Polly Havelock

Pop essentials and a little bit more

Interview: Carly Ann Taylor Reflects On ‘Why Should I Worry’ And Her Breakthrough Year

February 23, 2026

Written during a season of post-graduation uncertainty, ‘Why Should I Worry’ began as Carly Ann Taylor’s way of confronting fear and stepping boldly into a career in music. What happened next became a defining moment – from performing the track live for the first time in Sacramento to landing a record deal with Curb Records shortly after.

Allegra Claims the Year of the Fire Horse with a Blazing Red Era

February 17, 2026

The Chinese Year of the Fire Horse signifies new beginnings, alignment, and abundance, as well as shedding what no longer serves us. Allegra’s latest EP, ‘Red’, feels like the perfect ignition point – a vivid soundtrack for renewal, a love letter to self-empowerment, and all that the months ahead may hold.

‘Closer Than Your Shadow’: A New Chapter Begins For REIGNS

February 17, 2026

On 27th February, UK Soul breakout star REIGNS is set to make a cinematic return with ‘Closer Than Your Shadow’. What began years ago as a forgotten soul ballad has been reshaped and re-sung with a voice that now carries lived experience. Reimagined alongside Waives – the force behind the viral collaboration ‘Collateral Damage’ – the track blends emotional intimacy with a surging drum & bass undercurrent.

AC Scott Finds Light and Legacy on New Single, ‘Never Too Late’

February 15, 2026

AC Scott releases her brand new single, ‘Never Too Late’. There’s a moment, about halfway through her latest release where the piano seems to breathe with AC Scott. Not accompany her. Not support her. Breathe. It’s in that space you realise this feels like a life exhaling.

Pulse, Ritual and Release, Great Adamz And Manuel Riva Find Something Primal on New Single, ‘Umada’

February 12, 2026

Great Adamz and Muel Riva’s latest single ‘Umada’ is one of those records that feels like memories you haven’t made yet. The kind that sounds like warm air through open car windows, city lights blurring into sunrise, and laughter you can’t quite place but know you’ll remember.

Qymira Captivates London’s Cadogan Hall With A Theatrical Performance Supporting Collabro

February 12, 2026

A fortnight ago, I had the pleasure of witnessing the magnetic Qymira open for harmony group Collabro in the beautifully intimate setting of London’s Cadogan Hall – home to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Gleeman Finds Stardust in the Smallest Moments on ‘You’ll Land Among The Stars’

January 30, 2026

In a pop landscape obsessed with immediacy, instant hooks, instant relevance, instant reaction, ‘You’ll Land Among The Stars’ arrives at its own pace. The Gleeman’s latest mini-album doesn’t try to elbow its way into the room; it waits until you’re ready to listen. That confidence alone makes it stand out.

‘Why Should I Worry:’ Carly Ann Taylor Turns Survival Into Song

January 30, 2026

Carly Ann Taylor has one of those voices you don’t forget – powerful, emotional, and effortlessly commanding. A South-California–based soul-pop artist, her sound carries a richness that’s inseparable from her story: one marked by deep dysfunction, rejection, and ultimately redemption.

Single Premiere: Maddox Jones Releases ‘No More Ghosts’

January 29, 2026

Northampton singer-songwriter Maddox Jones returns with ‘No More Ghosts’, a reimagined release that pairs emotional clarity with a striking new visualiser. First appearing in 2020 as the closing track on his debut EP, ‘Headspace’, the song has been reworked six years later into a dance-infused synth-pop piece that reflects distance, growth, and release.

Behind SHAB’s Defiant Anthem ‘Dance Til You’re Free’

January 19, 2026

Joy arrives first in ‘Dance Til You’re Free’. A rush of rhythm, a pulse of movement, a song that invites bodies to move before revealing why they must. But beneath the brightness of SHAB’s world-pop anthem lies a more profound truth: using your voice and expressing yourself can be an act of survival.

The Year Of The Horse: Qymira Gallops In With UK Tour Supporting Collabro And Acting Debut

January 15, 2026

It’s officially the Chinese Year of the Horse, and Hong Kong-born singer Qymira is perfectly aligned with the year’s themes of renewal, perseverance, and hard-earned reward. Emerging with her first-ever film role as Celeste in Pedring Lopez’s upcoming action flick, ‘Shadow Transit’, she’s not only making her acting debut in 2026 – she’s also announced a UK Tour this February supporting popular harmony group, Collabro. Let’s dive behind the allure of the multi-hyphenate artist making serious waves.

Allegra’s ‘Red’ Era: Growth, Self-Care, and Saying It All Out Loud