Tag: New York City

The Kerry Kenny Band Isn’t Messing About With ‘Pining Time (Remix)’: An Essentially Pop Premiere

October 24, 2025

Essentially Pop is pleased to premiere the new release from Kerry Kenny Band, ‘Pining Time (Remix)’. An upbeat retro-sounding song, it also features a fun video that sees her running through the streets of New York, every bit like a superhero.

Suave n Thick Release New Single, ‘Long Distance’

August 31, 2023

Last week, New York City hip-hop/R&B duo Suave n Thick released their latest single, their awesome new love song, titled ‘Long Distance’. The track is a collaborative effort with one of London’s best up-and-coming producers, Eclectic, who composed the track with a mix of old and new school R&B and hip hop beats, creating a brilliant new mix that’s easy to pick up, listen to and enjoy.

Talented Rapper, Singer And Audio Engineer Chris Borelli Brings Pure Honesty In Release, ‘Banksy’

May 16, 2023

Based in New York City, Chris Borelli has been creating incredible music for well over a decade. With raw, and direct lyrics that are bursting with confidence, Chris’s most recent release, ‘Banksy’, is a fine example of the pure honesty and relatability of his work.

David Bowie World Fan Convention 2023 Announces Speakers

November 16, 2022

The 2023 DAVID BOWIE WORLD FAN CONVENTION promises a weekend of stardust-spangled grandeur on June 17-18, 2023 at New York City’s Terminal 5. With preparations well under way, the excitement grows with the first announcement of special guest speakers and presenters.

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DARK CABARET – New York’s London Plane Land Goth-Tinged Sophomore Album ‘Bright Black’

June 30, 2022

Dark passions, personal grief and the rise of right-wing populism provide the fuel for Black Bright, the new release by goth/post-punk rockers London Plane….

Bel Holiday Releases Latest EP ‘Mess of a Mind’

February 24, 2021

New York singer songwriter, Bel Holiday, has released her new EP, ‘Mess Of A Mind’. The three track EP was written over a year, with each track sounding different to the others.. 

Riley ft V$ Asad – ‘Fasho’

March 29, 2020

Riley is from Harlem, in New York City. He’s an up and coming rapper, but he’s also an athlete, an actor, a comedian (unintentionally) and most of all, a dream chaser. His latest single, ‘Fasho’, featuring V$ Asad, is the first taste of Riley’s upcoming album, ‘First Quarter’, and the music video has already found its way onto BET Jams.

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’.

Laney Lynx – ‘Bad Attitudes’

February 18, 2020

New York based artist Laney Lynx wants us to examine the ‘Bad Attitudes’ we foster when we hold onto relationships we know aren’t good for us, but we keep with them for fear of being alone.

Katmaz ‘Alone (with me)’

December 23, 2019

For Katmaz’s latest single, ‘Alone (with me)’, the music video was shot in the middle of McCarren Park, in the middle of Williamsburg, the Brooklyn neighbourhood in the centre of New York City’s independent rock music scene. Seems only fitting for someone who is building up for himself a reputation as one of New York’s most enterprising young independent artists.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 10

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 10 – Ingrid Michaelson Duets With Jason Mraz On ‘Christmas Valentine’

December 10, 2019

Door 10 of our Essential Advent Calendar this year opens on Ingrid Michaelson, who duets with Jason Mraz on her new holiday single, ‘Christmas Valentine’. The singer songwriter has nine albums under her belt, and loves making music that people connect with – so it’s no wonder she loves Christmas music!

Gang Starr feat. J.Cole – ‘Family and Loyalty’

October 11, 2019

Legendary collective Gang Starr began way back in 1986, started by MC Guru. He was joined by DJ Premier in 1989, and over an action-packed 15 years, they released six studio albums, including hits like, ‘Mass Appeal’, ‘Take It Personal’, and ‘Above The Clouds’.