st century, and they’re off the wall brilliant.

Stella Prince, Exclusive Single Premiere

May 20, 2021

I was asked to premiere this song written by a 16-year-old singer/songwriter from New York City named Stella Prince. Given her age and just how many artists, from Taylor Swift to Bob Dylan, are considered singer/songwriters; I thought I was going to hear something more along the lines of “Me”, “Cardigan”, maybe even “Driver’s Licence” By Olivia Rodrigo. What I did hear, was surprising and brilliant!

Phantom Wave Take Us On An Ethereal Journey With New Single ‘Billows’

January 12, 2021

Phantom Wave are from Brooklyn, New York, comprising core members Ian Carpenter on guitar and vocals, and Rachel Fischer, on drums. Their new single, ‘Billows’, was released on January 8, ahead of their debut LP, ‘Wilds’, which is set to come out on the 19th of March.

Kira Rizavi Releases Video For Debut Single, ‘Breathe Down’

November 23, 2020

New York artist Kira Rizavi brings soaring vocals along with warmth and positivity in her debut single, ‘Breathe Down’. The young singer-songwriter, who has been favourably compared to Diana Ross, and Rihanna, has already performed at Madison Square Garden, The Metropolitan Opera, and The Bitter End.

The Parkers Release New Music Video For Single ’15 Again’

March 15, 2020

New York sister act duo The Parkers – consisting of Anya and Kate Parker-Lenz – have recently dropped the brand-new music video for their most current single, ’15 Again’.

Lila Blue – ‘Half Of It’

February 5, 2020

New York based artist Lila Blue doesn’t try to be different – she just is. She’s already released two albums and an EP, and latest single, ‘Half Of It’, along with its music video, is about as different as can be.