Tag: Rolling Stone

Staunch Moderates: The Band, The Myth, The Legend – And Bigfoot

July 30, 2025

We’ve been writing about Staunch Moderates since 2021, and now, we’ve finally had the opportunity to track down this very busy musical, social, cultural, and political phenomenon, and find out what makes them tick.

Cultural Phenomenon Staunch Moderates Release Virtual Live Performance Video For ‘Rolling Stone’

July 17, 2025

Staunch Moderates started out as a group campaigning for a safe place for members of both parties to have political dialogue during the 2020 US elections, and using the power of music to unify. Now, the group from Aspen, Colorado, founded in 2019 by Greg Simmons and Bo Persiko, are broadening their horizons even further, with a visual album and companion virtual live concert video, ‘THE STAUNCH MODERATES EXPERIENCE’, and the first release is a “live” version of their 2023 release, ‘Rolling Stone’.

Talented Conglomerate Staunch Moderates Give Us A Potted History In Their New Track ‘Rolling Stone’

October 18, 2023

From their latest album, ‘2023’, their new track, ‘Rolling Stone’ is Staunch Moderates’ tribute to the magazine of the same name. With the instrumentals, notably soaring guitars over a pounding drum beat, collaborating rapper Shorty Mack takes us on a trip through the history of Rolling Stone Magazine, from their earliest days with The Beatles to nowadays and the digital age. Greg Simmons interjects every so often with his own words of wisdom, and the end result is an informative and very catchy track.

Kesha Is ‘Raising Hell’ ft. Big Freedia New Single & Video Out Today From Highly Anticipated Forthcoming Album ‘High Road’ Due Out January 10

October 25, 2019

Today Kesha drops her new song ‘Raising Hell’ ft. Big Freedia, further cementing the legacy of a modern pop icon who has always used her rebellious spirit, irreverent sense of humor, quick-witted songwriting and undeniable heart to reinvent herself and bring joy to her fans. It’s the first taste of what’s to come off her upcoming album ‘High Road’, which will be released January 10 on Kemosabe/RCA Records, available now for pre-order.

Keeping Your Finger On The Pulse: Discovering New Music

May 7, 2019

Most of us love a trip down memory lane when it comes to listening to music, but it’s also exciting to discover new bands and tracks. If you’re always on the lookout for up and coming names or you’re keen to make sure that you’re the first in your friendship group to share news of the next big thing, here are some steps to keep your finger on the pulse.

Kieron Garrett: “Electro Funk Project Synthonic Releases Highly Anticipated New Single Divergence

April 20, 2019

Divergence is the newly released, energetic, funk-based single by U.K. Electro Funk Project, Synthonic. Composer, pianist, and Tuba player Kieron Garrett is the master-mind behind this eclectic, effervescent and compelling project. Garrett writes, records, and produces the project and will be releasing equally sophisticated tracks in the near future.

RAMA LAMA – Wayne Kramer’s Proto-Punk Legends MC5 Head To Europe For 50th Anniversary Shows

September 10, 2018

MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer is heading to the UK in November on the latest leg of his Kick Out The Jams 50th Anniversary Tour. The…

Karyn White: ‘Unfinished Business’

July 16, 2018

As recording sensation, actress, producer, and woman of many creative facets releases her new single ‘Lame Excuses’ (now available worldwide), I simply couldn’t resist sharing some intimate questions and answers regarding the reasons for her song. I also wanted to find out why her strong reemergence into the music industry was so important to her, and why she left in the first place.

Tim Muddiman & The Strange – ‘Paradise Runs Deeper’

September 1, 2016

Out on September 9, the new album from Tim Muddiman & The Strange, ‘Paradise Runs Deeper’, is an album with something for everyone. Twelve tracks long, including his previous releases, ‘Wildwood Stone’, ‘Rolling Stones’, ‘Your Drugs’, and most recent track, ‘Glass Queen’, it’s rock and pop and everything in between, with Tim’s signature guitar style underpinning the entire album.

U2’s $100 million deal with Apple

September 15, 2014

When it comes to the crunch, have they bitten off more than they can chew?

U2 surprised a lot of people last week when they announced that they had come to an arrangement with Apple to give a free copy of their new album, ‘Songs of Innocence’ free to every iTune user.

Jedward – Free Spirit Lyric Video

May 5, 2014

You might wonder why we do so much about Jedward. Well, truth is, we like them. Nay, we love them! The Dublin duo have worked very hard to get where they are, and we at Essentially Pop admire that. So, when we heard they had written all the songs on their forthcoming new album, we decided we should get behind them all the way.

Jedward – Free Spirit

April 24, 2014

Irish pop duo Jedward’s first song from their as-yet unnamed fourth album packs a lot of punch. Written by the twins themselves, “Free Spirit”, we are told, was inspired by figure Skater Gracie Gold, whom they watched on television during this year’s winter Olympics.