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Pop essentials and a little bit more

SweetCell Releases Latest Single ‘The Barrios (The Mask Mixes 2)’

January 29, 2021

SweetCell is the brainchild of Melbourne guitarist and songwriter, Joel Keane. The project is quite the obsession for Keane, which sees him draw upon a wealth of influences, including 80s New York new wave, 90s Brit pop, and post 2K prog, and alt rock.

Norine Braun Releases Latest Single, ‘2020 Reprise’

January 28, 2021

Out now, ‘2020 Reprise’ is the new single from Canadian singer songwriter, Norine Braun’. The track was originally released via Bandcamp last year, but with this year looking like more of the same, the artist has intensified the message of the track, and given it a full band treatment, transforming the track into an anthemic alt-rock single.

Odyssette Releases Latest Collaborative Project ‘Odyssette x Rén With The Mane’

January 28, 2021

Set for release tomorrow, 29 January, Odyssette has taken 2021 by the horns with his collaborative project featuring Rén With The Mane. The two track release, ‘Still Young’, and ‘Racing Hearts’, are both retro and futuristic at the same time, with ‘Still Young’ having a synthy backbeat that reminds us of the theme music from Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’.

Faith Louise Releases Latest Single, ‘What I Need’

January 27, 2021

Faith Louise returns with her new single, ‘What I Need’. The track is the follow up to the Essex based pop singer’s previous single, ‘Blaaa’,which we wrote about last November.

President Street Announces That ‘Time Is Up’ With Hopeful New Protest Song

January 27, 2021

President Street are kicking off the year with a big track that is sure to speak to a wide audience. ‘Time Is Up’ is the Melbourne duo’s take on the protest song, with an uplifting vocal and instrumentation to make this track hopeful in the face of difficulties.

Kent Singer Katie Kittermaster’s ‘ Lukewarm Lover’ Released January 22

January 26, 2021

Katie Kittermaster releases her second single of the year on Friday, 22 January. ‘Lukewarm Lover’ is a song that, while staying true to the usual honesty of the artists lyrical style, takes a more mainstream pop approach. The contrast between lyrical content and melody offer the perfect imagery of putting on a brave face whilst under a breezy exterior there is often deep emotion and conflict.

LBM – ‘Bad Habits’

January 22, 2021

LBM is not a new name for us here at Essentially Pop, in fact, we’ve been following his journey for nearly a year now, starting with his singles, ‘Stranded’, in May, and ‘Make Believe’ in July, last year. He’s back now with a fab new release, ‘Bad Habits’, along with a music video that beautifully captures the good looks and charm of the Pennsylvania singer and rapper.

LO Shows Serious Depth With ‘BLU’

January 22, 2021

Counting labels such as a Cascade, Mixmash and Majestic Casual amongst those he has worked with, the Berlin based LO moves with full steam ahead in 2021.

Oberon Rose Take Us To The Gospel Tent With New Single ‘Sinner’

January 12, 2021

‘Sinner’ is the latest single for Oberon Rose, released last Friday, January 8, ahead of their new album, ‘Holographic Blues’, which comes out this Friday, the 15th.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 20

Essential Advent Calendar: December 20 – Carly Rae Jepsen Releases New Holiday Song “It’s Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries”

December 20, 2020

On Day 20 of The Essential Advent Calendar, pop dynamo Carly Rae Jepsen brings some much-needed Yuletide cheer a little early with her cheeky new song “It’s Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries,” out on 604/Schoolboy/Interscope Records. The snappy, synthy jingle—which grapples with vegan boyfriends, political uncles, and grandpas on edibles—sees the Grammy-nominated star doing what she does best: finding the joy in every situation, even when tears are falling. “It’s Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries” is available now at all digital retailers.

Monet Releases Debut Single, ‘U R’

December 3, 2020

Chinese singer songwriter, Monet, has released the first single from his upcoming debut EP. ‘U R’, which was created in collaboration with Grammy nominated producer Simon Cohen, and ARIA charting producer and writer Jhay C. ‘U R’ was recorded in Sydney, at Studios 301.

Clerel Unveils New Double Single ‘My Anthem’ and ‘Talkin’ Bout Love’

November 29, 2020

One the 27th of November, singer-songwriter Clerel released his double single “My Anthem” and “Talkin’ Bout Love.” Both of which are available to stream on all major streaming platforms now!