Minnesota’s Hollow Star Is Calling Out To God – Any God, So Long As They Answer – In ‘Seconds’

Right from the start of ‘Seconds’ you can tell that Hollow Star loves The Police. The jangly staccato lead guitar notes and pounding drums are soon accompanied by a surf-rock style rhythm guitar, and the result is simply superb.

Skin & Bones: SHAB Rebirths Her Anthem Of Survival With Damon Sharpe Remix

World-pop artist SHAB is renowned for blending her lived personal experiences with sharp, anthemic pop – a fusion that sets her apart from the crowd. Now, she raises the bar emotionally with a contemplative reimagining of ‘Skin & Bones’, brought to new life by producer Damon Sharpe.

A Cinematic Symphony of Self: Qymira’s Releases Her Most Visionary Work Yet in New Music Video ‘Shade of My Shadow’

Qymira’s latest release, ‘Shade of My Shadow’, is a cinematic statement of intent. As both the official theme for the forthcoming feature Shadow Transit and a standalone orchestral tour de force.

Manuela Dhovar Unveils Ode To Youth And Her Portuguese Roots, ‘Maria’

Out now, ‘Maria’ is the charming and soulful single from Manuela Dhovar. With her music taking her from her homeland of Portugal to the recording studios of Paris, the track is infused with Brazilian pop influences as it celebrates the naivety and curiosity of youth.

We Premiere Three New Festive Videos For Ozzie D!

Getting ahead of the Christmas rush, Ohio-based singer-songwriter Ozzie D has released three new festive videos, and we are proud to be premiering them on Essentially Pop.

Getting Ahead: Rising Star Lara Stankovic Speaks With EP About Her Music, And New Single, ‘Go Ahead’

An artist who brings a refreshing, relatable honesty to her sound, Serbian-Canadian singer songwriter Lara Stankovic is on the rise. We spoke with the ‘Go Ahead’ singer about what inspires her, and what she’s got coming up.

Ron Brunk Goes To Odd: We Speak With The Man Behind ‘Psycho Warfare’

Ron Brunk sat with EP and answered our questions about his latest single, ‘Psycho Warfare’, new album, ‘Ted and Ronnie Go To Odd’, and what comes next.

Golden Ticket: We Speak With Ian Ward About Latest Single ‘You Can Do Better’, And His Experience On American Idol

Following on from our review of Ian Ward’s latest single and music video, ‘You Can Do Better’, we spoke with him about the meaning and motivation behind the song. his experience with American Idol, and who his dream collabs would be.

Award Winning Songwriter Celeste Marie Wilson Speaks With Essentially Pop

Enchanting singer songwriter Celeste Marie Wilson sat down to speak to Essentially Pop about her new single, ‘If I sin for you?’, and updates us with what she has coming up.

Janet Devlin Releases Breakthrough Country-Rock Album ‘Emotional Rodeo’ In Career Milestone

Janet Devlin has carved out a pathway as an unlikely country star, transitioning from her Irish folk roots to the sweeping soundscapes of Nashville. After breakthrough single ‘Emotional Rodeo’, a triumphant anthem on re-owning mental health struggles, hit No.4 on the UK iTunes Country Chart, she has since gone on to release an impressive cascade of singles that evoke her versatility and commitment to her new country-rock persona. This includes the tender, Fleetwood Mac-inspired ‘Red Flag’, which was recently hailed as BBC Radio 2’s Track Of The Week.

LA Troubadour TT Captures The Essence Of Heartache In ‘Heal My Mind’

Weaving narratives of lost love, ghostly encounters, and mourning, ‘Heal My Mind’ is the third single from TT’s upcoming debut album, ‘Man On The Corner’.

Allegra Reinvents The Breakup Anthem With Style And Sass In New Video, ‘Rain’

This isn’t your typical sad-song-with-a-dance-beat—it’s pure joy in motion. Allegra brings fierce independence to the forefront, moving forward not with a heavy heart but with a spark in her eye and a beat that practically pulls you off your feet. Rather than sinking into the heartbreak, the video for ‘Rain’ shows Allegra dancing around a recording studio with confidence, leaving no doubt that she’s done with the past and 100% here for herself.